BNSS Section 264 — Conviction on plea of guilty

CHAPTER XX TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES

Criminal

Summary

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

Official Text

If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate 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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