CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 47 in BNSS: Section 44
Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
CrPC
47
BNSS
44
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 47 dealt with "Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 44 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 47?
- CrPC Section 47 (Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested) corresponds to Section 44 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 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
- CrPC 48 → BNSS 45 · Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
- CrPC 49 → BNSS 46 · No unnecessary restraint
- CrPC 50 → BNSS 47 · Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and right to bail
- CrPC 50A → BNSS 48 · Obligation to inform nominated person about arrest