Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 421

BNSS 421: earlier CrPC 380

Section 421 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 380 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 421 deals with special right of appeal in certain cases. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

BNSS 421 was CrPC 380.

Special right of appeal in certain cases.

Carried over
98% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXIX
s. 380
Special right of appeal in certain cases
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXXI
s. 421
Special right of appeal in certain cases.
Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 380 · Special right of appeal in certain c…
BNSS 420 · Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.BNSS 422 · Appeal to Court of Session how heard.

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