CRPC §380 → BNSS §421

Special right of appeal in certain cases

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checked
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Old law
CRPC §380
Special right of appeal in certain cases

380. Special right of appeal in certain cases.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.

New law
BNSS §421
Special right of appeal in

421. Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.

What changedAI-inferred

Special right of appeal in certain cases.

Old position

CrPC 380 is concerned with Special right of appeal in certain cases. Special right of appeal in certain cases

New position

BNSS 421 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Special right of appeal in. Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall

BNSS 421 (Special right of appeal in) preserves the framework of CrPC 380. BNSS 421 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 421 text: Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, when more...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 421 (Special right of appeal in) preserves the framework of CrPC 380. BNSS 421 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 421 text: Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 380 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 421 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 421 (Special right of appeal in). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §380 → BNSS §421 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/crpc/380.

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