CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 378 in BNSS: Section 419
Appeal in case of acquittal
CrPC
378
BNSS
419
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 378 dealt with "Appeal in case of acquittal". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 419 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 378?
- CrPC Section 378 (Appeal in case of acquittal) corresponds to Section 419 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 374 → BNSS 415 · Appeals from convictions
- CrPC 375 → BNSS 416 · No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty
- CrPC 376 → BNSS 417 · No appeal in petty cases
- CrPC 377 → BNSS 418 · Appeal by State Government against sentence
- CrPC 379 → BNSS 420 · Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases
- CrPC 380 → BNSS 421 · Special right of appeal in certain cases
- CrPC 381 → BNSS 422 · Appeal to Court of Session how heard
- CrPC 382 → BNSS 423 · Petition of appeal