BNSS Section 26: Mode of conferring powers
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 3: Power of Courts
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¶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.
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Replaces CrPC 32. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
Official reference: Ministry of Home Affairs: Gazette text, 25 December 2023 — source link checked: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2024-07-01.Mobile-app reference import; the recorded snapshot date is not a fresh legal-currency guarantee. The linked government text is an independent authoritative reference, not certification that this website reproduces the same edition. The source link was checked, not every provision or subsequent amendment. Check commencement notifications, savings and jurisdiction-specific variations separately.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 21. Courts by which offences are triable
- 22. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
- 23. Sentences which Magistrates may pass
- 24. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
- 25. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
- 27. Powers of officers appointed
- 28. Withdrawal of powers
- 29. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office