CrPC 265H→BNSS 296

CrPC 265H to BNSS 296: Power of the Court in plea bargaining

Section 265H CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 296 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 265H →View BNSS Section 296 →

CrPC 265H to BNSS 296 at a Glance

Section 265H CrPC (Power of the Court in plea bargaining) is now Section 296 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265H to BNSS 296?

Section 296 BNSS has the same text as Section 265H CrPC, except that Section 296 BNSS reads under this Sanhita where Section 265H CrPC read under this Code.

CrPC 265H vs BNSS 296: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265H296
HeadingPower of the Court in plea bargainingPower of Court in plea bargaining

CrPC 265H and BNSS 296: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265H, CrPC 1973

265H. Power of the Court in plea bargaining.—A Court shall have, for the purposes of discharging its functions under this Chapter, all the powers vested in respect of bail, trial of offences and other matters relating to the disposal of a case in such Court under this Code.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 296, BNSS 2023

296. Power of Court in plea bargaining.—A Court shall have, for the purposes of discharging its functions under this Chapter, all the powers vested in respect of bail, trial of offences and other matters relating to the disposal of a case in such Court under this Sanhita.

When It Applies: CrPC 265H vs BNSS 296

Under CrPC 265H
  1. A Court has, for the purposes of discharging its functions under this Chapter, the powers described in Section 265H CrPC.
  2. The powers are all the powers vested in respect of bail, trial of offences and other matters relating to the disposal of a case.
  3. The powers are those vested in such Court under the Code.
Under BNSS 296
  1. A Court has, for the purposes of discharging its functions under this Chapter, the powers described in Section 296 BNSS.
  2. The powers are all the powers vested in respect of bail, trial of offences and other matters relating to the disposal of a case.
  3. The powers are those vested in such Court under the Sanhita.

What CrPC 265H to BNSS 296 Means in Practice

A Court discharging its functions under this Chapter has all the powers vested in respect of bail, trial of offences and other matters relating to the disposal of a case in such Court under the Sanhita. Section 265H CrPC read the same way with the Code.

FAQs: CrPC 265H to BNSS 296

Where is Section 265H 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 265H CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 296 BNSS.

What is the difference in wording between Section 265H CrPC and Section 296 BNSS?▼

Section 296 BNSS reads under this Sanhita where Section 265H CrPC read under this Code. The rest of the text is the same.

Does Section 296 BNSS refer to bail as Section 265H CrPC did?▼

Yes. Both name bail, trial of offences and other matters relating to the disposal of a case as matters in respect of which the Court has all the powers vested in such Court.

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 ·