Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 255

BNSS 255: earlier CrPC 232

Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 255 deals with acquittal. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

BNSS 255 was CrPC 232.

Acquittal.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XVIII
s. 232
Acquittal
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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XIX
s. 255
Acquittal.
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.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 232 · Acquittal
BNSS 254 · Evidence for prosecution.BNSS 256 · Entering upon defence.

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