CrPC 351→BNSS 390

CrPC 351 to BNSS 390: Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350

Section 351 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 390 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 351 →View BNSS Section 390 →

CrPC 351 to BNSS 390 at a Glance

Section 351 CrPC (Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350) is now Section 390 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 351 to BNSS 390?

From 1 July 2024, Section 390 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced Section 351 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The changes are the renumbered cross-references: Section 383 BNSS, Section 384 BNSS, Section 388 BNSS and Section 389 BNSS for Section 344 CrPC, Section 345 CrPC, Section 349 CrPC and Section 350 CrPC, Chapter XXXI for Chapter XXIX, and Section 386 BNSS for Section 347 CrPC. Section 390(1) BNSS also reads this Sanhita where Section 351(1) CrPC read this Code. Section 390(3) BNSS has the same text as Section 351(3) CrPC.

CrPC 351 vs BNSS 390: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section351390
HeadingAppeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389
Sub-sections4 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.344, s.345, s.349, s.350, s.347s.383, s.384, s.388, s.389, s.386

CrPC 351 and BNSS 390: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 351, CrPC 1973

351. Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350.—(1) Any person sentenced by any Court other than a High Court under section 344, section 345, section 349, or section 350 may, notwithstanding anything contained in this Code appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable. (2) The provisions of Chapter XXIX shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to appeals under this section, and the Appellate Court may alter or reverse the finding, or reduce or reverse the sentence appealed against. (3) An appeal from such conviction by a Court of Small Causes shall lie to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which such Court is situate. (4) An appeal from such conviction by any Registrar or Sub-Registrar deemed to be a Civil Court by virtue of a direction issued under section 347 shall lie to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which the office of such Registrar or Sub-Registrar is situate.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 390, BNSS 2023

390. Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.—(1) Any person sentenced by any Court other than a High Court under section 383, section 384, section 388, or section 389 may, notwithstanding anything contained in this Sanhita appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable. (2) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to appeals under this section, and the Appellate Court may alter or reverse the finding, or reduce or reverse the sentence appealed against. (3) An appeal from such conviction by a Court of Small Causes shall lie to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which such Court is situate. (4) An appeal from such conviction by any Registrar or Sub-Registrar deemed to be a Civil Court by virtue of a direction issued under section 386 shall lie to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which the office of such Registrar or Sub-Registrar is situate.

When It Applies: CrPC 351 vs BNSS 390

Under CrPC 351
  1. Under Section 351(1) CrPC, any person sentenced by any Court other than a High Court under Section 344 CrPC, Section 345 CrPC, Section 349 CrPC or Section 350 CrPC may appeal, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code.
  2. Section 351(1) CrPC gives the appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable.
  3. Under Section 351(2) CrPC, the provisions of Chapter XXIX apply to such appeals so far as they are applicable, and the Appellate Court may alter or reverse the finding, or reduce or reverse the sentence appealed against.
  4. Under Section 351(3) CrPC, an appeal from such conviction by a Court of Small Causes lies to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which such Court is situate.
  5. Under Section 351(4) CrPC, an appeal from such conviction by any Registrar or Sub-Registrar deemed to be a Civil Court by virtue of a direction issued under Section 347 CrPC lies to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which the office of such Registrar or Sub-Registrar is situate.
Under BNSS 390
  1. Under Section 390(1) BNSS, any person sentenced by any Court other than a High Court under Section 383 BNSS, Section 384 BNSS, Section 388 BNSS or Section 389 BNSS may appeal, notwithstanding anything contained in the Sanhita.
  2. Section 390(1) BNSS gives the appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable.
  3. Under Section 390(2) BNSS, the provisions of Chapter XXXI apply to such appeals so far as they are applicable, and the Appellate Court may alter or reverse the finding, or reduce or reverse the sentence appealed against.
  4. Under Section 390(3) BNSS, an appeal from such conviction by a Court of Small Causes lies to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which such Court is situate.
  5. Under Section 390(4) BNSS, an appeal from such conviction by any Registrar or Sub-Registrar deemed to be a Civil Court by virtue of a direction issued under Section 386 BNSS lies to the Court of Session for the sessions division within which the office of such Registrar or Sub-Registrar is situate.

What CrPC 351 to BNSS 390 Means in Practice

A person sentenced by a Court other than a High Court under Section 383 BNSS, Section 384 BNSS, Section 388 BNSS or Section 389 BNSS may appeal under Section 390(1) BNSS. Section 351(1) CrPC gave the same appeal for a sentence under Section 344 CrPC, Section 345 CrPC, Section 349 CrPC or Section 350 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 351 to BNSS 390

Which sections are named in Section 390 BNSS where Section 351 CrPC named Section 344 CrPC, Section 345 CrPC, Section 349 CrPC and Section 350 CrPC?▼

Section 390(1) BNSS names Section 383 BNSS, Section 384 BNSS, Section 388 BNSS and Section 389 BNSS. Section 351(1) CrPC named Section 344 CrPC, Section 345 CrPC, Section 349 CrPC and Section 350 CrPC.

Which Chapter does Section 390(2) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 390(2) BNSS refers to Chapter XXXI where Section 351(2) CrPC referred to Chapter XXIX.

Which section does Section 390(4) BNSS name for the direction deeming a Registrar or Sub-Registrar a Civil Court?▼

Section 390(4) BNSS names a direction issued under Section 386 BNSS where Section 351(4) CrPC named a direction issued under Section 347 CrPC.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 22 Oct 2026 ·