Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 258

Section 258 BNSS: pass sentence on him according to law

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case, as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing. (2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 401, hear the accused on the questions of sentence, and then

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 258 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 258 cover?

A: Section 258 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "pass sentence on him according to law". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 258 replace?

A: BNSS Section 258 ("pass sentence on him according to law") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 258 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 258 ("pass sentence on him according to law") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 258 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 258 ("pass sentence on him according to law") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.