Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 380

CrPC 380 in BNSS: Section 421

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

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 380 is now BNSS 421.

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 sectionsBNSS 421 · Special right of appeal in certain c…
CrPC 379 · Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain casesCrPC 381 · Appeal to Court of Session how heard

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