CRPC §426 → BNSS §467
Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect
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426. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.—(1) When a sentence of death, imprisonment for life or fine is passed under this Code on an escaped convict, such sentence shall, subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, take effect immediately.
(2) When a sentence of imprisonment for a term is passed under this Code on an escaped convict,— (a) if such sentence is severer in kind than the sentence which such convict was undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect immediately; (b) if such sentence is not severer in kind than the sentence which such convict was undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect after he has suffered imprisonment for a further period equal to that which, at the time of his escape, remained unexpired of his former sentence.
(3) For the purposes of sub-section (2), a sentence of rigorous imprisonment shall be deemed to be severer in kind than a sentence of simple imprisonment.
467.
(1) When a person already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment is sentenced on a subsequent conviction to imprisonment or imprisonment for life, such imprisonment or imprisonment for life shall commence at the expiration of the imprisonment to which he has been previously sentenced, unless the Court directs that the subsequent sentence shall run concurrently with such previous sentence: Provided that where a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment by an order under section 141 in default of furnishing security is, whilst undergoing such sentence, sentenced to imprisonment for an offence committed prior to the making of such order, the latter sentence shall commence immediately.
(2) When a person already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment for life is sentenced on a subsequent conviction to imprisonment for a term or imprisonment for life, the subsequent sentence shall run concurrently with such previous sentence. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. Who may issue warrant. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.
What changedAI-inferred
Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.
Old position
CrPC 426 is concerned with Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect
New position
BNSS 467 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. 1]. When a person already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment is sentenced on a subsequent conviction to imprisonment or imprisonment for life, such imprisonment or imprisonment for life shall commence at the expiration of the imprisonment
BNSS 467 (Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. 1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 426. BNSS 467 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 467 text: When a person...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 467 (Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. 1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 426. BNSS 467 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 467 text: When a person already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment is sentenced on a subsequent conviction to imprisonment or imprisonment for life, such imprisonment or imprisonment for life shall commence at the expiration of the imprisonment to which he has been previously sentenced, unless the Court directs that the...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 426 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 467 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 467 (Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. 1]). 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
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Newlaws.in, CRPC §426 → BNSS §467 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/426.
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