CrPC 75→BNSS 77

CrPC 75 to BNSS 77: Notification of substance of warrant

Section 75 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 77 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 75 →View BNSS Section 77 →

CrPC 75 to BNSS 77 at a Glance

Section 75 CrPC (Notification of substance of warrant) is now Section 77 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 75 to BNSS 77?

Section 75 CrPC became Section 77 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Both have the same heading and the same text. The section number and the name of the Act differ. Neither section refers to another section.

CrPC 75 vs BNSS 77: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section7577
HeadingNotification of substance of warrantSame

CrPC 75 and BNSS 77: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 75, CrPC 1973

75. Notification of substance of warrant.—The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall notify the substance thereof to the person to be arrested, and, if so required, shall show him the warrant.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 77, BNSS 2023

77. Notification of substance of warrant.—The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall notify the substance thereof to the person to be arrested, and, if so required, shall show him the warrant.

When It Applies: CrPC 75 vs BNSS 77

Under CrPC 75
  1. Section 75 CrPC applies to the police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest.
  2. The substance of the warrant is notified to the person to be arrested.
  3. The warrant is shown to the person to be arrested if so required.
Under BNSS 77
  1. Section 77 BNSS applies to the police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest.
  2. The substance of the warrant is notified to the person to be arrested.
  3. The warrant is shown to the person to be arrested if so required.

What CrPC 75 to BNSS 77 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a warrant of arrest is dealt with in Section 77 BNSS where Section 75 CrPC dealt with it. The police officer or other person executing the warrant shall notify the substance of the warrant to the person to be arrested and, if so required, shall show him the warrant.

FAQs: CrPC 75 to BNSS 77

Where is Section 75 CrPC found in the BNSS?▼

Section 75 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 77 BNSS from 1 July 2024.

Is the text of Section 77 BNSS the same as Section 75 CrPC?▼

Yes. Section 77 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 75 CrPC.

Does Section 77 BNSS refer to any other section?▼

No. Neither Section 77 BNSS nor Section 75 CrPC refers to another section.

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 ·