CrPC 370→BNSS 411

CrPC 370 to BNSS 411: Procedure in case of difference of opinion

Section 370 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 411 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 370 →View BNSS Section 411 →

CrPC 370 to BNSS 411 at a Glance

Section 370 CrPC (Procedure in case of difference of opinion) is now Section 411 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 370 to BNSS 411?

Section 411 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 370 CrPC, except that Section 411 BNSS refers to Section 433 BNSS where Section 370 CrPC referred to Section 392 CrPC.

CrPC 370 vs BNSS 411: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section370411
HeadingProcedure in case of difference of opinionSame
Cross-referencess.392s.433

CrPC 370 and BNSS 411: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 370, CrPC 1973

370. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.—Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by section 392.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 411, BNSS 2023

411. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.—Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by section 433.

When It Applies: CrPC 370 vs BNSS 411

Under CrPC 370
  1. Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by Section 392 CrPC, under Section 370 CrPC.
Under BNSS 411
  1. Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by Section 433 BNSS, under Section 411 BNSS.

What CrPC 370 to BNSS 411 Means in Practice

Section 370 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 411 BNSS. Both provide that where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by the section they name.

FAQs: CrPC 370 to BNSS 411

Where is Section 370 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 370 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 411 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 411 BNSS the same as Section 370 CrPC?▼

Section 411 BNSS has the same heading as Section 370 CrPC. The text is the same, except that Section 411 BNSS refers to Section 433 BNSS where Section 370 CrPC referred to Section 392 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: 20 Oct 2026 ·