BNSS Section 299: Statements of accused not to be used
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 23: Plea Bargaining
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¶299. Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under section 290 shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.
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Replaces CrPC 265K. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 289. Application of Chapter
- 290. Application for plea bargaining
- 291. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition
- 292. Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court
- 293. Disposal of case
- 294. Judgment of Court
- 295. Finality of judgment
- 296. Power of Court in plea bargaining
- 297. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment
- 298. Savings
- 300. Non-application of Chapter