CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 56 in BNSS: Section 57
Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or police station officer
CrPC
56
BNSS
57
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 56 dealt with "Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or police station officer". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 57 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 56?
- CrPC Section 56 (Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or police station officer) corresponds to Section 57 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 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 55A → BNSS 56 · Health and safety of arrested person
- 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
- CrPC 60 → BNSS 61 · Power, on escape, to pursue and retake