CrPC Section 46 = BNSS Section 43

How Arrest is Made

गिरफ्तारी कैसे की जाती है

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

Overview

Section 46 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with how arrest is made. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 43. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.
Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 46 गिरफ्तारी कैसे की जाती है से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 43 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 46 Section 43
Title How Arrest is Made How Arrest is Made
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 46 to BNSS 43
  • 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 46?

CrPC Section 46 (How Arrest is Made) is now BNSS Section 43 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 46 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 43. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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