CrPC Section 357 = BNSS Section 395

Order to Pay Compensation

प्रतिकर देने का आदेश

Judgment & Sentence Punishment Changed Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 357 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with order to pay compensation. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 395. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 357 प्रतिकर देने का आदेश से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 395 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 357 Section 395
Title Order to Pay Compensation Order to Pay Compensation
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Changed
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate / Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from CrPC 357 to BNSS 395
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Notable changes introduced in scope or procedure under the new law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 357?

CrPC Section 357 (Order to Pay Compensation) is now BNSS Section 395 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 357 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 395. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

Legal Disclaimer

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