CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 396 in BNSS
CrPC Section 396 corresponds to BNSS Section 437 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 396 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 437 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 437 — Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
Drafting note. No change.
(1) When a question has been so referred, the High Court shall pass such order thereon as it thinks fit, and shall cause a copy of such order to be sent to the Court by which the reference was made, which shall dispose of the case conformably to the said order. (2) The High Court may direct by whom the costs of such reference shall be paid.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 396 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 396 is BNSS Section 437 — Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.
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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