CrPC 241→BNSS 264

CrPC 241 to BNSS 264: Conviction on plea of guilty

Section 241 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 264 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 241 →View BNSS Section 264 →

CrPC 241 to BNSS 264 at a Glance

Section 241 CrPC (Conviction on plea of guilty) is now Section 264 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 241 to BNSS 264?

From 1 July 2024, Section 241 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 264 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both sections have the same heading, Conviction on plea of guilty, and the same text. Neither text refers to another section.

CrPC 241 vs BNSS 264: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section241264
HeadingConviction on plea of guiltySame

CrPC 241 and BNSS 264: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 241, CrPC 1973

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

Section 264, BNSS 2023

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

When It Applies: CrPC 241 vs BNSS 264

Under CrPC 241
  1. Section 241 CrPC applies if the accused pleads guilty.
  2. The Magistrate shall record the plea.
  3. The Magistrate may, in his discretion, convict the accused on the plea.
Under BNSS 264
  1. Section 264 BNSS applies if the accused pleads guilty.
  2. The Magistrate shall record the plea.
  3. The Magistrate may, in his discretion, convict the accused on the plea.

What CrPC 241 to BNSS 264 Means in Practice

The Magistrate's duty to record the plea of guilty, and the words may, in his discretion, convict him thereon, are in Section 241 CrPC and in Section 264 BNSS in the same words.

FAQs: CrPC 241 to BNSS 264

What is the difference between Section 241 CrPC and Section 264 BNSS?▼

Section 264 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 241 CrPC.

Does Section 264 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 264 BNSS nor Section 241 CrPC refers to another section.

Which BNSS section carries the text of Section 241 CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 264 BNSS, which has the same heading 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: 20 Oct 2026 ·