CrPC Section 54A = BNSS Section 54

Identification of Person Arrested

गिरफ्तार व्यक्ति की पहचान

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

Overview

Section 54A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with identification of person arrested. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 54. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 54A गिरफ्तार व्यक्ति की पहचान से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 54 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 54A Section 54
Title Identification of Person Arrested Identification of Person Arrested
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 54A to BNSS 54
  • 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 54A?

CrPC Section 54A (Identification of Person Arrested) is now BNSS Section 54 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 54A changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 54. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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