CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 51 in BNSS: Section 49
Search of arrested person
CrPC
51
BNSS
49
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 51 dealt with "Search of arrested person". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 49 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 51?
- CrPC Section 51 (Search of arrested person) corresponds to Section 49 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 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
- CrPC 50A → BNSS 48 · Obligation to inform nominated person about arrest
- CrPC 52 → BNSS 50 · Power to seize offensive weapons
- CrPC 53 → BNSS 51 · Examination of accused by medical practitioner at police request
- CrPC 53A → BNSS 52 · Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner
- CrPC 54 → BNSS 53 · Examination of arrested person by medical officer