This category provides bare provision and clear, structured commentary on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) along with equivalent section of IPC. It explains key reforms in criminal procedure, including arrest and bail, investigation steps, timelines, safeguards, trial processes, appellate remedies, and transitions from the CrPC to the BNSS framework. Each article draws from practical courtroom experience and offers concise, practitioner-focused guidance for lawyers, students, and readers following India’s criminal procedure reforms.
Section-11 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Special Judicial Magistrates – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 11. (1) The High Court may, if requested by the Central or State Government so to do, confer upon any person who holds … Read more
Section-10 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Chief Judicial Magistrates and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc. – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 10. (1) In every district, the High Court shall appoint a Judicial Magistrate of the first class … Read more
Section-9 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Courts of Judicial Magistrates – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 9. (1) In every district there shall be established as many Courts of Judicial Magistrates of the first class and of the … Read more
Section-8 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Court of Session – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 8. (1) The State Government shall establish a Court of Session for every sessions division. (2) Every Court of Session shall be … Read more
Section-7 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Territorial divisions – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 7. (1) Every State shall be a sessions division or shall consist of sessions divisions; and every sessions divisions shall, for the purposes of … Read more
Section-6 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Classes of Criminal Courts – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 6. Besides the High Courts and the Courts constituted under any law, other than this Sanhita, there shall be, in every State, … Read more
Section-5 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Saving – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 5. Nothing contained in this Sanhita shall, in the absence of a specific provision to the contrary, affect any special or local law for the … Read more
Section-4 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Trial of offences under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 4. (1) All offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 shall be investigated, inquired into, … Read more
Section-3 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Construction of references – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 3. (1) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in any existing law, to a Magistrate, Magistrate of the first class or a … Read more
Section-2 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Definitions – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 2. (1) In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “audio-video electronic” means shall include use of any communication device for the purposes … Read more
Section-1 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Short title, extent and commencement – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 1. (1) This Act may be called the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. (2) The provisions of this Sanhita, other … Read more