BNSS §271
If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has.
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248. Acquittal or conviction.—(1) If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal.
(2) Where, in any case under this Chapter, the Magistrate finds the accused guilty, but does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 325 or section 360, he shall, after hearing the accused on the question of sentence, pass sentence upon him according to law.
(3) Where, in any case under this Chapter, 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 Magistrate may, after he has convicted the said accused, 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 Magistrate 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 sub-section (2).
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(1) If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal.
(2) Where, in any case under this Chapter, the Magistrate finds the accused guilty, but does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 364 or section 401, he shall, after hearing the accused on the question of sentence, pass sentence upon him according to law.
(3) Where, in any case under this Chapter, 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 Magistrate may, after he has convicted the said accused, 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 Magistrate 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 sub-section (2). When accused shall be discharged. Procedure where accused is not discharged. Evidence for defence. Acquittal or conviction.
What changedAI-inferred
Acquittal or conviction — BNSS 271 introduces 30-day judgment timeline.
Old position
CrPC 248 is concerned with Acquittal or conviction. Acquittal or conviction
New position
BNSS 271 modifies the framework. Topic: If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has.. If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal
BNSS 271 modifies CrPC 248. Acquittal or conviction — BNSS 271 introduces 30-day judgment timeline. BNSS 271 text: If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal.(2) Where, in any case...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 271 carries forward CrPC 248's framework for acquittal or conviction in warrant cases tried by the Magistrate. The acquittal-on-not-guilty rule, the conviction-then-hear-on-sentence rule, and the previous-conviction enhanced-sentence pathway are preserved character-identically. Cross-references are renumbered from CrPC ss.325, 360, 211 to BNSS ss.364, 401, 234 respectively.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 248 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 271 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 271 (If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has.). The relationship is classified as modified — 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 §248 → BNSS §271 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bnss/271.
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