CrPC 229→BNSS 252

CrPC 229 to BNSS 252: Conviction on plea of guilty

Section 229 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 252 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 229 →View BNSS Section 252 →

CrPC 229 to BNSS 252 at a Glance

Section 229 CrPC (Conviction on plea of guilty) is now Section 252 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 229 to BNSS 252?

Section 252 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same heading and the same text as Section 229 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Only the section number and the name of the Code differ.

CrPC 229 vs BNSS 252: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section229252
HeadingConviction on plea of guiltySame

CrPC 229 and BNSS 252: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 229, CrPC 1973

229. Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Judge shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 252, BNSS 2023

252. Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Judge shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

When It Applies: CrPC 229 vs BNSS 252

Under CrPC 229
  1. Section 229 CrPC applies if the accused pleads guilty.
  2. The Judge shall record the plea.
  3. The Judge may, in his discretion, convict the accused on the plea.
Under BNSS 252
  1. Section 252 BNSS applies if the accused pleads guilty.
  2. The Judge shall record the plea.
  3. The Judge may, in his discretion, convict the accused on the plea.

What CrPC 229 to BNSS 252 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the provision in Section 229 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 252 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the same heading and text.

FAQs: CrPC 229 to BNSS 252

Where is Section 229 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 229 CrPC is found in Section 252 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Section 252 BNSS has the same heading and the same text.

Do the words of Section 229 CrPC differ from Section 252 BNSS?▼

Section 252 BNSS reads in the same words as Section 229 CrPC. Only the section number and the name of the Code differ.

What is the heading of Section 252 BNSS?▼

Section 252 BNSS has the heading Conviction on plea of guilty, the same heading as Section 229 CrPC.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·