CrPC Section 252 = BNSS Section 275

Conviction on Plea of Guilty (Summons Case)

दोषी की दलील पर दोषसिद्धि (सम्मन मामला)

Trial of Summons Cases No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 252 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with conviction on plea of guilty (summons case). Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 275. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 252 दोषी की दलील पर दोषसिद्धि (सम्मन मामला) से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 275 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 252 Section 275
Title Conviction on Plea of Guilty (Summons Case) Conviction on Plea of Guilty (Summons Case)
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate / Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from CrPC 252 to BNSS 275
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Substantive provisions remain largely the same with minor procedural refinements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 252?

CrPC Section 252 (Conviction on Plea of Guilty (Summons Case)) is now BNSS Section 275 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 252 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 275. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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