Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 463

Section 463 BNSS: Section 463 of the Act

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

Notwithstanding anything in this Sanhita or in any other law for the time being in force, when an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine by a Criminal Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend and the Court passing the sentence issues a warrant to the Collector of a district in the territories to which this Sanhita extends, authorising him to realise the amount as if it were an arrear of land revenue, such warrant shall be deemed to be a warrant issued under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 461 by Execution of sentence of imprisonment. Direction of warrant for execution. Warrant with whom to be lodged. Warrant for levy of fine. Effect of such warrant. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend. a Court in the territories to which this Sanhita extends, and the provisions of sub-section (3) of the said section as to the execution of such warrant shall apply accordingly.

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 463 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 463 cover?

A: Section 463 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Section 463 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 463 replace?

A: BNSS Section 463 ("Section 463 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 463 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 463 ("Section 463 of the Act") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 463 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 463 ("Section 463 of the Act") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.