Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 26

Section 26 BNSS: person so empowered

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(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

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 26 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 26 cover?

A: Section 26 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "person so empowered". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 26 replace?

A: BNSS Section 26 ("person so empowered") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 26 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 26 ("person so empowered") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 26 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 26 ("person so empowered") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.