CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 50 in BNSS: Section 47
Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and right to bail
CrPC
50
BNSS
47
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 50 dealt with "Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and right to bail". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 47 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 50?
- CrPC Section 50 (Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and right to bail) corresponds to Section 47 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 46 → BNSS 43 · Arrest how made
- CrPC 47 → BNSS 44 · Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
- CrPC 48 → BNSS 45 · Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
- CrPC 49 → BNSS 46 · No unnecessary restraint
- CrPC 50A → BNSS 48 · Obligation to inform nominated person about arrest
- CrPC 51 → BNSS 49 · Search of arrested person
- CrPC 52 → BNSS 50 · Power to seize offensive weapons
- CrPC 53 → BNSS 51 · Examination of accused by medical practitioner at police request