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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Repealed w.e.f. 1 July 2024

Section 46 CrPC - Arrest how made

Section 46 CrPC is now Section 43 of the BNSS - the BNSS replaced the CrPC on 1 July 2024.
Act
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section
46 - Arrest how made
New provision
Section 43 BNSS

CrPC → BNSS: what changed

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Section 43 BNSS Modified A new subsection (3) is added regarding the handcuff of a habitual or repeat offender or accused who has committed certain offences mentioned in the sub - section, etc.

Section 46 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with arrest how made. Under the new law this is Section 43 of the BNSS.

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