CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 353 in BNSS: Section 392
Section 353 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Judgment) corresponds to Section 392 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 353 and BNSS 392 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 353 | 392 |
| Heading | Judgment | Judgment |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 353 covered
Requires the judgment in every trial to be pronounced in open court by the presiding officer, immediately after the trial ends or at a later time of which notice is given.
What changed in BNSS Section 392
BNSS Section 392 adds an outer limit: the judgment is to be pronounced not later than forty-five days after the termination of the trial. The court is also to upload a copy of the judgment on its portal, as far as practicable within seven days of pronouncement.
Which law applies: CrPC or BNSS?
The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024. Under Section 531 of the BNSS, an appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation that was pending immediately before that date is to be disposed of, continued, held or made under the CrPC as if the BNSS had not come into force. Courts have had to decide how this applies to cases that straddle the date, so check current case law for your facts.
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CrPC 353: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 353?
CrPC Section 353 (Judgment) corresponds to Section 392 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 353 and BNSS 392?
BNSS Section 392 adds an outer limit: the judgment is to be pronounced not later than forty-five days after the termination of the trial. The court is also to upload a copy of the judgment on its portal, as far as practicable within seven days of pronouncement.
Does CrPC Section 353 still apply to older cases?
The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024. Under Section 531 of the BNSS, an appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation that was pending immediately before that date is to be disposed of, continued, held or made under the CrPC as if the BNSS had not come into force. Courts have had to decide how this applies to cases that straddle the date, so check current case law for your facts.
Related CrPC sections
- CrPC 320 to BNSS 359 · Compounding
- CrPC 313 to BNSS 351 · Examination of accused
- CrPC 309 to BNSS 346 · Adjournments
- CrPC 228 to BNSS 251 · Framing of charge
- CrPC 207 to BNSS 230 · Supply of documents
- CrPC 202 to BNSS 225 · Inquiry before process
- CrPC 200 to BNSS 223 · Private complaint
- CrPC 197 to BNSS 218 · Sanction to prosecute
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