CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 478 in BNSS
CrPC Section 478 corresponds to BNSS Section 524 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 478 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 524 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 524 — Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
Drafting note. No change.
If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 127, 128, 129, 164 and 166 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 478 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 478 is BNSS Section 524 — Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate 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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