CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 250 in BNSS: Section 273
Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause
CrPC
250
BNSS
273
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 250 dealt with "Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 273 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 250?
- CrPC Section 250 (Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause) corresponds to Section 273 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 246 → BNSS 269 · Procedure where accused is not discharged
- CrPC 247 → BNSS 270 · Evidence for defence
- CrPC 248 → BNSS 271 · Acquittal or conviction
- CrPC 249 → BNSS 272 · Absence of complainant
- CrPC 251 → BNSS 274 · Substance of accusation to be stated
- CrPC 252 → BNSS 275 · Conviction on plea of guilty
- CrPC 253 → BNSS 276 · Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
- CrPC 254 → BNSS 277 · Procedure when not convicted