CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 368 in BNSS

CrPC Section 368 corresponds to BNSS Section 409 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 368
New provision409
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNSS Section 409 — Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction

Drafting note. No change.

In any case submitted under section 407, the High Court--- (a) may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law; or (b) may annul the conviction, and convict the accused of any offence of which the Court of Session might have convicted him, or order a new trial on the same or an amended charge; or (c) may acquit the accused person: Provided that no order of confirmation shall be made under this section until the period allowed for preferring an appeal has expired, or, if an appeal is presented within such period, until such appeal is disposed of.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 409

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 368 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 368 is BNSS Section 409 — Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

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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