CrPC 74→BNSS 76

CrPC 74 to BNSS 76: Warrant directed to police officer

Section 74 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 76 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 74 →View BNSS Section 76 →

CrPC 74 to BNSS 76 at a Glance

Section 74 CrPC (Warrant directed to police officer) is now Section 76 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 74 to BNSS 76?

Section 76 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 74 CrPC, with no renumbered cross-references.

CrPC 74 vs BNSS 76: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section7476
HeadingWarrant directed to police officerSame

CrPC 74 and BNSS 76: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 74, CrPC 1973

74. Warrant directed to police officer.—A warrant directed to any police officer may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer to whom it is directed or endorsed.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 76, BNSS 2023

76. Warrant directed to police officer.—A warrant directed to any police officer may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer to whom it is directed or endorsed.

When It Applies: CrPC 74 vs BNSS 76

Under CrPC 74
  1. Section 74 CrPC applies to a warrant directed to any police officer.
  2. The warrant may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant.
  3. The name is endorsed by the officer to whom the warrant is directed or endorsed.
Under BNSS 76
  1. Section 76 BNSS applies to a warrant directed to any police officer.
  2. The warrant may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant.
  3. The name is endorsed by the officer to whom the warrant is directed or endorsed.

What CrPC 74 to BNSS 76 Means in Practice

Section 74 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 76 BNSS. Both provide that a warrant directed to any police officer may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant.

FAQs: CrPC 74 to BNSS 76

Where is Section 74 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 74 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 76 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 76 BNSS the same as Section 74 CrPC?▼

Section 76 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 74 CrPC, with no renumbered cross-references.

Does Section 76 BNSS refer to any other section?▼

Section 76 BNSS does not refer to any other section, and Section 74 CrPC did not either.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·