CrPC 380→BNSS 421

CrPC 380 to BNSS 421: Special right of appeal in certain cases

Section 380 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 421 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 380 →View BNSS Section 421 →

CrPC 380 to BNSS 421 at a Glance

Section 380 CrPC (Special right of appeal in certain cases) is now Section 421 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 380 to BNSS 421?

From 1 July 2024, Section 421 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced Section 380 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 421 BNSS has the same heading as Section 380 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 421 BNSS reads notwithstanding anything in this Chapter where Section 380 CrPC read notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter.

CrPC 380 vs BNSS 421: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section380421
HeadingSpecial right of appeal in certain casesSame

CrPC 380 and BNSS 421: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 380, CrPC 1973

380. Special right of appeal in certain cases.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 421, BNSS 2023

421. Special right of appeal in certain cases.—Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.

When It Applies: CrPC 380 vs BNSS 421

Under CrPC 380
  1. Section 380 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 speaks of the case where more persons than one are convicted in one trial.
  2. Section 380 CrPC speaks of the case where an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons.
  3. Under Section 380 CrPC, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.
  4. Section 380 CrPC applies notwithstanding anything contained in the Chapter of the Code that contains Section 380 CrPC.
Under BNSS 421
  1. Section 421 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of the case where more persons than one are convicted in one trial.
  2. Section 421 BNSS speaks of the case where an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons.
  3. Under Section 421 BNSS, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.
  4. Section 421 BNSS applies notwithstanding anything in the Chapter of the Sanhita that contains Section 421 BNSS.

What CrPC 380 to BNSS 421 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the special right of appeal is found in Section 421 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 380 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 421 BNSS has the same heading as Section 380 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 421 BNSS reads notwithstanding anything in this Chapter where Section 380 CrPC read notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter.

FAQs: CrPC 380 to BNSS 421

Which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 380 CrPC?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 421 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced Section 380 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Both carry the heading Special right of appeal in certain cases.

Is the text of Section 421 BNSS the same as Section 380 CrPC?▼

Yes. Section 421 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same text as Section 380 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on this right: when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal. Section 421 BNSS does not contain the word contained, which Section 380 CrPC read after notwithstanding anything.

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: 26 Oct 2026 ·