CrPC Section 407 in BNSS
CrPC Section 407 corresponds to BNSS Section 447 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 407 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 447 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 447 — Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals
Drafting note. In subsection (4) "or bail bond" is added and "with or without sureties" excluded. From the subsection (7) "not exceeding one thousand rupees" is excluded.
(1) Whenever it is made to appear to the High Court--- (a) that a fair and impartial inquiry or trial cannot be had in any Criminal Court subordinate thereto; or (b) that some question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise; or (c) that an order under this section is required by any provision of this Sanhita, or will tend to the general convenience of the parties or witnesses, or is expedient for the ends of justice, it may order--- (i) that any offence be inquired into or tried by any Court not qualified under sections 197 to 205 (both inclusive), but in other respects competent to i…
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What is CrPC 407 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 407 is BNSS Section 447 — Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.
Has the provision changed?
In subsection (4) "or bail bond" is added and "with or without sureties" excluded. From the subsection (7) "not exceeding one thousand rupees" is excluded.
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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