CrPC 264→BNSS 287

CrPC 264 to BNSS 287: Judgment in cases tried summarily

Section 264 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 287 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 264 →View BNSS Section 287 →

CrPC 264 to BNSS 287 at a Glance

Section 264 CrPC (Judgment in cases tried summarily) is now Section 287 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 264 to BNSS 287?

Section 264 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 287 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Both carry the heading Judgment in cases tried summarily and the same text.

CrPC 264 vs BNSS 287: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section264287
HeadingJudgment in cases tried summarilySame

CrPC 264 and BNSS 287: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 264, CrPC 1973

264. Judgment in cases tried summarily.—In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 287, BNSS 2023

287. Judgment in cases tried summarily.—In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.

When It Applies: CrPC 264 vs BNSS 287

Under CrPC 264
  1. Section 264 CrPC applies in every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty.
  2. The Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence.
  3. The Magistrate shall also record a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.
Under BNSS 287
  1. Section 287 BNSS applies in every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty.
  2. The Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence.
  3. The Magistrate shall also record a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.

What CrPC 264 to BNSS 287 Means in Practice

A reader of Section 287 BNSS finds the words of Section 264 CrPC. The Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.

FAQs: CrPC 264 to BNSS 287

Which BNSS section is Section 264 CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 287 BNSS. It has the same heading and the same text.

Is the text of Section 287 BNSS different from Section 264 CrPC?▼

No. Section 287 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 264 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 ·