CrPC Section 437 in BNSS: Section 480

Bail in non-bailable offences

From a starter correspondence table pending advocate verification. Check the official text of the BNSS before citing it; some old sections were split, merged or reworded.

Questions

What is CrPC 437 in BNSS?

Bail in non-bailable offences under CrPC section 437 corresponds to section 480 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Does CrPC 437 still apply?

For acts and proceedings before 1 July 2024, the old law continues to apply under the repeal and savings provision (section 531 of the BNSS). From that date, cite section 480 of the BNSS.

How should I cite it in a petition?

Cite the provision in force on the relevant date. Where the transition matters, many advocates write "section 480 BNSS (corresponding to section 437 CrPC)".

Other CrPC sections

• CrPC 41A → BNSS 35(3) · Notice of appearance before police officer
• CrPC 125 → BNSS 144 · Maintenance of wives, children and parents
• CrPC 154 → BNSS 173 · Information in cognizable cases (FIR)
• CrPC 156(3) → BNSS 175(3) · Magistrate's power to order investigation
• CrPC 161 → BNSS 180 · Examination of witnesses by police
• CrPC 164 → BNSS 183 · Recording of confessions and statements
• CrPC 167 → BNSS 187 · Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours
• CrPC 173 → BNSS 193 · Report of police officer on completion of investigation
• CrPC 200 → BNSS 223 · Examination of complainant
• CrPC 313 → BNSS 351 · Power to examine the accused
• CrPC 389 → BNSS 430 · Suspension of sentence pending appeal
• CrPC 397 → BNSS 438 · Calling for records to exercise powers of revision