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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Act 46 of 2023.

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Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
Chapter I · Read the official source · Section 1
Section 2 Definitions.
Chapter I · Read the official source · Section 2
Section 3 Construction of references.
Chapter I · Read the official source · Section 3
Section 4 Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws.
Chapter I · Read the official source · Section 4
Section 5 Saving.
Chapter I · Read the official source · Section 5
Section 6 Classes of Criminal Courts.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 6
Section 7 Territorial divisions.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 7
Section 8 Court of Session.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 8
Section 9 Courts of Judicial Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 9
Section 10 Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 10
Section 11 Special Judicial Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 11
Section 12 Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 12
Section 13 Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 13
Section 14 Executive Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 14
Section 15 Special Executive Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 15
Section 16 Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 16
Section 17 Subordination of Executive Magistrates.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 17
Section 18 Public Prosecutors.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 18
Section 19 Assistant Public Prosecutors.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 19
Section 20 Directorate of Prosecution.
Chapter II · Read the official source · Section 20
Section 21 Courts by which offences are triable.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 21
Section 22 Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 22
Section 23 Sentences which Magistrates may pass.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 23
Section 24 Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 24
Section 25 Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 25
Section 26 Mode of conferring powers.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 26
Section 27 Powers of officers appointed.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 27
Section 28 Withdrawal of powers.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 28
Section 29 Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.
Chapter III · Read the official source · Section 29
Section 30 Powers of superior officers of police.
Chapter IV · Read the official source · Section 30
Section 31 Public when to assist Magistrates and police.
Chapter IV · Read the official source · Section 31
Section 32 Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.
Chapter IV · Read the official source · Section 32
Section 33 Public to give information of certain offences.
Chapter IV · Read the official source · Section 33
Section 34 Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report.
Chapter IV · Read the official source · Section 34
Section 35 When police may arrest without warrant.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 35
Section 36 Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 36
Section 37 Designated Police Officer.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 37
Section 38 Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 38
Section 39 Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 39
Section 40 Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 40
Section 41 Arrest by Magistrate.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 41
Section 42 Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 42
Section 43 Arrest how made.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 43
Section 44 Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 44
Section 45 Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 45
Section 46 No unnecessary restraint.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 46
Section 47 Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 47
Section 48 Obligation of person making arrest to inform about arrest, etc., to relative or friend.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 48
Section 49 Search of arrested person.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 49
Section 50 Power to seize offensive weapons.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 50
Section 51 Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officer.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 51
Section 52 Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 52
Section 53 Examination of arrested person by medical officer.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 53
Section 54 Identification of person arrested.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 54
Section 55 Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 55
Section 56 Health and safety of arrested person.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 56
Section 57 Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 57
Section 58 Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 58
Section 59 Police to report apprehensions.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 59
Section 60 Discharge of person apprehended.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 60
Section 61 Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 61
Section 62 Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.
Chapter V · Read the official source · Section 62
Section 63 Form of summons.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 63
Section 64 Summons how served.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 64
Section 65 Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 65
Section 66 Service when persons summoned cannot be found.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 66
Section 67 Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 67
Section 68 Service on Government servant.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 68
Section 69 Service of summons outside local limits.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 69
Section 70 Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 70
Section 71 Service of summons on witness.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 71
Section 72 Form of warrant of arrest and duration.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 72
Section 73 Power to direct security to be taken.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 73
Section 74 Warrants to whom directed.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 74
Section 75 Warrant may be directed to any person.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 75
Section 76 Warrant directed to police officer.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 76
Section 77 Notification of substance of warrant.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 77
Section 78 Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 78
Section 79 Where warrant may be executed.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 79
Section 80 Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 80
Section 81 Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside Jurisdiction.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 81
Section 82 Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 82
Section 83 Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 83
Section 84 Proclamation for person absconding.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 84
Section 85 Attachment of property of person absconding.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 85
Section 86 Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 86
Section 87 Claims and objections to attachment.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 87
Section 88 Release, sale and restoration of attached property.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 88
Section 89 Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 89
Section 90 Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 90
Section 91 Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 91
Section 92 Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 92
Section 93 Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summons and warrants of arrest.
Chapter VI · Read the official source · Section 93
Section 94 Summons to produce document or other thing.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 94
Section 95 Procedure as to letters.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 95
Section 96 When search-warrant may be issued.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 96
Section 97 Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 97
Section 98 Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 98
Section 99 Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 99
Section 100 Search for persons wrongfully confined.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 100
Section 101 Power to compel restoration of abducted females.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 101
Section 102 Direction, etc., of search-warrants.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 102
Section 103 Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 103
Section 104 Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 104
Section 105 Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 105
Section 106 Power of police officer to seize certain property.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 106
Section 107 Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 107
Section 108 Magistrate may direct search in his presence.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 108
Section 109 Power to impound document, etc., produced.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 109
Section 110 Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.
Chapter VII · Read the official source · Section 110
Section 111 Definitions.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 111
Section 112 Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 112
Section 113 Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 113
Section 114 Assistance in securing transfer of persons.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 114
Section 115 Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 115
Section 116 Identifying unlawfully acquired property.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 116
Section 117 Seizure or attachment of property.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 117
Section 118 Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 118
Section 119 Notice of forfeiture of property.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 119
Section 120 Forfeiture of property in certain cases.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 120
Section 121 Fine in lieu of forfeiture.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 121
Section 122 Certain transfers to be null and void.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 122
Section 123 Procedure in respect of letter of request.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 123
Section 124 Application of this Chapter.
Chapter VIII · Read the official source · Section 124
Section 125 Security for keeping peace on conviction.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 125
Section 126 Security for keeping peace in other cases.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 126
Section 127 Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 127
Section 128 Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 128
Section 129 Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 129
Section 130 Order to be made.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 130
Section 131 Procedure in respect of person present in Court.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 131
Section 132 Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 132
Section 133 Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 133
Section 134 Power to dispense with personal attendance.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 134
Section 135 Inquiry as to truth of information.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 135
Section 136 Order to give security.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 136
Section 137 Discharge of person informed against.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 137
Section 138 Commencement of period for which security is required.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 138
Section 139 Contents of bond.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 139
Section 140 Power to reject sureties.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 140
Section 141 Imprisonment in default of security.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 141
Section 142 Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 142
Section 143 Security for unexpired period of bond.
Chapter IX · Read the official source · Section 143
Section 144 Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.
Chapter X · Read the official source · Section 144
Section 145 Procedure.
Chapter X · Read the official source · Section 145
Section 146 Alteration in allowance.
Chapter X · Read the official source · Section 146
Section 147 Enforcement of order of maintenance.
Chapter X · Read the official source · Section 147
Section 148 Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 148
Section 149 Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 149
Section 150 Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 150
Section 151 Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149, and 150.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 151
Section 152 Conditional order for removal of nuisance.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 152
Section 153 Service or notification of order.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 153
Section 154 Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 154
Section 155 Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 155
Section 156 Procedure where existence of public right is denied.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 156
Section 157 Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 157
Section 158 Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 158
Section 159 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 159
Section 160 Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 160
Section 161 Injunction pending inquiry.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 161
Section 162 Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 162
Section 163 Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 163
Section 164 Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 164
Section 165 Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 165
Section 166 Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 166
Section 167 Local Inquiry.
Chapter XI · Read the official source · Section 167
Section 168 Police to prevent cognizable offences.
Chapter XII · Read the official source · Section 168
Section 169 Information of design to commit cognizable offences.
Chapter XII · Read the official source · Section 169
Section 170 Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences.
Chapter XII · Read the official source · Section 170
Section 171 Prevention of injury to public property.
Chapter XII · Read the official source · Section 171
Section 172 Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police.
Chapter XII · Read the official source · Section 172
Section 173 Information in cognizable cases.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 173
Section 174 Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 174
Section 175 Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 175
Section 176 Procedure for investigation.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 176
Section 177 Report how submitted.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 177
Section 178 Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 178
Section 179 Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 179
Section 180 Examination of witnesses by police.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 180
Section 181 Statements to police and use thereof.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 181
Section 182 No inducement to be offered.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 182
Section 183 Recording of confessions and statements.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 183
Section 184 Medical examination of victim of rape.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 184
Section 185 Search by police officer.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 185
Section 186 When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrant.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 186
Section 187 Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty four hours.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 187
Section 188 Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 188
Section 189 Release of accused when evidence deficient.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 189
Section 190 Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 190
Section 191 Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 191
Section 192 Diary of proceedings in investigation.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 192
Section 193 Report of police officer on completion of investigation.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 193
Section 194 Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 194
Section 195 Power to summon persons.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 195
Section 196 Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.
Chapter XIII · Read the official source · Section 196
Section 197 Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 197
Section 198 Place of inquiry or trial.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 198
Section 199 Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 199
Section 200 Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 200
Section 201 Place of trial in case of certain offences.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 201
Section 202 Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 202
Section 203 Offence committed on journey or voyage.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 203
Section 204 Place of trial for offences triable together.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 204
Section 205 Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 205
Section 206 High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 206
Section 207 Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 207
Section 208 Offence committed outside India.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 208
Section 209 Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.
Chapter XIV · Read the official source · Section 209
Section 210 Cognizance of offences by Magistrate.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 210
Section 211 Transfer on application of accused.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 211
Section 212 Making over of cases to Magistrates.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 212
Section 213 Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 213
Section 214 Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 214
Section 215 Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 215
Section 216 Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 216
Section 217 Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 217
Section 218 Prosecution of Judges and public servants.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 218
Section 219 Prosecution for offences against marriage.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 219
Section 220 Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 220
Section 221 Cognizance of offence.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 221
Section 222 Prosecution for defamation.
Chapter XV · Read the official source · Section 222
Section 223 Examination of complainant.
Chapter XVI · Read the official source · Section 223
Section 224 Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case.
Chapter XVI · Read the official source · Section 224
Section 225 Postponement of issue of process.
Chapter XVI · Read the official source · Section 225
Section 226 Dismissal of complaint.
Chapter XVI · Read the official source · Section 226
Section 227 Issue of process.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 227
Section 228 Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 228
Section 229 Special summons in cases of petty offence.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 229
Section 230 Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 230
Section 231 Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 231
Section 232 Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 232
Section 233 Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence.
Chapter XVII · Read the official source · Section 233
Section 234 Contents of charge.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 234
Section 235 Particulars as to time, place and person.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 235
Section 236 When manner of committing offence must be stated.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 236
Section 237 Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 237
Section 238 Effect of errors.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 238
Section 239 Court may alter charge.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 239
Section 240 Recall of witnesses when charge altered.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 240
Section 241 Separate charges for distinct offences.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 241
Section 242 Offences of same kind within year may be charged together.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 242
Section 243 Trial for more than one offence.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 243
Section 244 Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 244
Section 245 When offence proved included in offence charged.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 245
Section 246 What persons may be charged jointly.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 246
Section 247 Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.
Chapter XVIII · Read the official source · Section 247
Section 248 Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 248
Section 249 Opening case for prosecution.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 249
Section 250 Discharge.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 250
Section 251 Framing of charge.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 251
Section 252 Conviction on plea of guilty.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 252
Section 253 Date for prosecution evidence.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 253
Section 254 Evidence for prosecution.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 254
Section 255 Acquittal.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 255
Section 256 Entering upon defence.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 256
Section 257 Arguments.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 257
Section 258 Judgment of acquittal or conviction.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 258
Section 259 Previous conviction.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 259
Section 260 Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222.
Chapter XIX · Read the official source · Section 260
Section 261 Compliance with section 230.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 261
Section 262 When accused shall be discharged.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 262
Section 263 Framing of charge.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 263
Section 264 Conviction on plea of guilty.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 264
Section 265 Evidence for prosecution.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 265
Section 266 Evidence for defence.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 266
Section 267 Evidence for prosecution.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 267
Section 268 When accused shall be discharged.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 268
Section 269 Procedure where accused is not discharged.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 269
Section 270 Evidence for defence.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 270
Section 271 Acquittal or conviction.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 271
Section 272 Absence of complainant.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 272
Section 273 Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.
Chapter XX · Read the official source · Section 273
Section 274 Substance of accusation to be stated.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 274
Section 275 Conviction on plea of guilty.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 275
Section 276 Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 276
Section 277 Procedure when not convicted.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 277
Section 278 Acquittal or conviction.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 278
Section 279 Non-appearance or death of complainant.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 279
Section 280 Withdrawal of complaint.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 280
Section 281 Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 281
Section 282 Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.
Chapter XXI · Read the official source · Section 282
Section 283 Power to try summarily.
Chapter XXII · Read the official source · Section 283
Section 284 Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.
Chapter XXII · Read the official source · Section 284
Section 285 Procedure for summary trials.
Chapter XXII · Read the official source · Section 285
Section 286 Record in summary trials.
Chapter XXII · Read the official source · Section 286
Section 287 Judgment in cases tried summarily.
Chapter XXII · Read the official source · Section 287
Section 288 Language of record and judgment.
Chapter XXII · Read the official source · Section 288
Section 289 Application of Chapter.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 289
Section 290 Application for plea bargaining.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 290
Section 291 Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 291
Section 292 Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 292
Section 293 Disposal of case.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 293
Section 294 Judgment of Court.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 294
Section 295 Finality of judgment.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 295
Section 296 Power of Court in plea bargaining.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 296
Section 297 Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 297
Section 298 Savings.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 298
Section 299 Statements of accused not to be used.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 299
Section 300 Non-application of Chapter.
Chapter XXIII · Read the official source · Section 300
Section 301 Definitions.
Chapter XXIV · Read the official source · Section 301
Section 302 Power to require attendance of prisoners.
Chapter XXIV · Read the official source · Section 302
Section 303 Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302.
Chapter XXIV · Read the official source · Section 303
Section 304 Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.
Chapter XXIV · Read the official source · Section 304
Section 305 Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.
Chapter XXIV · Read the official source · Section 305
Section 306 Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.
Chapter XXIV · Read the official source · Section 306
Section 307 Language of Courts.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 307
Section 308 Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 308
Section 309 Record in summons-cases and inquiries.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 309
Section 310 Record in warrant-cases.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 310
Section 311 Record in trial before Court of Session.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 311
Section 312 Language of record of evidence.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 312
Section 313 Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 313
Section 314 Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 314
Section 315 Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 315
Section 316 Record of examination of accused.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 316
Section 317 Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 317
Section 318 Record in High Court.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 318
Section 319 When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 319
Section 320 Commission to whom to be issued.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 320
Section 321 Execution of commissions.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 321
Section 322 Parties may examine witnesses.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 322
Section 323 Return of commission.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 323
Section 324 Adjournment of proceeding.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 324
Section 325 Execution of foreign commissions.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 325
Section 326 Deposition of medical witness.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 326
Section 327 Identification report of Magistrate.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 327
Section 328 Evidence of officers of Mint.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 328
Section 329 Reports of certain Government scientific experts.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 329
Section 330 No formal proof of certain documents.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 330
Section 331 Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 331
Section 332 Evidence of formal character on affidavit.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 332
Section 333 Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 333
Section 334 Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 334
Section 335 Record of evidence in absence of accused.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 335
Section 336 Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases.
Chapter XXV · Read the official source · Section 336
Section 337 Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 337
Section 338 Appearance by Public Prosecutors.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 338
Section 339 Permission to conduct prosecution.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 339
Section 340 Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 340
Section 341 Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 341
Section 342 Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 342
Section 343 Tender of pardon to accomplice.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 343
Section 344 Power to direct tender of pardon.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 344
Section 345 Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 345
Section 346 Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 346
Section 347 Local inspection.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 347
Section 348 Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 348
Section 349 Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 349
Section 350 Expenses of complainants and witnesses.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 350
Section 351 Power to examine accused.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 351
Section 352 Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 352
Section 353 Accused person to be competent witness.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 353
Section 354 No influence to be used to induce disclosure.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 354
Section 355 Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 355
Section 356 Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 356
Section 357 Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 357
Section 358 Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 358
Section 359 Compounding of offences.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 359
Section 360 Withdrawal from prosecution.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 360
Section 361 Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 361
Section 362 Procedure when after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 362
Section 363 Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 363
Section 364 Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 364
Section 365 Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 365
Section 366 Court to be open.
Chapter XXVI · Read the official source · Section 366
Section 367 Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 367
Section 368 Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 368
Section 369 Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 369
Section 370 Resumption of inquiry or trial.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 370
Section 371 Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 371
Section 372 When accused appears to have been of sound mind.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 372
Section 373 Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 373
Section 374 Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 374
Section 375 Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 375
Section 376 Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 376
Section 377 Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 377
Section 378 Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend.
Chapter XXVII · Read the official source · Section 378
Section 379 Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 379
Section 380 Appeal.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 380
Section 381 Power to order costs.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 381
Section 382 Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 382
Section 383 Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 383
Section 384 Procedure in certain cases of contempt.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 384
Section 385 Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 385
Section 386 When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 386
Section 387 Discharge of offender on submission of apology.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 387
Section 388 Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 388
Section 389 Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 389
Section 390 Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 390
Section 391 Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.
Chapter XXVIII · Read the official source · Section 391
Section 392 Judgment.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 392
Section 393 Language and contents of judgment.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 393
Section 394 Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 394
Section 395 Order to pay compensation.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 395
Section 396 Victim compensation scheme.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 396
Section 397 Treatment of victims.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 397
Section 398 Witness protection scheme.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 398
Section 399 Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 399
Section 400 Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 400
Section 401 Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 401
Section 402 Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 402
Section 403 Court not to alter judgment.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 403
Section 404 Copy of judgment to be given to accused and other persons.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 404
Section 405 Judgment when to be translated.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 405
Section 406 Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.
Chapter XXIX · Read the official source · Section 406
Section 407 Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.
Chapter XXX · Read the official source · Section 407
Section 408 Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken.
Chapter XXX · Read the official source · Section 408
Section 409 Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.
Chapter XXX · Read the official source · Section 409
Section 410 Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.
Chapter XXX · Read the official source · Section 410
Section 411 Procedure in case of difference of opinion.
Chapter XXX · Read the official source · Section 411
Section 412 Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation.
Chapter XXX · Read the official source · Section 412
Section 413 No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 413
Section 414 Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 414
Section 415 Appeals from convictions.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 415
Section 416 No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 416
Section 417 No appeal in petty cases.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 417
Section 418 Appeal by State Government against sentence.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 418
Section 419 Appeal in case of acquittal.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 419
Section 420 Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 420
Section 421 Special right of appeal in certain cases.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 421
Section 422 Appeal to Court of Session how heard.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 422
Section 423 Petition of appeal.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 423
Section 424 Procedure when appellant in jail.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 424
Section 425 Summary dismissal of appeal.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 425
Section 426 Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 426
Section 427 Powers of Appellate Court.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 427
Section 428 Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 428
Section 429 Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 429
Section 430 Suspension of sentence pending appeal; release of appellant on bail.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 430
Section 431 Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 431
Section 432 Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 432
Section 433 Procedure where Judges of Court of appeal are equally divided.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 433
Section 434 Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 434
Section 435 Abatement of appeals.
Chapter XXXI · Read the official source · Section 435
Section 436 Reference to High Court.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 436
Section 437 Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 437
Section 438 Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 438
Section 439 Power to order inquiry.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 439
Section 440 Sessions Judge’s powers of revision.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 440
Section 441 Power of Additional Sessions Judge.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 441
Section 442 High Court’s powers of revision.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 442
Section 443 Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 443
Section 444 Option of Court to hear parties.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 444
Section 445 High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court.
Chapter XXXII · Read the official source · Section 445
Section 446 Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 446
Section 447 Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 447
Section 448 Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 448
Section 449 Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 449
Section 450 Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 450
Section 451 Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 451
Section 452 Reasons to be recorded.
Chapter XXXIII · Read the official source · Section 452
Section 453 Execution of order passed under section 409.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 453
Section 454 Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 454
Section 455 Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 455
Section 456 Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 456
Section 457 Power to appoint place of imprisonment.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 457
Section 458 Execution of sentence of imprisonment.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 458
Section 459 Direction of warrant for execution.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 459
Section 460 Warrant with whom to be lodged.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 460
Section 461 Warrant for levy of fine.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 461
Section 462 Effect of such warrant.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 462
Section 463 Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 463
Section 464 Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 464
Section 465 Who may issue warrant.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 465
Section 466 Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 466
Section 467 Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 467
Section 468 Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 468
Section 469 Saving.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 469
Section 470 Return of warrant on execution of sentence.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 470
Section 471 Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 471
Section 472 Mercy petition in death sentence cases.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 472
Section 473 Power to suspend or remit sentences.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 473
Section 474 Power to commute sentence.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 474
Section 475 Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 475
Section 476 Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 476
Section 477 State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases.
Chapter XXXIV · Read the official source · Section 477
Section 478 In what cases bail to be taken.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 478
Section 479 Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 479
Section 480 When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 480
Section 481 Bail to require accused to appear before next Appellate Court.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 481
Section 482 Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 482
Section 483 Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 483
Section 484 Amount of bond and reduction thereof.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 484
Section 485 Bond of accused and sureties.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 485
Section 486 Declaration by sureties.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 486
Section 487 Discharge from custody.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 487
Section 488 Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 488
Section 489 Discharge of sureties.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 489
Section 490 Deposit instead of recognizance.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 490
Section 491 Procedure when bond has been forfeited.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 491
Section 492 Cancellation of bond and bail bond.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 492
Section 493 Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 493
Section 494 Bond required from child.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 494
Section 495 Appeal from orders under section 491.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 495
Section 496 Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.
Chapter XXXV · Read the official source · Section 496
Section 497 Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 497
Section 498 Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 498
Section 499 Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 499
Section 500 Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 500
Section 501 Destruction of libellous and other matter.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 501
Section 502 Power to restore possession of immovable property.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 502
Section 503 Procedure by police upon seizure of property.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 503
Section 504 Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 504
Section 505 Power to sell perishable property.
Chapter XXXVI · Read the official source · Section 505
Section 506 Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 506
Section 507 Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 507
Section 508 Proceedings in wrong place.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 508
Section 509 Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 509
Section 510 Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 510
Section 511 Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 511
Section 512 Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.
Chapter XXXVII · Read the official source · Section 512
Section 513 Definitions.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 513
Section 514 Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 514
Section 515 Commencement of period of limitation.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 515
Section 516 Exclusion of time in certain cases.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 516
Section 517 Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 517
Section 518 Continuing offence.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 518
Section 519 Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.
Chapter XXXVIII · Read the official source · Section 519
Section 520 Trials before High Courts.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 520
Section 521 Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 521
Section 522 Forms.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 522
Section 523 Power of High Court to make rules.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 523
Section 524 Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 524
Section 525 Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 525
Section 526 Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 526
Section 527 Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 527
Section 528 Saving of inherent powers of High Court.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 528
Section 529 Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 529
Section 530 Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 530
Section 531 Repeal and savings.
Chapter XXXIX · Read the official source · Section 531

BNSS sections: find a number or heading.

BNSS section index

Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.

Section 2 Definitions.

Section 3 Construction of references.

Section 4 Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws.

Section 5 Saving.

Section 6 Classes of Criminal Courts.

Section 7 Territorial divisions.

Section 8 Court of Session.

Section 9 Courts of Judicial Magistrates.

Section 10 Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.

Section 11 Special Judicial Magistrates.

Section 12 Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.

Section 13 Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.

Section 14 Executive Magistrates.

Section 15 Special Executive Magistrates.

Section 16 Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.

Section 17 Subordination of Executive Magistrates.

Section 18 Public Prosecutors.

Section 19 Assistant Public Prosecutors.

Section 20 Directorate of Prosecution.

Section 21 Courts by which offences are triable.

Section 22 Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.

Section 23 Sentences which Magistrates may pass.

Section 24 Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.

Section 25 Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.

Section 26 Mode of conferring powers.

Section 27 Powers of officers appointed.

Section 28 Withdrawal of powers.

Section 29 Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.

Section 30 Powers of superior officers of police.

Section 31 Public when to assist Magistrates and police.

Section 32 Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.

Section 33 Public to give information of certain offences.

Section 34 Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report.

Section 35 When police may arrest without warrant.

Section 36 Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.

Section 37 Designated Police Officer.

Section 38 Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.

Section 39 Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.

Section 40 Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.

Section 41 Arrest by Magistrate.

Section 42 Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest.

Section 43 Arrest how made.

Section 44 Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.

Section 45 Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.

Section 46 No unnecessary restraint.

Section 47 Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.

Section 48 Obligation of person making arrest to inform about arrest, etc., to relative or friend.

Section 49 Search of arrested person.

Section 50 Power to seize offensive weapons.

Section 51 Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officer.

Section 52 Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.

Section 53 Examination of arrested person by medical officer.

Section 54 Identification of person arrested.

Section 55 Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.

Section 56 Health and safety of arrested person.

Section 57 Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.

Section 58 Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.

Section 59 Police to report apprehensions.

Section 60 Discharge of person apprehended.

Section 61 Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.

Section 62 Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.

Section 63 Form of summons.

Section 64 Summons how served.

Section 65 Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies.

Section 66 Service when persons summoned cannot be found.

Section 67 Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.

Section 68 Service on Government servant.

Section 69 Service of summons outside local limits.

Section 70 Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.

Section 71 Service of summons on witness.

Section 72 Form of warrant of arrest and duration.

Section 73 Power to direct security to be taken.

Section 74 Warrants to whom directed.

Section 75 Warrant may be directed to any person.

Section 76 Warrant directed to police officer.

Section 77 Notification of substance of warrant.

Section 78 Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.