CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 416 in BNSS: Section 456
Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman
CrPC
416
BNSS
456
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 416 dealt with "Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 456 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 416?
- CrPC Section 416 (Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman) corresponds to Section 456 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 412 → BNSS 452 · Reasons to be recorded
- CrPC 413 → BNSS 453 · Execution of order passed under section 368
- CrPC 414 → BNSS 454 · Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court
- CrPC 415 → BNSS 455 · Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court
- CrPC 417 → BNSS 457 · Power to appoint place of imprisonment
- CrPC 418 → BNSS 458 · Execution of sentence of imprisonment
- CrPC 419 → BNSS 459 · Direction of warrant for execution
- CrPC 420 → BNSS 460 · Warrant with whom to be lodged