BNSS §285

Procedure for summary trials.

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checked
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Old law
CRPC §262
Procedure for summary trials

262. Procedure for summary trials.—(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Code for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned.

(2) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.

New law
BNSS §285
Procedure for summary trials.

285.

(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Sanhita for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned.

(2) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.

What changedAI-inferred

Procedure for summary trials.

Old position

CrPC 262 is concerned with Procedure for summary trials. Procedure for summary trials

New position

BNSS 285 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Procedure for summary trials.. In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Sanhita for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned

BNSS 285 (Procedure for summary trials.) preserves the framework of CrPC 262. BNSS 285 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 285 text: In trials under this Chapter, the procedure...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 285 (Procedure for summary trials.) preserves the framework of CrPC 262. BNSS 285 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 285 text: In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Sanhita for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned.(2) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 262 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 285 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.

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BNSS 285 (Procedure for summary trials.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §262 → BNSS §285 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/bnss/285.

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