CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 437 in BNSS: Section 480
Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence) corresponds to Section 480 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 437 and BNSS 480 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 437 | 480 |
| Heading | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 437 covered
Governs the grant of bail by a court other than the High Court or Court of Session to a person accused of a non-bailable offence, with restrictions for offences punishable with death or life imprisonment and relaxations for women, the sick and the infirm.
What changed in BNSS Section 480
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 480 in substantially the same terms. Bail applications that cited Section 437 CrPC now cite Section 480 BNSS.
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 437: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 437?
CrPC Section 437 (When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence) corresponds to Section 480 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 437 and BNSS 480?
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 480 in substantially the same terms. Bail applications that cited Section 437 CrPC now cite Section 480 BNSS.
Does CrPC Section 437 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 436A to BNSS 479 · Undertrial release
- CrPC 438 to BNSS 482 · Anticipatory bail
- CrPC 439 to BNSS 483 · Bail by Sessions or High Court
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