CrPC Section 440 = BNSS Section 484

Amount of Bond and Reduction

बंधपत्र की रकम और कमी

Bail & Bonds No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 440 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with amount of bond and reduction. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 484. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 440 बंधपत्र की रकम और कमी से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 484 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 440 Section 484
Title Amount of Bond and Reduction Amount of Bond and Reduction
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 440 to BNSS 484
  • 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 440?

CrPC Section 440 (Amount of Bond and Reduction) is now BNSS Section 484 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 440 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 484. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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