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CrPC 88 in BNSS: Section 91

Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance

CrPC

88

BNSS

91

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 88 dealt with "Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 91 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.

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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 88?
CrPC Section 88 (Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance) corresponds to Section 91 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.

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