CrPC 265F→BNSS 294

CrPC 265F to BNSS 294: Judgment of the Court

Section 265F CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 294 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 265F →View BNSS Section 294 →

CrPC 265F to BNSS 294 at a Glance

Section 265F CrPC (Judgment of the Court) is now Section 294 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265F to BNSS 294?

Section 294 BNSS has the same text as Section 265F CrPC, except that Section 294 BNSS refers to Section 293 BNSS where Section 265F CrPC referred to Section 265E CrPC.

CrPC 265F vs BNSS 294: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265F294
HeadingJudgment of the CourtJudgment of Court
Cross-referencess.265Es.293

CrPC 265F and BNSS 294: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265F, CrPC 1973

265F. Judgment of the Court.—The Court shall deliver its judgment in terms of section 265E in the open Court and the same shall be signed by the presiding officer of the Court.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 294, BNSS 2023

294. Judgment of Court.—The Court shall deliver its judgment in terms of section 293 in the open Court and the same shall be signed by the presiding officer of the Court.

When It Applies: CrPC 265F vs BNSS 294

Under CrPC 265F
  1. The Court shall deliver its judgment in terms of Section 265E CrPC.
  2. The judgment shall be delivered in the open Court.
  3. The judgment shall be signed by the presiding officer of the Court.
Under BNSS 294
  1. The Court shall deliver its judgment in terms of Section 293 BNSS.
  2. The judgment shall be delivered in the open Court.
  3. The judgment shall be signed by the presiding officer of the Court.

What CrPC 265F to BNSS 294 Means in Practice

A judgment delivered in terms of Section 293 BNSS shall be delivered in the open Court and signed by the presiding officer of the Court. Section 265F CrPC read the same way for a judgment delivered in terms of Section 265E CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 265F to BNSS 294

Where is Section 265F 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 265F CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 294 BNSS.

Why does Section 294 BNSS refer to Section 293 BNSS?▼

Section 265F CrPC referred to Section 265E CrPC, which is headed Disposal of the case. Section 265E CrPC is found in Section 293 BNSS, which is headed Disposal of case, and Section 294 BNSS refers to that section.

Is the text of Section 294 BNSS different from Section 265F CrPC?▼

Section 294 BNSS has the same text apart from the cross-reference to Section 293 BNSS in place of Section 265E CrPC. The Court shall deliver its judgment in the open Court, and the presiding officer of the Court shall sign the judgment.

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 ·