CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 74 in BNSS: Section 76
Warrant directed to police officer
CrPC
74
BNSS
76
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 74 dealt with "Warrant directed to police officer". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 76 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 74?
- CrPC Section 74 (Warrant directed to police officer) corresponds to Section 76 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 70 → BNSS 72 · Form of warrant of arrest and duration
- CrPC 71 → BNSS 73 · Power to direct security to be taken
- CrPC 72 → BNSS 74 · Warrants to whom directed
- CrPC 73 → BNSS 75 · Warrant may be directed to any person
- CrPC 75 → BNSS 77 · Notification of substance of warrant
- CrPC 76 → BNSS 78 · Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay
- CrPC 77 → BNSS 79 · Where warrant may be executed
- CrPC 78 → BNSS 80 · Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction