CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 461 in BNSS

CrPC Section 461 corresponds to BNSS Section 507 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 461
New provision507
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 507 — Irregularities which vitiate proceedings

Drafting note. The words "or telegraph" are excluded.

If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:--- (a) attaches and sells property under section 85; (b) issues a search-warrant for a document, parcel or other things in the custody of a postal authority; (c) demands security to keep the peace; (d) demands security for good behaviour; (e) discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour; (f) cancels a bond to keep the peace; (g) makes an order for maintenance; (h) makes an order under section 152 as to a local nuisance; (i) prohibits, under section 162, the repetition or contin

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Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 461 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 461 is BNSS Section 507 — Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.

Has the provision changed?

The words "or telegraph" are 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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