CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 54 in BNSS: Section 53
Examination of arrested person by medical officer
CrPC
54
BNSS
53
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 54 dealt with "Examination of arrested person by medical officer". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 53 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 54?
- CrPC Section 54 (Examination of arrested person by medical officer) corresponds to Section 53 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 51 → BNSS 49 · Search of arrested person
- 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 54A → BNSS 54 · Identification of person arrested
- CrPC 55 → BNSS 55 · Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant
- CrPC 55A → BNSS 56 · Health and safety of arrested person
- CrPC 56 → BNSS 57 · Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or police station officer