CrPC 265G→BNSS 295

CrPC 265G to BNSS 295: Finality of the judgment

Section 265G CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 295 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 265G →View BNSS Section 295 →

CrPC 265G to BNSS 295 at a Glance

Section 265G CrPC (Finality of the judgment) is now Section 295 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265G to BNSS 295?

Section 265G of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Where Section 265G CrPC wrote the number 265G after the words the judgment delivered by the Court under, Section 295 BNSS refers to the section itself in place of a section number. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 265G vs BNSS 295: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265G295
HeadingFinality of the judgmentFinality of judgment

CrPC 265G and BNSS 295: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265G, CrPC 1973

265G. Finality of the judgment.—The judgment delivered by the Court under section 265G shall be final and no appeal (except the special leave petition under article 136 and writ petition under articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution) shall lie in any Court against such judgment.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 295, BNSS 2023

295. Finality of judgment.—The judgment delivered by the Court under this section shall be final and no appeal (except the special leave petition under article 136 and writ petition under articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution) shall lie in any Court against such judgment.

When It Applies: CrPC 265G vs BNSS 295

Under CrPC 265G
  1. Section 265G CrPC says that the judgment delivered by the Court under Section 265G CrPC shall be final.
  2. Section 265G CrPC says that no appeal shall lie in any Court against such judgment.
  3. Section 265G CrPC excepts the special leave petition under Article 136 of the Constitution from the words no appeal shall lie.
  4. Section 265G CrPC excepts the writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution from the words no appeal shall lie.
Under BNSS 295
  1. Section 295 BNSS says that the judgment delivered by the Court under Section 295 BNSS shall be final.
  2. Section 295 BNSS says that no appeal shall lie in any Court against such judgment.
  3. Section 295 BNSS excepts the special leave petition under Article 136 of the Constitution from the words no appeal shall lie.
  4. Section 295 BNSS excepts the writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution from the words no appeal shall lie.

What CrPC 265G to BNSS 295 Means in Practice

Section 265G CrPC and Section 295 BNSS both say that the judgment delivered by the Court shall be final and that no appeal shall lie in any Court against such judgment. Both except the special leave petition under Article 136 and the writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution.

FAQs: CrPC 265G to BNSS 295

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

Section 295 BNSS.

What differs in the wording of Section 295 BNSS from Section 265G CrPC?▼

Where Section 265G CrPC wrote the number 265G after the words the judgment delivered by the Court under, Section 295 BNSS refers to the section itself in place of a section number. The rest of the text is the same.

Do the petitions excepted differ between Section 265G CrPC and Section 295 BNSS?▼

Section 265G CrPC and Section 295 BNSS except the same petitions: the special leave petition under Article 136 of the Constitution and the writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution.

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 ·