CrPC Section 428 = BNSS Section 468

Period of Detention Undergone to Be Set Off Against Sentence

भोगी गई निरुद्धि अवधि दण्डादेश में समायोजित

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

Overview

Section 428 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with period of detention undergone to be set off against sentence. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 468. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.
Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 428 भोगी गई निरुद्धि अवधि दण्डादेश में समायोजित से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 468 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 428 Section 468
Title Period of Detention Undergone to Be Set Off Against Sentence Period of Detention Undergone to Be Set Off Against Sentence
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 428 to BNSS 468
  • 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 428?

CrPC Section 428 (Period of Detention Undergone to Be Set Off Against Sentence) is now BNSS Section 468 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 428 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 468. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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