Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 262

CrPC 262 in BNSS: Section 285

Section 262 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 262 deals with procedure for summary trials. 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 262 is now BNSS 285.

Procedure for summary trials

Carried over
98% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXI
s. 262
Procedure for summary trials
(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Code for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned.
(2) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXII
s. 285
Procedure for summary trials.
(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Sanhita for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned.
(2) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBNSS 285 · Procedure for summary trials.
CrPC 261 · Summary trial by Magistrate of the second classCrPC 263 · Record in summary trials

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