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.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 252
Conviction on plea of guilty
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 252 CrPC
- Provision: Section 252 of CrPC
- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Classification: criminal procedure
- Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content
What does Section 252 of CrPC say?
Indian StandardSection 252, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 252 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 252 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 252 CrPC
What is Section 252 of CrPC?
Section 252 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Conviction on plea of guilty". The section states: 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....
What is the punishment under Section 252 of CrPC?
Section 252 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 252 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 252 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
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