CrPC 455→BNSS 501

CrPC 455 to BNSS 501: Destruction of libellous and other matter

Section 455 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 501 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 455 →View BNSS Section 501 →

CrPC 455 to BNSS 501 at a Glance

Section 455 CrPC (Destruction of libellous and other matter) is now Section 501 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 455 to BNSS 501?

From 1 July 2024, Section 501 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced Section 455 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The heading is the same. Section 501(1) BNSS and Section 501(2) BNSS cite sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 where Section 455(1) CrPC and Section 455(2) CrPC cited sections of the Indian Penal Code. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 455 vs BNSS 501: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section455501
HeadingDestruction of libellous and other matterSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 455 and BNSS 501: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 455, CrPC 1973

455. Destruction of libellous and other matter.—(1) On a conviction under section 292, section 293, section 501 or section 502 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had, to be destroyed.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 501, BNSS 2023

501. Destruction of libellous and other matter.—(1) On a conviction under section 294, section 295, or sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under section 274, section 275, section 276 or section 277 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had, to be destroyed.

When It Applies: CrPC 455 vs BNSS 501

Under CrPC 455
  1. Section 455(1) CrPC applies on a conviction under Section 292 IPC, Section 293 IPC, Section 501 IPC or Section 502 IPC.
  2. Under Section 455(1) CrPC, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing in respect of which the conviction was had.
  3. Those copies are ones which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted.
  4. Section 455(2) CrPC applies in like manner on a conviction under Section 272 IPC, Section 273 IPC, Section 274 IPC or Section 275 IPC.
  5. Under Section 455(2) CrPC, the Court may order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had, to be destroyed.
Under BNSS 501
  1. Section 501(1) BNSS applies on a conviction under Section 294 BNS, Section 295 BNS, or Section 356(3) BNS and Section 356(4) BNS.
  2. Under Section 501(1) BNSS, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of the thing in respect of which the conviction was had.
  3. Those copies are ones which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted.
  4. Section 501(2) BNSS applies in like manner on a conviction under Section 274 BNS, Section 275 BNS, Section 276 BNS or Section 277 BNS.
  5. Under Section 501(2) BNSS, the Court may order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had, to be destroyed.

What CrPC 455 to BNSS 501 Means in Practice

A reader of Section 501 BNSS should look for the BNS citations Section 294, Section 295, Section 356(3) and Section 356(4) in Section 501(1) BNSS, and Section 274, Section 275, Section 276 and Section 277 in Section 501(2) BNSS, where Section 455 CrPC cited IPC sections.

FAQs: CrPC 455 to BNSS 501

Where is Section 455 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 455(1) CrPC is found in Section 501(1) BNSS and Section 455(2) CrPC in Section 501(2) BNSS. The heading is the same.

How do the sections cited in Section 501(1) BNSS differ from Section 455(1) CrPC?▼

Section 501(1) BNSS cites Section 294 BNS, Section 295 BNS, Section 356(3) BNS and Section 356(4) BNS where Section 455(1) CrPC cited Section 292 IPC, Section 293 IPC, Section 501 IPC and Section 502 IPC.

How do the sections cited in Section 501(2) BNSS differ from Section 455(2) CrPC?▼

Section 501(2) BNSS cites Section 274 BNS, Section 275 BNS, Section 276 BNS and Section 277 BNS where Section 455(2) CrPC cited Section 272 IPC, Section 273 IPC, Section 274 IPC and Section 275 IPC.

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: 22 Oct 2026 ·