CRPC §258 → BNSS §281
Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
Jump to section
Comparison
258. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.—In any summons-case instituted otherwise than upon complaint, a Magistrate of the first class or, with the previous sanction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, any other Judicial Magistrate, may, for reasons to be recorded by him, stop the proceedings at any stage without pronouncing any judgment and where such stoppage of proceedings is made after the evidence of the principal witnesses has been recorded, pronounce a judgment of acquittal, and in any other case, release the accused, and such release shall have the effect of discharge.
281. In any summons-case instituted otherwise than upon complaint, a Magistrate of the first class or, with the previous sanction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, any other Judicial Magistrate, may, for reasons to be recorded by him, stop the proceedings at any stage without pronouncing any judgment and where such stoppage of proceedings is made after the evidence of the principal witnesses has been recorded, pronounce a judgment of acquittal, and in any other case, release the accused, and such release shall have the effect of discharge.
What changedAI-inferred
Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.
Old position
CrPC 258 is concerned with Power to stop proceedings in certain cases. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
New position
BNSS 281 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: proceedings in certain cases.. In any summons-case instituted otherwise than upon complaint, a Magistrate of the first class or, with the previous sanction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, any other Judicial Magistrate, may, for reasons to be recorded by him, stop the
BNSS 281 (proceedings in certain cases.) preserves the framework of CrPC 258. BNSS 281 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 281 text: In any summons-case instituted otherwise than...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 281 (proceedings in certain cases.) preserves the framework of CrPC 258. BNSS 281 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 281 text: In any summons-case instituted otherwise than upon complaint, a Magistrate of the first class or, with the previous sanction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, any other Judicial Magistrate, may, for reasons to be recorded by him, stop the proceedings at any stage without pronouncing any judgment and where such...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 258 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 281 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 281 (proceedings in certain cases.). 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 §258 → BNSS §281 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/258.
Compiled using AI-assisted tools · Source-linked · Last updated 2026-05-01
Not legal advice. Verify against the bare act and consult a qualified advocate for any specific matter.