Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 407

Section 407 BNSS: under a warrant

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) When the Court of Session passes a sentence of death, the proceedings shall forthwith be submitted to the High Court, and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court. (2) The Court passing the sentence shall commit the convicted person to jail custody

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 407 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 407 cover?

A: Section 407 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "under a warrant". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 407 replace?

A: BNSS Section 407 ("under a warrant") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 407 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 407 ("under a warrant") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 407 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 407 ("under a warrant") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.