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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Replaces CrPC 241. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
Official reference: Ministry of Home Affairs: Gazette text, 25 December 2023 — source link checked: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2024-07-01.Mobile-app reference import; the recorded snapshot date is not a fresh legal-currency guarantee. The linked government text is an independent authoritative reference, not certification that this website reproduces the same edition. The source link was checked, not every provision or subsequent amendment. Check commencement notifications, savings and jurisdiction-specific variations separately.
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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