Section 62 BNSS: Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 62 BNSS at a Glance

Section 62 BNSS deals with arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita. It replaced Section 60A CrPC on 1 July 2024.

Was CrPC

Section 60A →

Section 62 BNSS Bare Act Text

62. Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code

Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.

No arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of this Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

Source: Section 62, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 62 BNSS in Simple Words

Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 says that no arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

When Section 62 BNSS Applies

  • Section 62 BNSS speaks of every arrest: no arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.
  • An arrest may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Sanhita.
  • An arrest may also be made in accordance with any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

Example of Section 62 BNSS

Neha, a police officer, wishes to arrest Sanjay. Neither the provisions of the Sanhita nor any other law for the time being in force provides for that arrest. Under Section 62 BNSS, the arrest of Sanjay shall not be made.

When Section 62 BNSS Does Not Apply

  • Section 62 BNSS speaks of arrest in accordance with the Sanhita or another law providing for arrest. It does not deal with the grounds on which a police officer may arrest without a warrant.
  • Section 62 BNSS speaks of arrest in accordance with the Sanhita or another law providing for arrest. It does not deal with the manner of making an arrest.

Section 62 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)

Section 62 BNSS replaces Section 60A CrPC from the old criminal code.

Section 62 BNSS has the same text as Section 60A CrPC. Section 62 BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 60A CrPC read this Code, in the text and in the heading.

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FAQs on Section 62 BNSS

What does Section 62 BNSS say about arrest?▼

Section 62 BNSS says that no arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

Does Section 62 BNSS refer to a law other than the Sanhita?▼

Yes. Section 62 BNSS refers to any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

What is the heading of Section 62 BNSS?▼

The heading of Section 62 BNSS is Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.

What changed from Section 60A CrPC to Section 62 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 62 BNSS has the same text as Section 60A CrPC, and the same heading apart from the word Sanhita where the heading of Section 60A CrPC reads the Code. Section 62 BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 60A CrPC read this Code.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·