CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 232 in BNSS
CrPC Section 232 corresponds to BNSS Section 255 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 232 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 255 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 255 — Acquittal
Drafting note. No change.
If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 232 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 232 is BNSS Section 255 — Acquittal.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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