CrPC 410→BNSS 450

CrPC 410 to BNSS 450: Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate

Section 410 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 450 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 410 →View BNSS Section 450 →

CrPC 410 to BNSS 450 at a Glance

Section 410 CrPC (Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate) is now Section 450 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 410 to BNSS 450?

Section 410 CrPC became Section 450 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading is the same. Section 410(1) CrPC is found in Section 450(1) BNSS with the same text. Section 450(2) BNSS refers to Section 212 BNSS where Section 410(2) CrPC referred to Section 192 CrPC.

CrPC 410 vs BNSS 450: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section410450
HeadingWithdrawal of cases by Judicial MagistrateWithdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.192s.212

CrPC 410 and BNSS 450: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 410, CrPC 1973

410. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.—(1) Any Chief Judicial Magistrate may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he has made over to, any Magistrate subordinate to him, and may inquire into or try such case himself, or refer it for inquiry or trial to any other such Magistrate competent to inquire into or try the same. (2) Any Judicial Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under sub-section (2) of section 192 to any other Magistrate and may inquire into or try such case himself.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 450, BNSS 2023

450. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.—(1) Any Chief Judicial Magistrate may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he has made over to, any Magistrate subordinate to him, and may inquire into or try such case himself, or refer it for inquiry or trial to any other such Magistrate competent to inquire into or try the same. (2) Any Judicial Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under sub-section (2) of section 212 to any other Magistrate and may inquire into or try such cases himself.

When It Applies: CrPC 410 vs BNSS 450

Under CrPC 410
  1. Under Section 410(1) CrPC, any Chief Judicial Magistrate may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he has made over to, any Magistrate subordinate to him.
  2. The Chief Judicial Magistrate may inquire into or try such a case himself.
  3. The Chief Judicial Magistrate may instead refer the case for inquiry or trial to any other such Magistrate competent to inquire into or try the same.
  4. Under Section 410(2) CrPC, any Judicial Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under Section 192(2) CrPC to any other Magistrate, and may inquire into or try the case himself.
Under BNSS 450
  1. Under Section 450(1) BNSS, any Chief Judicial Magistrate may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he has made over to, any Magistrate subordinate to him.
  2. The Chief Judicial Magistrate may inquire into or try such a case himself.
  3. The Chief Judicial Magistrate may instead refer the case for inquiry or trial to any other such Magistrate competent to inquire into or try the same.
  4. Under Section 450(2) BNSS, any Judicial Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under Section 212(2) BNSS to any other Magistrate, and may inquire into or try the case himself.

What CrPC 410 to BNSS 450 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates is found in Section 450 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 450(1) BNSS has the same words as Section 410(1) CrPC, and Section 450(2) BNSS refers to Section 212 BNSS in place of Section 192 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 410 to BNSS 450

What changed when Section 410 CrPC became Section 450 BNSS?▼

The section number and one cross-reference in sub-section 2. Section 450(2) BNSS refers to Section 212 BNSS where Section 410(2) CrPC referred to Section 192 CrPC. The heading and Section 450(1) BNSS are the same as Section 410 CrPC.

Which section does Section 450(2) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 212 BNSS. Section 410(2) CrPC referred to Section 192 CrPC for a case made over by a Judicial Magistrate.

Did the heading change from Section 410 CrPC to Section 450 BNSS?▼

No. Both carry the heading Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.

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 ·