Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (Criminal Procedure Code)

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Last updated: November 20, 2025

Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.

Sr. No. Topic Name
Introduction & Preliminary
1 Nature, Purpose & Scope of CrPC / BNSS
2 Definitions (Cognizable, Non-cognizable, Bailable, Non-bailable)
3 Classes of Criminal Courts
4 Executive Magistrates – Powers & Functions
5 Judicial Magistrates – Powers & Jurisdiction
Arrest, Summons, Warrants & Processes
6 Arrest – When & How Made
7 Rights of Arrested Person
8 Arrest without Warrant
9 Summons – Form & Service
10 Warrants of Arrest
11 Proclamation & Attachment
12 Search Warrants
13 General Provisions relating to Searches
Investigation & Police Powers
14 FIR – Information to Police
15 Zero FIR
16 Investigation – Steps & Procedure
17 Powers of Police to Investigate
18 Recording of Statements (Section 161)
19 Recording of Confessions (Section 164)
20 Scientific & Digital Evidence Procedures
21 Police Report / Charge Sheet
22 Closure Report & Protest Petition
Preventive & Security Measures
23 Security for Keeping Peace
24 Security for Good Behaviour
25 Unlawful Assemblies – Dispersal
26 Public Nuisances – Orders
27 Urgent Cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger
Maintenance
28 Maintenance to Wife, Children & Parents
29 Conditions & Procedure for Grant
30 Interim Maintenance
Complaints to Magistrate
31 Filing of Complaint
32 Examination of Complainant
33 Dismissal of Complaint
34 Issue of Process (Summons/Warrants)
Bail & Bonds
35 Bailable & Non-bailable Offences
36 Anticipatory Bail
37 Regular Bail
38 Cancellation of Bail
39 Sureties & Bond Procedures
Jurisdiction & Cognizance
40 Cognizance by Magistrates
41 Cognizance by Courts of Session
42 Transfer of Cases
43 Irregular Proceedings & Their Effects
Charge & Joinder
44 Framing of Charge
45 Alteration of Charge
46 Joinder of Charges
47 Joinder of Accused
Trials
48 Types of Trials under CrPC / BNSS
49 Sessions Trial – Procedure
50 Warrant Case Trial – Procedure
51 Summons Case Trial – Procedure
52 Summary Trials
53 Plea Bargaining
General Provisions as to Inquiries & Trials
54 Evidence in Absence of Accused
55 Adjournments
56 Compensation to Accused Wrongfully Prosecuted
57 Provisions Regarding Accused of Unsound Mind
Judgment & Sentencing
58 Judgment – Essentials
59 Compensation & Costs
60 Victim Compensation Scheme
61 Sentencing Guidelines
62 Probation & Reformative Measures
Appeals, Reference & Revision
63 Appeal – General Principles
64 Appeals from Conviction
65 Appeal for Acquittal
66 Reference to High Court
67 Revision Powers of High Court
68 Transfer of Criminal Cases
Execution of Sentences
69 Imprisonment – Mode of Execution
70 Death Sentence – Procedure
71 Fine – Realisation
72 Suspension, Remission & Commutation of Sentences
Miscellaneous
73 Limitation for Taking Cognizance
74 Irregular Proceedings
75 Disposal of Property
76 Bonds & Forfeiture
77 Evidence through Electronic Means
78 Territorial Jurisdiction & Venue of Trials
79 Special Provisions for Women & Children
80 BNSS Innovations (e.g., e-FIR, Audio-Video recording, timelines)

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