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BNSS Section 26: Mode of conferring powers

Section 26 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with mode of conferring powers. It replaces CrPC 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Text of BNSS Section 26

26. (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.

Powers of officers appointed.

CrPC sections replaced

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