CrPC 425→BNSS 465

CrPC 425 to BNSS 465: Who may issue warrant

Section 425 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 465 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 425 →View BNSS Section 465 →

CrPC 425 to BNSS 465 at a Glance

Section 425 CrPC (Who may issue warrant) is now Section 465 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 425 to BNSS 465?

Section 465 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 425 CrPC. Neither contains a cross-reference to another section.

CrPC 425 vs BNSS 465: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section425465
HeadingWho may issue warrantSame

CrPC 425 and BNSS 465: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 425, CrPC 1973

425. Who may issue warrant.—Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor-in-office.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 465, BNSS 2023

465. Who may issue warrant.—Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor-in-office.

When It Applies: CrPC 425 vs BNSS 465

Under CrPC 425
  1. The Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence may issue the warrant for the execution of the sentence.
  2. The successor-in-office of that Judge or Magistrate may also issue the warrant.
Under BNSS 465
  1. The Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence may issue the warrant for the execution of the sentence.
  2. The successor-in-office of that Judge or Magistrate may also issue the warrant.

What CrPC 425 to BNSS 465 Means in Practice

Section 465 BNSS and Section 425 CrPC use the same words: every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor-in-office.

FAQs: CrPC 425 to BNSS 465

Where is Section 425 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 425 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 465 BNSS.

Do the words of Section 465 BNSS differ from Section 425 CrPC?▼

No. The heading and the text are the same.

Who may issue a warrant for the execution of a sentence under Section 465 BNSS?▼

Either the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or his successor-in-office.

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: 21 Oct 2026 ·