CRPC §434 → BNSS §476

Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedscope drift(precautionary)
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Old law
CRPC §434
Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

434. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.—The powers conferred by sections 432 and 433 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.

New law
BNSS §476
power of

476. The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.

What changedAI-inferred

Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.

Old position

CrPC 434 is concerned with Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences

New position

BNSS 476 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: power of. The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government

BNSS 476 (power of) preserves the framework of CrPC 434. BNSS 476 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 476 text: The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 476 (power of) preserves the framework of CrPC 434. BNSS 476 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 476 text: The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government may, in the case of sentences of death, also be exercised by the Central Government.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 434 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 476 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 476 (power of). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §434 → BNSS §476 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/434.

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