CrPC 59 vs BNSS 60: Discharge of person apprehended
Section 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 60 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 93% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and 1 word added.
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CrPC section 59Discharge of person apprehended
No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail or under the special order of a Magistrate.
BNSS section 60Discharge of person apprehended
No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his bond, or bail bond, or under the special order of a Magistrate.
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