At a glance
Section 479 provides a detention-period framework with important exclusions and conditions. Its half-period and first-time-offender one-third provisions must not be quoted without those qualifications.
General legal-awareness information for Jammu & Kashmir. Applicability, forum and any time limit depend on the governing law and the complete facts. Prepared 2026-10-24. Check BNSS/CrPC savings, the offence date and any special statute.
Law and context
The section excludes offences carrying death or life imprisonment as a specified punishment, addresses delay attributable to the accused and contains a multiple-offence or multiple-case restriction. It also assigns a role to the jail superintendent in the specified process.
Practical next step
Obtain a verified custody statement, all pending-case information, offence punishments and relevant delay orders. Have counsel assess the complete statutory calculation and current judicial directions.
Important qualifications
This page does not promise automatic release or determine how transition rules apply to a particular older case.
Document checklist
- Verified custody statement
- All pending cases
- Charged offences and punishments
- Relevant delay and bail orders
Sources
General information. The appropriate course depends on the complete facts, documents and applicable law. Editorial process and website disclaimer.