CRPC §476 → BNSS §522

Forms

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Old law
CRPC §476
Forms

476. Forms.—Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.

New law
BNSS §522
Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the.

522. Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.

What changedAI-inferred

Forms.

Old position

CrPC 476 is concerned with Forms. Forms

New position

BNSS 522 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the.. Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and

BNSS 522 (Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the.) preserves the framework of CrPC 476. BNSS 522 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 522 text: ...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 522 (Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the.) preserves the framework of CrPC 476. BNSS 522 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 522 text: Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 476 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 522 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 522 (Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Sources

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §476 → BNSS §522 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/476.

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