Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 232

CrPC 232 in BNSS: Section 255

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

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 232 is now BNSS 255.

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 sectionsBNSS 255 · Acquittal.
CrPC 231 · Evidence for prosecutionCrPC 233 · Entering upon defence

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