CrPC Section 252 — Conviction on plea of guilty

Summary

If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate must record the plea as nearly as possible in the accused’s own words. The Magistrate may then, at their discretion, convict the accused on that plea.

Official Text

If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.

Referred to by

• CrPC §254 — Procedure when not convicted
• CrPC §255 — Acquittal or conviction

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNSS §275 — Conviction on plea of guilty