CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 46 in BNSS: Section 43
Arrest how made
CrPC
46
BNSS
43
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 46 dealt with "Arrest how made". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 43 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 46?
- CrPC Section 46 (Arrest how made) corresponds to Section 43 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 42 → BNSS 39 · Arrest on refusal to give name and residence
- CrPC 43 → BNSS 40 · Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest
- CrPC 44 → BNSS 41 · Arrest by Magistrate
- CrPC 45 → BNSS 42 · Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest
- CrPC 47 → BNSS 44 · Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
- CrPC 48 → BNSS 45 · Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
- CrPC 49 → BNSS 46 · No unnecessary restraint
- CrPC 50 → BNSS 47 · Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and right to bail