BNSS §280
Withdrawal of complaint. Sec.1]
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257. Withdrawal of complaint.—If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint against the accused, or if there be more than one accused, against all or any of them, the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and shall thereupon acquit the accused against whom the complaint is so withdrawn.
280. If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint against the accused, or if there be more than one accused, against all or any of them, the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and shall thereupon acquit the accused against whom the complaint is so withdrawn. Conviction on plea of guilty. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases. Procedure when not convicted. Acquittal or conviction. Non-appearance or death of complainant. Withdrawal of complaint.
What changedAI-inferred
Withdrawal of complaint.
Old position
CrPC 257 is concerned with Withdrawal of complaint. Withdrawal of complaint
New position
BNSS 280 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Withdrawal of complaint. Sec.1]. If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint against the accused, or if there be more
BNSS 280 (Withdrawal of complaint. Sec.1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 257. BNSS 280 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 280 text: If a complainant, at any time before a final...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 280 (Withdrawal of complaint. Sec.1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 257. BNSS 280 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 280 text: If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint against the accused, or if there be more than one accused, against all or any of them, the Magistrate may permit him to...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 257 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 280 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 280 (Withdrawal of complaint. Sec.1]). 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 §257 → BNSS §280 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bnss/280.
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