BNSS Section 264: Conviction on plea of guilty
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 20: TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES (A.—Cases instituted on a police report, B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report, C.—Conclusion of trial)
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264. If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 261. Compliance with section 230
- 262. When accused shall be discharged
- 263. Framing of charge
- 265. Evidence for prosecution
- 266. Evidence for defence
- 267. Evidence for prosecution
- 268. When accused shall be discharged
- 269. Procedure where accused is not discharged
- 270. Evidence for defence
- 271. Acquittal or conviction
- 272. Absence of complainant
- 273. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause