CrPC 379→BNSS 420

CrPC 379 to BNSS 420: Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases

Section 379 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 420 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 379 →View BNSS Section 420 →

CrPC 379 to BNSS 420 at a Glance

Section 379 CrPC (Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases) is now Section 420 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 379 to BNSS 420?

Section 420 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 379 CrPC.

CrPC 379 vs BNSS 420: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section379420
HeadingAppeal against conviction by High Court in certain casesSame

CrPC 379 and BNSS 420: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 379, CrPC 1973

379. Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.—Where the High Court has, on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted him and sentenced him to death or to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term of ten years or more, he may appeal to the Supreme Court.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 420, BNSS 2023

420. Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.—Where the High Court has, on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted him and sentenced him to death or to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term of ten years or more, he may appeal to the Supreme Court.

When It Applies: CrPC 379 vs BNSS 420

Under CrPC 379
  1. Where the High Court has, on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted the accused person, the accused person may appeal to the Supreme Court if sentenced to death, to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term of ten years or more, under Section 379 CrPC.
Under BNSS 420
  1. Where the High Court has, on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted the accused person, the accused person may appeal to the Supreme Court if sentenced to death, to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term of ten years or more, under Section 420 BNSS.

What CrPC 379 to BNSS 420 Means in Practice

Section 379 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 420 BNSS. Both provide that where the High Court has, on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and convicted the accused person and sentenced the accused person to death or to imprisonment for life or to imprisonment for a term of ten years or more, the accused person may appeal to the Supreme Court.

FAQs: CrPC 379 to BNSS 420

Where is Section 379 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 379 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 420 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 420 BNSS the same as Section 379 CrPC?▼

Section 420 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 379 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 ·