CrPC Section 265B = BNSS Section 290

Guidelines for Plea Bargaining

अभिवचन सौदेबाज़ी के दिशा-निर्देश

Summary Trial & Plea Bargaining No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 265B of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with guidelines for plea bargaining. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 290. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.
Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 265B अभिवचन सौदेबाज़ी के दिशा-निर्देश से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 290 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 265B Section 290
Title Guidelines for Plea Bargaining Guidelines for Plea Bargaining
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 265B to BNSS 290
  • 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 265B?

CrPC Section 265B (Guidelines for Plea Bargaining) is now BNSS Section 290 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 265B changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 290. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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