CrPC 440→BNSS 484

CrPC 440 to BNSS 484: Amount of bond and reduction thereof

Section 440 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 484 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 440 →View BNSS Section 484 →

CrPC 440 to BNSS 484 at a Glance

Section 440 CrPC (Amount of bond and reduction thereof) is now Section 484 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 440 to BNSS 484?

Section 484 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 440 CrPC. Section 440(1) CrPC is found in Section 484(1) BNSS and Section 440(2) CrPC in Section 484(2) BNSS.

CrPC 440 vs BNSS 484: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section440484
HeadingAmount of bond and reduction thereofSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 440 and BNSS 484: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 440, CrPC 1973

440. Amount of bond and reduction thereof.—(1) The amount of every bond executed under this Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive. (2) The High Court or the Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 484, BNSS 2023

484. Amount of bond and reduction thereof.—(1) The amount of every bond executed under this Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive. (2) The High Court or the Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.

When It Applies: CrPC 440 vs BNSS 484

Under CrPC 440
  1. Section 440(1) CrPC speaks of every bond executed under the Chapter that contains it.
  2. The amount of every such bond shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive.
  3. Under Section 440(2) CrPC, the High Court or the Court of Session may direct that bail be reduced.
  4. The bail in Section 440(2) CrPC is bail required by a police officer or Magistrate.
Under BNSS 484
  1. Section 484(1) BNSS speaks of every bond executed under the Chapter that contains it.
  2. The amount of every such bond shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive.
  3. Under Section 484(2) BNSS, the High Court or the Court of Session may direct that bail be reduced.
  4. The bail in Section 484(2) BNSS is bail required by a police officer or Magistrate.

What CrPC 440 to BNSS 484 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks for this text in Section 484 BNSS. The words of Section 484 BNSS are the same as the words of Section 440 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 440 to BNSS 484

Where is Section 440 CrPC found under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 440(1) CrPC is found in Section 484(1) BNSS and Section 440(2) CrPC in Section 484(2) BNSS.

Do the words of Section 440(1) CrPC and Section 484(1) BNSS differ?▼

No. Both say that the amount of every bond executed under the Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive.

Do the words of Section 440(2) CrPC and Section 484(2) BNSS differ?▼

No. Both say that the High Court or the Court of Session may direct that the bail required by a police officer or Magistrate be reduced.

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 ·