CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 379 in BNSS
CrPC Section 379 corresponds to BNSS Section 420 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 379 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 420 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 420 — Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases
Drafting note. No change.
Where the High Court has, on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted him and sentenced him to death or to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term of ten years or more, he may appeal to the Supreme Court.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 379 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 379 is BNSS Section 420 — Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.
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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