CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 396 in BNSS: Section 437
Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
CrPC
396
BNSS
437
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 396 dealt with "Disposal of case according to decision of High Court". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 437 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 396?
- CrPC Section 396 (Disposal of case according to decision of High Court) corresponds to Section 437 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 392 → BNSS 433 · Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided
- CrPC 393 → BNSS 434 · Finality of judgments and orders on appeal
- CrPC 394 → BNSS 435 · Abatement of appeals
- CrPC 395 → BNSS 436 · Reference to High Court
- CrPC 397 → BNSS 438 · Calling for records to exercise powers of revision
- CrPC 398 → BNSS 439 · Power to order inquiry
- CrPC 399 → BNSS 440 · Sessions Judge's powers of revision
- CrPC 400 → BNSS 441 · Power of Additional Sessions Judge