CrPC 430→BNSS 470

CrPC 430 to BNSS 470: Return of warrant on execution of sentence

Section 430 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 470 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 430 →View BNSS Section 470 →

CrPC 430 to BNSS 470 at a Glance

Section 430 CrPC (Return of warrant on execution of sentence) is now Section 470 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 430 to BNSS 470?

Section 470 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 430 CrPC. Neither contains a cross-reference to another section.

CrPC 430 vs BNSS 470: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section430470
HeadingReturn of warrant on execution of sentenceSame

CrPC 430 and BNSS 470: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 430, CrPC 1973

430. Return of warrant on execution of sentence.—When a sentence has been fully executed, the officer executing it shall return the warrant to the Court from which it is issued, with an endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 470, BNSS 2023

470. Return of warrant on execution of sentence.—When a sentence has been fully executed, the officer executing it shall return the warrant to the Court from which it is issued, with an endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.

When It Applies: CrPC 430 vs BNSS 470

Under CrPC 430
  1. The officer executing the sentence shall return the warrant.
  2. The warrant shall be returned to the Court from which it is issued.
  3. The warrant shall be returned with an endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.
Under BNSS 470
  1. The officer executing the sentence shall return the warrant.
  2. The warrant shall be returned to the Court from which it is issued.
  3. The warrant shall be returned with an endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.

What CrPC 430 to BNSS 470 Means in Practice

Section 470 BNSS and Section 430 CrPC use the same words on the return of the warrant to the Court from which it is issued, with an endorsement under the hand of the officer certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.

FAQs: CrPC 430 to BNSS 470

Where is Section 430 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 430 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 470 BNSS.

Do the words of Section 470 BNSS differ from Section 430 CrPC?▼

No. The heading and the text are the same.

Who returns the warrant under Section 470 BNSS?▼

When a sentence has been fully executed, the officer executing it shall return the warrant to the Court from which it is issued.

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 ·