CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 401 in BNSS: Section 442
High Court's powers of revision
CrPC
401
BNSS
442
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 401 dealt with "High Court's powers of revision". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 442 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 401?
- CrPC Section 401 (High Court's powers of revision) corresponds to Section 442 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 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
- CrPC 402 → BNSS 443 · Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases
- CrPC 403 → BNSS 444 · Option of Court to hear parties
- CrPC 404 → BNSS Deleted · Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court
- CrPC 405 → BNSS 445 · High Court's order to be certified to lower Court