BNSS § 72 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 72 BNSS — Form of warrant of arrest and duration

Replaces CrPC 70 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

(1) Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of such Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.

(2) Every such warrant shall remain in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.

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

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