Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 437

Section 437 BNSS: Section 437 of the Act

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) When a question has been so referred, the High Court shall pass such order thereon as it thinks fit, and shall cause a copy of such order to be sent to the Court by which the reference was made, which shall dispose of the case conformably to the said order. (2) The High Court may direct by whom the costs of such reference shall be paid.

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 437 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 437 cover?

A: Section 437 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Section 437 of the Act". 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 437 replace?

A: BNSS Section 437 ("Section 437 of the Act") 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 437 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 437 ("Section 437 of the Act") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 437 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 437 ("Section 437 of the Act") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.