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CrPC Section 70 in BNSS: Section 72

Form of warrant of arrest and duration

Section 70 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Form of warrant of arrest and duration) corresponds to Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BNSS Section 72

72. (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.

Power to direct security to be taken.

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