CrPC 265-I→BNSS 297

CrPC 265-I to BNSS 297: Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment

Section 265-I CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 297 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 265-I →View BNSS Section 297 →

CrPC 265-I to BNSS 297 at a Glance

Section 265-I CrPC (Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment) is now Section 297 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265-I to BNSS 297?

Section 297 BNSS has the same text as Section 265I CrPC, except that Section 297 BNSS refers to Section 468 BNSS where Section 265I CrPC referred to Section 428 CrPC, and reads this Sanhita where Section 265I CrPC read this Code.

CrPC 265-I vs BNSS 297: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265-I297
HeadingPeriod of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonmentPeriod of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment
Cross-referencess.428s.468

CrPC 265-I and BNSS 297: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265-I, CrPC 1973

265I. Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.—The provisions of section 428 shall apply, for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter, in the same manner as they apply in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of this Code.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 297, BNSS 2023

297. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.—The provisions of section 468 shall apply, for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter, in the same manner as they apply in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of this Sanhita.

When It Applies: CrPC 265-I vs BNSS 297

Under CrPC 265-I
  1. The provisions of Section 428 CrPC shall apply for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused.
  2. The set off is against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter.
  3. Section 428 CrPC applies in the same manner as it applies in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of the Code.
Under BNSS 297
  1. The provisions of Section 468 BNSS shall apply for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused.
  2. The set off is against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter.
  3. Section 468 BNSS applies in the same manner as it applies in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of the Sanhita.

What CrPC 265-I to BNSS 297 Means in Practice

Section 297 BNSS reads that the provisions of Section 468 BNSS shall apply for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter, in the same manner as they apply in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of this Sanhita. Section 265I CrPC read the same way for Section 428 CrPC and the Code.

FAQs: CrPC 265-I to BNSS 297

Where is Section 265I CrPC found in the BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 265I CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 297 BNSS.

Why does Section 297 BNSS refer to Section 468 BNSS?▼

Section 265I CrPC referred to Section 428 CrPC, which is headed Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment. Section 428 CrPC is found in Section 468 BNSS, and Section 297 BNSS refers to that section.

Is the text of Section 297 BNSS different from Section 265I CrPC?▼

Section 297 BNSS has the same text apart from the cross-reference to Section 468 BNSS in place of Section 428 CrPC, and this Sanhita in place of this Code.

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 ·