CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 265H in BNSS: Section 296
Power of Court in plea bargaining
CrPC
265H
BNSS
296
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 265H dealt with "Power of Court in plea bargaining". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 265H?
- CrPC Section 265H (Power of Court in plea bargaining) corresponds to Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 265D → BNSS 292 · Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court
- CrPC 265E → BNSS 293 · Disposal of case
- CrPC 265F → BNSS 294 · Judgment of Court
- CrPC 265G → BNSS 295 · Finality of judgment
- CrPC 265-I → BNSS 297 · Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment
- CrPC 265J → BNSS 298 · Savings
- CrPC 265K → BNSS 299 · Statements of accused not to be used
- CrPC 265L → BNSS 300 · Non-application of Chapter