CrPC 431→BNSS 471

CrPC 431 to BNSS 471: Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine

Section 431 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 471 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 431 →View BNSS Section 471 →

CrPC 431 to BNSS 471 at a Glance

Section 431 CrPC (Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine) is now Section 471 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 431 to BNSS 471?

Section 471 BNSS has the same heading as Section 431 CrPC. Its text is the same except that it reads this Sanhita where Section 431 CrPC read this Code, Section 461 BNSS where Section 431 CrPC read Section 421 CrPC, Section 400 BNSS where it read Section 359 CrPC and Section 395 BNSS where it read Section 357 CrPC.

CrPC 431 vs BNSS 471: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section431471
HeadingMoney ordered to be paid recoverable as a fineSame
Cross-referencess.421, s.359s.461, s.400

CrPC 431 and BNSS 471: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 431, CrPC 1973

431. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.—Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of any order made under this Code, and the method of recovery of which is not otherwise expressly provided for, shall be recoverable as if it were a fine: Provided that section 421 shall, in its application to an order under section 359, by virtue of this section, be construed as if in the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 421, after the words and figures “under section 357”, the words and figures “or an order for payment of costs under section 359” had been inserted.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 471, BNSS 2023

471. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.—Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of any order made under this Sanhita, and the method of recovery of which is not otherwise expressly provided for, shall be recoverable as if it were a fine: Provided that section 461 shall, in its application to an order under section 400, by virtue of this section, be construed as if in the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 461, after the words and figures "under section 395", the words and figures "or an order for payment of costs under section 400" had been inserted.

When It Applies: CrPC 431 vs BNSS 471

Under CrPC 431
  1. Section 431 CrPC speaks of money other than a fine payable by virtue of any order made under this Code.
  2. It speaks of money for which the method of recovery is not otherwise expressly provided for.
  3. Such money shall be recoverable as if it were a fine.
  4. The proviso speaks of Section 421 CrPC in its application to an order under Section 359 CrPC.
Under BNSS 471
  1. Section 471 BNSS speaks of money other than a fine payable by virtue of any order made under this Sanhita.
  2. It speaks of money for which the method of recovery is not otherwise expressly provided for.
  3. Such money shall be recoverable as if it were a fine.
  4. The proviso speaks of Section 461 BNSS in its application to an order under Section 400 BNSS.

What CrPC 431 to BNSS 471 Means in Practice

Section 471 BNSS and Section 431 CrPC use the same words on money other than a fine that shall be recoverable as if it were a fine. The proviso to Section 471 BNSS names Section 461 BNSS, Section 400 BNSS and Section 395 BNSS where the proviso to Section 431 CrPC named Section 421 CrPC, Section 359 CrPC and Section 357 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 431 to BNSS 471

Where is Section 431 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 431 CrPC has a proviso but no numbered sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 471 BNSS.

Which sections does the proviso to Section 471 BNSS name where the proviso to Section 431 CrPC named Section 421 CrPC, Section 359 CrPC and Section 357 CrPC?▼

The proviso to Section 471 BNSS names Section 461 BNSS, Section 400 BNSS and Section 395 BNSS.

Do Section 471 BNSS and Section 431 CrPC differ on money recoverable as if it were a fine?▼

Only in the words made under this Sanhita where Section 431 CrPC reads made under this Code. Both read that such money shall be recoverable as if it were a fine.

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 ·