CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 437A in BNSS
CrPC Section 437A corresponds to BNSS Section 481 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 437A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 481 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 481 — Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court
Drafting note. The words "bail bond with sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".
(1) Before conclusion of the trial and before disposal of the appeal, the Court trying the offence or the Appellate Court, as the case may be, shall require the accused to execute a bond or bail bond, to appear before the higher Court as and when such Court issues notice in respect of any appeal or petition filed against the judgment of the respective Court and such bond shall be in force for six months. (2) If such accused fails to appear, the bond stand forfeited and the procedure under section 491 shall apply.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 437A in BNSS?
CrPC Section 437A is BNSS Section 481 — Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court.
Has the provision changed?
The words "bail bond with sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".
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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