Statements of accused not to be used.
What this section does
Statements or facts stated by an accused in a plea-bargaining application filed under section 290 are protected and cannot be used for any purpose other than the plea-bargaining proceedings under this chapter. This protection applies notwithstanding any other law in force.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Procedure at a glance
- Key actors
- Accused · Court
- Time limit
- None specified
Derived from CrPC s.265K.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNSS Section 299, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNSS Section 299 forms part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.