CrPC Section 41 = BNSS Section 35

When Police May Arrest Without Warrant

जब पुलिस बिना वारंट गिरफ्तार कर सकती है

Arrest & Police Powers Punishment Changed Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with when police may arrest without warrant. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 35. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 41 जब पुलिस बिना वारंट गिरफ्तार कर सकती है से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 35 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 41 Section 35
Title When Police May Arrest Without Warrant When Police May Arrest Without Warrant
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Changed
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate / Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from CrPC 41 to BNSS 35
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Notable changes introduced in scope or procedure under the new law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 41?

CrPC Section 41 (When Police May Arrest Without Warrant) is now BNSS Section 35 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 41 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 35. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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