Section 299 BNSS: Statements of accused not to be used

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 299 BNSS at a Glance

Section 299 BNSS deals with statements of accused not to be used. It replaced Section 265K CrPC on 1 July 2024.

Was CrPC

Section 265K →

Section 299 BNSS Bare Act Text

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.

Source: Section 299, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 299 BNSS in Simple Words

Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 290 BNSS. Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, they shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.

When Section 299 BNSS Applies

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

Example of Section 299 BNSS

Meera is the accused and files an application for plea bargaining under Section 290 BNSS, stating certain facts in the application. Under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the statements or facts stated by Meera in that application shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of the Chapter in which Section 299 BNSS appears.

When Section 299 BNSS Does Not Apply

  • Section 299 BNSS speaks of the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining. It does not deal with the disposal of the case, which is the subject of Section 293 BNSS.
  • Section 299 BNSS speaks of the use of those statements or facts. It does not deal with the power of the Court in plea bargaining, which is the subject of Section 296 BNSS.

Section 299 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)

Section 299 BNSS replaces Section 265K CrPC from the old criminal code.

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.

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FAQs on Section 299 BNSS

What shall not be used for any other purpose under Section 299 BNSS?▼

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.

Does Section 299 BNSS apply notwithstanding other laws?▼

Yes. Section 299 BNSS begins with the words notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.

Which application does Section 299 BNSS refer to?▼

It refers to an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 290 BNSS, which is headed Application for plea bargaining.

What changed from Section 265K CrPC to Section 299 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

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.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·