252. If the accused pleads guilty, the Judge shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 252 Conviction on plea of guilty
Section 253 Date for prosecution evidence
Section 254 Evidence for prosecution
Section 256 Entering upon defence
Section 258 Judgment of acquittal or conviction
Section 259 Previous conviction
Section 260 Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222