CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 55A in BNSS: Section 56
Health and safety of arrested person
CrPC
55A
BNSS
56
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 55A dealt with "Health and safety of arrested person". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 56 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 55A?
- CrPC Section 55A (Health and safety of arrested person) corresponds to Section 56 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 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
- CrPC 56 → BNSS 57 · Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or police station officer
- CrPC 57 → BNSS 58 · Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours
- CrPC 58 → BNSS 59 · Police to report apprehensions
- CrPC 59 → BNSS 60 · Discharge of person apprehended