CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 368 in BNSS: Section 409
Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
CrPC
368
BNSS
409
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 368 dealt with "Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 409 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 368?
- CrPC Section 368 (Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction) corresponds to Section 409 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 364 → BNSS 405 · Judgment when to be translated
- CrPC 365 → BNSS 406 · Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate
- CrPC 366 → BNSS 407 · Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
- CrPC 367 → BNSS 408 · Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
- CrPC 369 → BNSS 410 · Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges
- CrPC 370 → BNSS 411 · Procedure in case of difference of opinion
- CrPC 371 → BNSS 412 · Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation
- CrPC 372 → BNSS 413 · No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided