Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 428

Section 428 BNSS: brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

The rules contained in Chapter XXIX as to the judgment of a Criminal Court of original jurisdiction shall apply, so far as may be practicable, to the judgment in appeal of a Court of Session or Chief Judicial Magistrate: Provided that, unless the Appellate Court otherwise directs, the accused shall not be

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 428 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 428 cover?

A: Section 428 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered". 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 428 replace?

A: BNSS Section 428 ("brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered") 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 428 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 428 ("brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 428 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 428 ("brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.