Section 72 BNSS: Form of warrant of arrest and duration
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 72 BNSS at a Glance
Section 72 BNSS deals with form of warrant of arrest and duration. It replaced Section 70 CrPC on 1 July 2024.
Section 72 BNSS Bare Act Text
(1) Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of such Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.
(2) Every such warrant shall remain in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
Source: Section 72, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 72 BNSS in Simple Words
Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with the form and duration of a warrant of arrest.
Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under the Sanhita shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of the Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.
Under Section 72(2) BNSS, every such warrant is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
When Section 72 BNSS Applies
- Section 72(1) BNSS applies to every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under the Sanhita.
- The warrant shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of the Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.
Time Limits Under Section 72 BNSS
- Under Section 72(2) BNSS, a warrant is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.Act text: “until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed”
Example of Section 72 BNSS
When Section 72 BNSS Does Not Apply
- Section 72(1) BNSS speaks of a warrant of arrest issued by a Court. It does not deal with the person to whom the warrant is directed, which Section 74 BNSS deals with.
Section 72 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)
Section 72 BNSS replaced Section 70 CrPC from 1 July 2024.
Section 72 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 70 CrPC. Section 72(1) BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 70(1) CrPC read this Code.
Each sub-section below names its own source.
FAQs on Section 72 BNSS
What form must a warrant of arrest take under Section 72 BNSS?▼
Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of the Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.
Who signs a warrant of arrest under Section 72 BNSS?▼
The presiding officer of the Court which issued the warrant signs it.
Until when is a warrant of arrest in force under Section 72 BNSS?▼
Under Section 72(2) BNSS, every such warrant is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
What changed from Section 70 CrPC to Section 72 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼
Section 72 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 70 CrPC. Section 72(1) BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 70(1) CrPC read this Code.
Section 72 BNSS: Sub-sections Explained
Section 72(1) BNSS: Form of warrant of arrest and duration
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Bare Act Text
(1) Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of such Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.
Section 72(2) BNSS: Form of warrant of arrest and duration
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Bare Act Text
(2) Every such warrant shall remain in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 22 Oct 2026 ·