Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

CrPC 399BNSS 440

Sessions Judge's powers of revision

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Under Section 440 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 399 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 440

440. Sessions Judge's powers of revision.—(1) In the case of any proceeding the record of which has been called for by himself, the Sessions Judge may exercise all or any of the powers which may be exercised by the High Court under sub-section (1) of section 442. (2) Where any proceedin g by way of revision is commenced before a Sessions Judge under sub-section (1), the provisions of sub -sections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 442 shall, so far as may be, apply to such proceeding and references in the sa id sub-sections to the High Court shall be construed as references to the Sessions Judge. (3) Where any application for revision is made by or on behalf of any person before the Sessions Judge, the decision of the Sessions Judge thereon in relation to such person shall be final and no further proceeding by way of revision at the instance of such person shall be entertained by the High Court or any other Court.

Frequently asked

What is CrPC 399 equivalent in BNSS?

CrPC Section 399 (Sessions Judge's powers of revision) corresponds to Section 440 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

What changed between CrPC 399 and BNSS 440?

No change.

How do I cite BNSS 440 in a pleading?

Under Section 440 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 399 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

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