BNSS §298

Savings. Sec.1]

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checked
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Old law
CRPC §265J
Savings

265J. Savings.—The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Code and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this Chapter. Explanation.—For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression “Public Prosecutor” has the meaning assigned to it under clause (u) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 25.

New law
BNSS §298
Savings. Sec.1]

298. The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Sanhita and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this Chapter. Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court. Disposal of case. Judgment of Court. Finality of judgment. Power of Court in plea bargaining. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment. Explanation.—For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression "Public Prosecutor" has the meaning assigned to it under clause (v) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 19.

What changedAI-inferred

Savings.

Old position

CrPC 265J is concerned with Savings. Savings

New position

BNSS 298 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Savings. Sec.1]. The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Sanhita and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any

BNSS 298 (Savings. Sec.1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 265J. BNSS 298 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 298 text: The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 298 (Savings. Sec.1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 265J. BNSS 298 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 298 text: The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Sanhita and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this Chapter. Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be...

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 265J continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 298 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 298 (Savings. Sec.1]). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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