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.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 275
Conviction on plea of guilty
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 275 BNSS
- Provision: Section 275 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: This section allows a Magistrate to convict an accused if they plead guilty. The Magistrate records the plea in the accused's own words.
Statutory Content
What does Section 275 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 275, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 275 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 275 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 275 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
This section allows a Magistrate to convict an accused if they plead guilty. The Magistrate records the plea in the accused's own words.
Practical Interpretation
In practice, this section streamlines the legal process by enabling a Magistrate to accept a guilty plea and proceed with conviction without needing a full trial.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose is to provide a straightforward procedure for cases where the accused admits guilt, facilitating efficient justice delivery.
Key Legal Elements
- •The accused must plead guilty.
- •The Magistrate has discretion to convict based on the plea.
- •The plea must be recorded as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused.
- •There is no explicit exception mentioned in this section.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 275 BNSS
Rajesh is accused of a minor offense under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. In court, Rajesh decides to plead guilty. The Magistrate records Rajesh's plea in his own words and, using discretion, convicts him based on the admission of guilt. This process saves time and resources that would have been spent on a trial.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 275 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 275 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment. The punishment would depend on the specific offense to which the guilty plea is made.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
This section applies to any accused, which could be a private individual or a representative of a public entity, who pleads guilty in a proceeding under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section does not specify the nature of the offense in terms of being bailable or cognizable. These characteristics would depend on the underlying offense to which the plea of guilty is made.
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 275 BNSS
What is Section 275 of BNSS?
Section 275 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Conviction on plea of guilty". In plain terms: This section allows a Magistrate to convict an accused if they plead guilty. The Magistrate records the plea in the accused's own words.
What is the punishment under Section 275 of BNSS?
Section 275 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 275 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 275 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 275 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 275 of BNSS are: The accused must plead guilty.; The Magistrate has discretion to convict based on the plea.; The plea must be recorded as nearly as possible in the words used by the accused..
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