BNSS Section 252 — Conviction on plea of guilty

CHAPTER XIX TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION

Criminal

Summary

If an accused person admits to being guilty, the judge must write down that admission. After recording the plea, the judge has the choice to convict the person based on that guilty plea.

Official Text

If the accused pleads guilty, the Judge shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

Related Judgments

  • SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
  • SC (2025) Vol.1 p.1469 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.11 p.291 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

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