CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 151 in BNSS: Section 170
Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences
CrPC
151
BNSS
170
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 151 dealt with "Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 170 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 151?
- CrPC Section 151 (Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences) corresponds to Section 170 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 147 → BNSS 166 · Dispute concerning right of use of land or water
- CrPC 148 → BNSS 167 · Local Inquiry
- CrPC 149 → BNSS 168 · Police to prevent cognizable offences
- CrPC 150 → BNSS 169 · Information of design to commit cognizable offences
- CrPC 152 → BNSS 171 · Prevention of injury to public property
- CrPC 153 → BNSS Deleted · Inspection of weights and measures
- CrPC 154 → BNSS 173 · Information in cognizable cases