CrPC 252→BNSS 275

CrPC 252 to BNSS 275: Conviction on plea of guilty

Section 252 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 275 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 252 →View BNSS Section 275 →

CrPC 252 to BNSS 275 at a Glance

Section 252 CrPC (Conviction on plea of guilty) is now Section 275 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 252 to BNSS 275?

Section 252 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 275 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Both carry the heading Conviction on plea of guilty and the same text.

CrPC 252 vs BNSS 275: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section252275
HeadingConviction on plea of guiltySame

CrPC 252 and BNSS 275: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 252, CrPC 1973

252. Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 275, BNSS 2023

275. Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

When It Applies: CrPC 252 vs BNSS 275

Under CrPC 252
  1. Section 252 CrPC applies if the accused pleads guilty.
  2. The Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused.
  3. The Magistrate may, in his discretion, convict the accused on that plea.
Under BNSS 275
  1. Section 275 BNSS applies if the accused pleads guilty.
  2. The Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused.
  3. The Magistrate may, in his discretion, convict the accused on that plea.

What CrPC 252 to BNSS 275 Means in Practice

A reader of Section 275 BNSS finds the words of Section 252 CrPC. If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

FAQs: CrPC 252 to BNSS 275

Which BNSS section is Section 252 CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 275 BNSS. It has the same heading and the same text.

Is the text of Section 275 BNSS different from Section 252 CrPC?▼

No. Section 275 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 252 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 ·