Is CrPC Section 397 still valid?

No. CrPC Section 397 has been superseded by BNSS Section 420 with effect from 1st July 2024. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entirely.

What is Dhara 397 CrPC in the new law?

Dhara (Section) 397 of CrPC is now Dhara 420 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The new provision came into force on 1st July 2024.

CrPC Section 397 vs BNSS Section 420

Q: What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 397 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been replaced by Section 420 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), effective 1st July 2024.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (w.e.f. 1st July 2024)

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What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 397 in BNSS?

Section 397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been replaced by Section 420 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). This change took effect on 1st July 2024 when the three new criminal codes came into force.