CrPC 263→BNSS 286

CrPC 263 to BNSS 286: Record in summary trials

Section 263 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 286 BNSS (2023)

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CrPC 263 to BNSS 286 at a Glance

Section 263 CrPC (Record in summary trials) is now Section 286 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 263 to BNSS 286?

From 1 July 2024, Section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is replaced by Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The heading is the same. Section 286(f) BNSS refers to Section 283(1)(i) BNSS, Section 283(1)(ii) BNSS or Section 283(1)(iii) BNSS where Section 263(f) CrPC referred to Section 260(1)(ii) CrPC, Section 260(1)(iii) CrPC or Section 260(1)(iv) CrPC. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 263 vs BNSS 286: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section263286
HeadingRecord in summary trialsSame
Cross-referencess.260s.283

CrPC 263 and BNSS 286: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 263, CrPC 1973

263. Record in summary trials.—In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the following particulars, namely:— (a) the serial number of the case; (b) the date of the commission of the offence; (c) the date of the report or complaint; (d) the name of the complainant (if any); (e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused; (f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (ii), clause (iii) or clause (iv) of sub-section (1) of section 260, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed; (g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any); (h) the finding; (i) the sentence or other final order; (j) the date on which proceedings terminated.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 286, BNSS 2023

286. Record in summary trials.—In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the following particulars, namely:— (a) the serial number of the case; (b) the date of the commission of the offence; (c) the date of the report or complaint; (d) the name of the complainant (if any); (e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused; (f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (i), clause (ii) or clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 283, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed; (g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any); (h) the finding; (i) the sentence or other final order; (j) the date on which proceedings terminated.

When It Applies: CrPC 263 vs BNSS 286

Under CrPC 263
  1. Under Section 263 CrPC, in every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the particulars listed in Section 263 CrPC.
  2. Under Section 263(a) CrPC, the particular is the serial number of the case.
  3. Under Section 263(b) CrPC and Section 263(c) CrPC, the particulars are the date of the commission of the offence and the date of the report or complaint.
  4. Under Section 263(d) CrPC, the particular is the name of the complainant, if any.
  5. Under Section 263(e) CrPC, the particular is the name, parentage and residence of the accused.
  6. Under Section 263(f) CrPC, the particulars are the offence complained of and the offence, if any, proved, and in cases coming under Section 260(1)(ii) CrPC, Section 260(1)(iii) CrPC or Section 260(1)(iv) CrPC, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed.
  7. Under Section 263(g) CrPC, the particular is the plea of the accused and the examination of the accused, if any.
  8. Under Section 263(h) CrPC and Section 263(i) CrPC, the particulars are the finding and the sentence or other final order.
  9. Under Section 263(j) CrPC, the particular is the date on which proceedings terminated.
Under BNSS 286
  1. Under Section 286 BNSS, in every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the particulars listed in Section 286 BNSS.
  2. Under Section 286(a) BNSS, the particular is the serial number of the case.
  3. Under Section 286(b) BNSS and Section 286(c) BNSS, the particulars are the date of the commission of the offence and the date of the report or complaint.
  4. Under Section 286(d) BNSS, the particular is the name of the complainant, if any.
  5. Under Section 286(e) BNSS, the particular is the name, parentage and residence of the accused.
  6. Under Section 286(f) BNSS, the particulars are the offence complained of and the offence, if any, proved, and in cases coming under Section 283(1)(i) BNSS, Section 283(1)(ii) BNSS or Section 283(1)(iii) BNSS, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed.
  7. Under Section 286(g) BNSS, the particular is the plea of the accused and the examination of the accused, if any.
  8. Under Section 286(h) BNSS and Section 286(i) BNSS, the particulars are the finding and the sentence or other final order.
  9. Under Section 286(j) BNSS, the particular is the date on which proceedings terminated.

What CrPC 263 to BNSS 286 Means in Practice

Section 263(f) CrPC enters the value of the property in cases coming under Section 260(1)(ii) CrPC, Section 260(1)(iii) CrPC or Section 260(1)(iv) CrPC. Section 286(f) BNSS enters the value of the property in cases coming under Section 283(1)(i) BNSS, Section 283(1)(ii) BNSS or Section 283(1)(iii) BNSS.

FAQs: CrPC 263 to BNSS 286

Which provision replaces Section 263 CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

From 1 July 2024, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Section 263 CrPC is found in Section 286 BNSS. Neither section has sub-sections, and the heading is the same, Record in summary trials.

What changed between Section 263(f) CrPC and Section 286(f) BNSS?▼

Section 286(f) BNSS refers to Section 283(1)(i) BNSS, Section 283(1)(ii) BNSS or Section 283(1)(iii) BNSS where Section 263(f) CrPC referred to Section 260(1)(ii) CrPC, Section 260(1)(iii) CrPC or Section 260(1)(iv) CrPC.

Does Section 286 BNSS list different particulars from Section 263 CrPC?▼

No. Section 286(a) BNSS to Section 286(j) BNSS list the same particulars as Section 263(a) CrPC to Section 263(j) CrPC, apart from the renumbered cross-reference in Section 286(f) 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: 21 Oct 2026 ·