CrPC 460→BNSS 506

CrPC 460 to BNSS 506: Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings

Section 460 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 506 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 460 →View BNSS Section 506 →

CrPC 460 to BNSS 506 at a Glance

Section 460 CrPC (Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings) is now Section 506 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 460 to BNSS 506?

Section 506 BNSS has the same heading as Section 460 CrPC and the same listed things in the same order. The cross-references are renumbered: Section 94 CrPC to Section 97 BNSS, Section 155 CrPC to Section 174 BNSS, Section 176 CrPC to Section 196 BNSS, Section 187 CrPC to Section 207 BNSS, Section 190 CrPC to Section 210 BNSS, Section 192 CrPC to Section 212 BNSS, Section 306 CrPC to Section 343 BNSS, Section 410 CrPC to Section 450 BNSS, Section 458 CrPC to Section 504 BNSS and Section 459 CrPC to Section 505 BNSS. The other words read the same.

CrPC 460 vs BNSS 506: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section460506
HeadingIrregularities which do not vitiate proceedingsSame
Cross-referencess.94, s.155, s.176, s.187, s.190, s.192, s.306, s.410s.97, s.174, s.196, s.207, s.210, s.212, s.343, s.450

CrPC 460 and BNSS 506: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 460, CrPC 1973

460. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:— (a) to issue a search-warrant under section 94; (b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 176; (d) to issue process under section 187, for the apprehension of a person within his local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 190; (f) to make over a case under sub-section (2) of section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 306; (h) to recall a case and try it himself under section 410; or (i) to sell property under section 458 or section 459, erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 506, BNSS 2023

506. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:— (a) to issue a search-warrant under section 97; (b) to order, under section 174, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 196; (d) to issue process under section 207, for the apprehension of a person within his local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 210; (f) to make over a case under sub-section (2) of section 212; (g) to tender a pardon under section 343; (h) to recall a case and try it himself under section 450; or (i) to sell property under section 504 or section 505, erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered.

When It Applies: CrPC 460 vs BNSS 506

Under CrPC 460
  1. Section 460 CrPC speaks of a Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the listed things, who erroneously in good faith does that thing.
  2. The listed things include to issue a search-warrant under Section 94 CrPC, to order the police to investigate an offence under Section 155 CrPC, and to hold an inquest under Section 176 CrPC.
  3. They also include to issue process under Section 187 CrPC for the apprehension of a person within the local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction, and to take cognizance of an offence under clause a or clause b of Section 190(1) CrPC.
  4. They also include to make over a case under Section 192(2) CrPC, to tender a pardon under Section 306 CrPC, to recall a case and try it himself under Section 410 CrPC, and to sell property under Section 458 CrPC or Section 459 CrPC.
  5. The proceedings of the Magistrate shall not be set aside merely on the ground of the Magistrate not being so empowered.
Under BNSS 506
  1. Section 506 BNSS speaks of a Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the listed things, who erroneously in good faith does that thing.
  2. The listed things include to issue a search-warrant under Section 97 BNSS, to order the police to investigate an offence under Section 174 BNSS, and to hold an inquest under Section 196 BNSS.
  3. They also include to issue process under Section 207 BNSS for the apprehension of a person within the local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction, and to take cognizance of an offence under clause a or clause b of Section 210(1) BNSS.
  4. They also include to make over a case under Section 212(2) BNSS, to tender a pardon under Section 343 BNSS, to recall a case and try it himself under Section 450 BNSS, and to sell property under Section 504 BNSS or Section 505 BNSS.
  5. The proceedings of the Magistrate shall not be set aside merely on the ground of the Magistrate not being so empowered.

What CrPC 460 to BNSS 506 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks for this text in Section 506 BNSS. For example, the inquest in Section 506 BNSS is held under Section 196 BNSS, where Section 460 CrPC named Section 176 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 460 to BNSS 506

Where is Section 460 CrPC found under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 460 CrPC is found in Section 506 BNSS.

Which cross-references differ between Section 460 CrPC and Section 506 BNSS?▼

Section 506 BNSS reads Section 97 BNSS, Section 174 BNSS, Section 196 BNSS, Section 207 BNSS, Section 210 BNSS, Section 212 BNSS, Section 343 BNSS, Section 450 BNSS, Section 504 BNSS and Section 505 BNSS where Section 460 CrPC read Section 94 CrPC, Section 155 CrPC, Section 176 CrPC, Section 187 CrPC, Section 190 CrPC, Section 192 CrPC, Section 306 CrPC, Section 410 CrPC, Section 458 CrPC and Section 459 CrPC.

Do the words on proceedings not being set aside differ between Section 460 CrPC and Section 506 BNSS?▼

No. Both say that the proceedings of the Magistrate shall not be set aside merely on the ground of the Magistrate not being so empowered.

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 ·