CrPC 89→BNSS 92

CrPC 89 to BNSS 92: Arrest on breach of bond for appearance

Section 89 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 92 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 89 →View BNSS Section 92 →

CrPC 89 to BNSS 92 at a Glance

Section 89 CrPC (Arrest on breach of bond for appearance) is now Section 92 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 89 to BNSS 92?

Section 92 BNSS has the same operative words as Section 89 CrPC, except as follows. Its heading and text add the words or bail bond, which is a change of form because Section 2(1)(e) BNSS defines bond as a personal bond or an undertaking for release without surety and Section 2(1)(d) BNSS defines bail bond as an undertaking for release with surety. The word Sanhita is used where Section 89 CrPC used the word Code.

CrPC 89 vs BNSS 92: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section8992
HeadingArrest on breach of bond for appearanceArrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance

CrPC 89 and BNSS 92: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 89, CrPC 1973

89. Arrest on breach of bond for appearance.—When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 92, BNSS 2023

92. Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance.—When any person who is bound by any bond or bail bond taken under this Sanhita to appear before a Court, does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.

When It Applies: CrPC 89 vs BNSS 92

Under CrPC 89
  1. Section 89 CrPC applies to any person who is bound by any bond taken under the Code to appear before a Court.
  2. When that person does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.
Under BNSS 92
  1. Section 92 BNSS applies to any person who is bound by any bond or bail bond taken under the Sanhita to appear before a Court.
  2. When that person does not appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.

What CrPC 89 to BNSS 92 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the power of the officer presiding in a Court to issue a warrant for a person bound by a bond to appear is in Section 92 BNSS in place of Section 89 CrPC. Section 92 BNSS names a bond or bail bond taken under the Sanhita.

FAQs: CrPC 89 to BNSS 92

Where is Section 89 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 89 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 92 BNSS.

Why does Section 92 BNSS read any bond or bail bond where Section 89 CrPC read any bond?▼

The change is one of form. Section 2(1)(e) BNSS defines bond as a personal bond or an undertaking for release without surety, and Section 2(1)(d) BNSS defines bail bond as an undertaking for release with surety.

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 ·