CRPC §232 → BNSS §255
Acquittal
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232. Acquittal.—If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
255. If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
What changedAI-inferred
Acquittal.
Old position
CrPC 232 is concerned with Acquittal. Acquittal
New position
BNSS 255 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and.. If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record
BNSS 255 (If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and.) preserves the framework of CrPC 232. BNSS 255 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 255 text: ...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 255 (If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and.) preserves the framework of CrPC 232. BNSS 255 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 255 text: If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 232 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 255 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 255 (If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and.). 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
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, CRPC §232 → BNSS §255 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/232.
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