CrPC Section 426 = BNSS Section 466

Sentence on Escaped Convict When Recaptured

फरार दोषसिद्ध व्यक्ति पर पुनः पकड़े जाने पर दण्डादेश

Execution of Sentences No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 426 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with sentence on escaped convict when recaptured. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 466. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 426 फरार दोषसिद्ध व्यक्ति पर पुनः पकड़े जाने पर दण्डादेश से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 466 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 426 Section 466
Title Sentence on Escaped Convict When Recaptured Sentence on Escaped Convict When Recaptured
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 426 to BNSS 466
  • 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 426?

CrPC Section 426 (Sentence on Escaped Convict When Recaptured) is now BNSS Section 466 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 426 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 466. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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