CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 397 in BNSS: Section 438
Calling for records to exercise powers of revision
CrPC
397
BNSS
438
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 397 dealt with "Calling for records to exercise powers of revision". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 438 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 397?
- CrPC Section 397 (Calling for records to exercise powers of revision) corresponds to Section 438 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 393 → BNSS 434 · Finality of judgments and orders on appeal
- CrPC 394 → BNSS 435 · Abatement of appeals
- CrPC 395 → BNSS 436 · Reference to High Court
- CrPC 396 → BNSS 437 · Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
- CrPC 398 → BNSS 439 · Power to order inquiry
- CrPC 399 → BNSS 440 · Sessions Judge's powers of revision
- CrPC 400 → BNSS 441 · Power of Additional Sessions Judge
- CrPC 401 → BNSS 442 · High Court's powers of revision