Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 433

Section 433 BNSS: re-heard and decided by a larger Bench of Judges

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When an appeal under this Chapter is heard by a High Court before a Bench of Judges and they are divided in opinion, the appeal, with their opinions, shall be laid before another Judge of that Court, and that Judge, after such hearing as he thinks fit, shall deliver his opinion, and the judgment or order shall follow that opinion: Provided that if one of the Judges constituting the Bench, or, where the appeal is laid before another Judge under this section, that Judge, so requires, the appeal shall be

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 433 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 433 cover?

A: Section 433 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "re-heard and decided by a larger Bench of Judges". 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 433 replace?

A: BNSS Section 433 ("re-heard and decided by a larger Bench of Judges") 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 433 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 433 ("re-heard and decided by a larger Bench of Judges") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 433 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 433 ("re-heard and decided by a larger Bench of Judges") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.