CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 76 in BNSS: Section 78
Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay
CrPC
76
BNSS
78
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 76 dealt with "Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 78 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 76?
- CrPC Section 76 (Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay) corresponds to Section 78 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 72 → BNSS 74 · Warrants to whom directed
- CrPC 73 → BNSS 75 · Warrant may be directed to any person
- CrPC 74 → BNSS 76 · Warrant directed to police officer
- CrPC 75 → BNSS 77 · Notification of substance of warrant
- CrPC 77 → BNSS 79 · Where warrant may be executed
- CrPC 78 → BNSS 80 · Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction
- CrPC 79 → BNSS 81 · Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction
- CrPC 80 → BNSS 82 · Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued