CrPC 235→BNSS 258

CrPC 235 to BNSS 258: Judgment of acquittal or conviction

Section 235 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 258 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 235 →View BNSS Section 258 →

CrPC 235 to BNSS 258 at a Glance

Section 235 CrPC (Judgment of acquittal or conviction) is now Section 258 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 235 to BNSS 258?

Section 258 BNSS has the same heading as Section 235 CrPC, from 1 July 2024. Section 258(1) BNSS adds the words as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing. Section 235(1) CrPC has no counterpart to those words. Section 258(2) BNSS refers to Section 401 BNSS where Section 235(2) CrPC referred to Section 360 CrPC.

CrPC 235 vs BNSS 258: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section235258
HeadingJudgment of acquittal or convictionSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.360s.401

CrPC 235 and BNSS 258: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 235, CrPC 1973

235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction.—(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case. (2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 360, hear the accused on the questions of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 258, BNSS 2023

258. Judgment of acquittal or conviction.—(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case, as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing. (2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 401, hear the accused on the questions of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.

When It Applies: CrPC 235 vs BNSS 258

Under CrPC 235
  1. Under Section 235(1) CrPC, after hearing arguments and points of law, if any, the Judge shall give a judgment in the case.
  2. Under Section 235(2) CrPC, if the accused is convicted, the Judge shall hear the accused on the questions of sentence, unless the Judge proceeds in accordance with the provisions of Section 360 CrPC.
  3. Under Section 235(2) CrPC, after hearing the accused on the questions of sentence, the Judge shall pass sentence on the accused according to law.
Under BNSS 258
  1. Under Section 258(1) BNSS, after hearing arguments and points of law, if any, the Judge shall give a judgment in the case.
  2. Under Section 258(1) BNSS, the Judge shall give the judgment as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments.
  3. Under Section 258(1) BNSS, the period of thirty days may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing.
  4. Under Section 258(2) BNSS, if the accused is convicted, the Judge shall hear the accused on the questions of sentence, unless the Judge proceeds in accordance with the provisions of Section 401 BNSS.
  5. Under Section 258(2) BNSS, after hearing the accused on the questions of sentence, the Judge shall pass sentence on the accused according to law.

Time Limits: CrPC 235 to BNSS 258

Under CrPC 235

Section 235 CrPC states no time limit.

Under BNSS 258
  • Under Section 258(1) BNSS, the judgment is to be given as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments.Act text: “as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments”
  • Under Section 258(1) BNSS, the period of thirty days may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing.Act text: “which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing.”

What CrPC 235 to BNSS 258 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the text of Section 235 CrPC is found in Section 258 BNSS. Section 258(1) BNSS adds a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing.

FAQs: CrPC 235 to BNSS 258

What does Section 258(1) BNSS add to Section 235(1) CrPC?▼

Section 258(1) BNSS adds the words as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing. Section 235(1) CrPC has no counterpart to those words.

Does Section 258(2) BNSS differ from Section 235(2) CrPC?▼

Section 258(2) BNSS refers to Section 401 BNSS where Section 235(2) CrPC referred to Section 360 CrPC. The heading of Section 401 BNSS is Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition, the same as the heading of Section 360 CrPC. The rest of the text is the same.

Which BNSS section replaced Section 235 CrPC?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 235 CrPC is found in Section 258 BNSS. Section 235(1) CrPC is found in Section 258(1) BNSS and Section 235(2) CrPC in Section 258(2) BNSS.

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 ·