CrPC 79 to BNSS 81: Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction
Section 79 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 81 BNSS (2023)
CrPC 79 to BNSS 81 at a Glance
Section 79 CrPC (Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction) is now Section 81 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From CrPC 79 to BNSS 81?
Section 79 CrPC became Section 81 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 79 vs BNSS 81: Comparison Table
| Aspect | CrPC 1973 (repealed) | BNSS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 79 | 81 |
| Heading | Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction | Same |
| Sub-sections | 3 sub-sections | Same |
CrPC 79 and BNSS 81: Bare Act Text Side by Side
CrPC 1973 (repealed)
Section 79, CrPC 1973
79. Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.—(1) When a warrant directed to a police officer is to be executed beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court issuing the same, he shall ordinarily take it for endorsement either to an Executive Magistrate or to a police officer not below the rank of an officer in charge of a police station, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed.
(2) Such Magistrate or police officer shall endorse his name thereon and such endorsement shall be sufficient authority to the police officer to whom the warrant is directed to execute the same, and the local police shall, if so required, assist such officer in executing such warrant.
(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned by obtaining the endorsement of the Magistrate or police officer within whose local jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed will prevent such execution, the police officer to whom it is directed may execute the same without such endorsement in any place beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court which issued it.
BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section 81, BNSS 2023
81. Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.—(1) When a warrant directed to a police officer is to be executed beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court issuing the same, he shall ordinarily take it for endorsement either to an Executive Magistrate or to a police officer not below the rank of an officer in charge of a police station, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed.
(2) Such Magistrate or police officer shall endorse his name thereon and such endorsement shall be sufficient authority to the police officer to whom the warrant is directed to execute the same, and the local police shall, if so required, assist such officer in executing such warrant.
(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned by obtaining the endorsement of the Magistrate or police officer within whose local jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed will prevent such execution, the police officer to whom it is directed may execute the same without such endorsement in any place beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court which issued it.
When It Applies: CrPC 79 vs BNSS 81
Under CrPC 79
- Section 79(1) CrPC applies to a warrant directed to a police officer that is to be executed beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court issuing it.
- The police officer ordinarily takes the warrant for endorsement to an Executive Magistrate or to a police officer not below the rank of an officer in charge of a police station, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed.
- Such endorsement is sufficient authority to the police officer to whom the warrant is directed to execute the warrant.
- The local police shall, if so required, assist the police officer in executing the warrant.
- The police officer to whom the warrant is directed may execute it without endorsement where there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned by obtaining the endorsement will prevent such execution.
Under BNSS 81
- Section 81(1) BNSS applies to a warrant directed to a police officer that is to be executed beyond the local jurisdiction of the Court issuing it.
- The police officer ordinarily takes the warrant for endorsement to an Executive Magistrate or to a police officer not below the rank of an officer in charge of a police station, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed.
- Such endorsement is sufficient authority to the police officer to whom the warrant is directed to execute the warrant.
- The local police shall, if so required, assist the police officer in executing the warrant.
- The police officer to whom the warrant is directed may execute it without endorsement where there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned by obtaining the endorsement will prevent such execution.
What CrPC 79 to BNSS 81 Means in Practice
From 1 July 2024, the rules on a warrant directed to a police officer for execution outside the local jurisdiction of the Court issuing it are in Section 81 BNSS where they were in Section 79 CrPC.
FAQs: CrPC 79 to BNSS 81
Where is Section 79 CrPC found in the BNSS?▼
Section 79(1) CrPC is found in Section 81(1) BNSS, Section 79(2) CrPC in Section 81(2) BNSS and Section 79(3) CrPC in Section 81(3) BNSS.
Is the text of Section 81 BNSS the same as Section 79 CrPC?▼
Yes. Section 81 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 79 CrPC.
Does Section 81 BNSS refer to any other section?▼
No. Neither Section 81 BNSS nor Section 79 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: 21 Oct 2026 ·