CrPC Section 45 = BNSS Section 42

Protection of Members of Armed Forces from Arrest

सशस्त्र बलों के सदस्यों को गिरफ्तारी से संरक्षण

Arrest & Police Powers No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 45 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with protection of members of armed forces from arrest. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 42. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.
Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 45 सशस्त्र बलों के सदस्यों को गिरफ्तारी से संरक्षण से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 42 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 45 Section 42
Title Protection of Members of Armed Forces from Arrest Protection of Members of Armed Forces from Arrest
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
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 45 to BNSS 42
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Substantive provisions remain largely the same with minor procedural refinements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 45?

CrPC Section 45 (Protection of Members of Armed Forces from Arrest) is now BNSS Section 42 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 45 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 42. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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