What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 447?

CrPC Section 447 (Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited) corresponds to Section 493 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.

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CrPC 447 in BNSS: Section 493

Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited

CrPC

447

BNSS

493

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 447 dealt with "Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 493 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.

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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.

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What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 447?: CrPC Section 447 (Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited) corresponds to Section 493 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.

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