CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 432 in BNSS: Section 473
Power to suspend or remit sentences
CrPC
432
BNSS
473
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 432 dealt with "Power to suspend or remit sentences". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 473 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 432?
- CrPC Section 432 (Power to suspend or remit sentences) corresponds to Section 473 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 429 → BNSS 469 · Saving
- CrPC 430 → BNSS 470 · Return of warrant on execution of sentence
- CrPC 431 → BNSS 471 · Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine
- 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