CRPC §460BNSS §506

Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedconsolidation context(precautionary)
Last updated 2026-05-01 · Input coverage: full

Compiled by AI-assisted tools. Verify current status against official sources. Last updated: 2026-04-28.

Jump to section

Comparison

Old law
CRPC §460
Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings

460. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:— 1. Subs. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 41, for “less than ten rupees” (w.e.f. 23-6-2006). (a) to issue a search-warrant under section 94; (b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 176; (d) to issue process under section 187, for the apprehension of a person within his local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section

(1) of section 190; (f) to make over a case under sub-section

(2) of section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 306; (h) to recall a case and try it himself under section 410; or (i) to sell property under section 458 or section 459, erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered.

New law
BNSS §506
namely:--

506. If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:— (a) to issue a search-warrant under section 97; (b) to order, under section 174, the police to investigate an offence; Power to restore possession of immovable property. Procedure by police upon seizure of property. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months. Power to sell perishable property. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. (c) to hold an inquest under section 196; (d) to issue process under section 207, for the apprehension of a person within his local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section

(1) of section 210; (f) to make over a case under sub-section

(2) of section 212; (g) to tender a pardon under section 343; (h) to recall a case and try it himself under section 450; or (i) to sell property under section 504 or section 505, erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered.

What changedAI-inferred

Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.

Old position

CrPC 460 is concerned with Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings

New position

BNSS 506 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: namely:--. If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:

BNSS 506 (namely:--) preserves the framework of CrPC 460. BNSS 506 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 506 text: If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 506 (namely:--) preserves the framework of CrPC 460. BNSS 506 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 506 text: If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:— (a) to issue a search-warrant under section 97; (b) to order, under section 174, the police to investigate an offence; Power to restore possession of immovable property. Procedure by police upon seizure of property. Procedure where no...

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 460 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 506 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 506 (namely:--). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Sources

Cite this page

Newlaws.in, CRPC §460 → BNSS §506 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/460.

Compiled using AI-assisted tools · Source-linked · Last updated 2026-05-01

Not legal advice. Verify against the bare act and consult a qualified advocate for any specific matter.