CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 439 in BNSS: Section 483
Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail) corresponds to Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 439 and BNSS 483 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 439 | 483 |
| Heading | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 439 covered
Empowers the High Court or Court of Session to direct that any person accused of an offence and in custody be released on bail, and to set aside or modify conditions imposed by a Magistrate.
What changed in BNSS Section 483
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 483 in substantially the same terms. Bail applications that cited Section 439 CrPC now cite Section 483 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 439: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 439?
CrPC Section 439 (Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail) corresponds to Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 439 and BNSS 483?
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 483 in substantially the same terms. Bail applications that cited Section 439 CrPC now cite Section 483 BNSS.
Does CrPC Section 439 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 438 to BNSS 482 · Anticipatory bail
- CrPC 437 to BNSS 480 · Regular bail
- CrPC 436A to BNSS 479 · Undertrial release
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