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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 229

Conviction on plea of guilty

Quick Answer Reference: Section 229 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 229 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 229 of CrPC say?

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

Indian StandardSection 229, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 229 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 229 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Canonical Web linkhttps://nyaya.cloud/acts/code-of-criminal-procedure-1973/229
Source: Gazette of India (Official Publication)Verify egazette.gov.in ↗
Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 229 CrPC