Section 265K CrPC: Statements of accused not to be used

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 265K CrPC at a Glance

Section 265K CrPC deals with statements of accused not to be used. From 1 July 2024 it is replaced by Section 299 BNSS.

Now BNSS

Section 299 →

What Section 265K CrPC Says

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.

Source: Section 265K, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 265K CrPC in Simple Words

Section 265K of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 265B CrPC. 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 265K CrPC Applies

  • The statements or facts are those stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 265B CrPC.
  • 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 265K CrPC

Ramesh is the accused and files an application for plea bargaining under Section 265B CrPC, stating certain facts in the application. Under Section 265K of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the statements or facts stated by Ramesh in that application shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of the Chapter in which Section 265K CrPC appears.

When Section 265K CrPC Does Not Apply

  • Section 265K CrPC 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 265E CrPC.
  • Section 265K CrPC 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 265H CrPC.

Section 265K CrPC Under BNSS 299: What Changed

Section 265K CrPC is now covered under Section 299 BNSS.

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 265K CrPC

What shall not be used for any other purpose under Section 265K CrPC?▼

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

Does Section 265K CrPC apply notwithstanding other laws?▼

Yes. Section 265K CrPC begins with the words notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.

Which application does Section 265K CrPC refer to?▼

It refers to an application for plea bargaining filed under Section 265B CrPC, which is headed Application for plea bargaining.

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.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·