BNSS Section 79 — Where warrant may be executed

CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE — B.—Warrant of arrest

Criminal

Summary

A warrant of arrest can be carried out anywhere within the country of India. This means that once a warrant is issued, it is valid for execution across the entire nation, not just in a specific area or state.

Official Text

A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India.

Related Judgments

  • SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
  • SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.2 p.424 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.1 p.1469 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

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