CrPC Section 252: Conviction on plea of guilty
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 20: Trail of summons-cases by Magistrates
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
252. Conviction on plea of guilty.- If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion convict him thereon.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 251. Substance of accusation to be stated
- 253. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
- 254. Procedure when not convicted
- 255. Acquittal or conviction
- 256. Non-appearance or death of complainant
- 257. Withdrawal of complaint
- 258. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
- 259. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant cases