CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 446 in BNSS: Section 491
Procedure when bond has been forfeited
CrPC
446
BNSS
491
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 446 dealt with "Procedure when bond has been forfeited". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 491 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 446?
- CrPC Section 446 (Procedure when bond has been forfeited) corresponds to Section 491 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 442 → BNSS 487 · Discharge from custody
- CrPC 443 → BNSS 488 · Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
- CrPC 444 → BNSS 489 · Discharge of sureties
- CrPC 445 → BNSS 490 · Deposit instead of recognizance
- CrPC 446A → BNSS 492 · Cancellation of bond and bail bond
- CrPC 447 → BNSS 493 · Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
- CrPC 448 → BNSS 494 · Bond required from minor
- CrPC 449 → BNSS 495 · Appeal from orders under section 446