Section477
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases

In force From 01 Jul 2024 Act 46 of 2023 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 46 of 2023 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 25 Dec 2023 In force 01 Jul 2024

Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with state Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases. The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government to remit or commute a sentence, in any case where the sentence is for an offence--- (a) which was investigated by any agency empowered to make investigation into an offence under any Central Act other than this Sanhita; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.

(1) The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government to remit or commute a sentence, in any case where the sentence is for an offence---

(a) which was investigated by any agency empowered to make investigation into an offence under any Central Act other than this Sanhita; or

(b) which involved the misappropriation or destruction of, or damage to, any property belonging to the Central Government; or

(c) which was committed by a person in the service of the Central Government while acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duty,

shall not be exercised by the State Government except after concurrence with the Central Government.

(2) No order of suspension, remission or commutation of sentences passed by the State Government in relation to a person, who has been convicted of offences, some of which relate to matters to which the executive power of the Union extends, and who has been sentenced to separate terms of imprisonment which are to run concurrently, shall have effect unless an order for the suspension, remission or commutation, as the case may be, of such sentences has also been made by the Central Government in relation to the offences committed by such person with regard to matters to which the executive power of the Union extends.

Section 477, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023).

Replaces a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure

CRPC 435 State Government to act after consultation with Central Government incertain cases Close, with changes 81%

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Questions about Section 477

What does Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita deal with?

Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is headed "State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases". The powers conferred by sections 473 and 474 upon the State Government to remit or commute a sentence, in any case where the sentence is for an offence--- (a) which was investigated by any agency empowered to make investigation into an offence under any Central Act other than this Sanhita;

How do I find court cases under Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNSS 477, section 477 BNSS, section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. People searching for it also type 477 bnss act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 473 (Power to suspend or remit sentences), section 474 (Power to commute sentence), so none of them can safely be read on its own. It carries forward CrPC 435 (State Government to act after consultation with Central Government incertain cases), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.

When did Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita come into force?

Section 477 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, cited as BNSS 477, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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