CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 366 in BNSS
CrPC Section 366 corresponds to BNSS Section 407 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 366 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 407 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 407 — Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
Drafting note. The words "shall be" replaced by "forthwith".
(1) When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall forthwith be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court. (2) The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody under a warrant.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 366 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 366 is BNSS Section 407 — Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.
Has the provision changed?
The words "shall be" replaced by "forthwith".
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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