CRPC §241 → BNSS §264

Conviction on plea of guilty

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Old law
CRPC §241
Conviction on plea of guilty

241. Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

New law
BNSS §264
discretion, convict him thereon.

264. If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

What changedAI-inferred

Conviction on plea of guilty.

Old position

CrPC 241 is concerned with Conviction on plea of guilty. Conviction on plea of guilty

New position

BNSS 264 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: discretion, convict him thereon.. If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon

BNSS 264 (discretion, convict him thereon.) preserves the framework of CrPC 241. BNSS 264 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 264 text: If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 264 (discretion, convict him thereon.) preserves the framework of CrPC 241. BNSS 264 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 264 text: If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 241 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 264 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 264 (discretion, convict him thereon.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Sources

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §241 → BNSS §264 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/241.

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