CrPC 423→BNSS 463

CrPC 423 to BNSS 463: Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend

Section 423 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 463 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 423 →View BNSS Section 463 →

CrPC 423 to BNSS 463 at a Glance

Section 423 CrPC (Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend) is now Section 463 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 423 to BNSS 463?

From 1 July 2024, Section 463 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced Section 423 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 under the same heading, apart from the words this Sanhita where Section 423 CrPC read this Code. Section 463 BNSS reads Sanhita where Section 423 CrPC read Code, omits the word contained after the word anything, and refers to section 461 where Section 423 CrPC referred to section 421.

CrPC 423 vs BNSS 463: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section423463
HeadingWarrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extendWarrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend
Cross-referencess.421s.461

CrPC 423 and BNSS 463: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 423, CrPC 1973

423. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or in any other law for the time being in force, when an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine by a Criminal Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend and the Court passing the sentence issues a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which this Code extends, authorising him to realise the amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue, such warrant shall be deemed to be a warrant issued under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 421 by a Court in the territories to which this Code extends, and the provisions of sub-section (3) of the said section as to the execution of such warrant shall apply accordingly.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 463, BNSS 2023

463. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.—Notwithstanding anything in this Sanhita or in any other law for the time being in force, when an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine by a Criminal Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend and the Court passing the sentence issues a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which this Sanhita extends, authorising him to realise the amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue, such warrant shall be deemed to be a warrant issued under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 461 by a Court in the territories to which this Sanhita extends, and the provisions of sub-section (3) of the said section as to the execution of such warrant shall apply accordingly.

When It Applies: CrPC 423 vs BNSS 463

Under CrPC 423
  1. Section 423 CrPC applies when an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine by a Criminal Court in any territory to which the Code does not extend.
  2. Section 423 CrPC applies where the Court passing the sentence issues a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which the Code extends, authorising him to realise the amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue.
  3. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code or in any other law for the time being in force, such warrant shall be deemed to be a warrant issued under Section 421(1)(b) CrPC by a Court in the territories to which the Code extends.
  4. The provisions of Section 421(3) CrPC as to the execution of such warrant shall apply accordingly.
Under BNSS 463
  1. Section 463 BNSS applies when an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine by a Criminal Court in any territory to which the Sanhita does not extend.
  2. Section 463 BNSS applies where the Court passing the sentence issues a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which the Sanhita extends, authorising him to realise the amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue.
  3. Notwithstanding anything in the Sanhita or in any other law for the time being in force, such warrant shall be deemed to be a warrant issued under Section 461(1)(b) BNSS by a Court in the territories to which the Sanhita extends.
  4. The provisions of Section 461(3) BNSS as to the execution of such warrant shall apply accordingly.

What CrPC 423 to BNSS 463 Means in Practice

Section 463 BNSS deals with the same subject as Section 423 CrPC: a fine imposed by a Criminal Court in a territory to which the Sanhita does not extend, and a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which the Sanhita extends. Such warrant is deemed to be a warrant issued under Section 461(1)(b) BNSS, and the provisions of Section 461(3) BNSS as to the execution of such warrant apply accordingly.

FAQs: CrPC 423 to BNSS 463

Which provision of the BNSS is Section 423 CrPC found in?▼

Section 423 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 463 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 423 CrPC has the heading Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend, and Section 463 BNSS has the heading Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.

Which section does Section 463 BNSS refer to for the deemed warrant?▼

Section 463 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 refers to a warrant issued under Section 461(1)(b) BNSS, where Section 423 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 referred to a warrant issued under Section 421(1)(b) CrPC. Section 461 BNSS and Section 421 CrPC share the heading Warrant for levy of fine.

What other wording differs between Section 423 CrPC and Section 463 BNSS?▼

Section 463 BNSS reads Notwithstanding anything in this Sanhita where Section 423 CrPC read Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code. Section 463 BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 423 CrPC read this Code, in each place where the Code is named.

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: 22 Oct 2026 ·