CrPC 265K→BNSS 299

CrPC 265K to BNSS 299: Statements of accused not to be used

Section 265K CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 299 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 265K →View BNSS Section 299 →

CrPC 265K to BNSS 299 at a Glance

Section 265K CrPC (Statements of accused not to be used) is now Section 299 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 265K to BNSS 299?

Section 299 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 265K CrPC, except that Section 299 BNSS refers to an application filed under Section 290 BNSS where Section 265K CrPC referred to an application filed under Section 265B CrPC.

CrPC 265K vs BNSS 299: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section265K299
HeadingStatements of accused not to be usedSame
Cross-referencess.265Bs.290

CrPC 265K and BNSS 299: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 265K, CrPC 1973

265K. Statements of accused not to be used.—Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under section 265B shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 299, BNSS 2023

299. Statements of accused not to be used.—Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under section 290 shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.

When It Applies: CrPC 265K vs BNSS 299

Under CrPC 265K
  1. The statements or facts are those stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 265B CrPC.
  2. They shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.
  3. This applies notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.
Under BNSS 299
  1. The statements or facts are those stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 290 BNSS.
  2. They shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.
  3. This applies notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.

What CrPC 265K to BNSS 299 Means in Practice

The statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 290 BNSS shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter. Section 265K CrPC read the same way for an application filed under Section 265B CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 265K to BNSS 299

Where is Section 265K 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 265K CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 299 BNSS.

Why does Section 299 BNSS refer to Section 290 BNSS?▼

Section 265K CrPC referred to an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 265B CrPC. Section 265B CrPC is found in Section 290 BNSS, which is headed Application for plea bargaining, and Section 299 BNSS refers to that section.

Is the text of Section 299 BNSS different from Section 265K CrPC?▼

Section 299 BNSS has the same text apart from the cross-reference to Section 290 BNSS in place of Section 265B 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: 20 Oct 2026 ·