CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 379 in BNSS: Section 420
Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases
CrPC
379
BNSS
420
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 379 dealt with "Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 420 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 379?
- CrPC Section 379 (Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases) corresponds to Section 420 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 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 378 → BNSS 419 · Appeal in case of acquittal
- 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
- CrPC 383 → BNSS 424 · Procedure when appellant in jail