CrPC 232→BNSS 255

CrPC 232 to BNSS 255: Acquittal

Section 232 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 255 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 232 →View BNSS Section 255 →

CrPC 232 to BNSS 255 at a Glance

Section 232 CrPC (Acquittal) is now Section 255 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 232 to BNSS 255?

From 1 July 2024, Section 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both sections have the same heading, Acquittal, and the same text. Neither text refers to another section.

CrPC 232 vs BNSS 255: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section232255
HeadingAcquittalSame

CrPC 232 and BNSS 255: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 232, CrPC 1973

232. Acquittal.—If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 255, BNSS 2023

255. Acquittal.—If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.

When It Applies: CrPC 232 vs BNSS 255

Under CrPC 232
  1. Section 232 CrPC applies after the Judge has taken the evidence for the prosecution, examined the accused and heard the prosecution and the defence on the point.
  2. The Judge records the order of acquittal when the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence.
Under BNSS 255
  1. Section 255 BNSS applies after the Judge has taken the evidence for the prosecution, examined the accused and heard the prosecution and the defence on the point.
  2. The Judge records the order of acquittal when the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence.

What CrPC 232 to BNSS 255 Means in Practice

The order of acquittal where the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence is in Section 232 CrPC and in Section 255 BNSS, in the same words.

FAQs: CrPC 232 to BNSS 255

What is the difference between Section 232 CrPC and Section 255 BNSS?▼

Section 255 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 232 CrPC.

Does Section 255 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 255 BNSS nor Section 232 CrPC refers to another section.

Which BNSS section carries the text of Section 232 CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 255 BNSS, which has the same heading, Acquittal, and the same text.

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: 26 Oct 2026 ·