BNSS § 26 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 26 BNSS — Mode of conferring powers

Replaces CrPC 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

(1) In conferring powers under this Sanhita, the High Court or the State Government, as the case may be, may, by order, empower persons specially by name or in virtue of their offices or classes of officials generally be their official titles.

(2) Every such order shall take effect from the date on which it is communicated to the person so empowered.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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