What is Section 255 CRPC under the new criminal law?

Section 255 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is corresponds as Section 278 BNSS of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — Acquittal or conviction.

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Section 255 CRPC → Section 278 BNSS

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Section 255 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is corresponds as Section 278 BNSS (Acquittal or conviction) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, effective 1 July 2024.

Old law

CRPC

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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BNSS

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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