CrPC 265E→BNSS 293

CrPC 265E to BNSS 293: Disposal of the case

Section 265E CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 293 BNSS (2023)

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CrPC 265E to BNSS 293 at a Glance

Section 265E CrPC (Disposal of the case) is now Section 293 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265E to BNSS 293?

Section 265E of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 293 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 293(c) BNSS adds, for an accused who is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, the words it may sentence the accused to one-fourth of such minimum punishment, after the words about half of such minimum punishment that Section 265E(c) CrPC has. Section 293(d) BNSS adds, for such an accused, the words it may sentence the accused to one-sixth of the punishment provided or extendable, after the words about one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable that Section 265E(d) CrPC has. Section 293 BNSS refers to Section 292 BNSS where Section 265E CrPC referred to Section 265D CrPC, and to Section 401 BNSS where Section 265E CrPC referred to Section 360 CrPC. Section 293(b) BNSS and Section 293(d) BNSS do not have the words as the case may be.

CrPC 265E vs BNSS 293: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265E293
HeadingDisposal of the caseDisposal of case
Cross-referencess.265D, s.360s.292, s.401

CrPC 265E and BNSS 293: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265E, CrPC 1973

265E. Disposal of the case.—Where a satisfactory disposition of the case has been worked out under section 265D, the Court shall dispose of the case in the following manner, namely:— (a) the Court shall award the compensation to the victim in accordance with the disposition under section 265D and hear the parties on the quantum of the punishment, releasing of the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition under section 360 or for dealing with the accused under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958) or any other law for the time being in force and follow the procedure specified in the succeeding clauses for imposing the punishment on the accused; (b) after hearing the parties under clause (a), if the Court is of the view that section 360 or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958) or any other law for the time being in force are attracted in the case of the accused, it may release the accused on probation or provide the benefit of any such law, as the case may be; (c) after hearing the parties under clause (b), if the Court finds that minimum punishment has been provided under the law for the offence committed by the accused, it may sentence the accused to half of such minimum punishment; (d) in case after hearing the parties under clause (b), the Court finds that the offence committed by the accused is not covered under clause (b) or clause (c), then, it may sentence the accused to one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable, as the case may be, for such offence.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 293, BNSS 2023

293. Disposal of case.—Where a satisfactory disposition of the case has been worked out under section 292, the Court shall dispose of the case in the following manner, namely:— (a) the Court shall award the compensation to the victim in accordance with the disposition under section 292 and hear the parties on the quantum of the punishment, releasing of the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition under section 401 or for dealing with the accused under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 or any other law for the time being in force and follow the procedure specified in the succeeding clauses for imposing the punishment on the accused; (b) after hearing the parties under clause (a), if the Court is of the view that section 401 or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 or any other law for the time being in force are attracted in the case of the accused, it may release the accused on probation or provide the benefit of any such law; (c) after hearing the parties under clause (b), if the Court finds that minimum punishment has been provided under the law for the offence committed by the accused, it may sentence the accused to half of such minimum punishment, and where the accused is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, it may sentence the accused to one-fourth of such minimum punishment; (d) in case after hearing the parties under clause (b), the Court finds that the offence committed by the accused is not covered under clause (b) or clause (c), then, it may sentence the accused to one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable for such offence and where the accused is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, it may sentence the accused to one-sixth of the punishment provided or extendable, for such offence.

When It Applies: CrPC 265E vs BNSS 293

Under CrPC 265E
  1. Section 265E CrPC applies where a satisfactory disposition of the case has been worked out under Section 265D CrPC; the Court shall dispose of the case in the manner Section 265E CrPC sets out.
  2. Under Section 265E(a) CrPC, the Court shall award the compensation to the victim in accordance with the disposition under Section 265D CrPC and hear the parties on the quantum of the punishment, releasing of the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition under Section 360 CrPC or for dealing with the accused under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 or any other law for the time being in force.
  3. Under Section 265E(b) CrPC, after hearing the parties under Section 265E(a) CrPC, if the Court is of the view that Section 360 CrPC or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 or any other law for the time being in force are attracted in the case of the accused, the Court may release the accused on probation or provide the benefit of any such law, as the case may be.
  4. Under Section 265E(c) CrPC, after hearing the parties under Section 265E(b) CrPC, if the Court finds that minimum punishment has been provided under the law for the offence committed by the accused, the Court may sentence the accused to half of such minimum punishment.
  5. Under Section 265E(d) CrPC, after hearing the parties under Section 265E(b) CrPC, if the Court finds that the offence committed by the accused is not covered under Section 265E(b) CrPC or Section 265E(c) CrPC, the Court may sentence the accused to one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable, as the case may be, for such offence.
Under BNSS 293
  1. Section 293 BNSS applies where a satisfactory disposition of the case has been worked out under Section 292 BNSS; the Court shall dispose of the case in the manner Section 293 BNSS sets out.
  2. Under Section 293(a) BNSS, the Court shall award the compensation to the victim in accordance with the disposition under Section 292 BNSS and hear the parties on the quantum of the punishment, releasing of the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition under Section 401 BNSS or for dealing with the accused under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 or any other law for the time being in force.
  3. Under Section 293(b) BNSS, after hearing the parties under Section 293(a) BNSS, if the Court is of the view that Section 401 BNSS or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 or any other law for the time being in force are attracted in the case of the accused, the Court may release the accused on probation or provide the benefit of any such law.
  4. Under Section 293(c) BNSS, after hearing the parties under Section 293(b) BNSS, if the Court finds that minimum punishment has been provided under the law for the offence committed by the accused, the Court may sentence the accused to half of such minimum punishment, and where the accused is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, the Court may sentence the accused to one-fourth of such minimum punishment.
  5. Under Section 293(d) BNSS, after hearing the parties under Section 293(b) BNSS, if the Court finds that the offence committed by the accused is not covered under Section 293(b) BNSS or Section 293(c) BNSS, the Court may sentence the accused to one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable for such offence, and where the accused is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, the Court may sentence the accused to one-sixth of the punishment provided or extendable, for such offence.

What CrPC 265E to BNSS 293 Means in Practice

Section 265E(c) CrPC names half of such minimum punishment, and Section 265E(d) CrPC names one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable. Section 293(c) BNSS and Section 293(d) BNSS name the same fractions and add, for an accused who is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, one-fourth of such minimum punishment and one-sixth of the punishment provided or extendable.

FAQs: CrPC 265E to BNSS 293

How does Section 293(c) BNSS differ from Section 265E(c) CrPC?▼

Section 265E(c) CrPC says the Court may sentence the accused to half of such minimum punishment. Section 293(c) BNSS has those words and adds that where the accused is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, the Court may sentence the accused to one-fourth of such minimum punishment.

How does Section 293(d) BNSS differ from Section 265E(d) CrPC?▼

Section 265E(d) CrPC says the Court may sentence the accused to one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable, as the case may be, for such offence. Section 293(d) BNSS has the one-fourth words without as the case may be and adds that where the accused is a first-time offender and has not been convicted of any offence in the past, the Court may sentence the accused to one-sixth of the punishment provided or extendable.

Which cross-references differ between Section 265E CrPC and Section 293 BNSS?▼

Section 293 BNSS refers to Section 292 BNSS where Section 265E CrPC referred to Section 265D CrPC, and to Section 401 BNSS where Section 265E CrPC referred to Section 360 CrPC. Section 293(b) BNSS does not have the words as the case may be that Section 265E(b) CrPC has.

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 ·