Section 522 BNSS: Forms

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 522 BNSS at a Glance

Section 522 BNSS deals with forms. It replaced Section 476 CrPC on 1 July 2024.

Was CrPC

Section 476 →

Section 522 BNSS Bare Act Text

522. Forms

Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.

Source: Section 522, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 522 BNSS in Simple Words

Section 522 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is headed Forms. It states that, subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.

When Section 522 BNSS Applies

  • Section 522 BNSS is subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution.
  • Section 522 BNSS states that the forms set forth in the Second Schedule may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned.
  • The forms may be used with such variations as the circumstances of each case require.
  • A form, if used, shall be sufficient.

Example of Section 522 BNSS

The case of Anita requires variations in a form set forth in the Second Schedule. The form is used with such variations as the circumstances of the case require, for the purpose therein mentioned. Under Section 522 BNSS, the form, if used, shall be sufficient.

When Section 522 BNSS Does Not Apply

  • Section 522 BNSS speaks of the forms set forth in the Second Schedule. It does not deal with Section 523 BNSS, headed Power of High Court to make rules.
  • Section 522 BNSS is subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution. It does not deal with how that power is exercised.

Section 522 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)

Section 522 BNSS replaces Section 476 CrPC from the old criminal code.

Section 476 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found from 1 July 2024 as Section 522 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the same heading and the same text. The text refers to article 227 of the Constitution and to the Second Schedule, and neither reference is renumbered.

View CrPC Section 476 →

FAQs on Section 522 BNSS

What does Section 522 BNSS provide about the Second Schedule?▼

Section 522 BNSS states that, subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.

What does Section 522 BNSS say about variations in a form?▼

Section 522 BNSS states that the forms may be used with such variations as the circumstances of each case require.

What power is Section 522 BNSS subject to?▼

Section 522 BNSS is subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution.

What changed from Section 476 CrPC to Section 522 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 522 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 476 CrPC.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 21 Oct 2026 ·