CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 473 in BNSS
CrPC Section 473 corresponds to BNSS Section 519 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 473 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 519 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 519 — Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
Drafting note. No change.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 473 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 473 is BNSS Section 519 — Extension of period of limitation 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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