CrPC 90→BNSS 93

CrPC 90 to BNSS 93: Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest

Section 90 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 93 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 90 →View BNSS Section 93 →

CrPC 90 to BNSS 93 at a Glance

Section 90 CrPC (Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest) is now Section 93 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 90 to BNSS 93?

The heading of Section 93 BNSS reads summons and warrants of arrest where the heading of Section 90 CrPC read summonses and warrants of arrest. Section 93 BNSS has the same text as Section 90 CrPC, except for the wording below. Section 93 BNSS reads relating to summons where Section 90 CrPC read relating to a summons. Section 93 BNSS reads issued under this Sanhita where Section 90 CrPC read issued under this Code.

CrPC 90 vs BNSS 93: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section9093
HeadingProvisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrestProvisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summons and warrants of arrest

CrPC 90 and BNSS 93: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 90, CrPC 1973

90. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.—The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to a summons and warrant, and their issue, service and execution, shall, so far as may be, apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest issued under this Code.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 93, BNSS 2023

93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summons and warrants of arrest.—The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to summons and warrant, and their issue, service and execution, shall, so far as may be, apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest issued under this Sanhita.

When It Applies: CrPC 90 vs BNSS 93

Under CrPC 90
  1. The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to a summons and warrant, and their issue, service and execution, shall, so far as may be, apply.
  2. They apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest issued under the Code.
Under BNSS 93
  1. The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to summons and warrant, and their issue, service and execution, shall, so far as may be, apply.
  2. They apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest issued under the Sanhita.

What CrPC 90 to BNSS 93 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the provision applying the provisions of the Chapter to every summons and every warrant of arrest is Section 93 BNSS in place of Section 90 CrPC. Section 93 BNSS speaks of a summons or warrant of arrest issued under the Sanhita.

FAQs: CrPC 90 to BNSS 93

Where is Section 90 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 90 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 93 BNSS.

What is the difference between the wording of Section 93 BNSS and Section 90 CrPC?▼

Section 93 BNSS reads issued under this Sanhita where Section 90 CrPC read issued under this Code. The rest of the text is the same.

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: 26 Oct 2026 ·