CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 248 in BNSS
CrPC Section 248 corresponds to BNSS Section 271 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 248 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 271 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 271 — Acquittal or conviction
Drafting note. No change.
(1) If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal. (2) Where, in any case under this Chapter, the Magistrate finds the accused guilty, but does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 364 or section 401, he shall, after hearing the accused on the question of sentence, pass sentence upon him according to law. (3) Where, in any case under this Chapter, a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of subsection (7) of section 234 and the accused does not admit that
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 248 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 248 is BNSS Section 271 — Acquittal or conviction.
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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