CrPC 77→BNSS 79

CrPC 77 to BNSS 79: Where warrant may be executed

Section 77 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 79 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 77 →View BNSS Section 79 →

CrPC 77 to BNSS 79 at a Glance

Section 77 CrPC (Where warrant may be executed) is now Section 79 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 77 to BNSS 79?

Section 77 CrPC became Section 79 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 77 vs BNSS 79: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section7779
HeadingWhere warrant may be executedSame

CrPC 77 and BNSS 79: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 77, CrPC 1973

77. Where warrant may be executed.—A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 79, BNSS 2023

79. Where warrant may be executed.—A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India.

When It Applies: CrPC 77 vs BNSS 79

Under CrPC 77
  1. Section 77 CrPC speaks of a warrant of arrest.
  2. The warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India.
Under BNSS 79
  1. Section 79 BNSS speaks of a warrant of arrest.
  2. The warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India.

What CrPC 77 to BNSS 79 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the rule that a warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India is in Section 79 BNSS where it was in Section 77 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 77 to BNSS 79

Where is Section 77 CrPC found in the BNSS?▼

Section 77 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 79 BNSS from 1 July 2024.

Is the text of Section 79 BNSS the same as Section 77 CrPC?▼

Yes. Section 79 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 77 CrPC.

Does Section 79 BNSS refer to any other section?▼

No. Neither Section 79 BNSS nor Section 77 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 ·