CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 53 in BNSS: Section 51
Examination of accused by medical practitioner at police request
CrPC
53
BNSS
51
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 53 dealt with "Examination of accused by medical practitioner at police request". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 51 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 53?
- CrPC Section 53 (Examination of accused by medical practitioner at police request) corresponds to Section 51 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 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
- CrPC 51 → BNSS 49 · Search of arrested person
- CrPC 52 → BNSS 50 · Power to seize offensive weapons
- CrPC 53A → BNSS 52 · Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner
- CrPC 54 → BNSS 53 · Examination of arrested person by medical officer
- CrPC 54A → BNSS 54 · Identification of person arrested
- CrPC 55 → BNSS 55 · Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant