Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.
What this section does
Where the High Court, on appeal, reverses an order of acquittal and convicts the accused, sentencing him to death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or more, the accused may appeal to the Supreme Court.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Procedure at a glance
- Key actors
- Accused · High Court · Supreme Court
- Time limit
- None specified
Derived from CrPC s.379.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNSS Section 420, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNSS Section 420 forms part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.