CrPC Section 436A = BNSS Section 479
Maximum Period for Which Undertrial Prisoner Can Be Detained
विचाराधीन बंदी को अधिकतम अवधि तक निरुद्ध रखना
Overview
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aspect | CrPC (Old) | BNSS (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Section Number | Section 436A | Section 479 |
| Title | Maximum Period for Which Undertrial Prisoner Can Be Detained | Maximum Period of Detention for Undertrial |
| 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 436A to BNSS 479
- 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 436A?
CrPC Section 436A (Maximum Period for Which Undertrial Prisoner Can Be Detained) is now BNSS Section 479 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.
Has CrPC Section 436A changed under BNSS?
The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 479. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.
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