CRPC §27 → BNSS §22
Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles. 2
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27. Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles.—Any offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life, committed by any person who at the date when he appears or is brought before the Court is under the age of sixteen years, may be tried by the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate, or by any Court specially empowered under the Children Act, 1960 (60 of 1960), or any other law for the time being in force providing for the treatment, training and rehabilitation of youthful offenders.
22.
(1) A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.
(2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
What changedAI-inferred
Jurisdiction in case of juveniles.
Old position
CrPC 27 is concerned with Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles. 2. Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles
New position
BNSS 22 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Sentences which High Courts and may pass.. A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law
BNSS 22 (Sentences which High Courts and may pass.) preserves the framework of CrPC 27. BNSS 22 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 22 text: A High Court may pass any sentence...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 22 (Sentences which High Courts and may pass.) preserves the framework of CrPC 27. BNSS 22 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 22 text: A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law.(2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 27 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 22 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNSS 22 (Sentences which High Courts and may pass.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, CRPC §27 → BNSS §22 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/27.
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