CrPC Section 397 in BNSS: Section 438

Calling for records to exercise powers of revision

From a starter correspondence table pending advocate verification. Check the official text of the BNSS before citing it; some old sections were split, merged or reworded.

Questions

What is CrPC 397 in BNSS?

Calling for records to exercise powers of revision under CrPC section 397 corresponds to section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Does CrPC 397 still apply?

For acts and proceedings before 1 July 2024, the old law continues to apply under the repeal and savings provision (section 531 of the BNSS). From that date, cite section 438 of the BNSS.

How should I cite it in a petition?

Cite the provision in force on the relevant date. Where the transition matters, many advocates write "section 438 BNSS (corresponding to section 397 CrPC)".

Other CrPC sections

• CrPC 41A → BNSS 35(3) · Notice of appearance before police officer
• CrPC 125 → BNSS 144 · Maintenance of wives, children and parents
• CrPC 154 → BNSS 173 · Information in cognizable cases (FIR)
• CrPC 156(3) → BNSS 175(3) · Magistrate's power to order investigation
• CrPC 161 → BNSS 180 · Examination of witnesses by police
• CrPC 164 → BNSS 183 · Recording of confessions and statements
• CrPC 167 → BNSS 187 · Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours
• CrPC 173 → BNSS 193 · Report of police officer on completion of investigation
• CrPC 200 → BNSS 223 · Examination of complainant
• CrPC 313 → BNSS 351 · Power to examine the accused
• CrPC 389 → BNSS 430 · Suspension of sentence pending appeal
• CrPC 437 → BNSS 480 · Bail in non-bailable offences