CrPC 465→BNSS 511

CrPC 465 to BNSS 511: Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity

Section 465 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 511 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 465 →View BNSS Section 511 →

CrPC 465 to BNSS 511 at a Glance

Section 465 CrPC (Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity) is now Section 511 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 465 to BNSS 511?

Section 511 BNSS has the same heading as Section 465 CrPC. Section 511(1) BNSS and Section 511(2) BNSS read under this Sanhita where Section 465(1) CrPC and Section 465(2) CrPC read under this Code. The other words read the same.

CrPC 465 vs BNSS 511: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section465511
HeadingFinding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularitySame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 465 and BNSS 511: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 465, CrPC 1973

465. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.—(1) Subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, no finding, sentence or order passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction shall be reversed or altered by a Court of appeal, confirmation or revision on account of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint, summons, warrant, proclamation, order, judgment or other proceedings before or during trial or in any inquiry or other proceedings under this Code, or any error, or irregularity in any sanction for the prosecution, unless in the opinion of that Court, a failure of justice has in fact been occasioned thereby. (2) In determining whether any error, omission or irregularity in any proceeding under this Code, or any error, or irregularity in any sanction for the prosecution has occasioned a failure of justice, the Court shall have regard to the fact whether the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 511, BNSS 2023

511. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.—(1) Subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, no finding, sentence or order passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction shall be reversed or altered by a Court of appeal, confirmation of revision on account of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint, summons, warrant, proclamation, order, judgment or other proceedings before or during trial or in any inquiry or other proceedings under this Sanhita, or any error, or irregularity in any sanction for the prosecution, unless in the opinion of that Court, a failure of justice has in fact been occasioned thereby. (2) In determining whether any error, omission or irregularity in any proceeding under this Sanhita, or any error, or irregularity in any sanction for the prosecution has occasioned a failure of justice, the Court shall have regard to the fact whether the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.

When It Applies: CrPC 465 vs BNSS 511

Under CrPC 465
  1. Section 465(1) CrPC is subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained.
  2. It speaks of a finding, sentence or order passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
  3. The finding, sentence or order shall not be reversed or altered on account of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint, summons, warrant, proclamation, order, judgment or other proceedings before or during trial.
  4. The exception is where, in the opinion of that Court, a failure of justice has in fact been occasioned thereby.
  5. Under Section 465(2) CrPC, the Court shall have regard to the fact whether the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.
Under BNSS 511
  1. Section 511(1) BNSS is subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained.
  2. It speaks of a finding, sentence or order passed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
  3. The finding, sentence or order shall not be reversed or altered on account of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint, summons, warrant, proclamation, order, judgment or other proceedings before or during trial.
  4. The exception is where, in the opinion of that Court, a failure of justice has in fact been occasioned thereby.
  5. Under Section 511(2) BNSS, the Court shall have regard to the fact whether the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.

What CrPC 465 to BNSS 511 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks for this text in Section 511 BNSS, which names the Sanhita where Section 465 CrPC names the Code.

FAQs: CrPC 465 to BNSS 511

Where is Section 465 CrPC found under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 465(1) CrPC is found in Section 511(1) BNSS and Section 465(2) CrPC in Section 511(2) BNSS.

Which words differ between Section 465 CrPC and Section 511 BNSS?▼

Section 511 BNSS reads under this Sanhita where Section 465 CrPC read under this Code.

Do the words on the Court having regard to an earlier stage differ between Section 465(2) CrPC and Section 511(2) BNSS?▼

No. Both say the Court shall have regard to the fact whether the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.

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 ·