CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 436 in BNSS: Section 478
In what cases bail to be taken
CrPC
436
BNSS
478
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 436 dealt with "In what cases bail to be taken". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 478 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 436?
- CrPC Section 436 (In what cases bail to be taken) corresponds to Section 478 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 433 → BNSS 474 · Power to commute sentence
- CrPC 433A → BNSS 475 · Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases
- CrPC 434 → BNSS 476 · Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences
- CrPC 435 → BNSS 477 · State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases
- 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
- CrPC 437A → BNSS 481 · Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court
- CrPC 438 → BNSS 482 · Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest