BNSS §259
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236. Previous conviction.—In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of sub-section
(7) of section 211, and the accused does not admit that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Judge may, after he has convicted the said accused under section 229 or section 235, take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and shall record a finding thereon: Provided that no such charge shall be read out by the Judge nor shall the accused be asked to plead thereto nor shall the previous conviction be referred to by the prosecution or in any evidence adduced by it, unless and until the accused has been convicted under section 229 or section 235.
259. In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of sub-section
(7) of section 234, and the accused does not admit that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Judge may, after he has convicted the said accused under section 252 or section 258, take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and shall record a finding thereon: Conviction on plea of guilty. Date for prosecution evidence. Evidence for prosecution. Acquittal. Entering upon defence. Arguments. Judgment of acquittal or conviction. Previous conviction. Provided that no such charge shall be read out by the Judge nor shall the accused be asked to plead thereto nor shall the previous conviction be referred to by the prosecution or in any evidence adduced by it, unless and until the accused has been convicted under section 252 or section 258.
What changedAI-inferred
Previous conviction.
Old position
CrPC 236 is concerned with Previous conviction. Previous conviction
New position
BNSS 259 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: conviction.. In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of sub-section (7) of section 234, and the accused does not admit that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Judge may, after he has convicted
BNSS 259 (conviction.) preserves the framework of CrPC 236. BNSS 259 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 259 text: In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 259 (conviction.) preserves the framework of CrPC 236. BNSS 259 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 259 text: In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of sub-section(7) of section 234, and the accused does not admit that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Judge may, after he has convicted the said accused under section 252 or section 258, take evidence in respect of the...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 236 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 259 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNSS 259 (conviction.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, CRPC §236 → BNSS §259 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bnss/259.
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