CrPC 414→BNSS 454

CrPC 414 to BNSS 454: Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court

Section 414 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 454 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 414 →View BNSS Section 454 →

CrPC 414 to BNSS 454 at a Glance

Section 414 CrPC (Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court) is now Section 454 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 414 to BNSS 454?

Section 414 CrPC became Section 454 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading is the same and the text is the same.

CrPC 414 vs BNSS 454: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section414454
HeadingExecution of sentence of death passed by High CourtSame

CrPC 414 and BNSS 454: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 414, CrPC 1973

414. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.—When a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 454, BNSS 2023

454. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.—When a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision, the Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.

When It Applies: CrPC 414 vs BNSS 454

Under CrPC 414
  1. Section 414 CrPC applies when a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision.
  2. The Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.
Under BNSS 454
  1. Section 454 BNSS applies when a sentence of death is passed by the High Court in appeal or in revision.
  2. The Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of the High Court, cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.

What CrPC 414 to BNSS 454 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the execution of a sentence of death passed by the High Court is found in Section 454 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The words to read are the same as in Section 414 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

FAQs: CrPC 414 to BNSS 454

What changed when Section 414 CrPC became Section 454 BNSS?▼

The section number. Section 454 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 414 CrPC.

Is the Court that issues the warrant different in Section 454 BNSS?▼

No. Both Section 414 CrPC and Section 454 BNSS name the Court of Session, which shall cause the sentence to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant.

Did the heading change from Section 414 CrPC to Section 454 BNSS?▼

No. Both carry the heading Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.

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 ·