CrPC Section 399 = BNSS Section 440

Sessions Judge's Power of Revision

सत्र न्यायाधीश की पुनरीक्षण शक्ति

Revision No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 399 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with sessions judge's power of revision. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 440. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 399 सत्र न्यायाधीश की पुनरीक्षण शक्ति से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 440 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 399 Section 440
Title Sessions Judge's Power of Revision Sessions Judge's Power of Revision
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
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 399 to BNSS 440
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Substantive provisions remain largely the same with minor procedural refinements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 399?

CrPC Section 399 (Sessions Judge's Power of Revision) is now BNSS Section 440 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 399 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 440. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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