CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 42 in BNSS: Section 39
Arrest on refusal to give name and residence
CrPC
42
BNSS
39
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 42 dealt with "Arrest on refusal to give name and residence". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 39 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 42?
- CrPC Section 42 (Arrest on refusal to give name and residence) corresponds to Section 39 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 41A → BNSS New · Notice of appearance before police officer
- CrPC 41B → BNSS 36 · Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest
- CrPC 41C → BNSS 37 · Control room at districts
- CrPC 41D → BNSS 38 · Right of arrested person to meet an advocate during interrogation
- CrPC 43 → BNSS 40 · Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest
- CrPC 44 → BNSS 41 · Arrest by Magistrate
- CrPC 45 → BNSS 42 · Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest
- CrPC 46 → BNSS 43 · Arrest how made