CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 482 in BNSS: Section 528
Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Saving of inherent powers of High Court) corresponds to Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 482 and BNSS 528 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 482 | 528 |
| Heading | Saving of inherent powers of High Court | Saving of inherent powers of High Court |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 482 covered
Saves the inherent powers of the High Court to make such orders as may be necessary to give effect to any order under the Code, to prevent abuse of the process of any court, or otherwise to secure the ends of justice. It is the usual basis for a petition to quash an FIR or proceedings.
What changed in BNSS Section 528
The provision is carried over word for word as BNSS Section 528. Because BNSS Section 482 is now anticipatory bail, a quashing petition is a "Section 528 petition".
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 482: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 482?
CrPC Section 482 (Saving of inherent powers of High Court) corresponds to Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 482 and BNSS 528?
The provision is carried over word for word as BNSS Section 528. Because BNSS Section 482 is now anticipatory bail, a quashing petition is a "Section 528 petition".
Does CrPC Section 482 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 144 to BNSS 163 · Prohibitory orders
- CrPC 125 to BNSS 144 · Maintenance
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