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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 252

Conviction on plea of guilty

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?

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.

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.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 252 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)