CrPC 265C→BNSS 291

CrPC 265C to BNSS 291: Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition

Section 265C CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 291 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 265C →View BNSS Section 291 →

CrPC 265C to BNSS 291 at a Glance

Section 265C CrPC (Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition) is now Section 291 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265C to BNSS 291?

Section 265C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 291 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024, under the same heading. The opening words of Section 291 BNSS refer to Section 290 BNSS where the opening words of Section 265C CrPC referred to Section 265B CrPC. The second proviso to Section 291(a) BNSS and the second proviso to Section 291(b) BNSS say advocate where Section 265C(a) CrPC and Section 265C(b) CrPC said pleader. The second proviso to Section 291(b) BNSS drops the words as the case may be. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 265C vs BNSS 291: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265C291
HeadingGuidelines for mutually satisfactory dispositionSame
Cross-referencess.265Bs.290

CrPC 265C and BNSS 291: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265C, CrPC 1973

265C. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.—In working out a mutually satisfactory disposition under clause (a) of sub-section (4) of section 265B, the Court shall follow the following procedure, namely:— (a) in a case instituted on a police report, the Court shall issue notice to the Public Prosecutor, the police officer who has investigated the case, the accused and the victim of the case to participate in the meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case: Provided that throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure that the entire process is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting: Provided further that the accused, if he so desires, may participate in such meeting with his pleader, if any, engaged in the case; (b) in a case instituted otherwise than on police report, the Court shall issue notice to the accused and the victim of the case to participate in a meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case: Provided that it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure, throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, that it is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting: Provided further that if the victim of the case or the accused, as the case may be, so desires, he may participate in such meeting with his pleader engaged in the case.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 291, BNSS 2023

291. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.—In working out a mutually satisfactory disposition under clause (a) of sub-section (4) of section 290, the Court shall follow the following procedure, namely:— (a) in a case instituted on a police report, the Court shall issue notice to the Public Prosecutor, the police officer who has investigated the case, the accused and the victim of the case to participate in the meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case: Provided that throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure that the entire process is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting: Provided further that the accused, if he so desires, may participate in such meeting with his advocate, if any, engaged in the case; (b) in a case instituted otherwise than on police report, the Court shall issue notice to the accused and the victim of the case to participate in a meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case: Provided that it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure, throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, that it is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting: Provided further that if the victim of the case or the accused so desires, he may participate in such meeting with his advocate engaged in the case.

When It Applies: CrPC 265C vs BNSS 291

Under CrPC 265C
  1. Section 265C(a) CrPC applies in a case instituted on a police report; the Court shall issue notice to the Public Prosecutor, the police officer who has investigated the case, the accused and the victim of the case to participate in the meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case.
  2. The first proviso to Section 265C(a) CrPC says that throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure that the entire process is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting.
  3. The second proviso to Section 265C(a) CrPC says that the accused, if he so desires, may participate in such meeting with his pleader, if any, engaged in the case.
  4. Section 265C(b) CrPC applies in a case instituted otherwise than on police report; the Court shall issue notice to the accused and the victim of the case to participate in a meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case.
  5. The first proviso to Section 265C(b) CrPC says it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure, throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, that it is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting. The second proviso to Section 265C(b) CrPC says that if the victim of the case or the accused, as the case may be, so desires, he may participate in such meeting with his pleader engaged in the case.
Under BNSS 291
  1. Section 291(a) BNSS applies in a case instituted on a police report; the Court shall issue notice to the Public Prosecutor, the police officer who has investigated the case, the accused and the victim of the case to participate in the meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case.
  2. The first proviso to Section 291(a) BNSS says that throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure that the entire process is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting.
  3. The second proviso to Section 291(a) BNSS says that the accused, if he so desires, may participate in such meeting with his advocate, if any, engaged in the case.
  4. Section 291(b) BNSS applies in a case instituted otherwise than on police report; the Court shall issue notice to the accused and the victim of the case to participate in a meeting to work out a satisfactory disposition of the case.
  5. The first proviso to Section 291(b) BNSS says it shall be the duty of the Court to ensure, throughout such process of working out a satisfactory disposition of the case, that it is completed voluntarily by the parties participating in the meeting. The second proviso to Section 291(b) BNSS says that if the victim of the case or the accused so desires, he may participate in such meeting with his advocate engaged in the case.

What CrPC 265C to BNSS 291 Means in Practice

The notice provisions of Section 291(a) BNSS and Section 291(b) BNSS read as Section 265C(a) CrPC and Section 265C(b) CrPC read. The word advocate and the reference to Section 290 BNSS are the changes in the text.

FAQs: CrPC 265C to BNSS 291

Which BNSS section is Section 265C CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 291 BNSS, under the same heading. The opening words of Section 265C CrPC are found in the opening words of Section 291 BNSS, Section 265C(a) CrPC is found in Section 291(a) BNSS and Section 265C(b) CrPC is found in Section 291(b) BNSS.

Which section does Section 291 BNSS refer to in its opening words?▼

The opening words of Section 291 BNSS refer to Section 290(4)(a) BNSS. The opening words of Section 265C CrPC referred to Section 265B(4)(a) CrPC.

Does Section 291 BNSS say pleader or advocate?▼

Section 291 BNSS says advocate in the second proviso to Section 291(a) BNSS and in the second proviso to Section 291(b) BNSS. Section 265C CrPC said pleader in the second proviso to Section 265C(a) CrPC and in the second proviso to Section 265C(b) 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: 22 Oct 2026 ·