CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 434 in BNSS: Section 476
Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences
CrPC
434
BNSS
476
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 434 dealt with "Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 476 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 434?
- CrPC Section 434 (Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences) corresponds to Section 476 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 432 → BNSS 473 · Power to suspend or remit sentences
- CrPC 433 → BNSS 474 · Power to commute sentence
- CrPC 433A → BNSS 475 · Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases
- CrPC 435 → BNSS 477 · State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases
- CrPC 436 → BNSS 478 · In what cases bail to be taken
- CrPC 436A → BNSS 479 · Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained
- CrPC 437 → BNSS 480 · When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence