CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 455 in BNSS: Section 501
Destruction of libellous and other matter
CrPC
455
BNSS
501
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 455 dealt with "Destruction of libellous and other matter". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 501 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 455?
- CrPC Section 455 (Destruction of libellous and other matter) corresponds to Section 501 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 451 → BNSS 497 · Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
- CrPC 452 → BNSS 498 · Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial
- CrPC 453 → BNSS 499 · Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
- CrPC 454 → BNSS 500 · Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453
- CrPC 456 → BNSS 502 · Power to restore possession of immovable property
- CrPC 457 → BNSS 503 · Procedure by police upon seizure of property
- CrPC 458 → BNSS 504 · Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
- CrPC 459 → BNSS 505 · Power to sell perishable property