CrPC 382→BNSS 423

CrPC 382 to BNSS 423: Petition of appeal

Section 382 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 423 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 382 →View BNSS Section 423 →

CrPC 382 to BNSS 423 at a Glance

Section 382 CrPC (Petition of appeal) is now Section 423 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 382 to BNSS 423?

Section 423 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 382 CrPC, except that Section 423 BNSS reads advocate where Section 382 CrPC read pleader.

CrPC 382 vs BNSS 423: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section382423
HeadingPetition of appealSame

CrPC 382 and BNSS 423: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 382, CrPC 1973

382. Petition of appeal.—Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the appellant or his pleader, and every such petition shall (unless the Court to which it is presented otherwise directs) be accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed against.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 423, BNSS 2023

423. Petition of appeal.—Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the appellant or his advocate, and every such petition shall (unless the Court to which it is presented otherwise directs) be accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed against.

When It Applies: CrPC 382 vs BNSS 423

Under CrPC 382
  1. Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the appellant or the appellant's pleader, under Section 382 CrPC.
  2. Every such petition shall be accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed against, unless the Court to which it is presented otherwise directs.
Under BNSS 423
  1. Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the appellant or the appellant's advocate, under Section 423 BNSS.
  2. Every such petition shall be accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed against, unless the Court to which it is presented otherwise directs.

What CrPC 382 to BNSS 423 Means in Practice

Section 382 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 423 BNSS. Both provide that every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the appellant or his pleader or advocate, accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed against, unless the Court to which it is presented otherwise directs.

FAQs: CrPC 382 to BNSS 423

Where is Section 382 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 382 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 423 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 423 BNSS the same as Section 382 CrPC?▼

Section 423 BNSS has the same heading as Section 382 CrPC. The text is the same, except that Section 423 BNSS reads advocate where Section 382 CrPC read pleader.

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 ·