CrPC 434→BNSS 476

CrPC 434 to BNSS 476: Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

Section 434 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 476 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 434 →View BNSS Section 476 →

CrPC 434 to BNSS 476 at a Glance

Section 434 CrPC (Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences) is now Section 476 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 434 to BNSS 476?

Section 476 BNSS has the same heading as Section 434 CrPC. Its text is the same except for the cross-references, which read Section 473 BNSS and Section 474 BNSS where Section 434 CrPC read Section 432 CrPC and Section 433 CrPC.

CrPC 434 vs BNSS 476: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section434476
HeadingConcurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentencesSame
Cross-referencess.432, s.433s.473, s.474

CrPC 434 and BNSS 476: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 434, CrPC 1973

434. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.—The powers conferred by sections 432 and 433 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 476, BNSS 2023

476. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.—The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.

When It Applies: CrPC 434 vs BNSS 476

Under CrPC 434
  1. The powers conferred by Section 432 CrPC and Section 433 CrPC upon the State Government may also be exercised by the Central Government.
  2. The case is a sentence of death.
Under BNSS 476
  1. The powers conferred by Section 473 BNSS and Section 474 BNSS upon the State Government may also be exercised by the Central Government.
  2. The case is a sentence of death.

What CrPC 434 to BNSS 476 Means in Practice

Section 476 BNSS and Section 434 CrPC use the same words on the exercise by the Central Government, in the case of sentences of death, of the powers conferred upon the State Government. The sections named in Section 476 BNSS are Section 473 BNSS and Section 474 BNSS.

FAQs: CrPC 434 to BNSS 476

Where is Section 434 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 434 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 476 BNSS.

Which sections does Section 476 BNSS name where Section 434 CrPC named Section 432 CrPC and Section 433 CrPC?▼

Section 476 BNSS names Section 473 BNSS and Section 474 BNSS.

Who may exercise the powers under Section 476 BNSS in the case of sentences of death?▼

The powers conferred upon the State Government may also be exercised by the Central Government.

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 ·