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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

Act No. 46 of 2023 · Ministry of Home Affairs

Sections
531
Chapters
39
Replaces
CrPC, 1974

Contents

  1. IPreliminary5 sections
  2. IIConstitution of Criminal Courts and Offices15 sections
  3. IIIPower of Courts9 sections
  4. IVPowers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to the Magistrates and the Police5 sections
  5. VArrest of Persons28 sections
  6. VIA.—Summons · B.—Warrant of arrest · C.—Proclamation and attachment · D.—Other rules regarding processes31 sections
  7. VIIA.—Summons to produce · B.—Search-warrants · C.—General provisions relating to searches · D.—Miscellaneous17 sections
  8. VIIIReciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property14 sections
  9. IXSecurity for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour19 sections
  10. XOrder for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents4 sections
  11. XIA.—Unlawful assemblies · B.—Public nuisances · C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger · D.—Disputes as to immovable property20 sections
  12. XIIPreventive Action of the Police5 sections
  13. XIIIInformation to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate24 sections
  14. XIVJurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials13 sections
  15. XVConditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings13 sections
  16. XVIComplaints to Magistrates4 sections
  17. XVIICommencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates7 sections
  18. XVIIIA.—Form of charges · B.—Joinder of charges14 sections
  19. XIXTrial Before a Court of Session13 sections
  20. XXA.—Cases instituted on a police report · B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report · C.—Conclusion of trial13 sections
  21. XXITrial of Summons-cases by Magistrates9 sections
  22. XXIISummary Trials6 sections
  23. XXIIIPlea Bargaining12 sections
  24. XXIVAttendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons6 sections
  25. XXVA.—Mode of taking and recording evidence · B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses30 sections
  26. XXVIGeneral Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials30 sections
  27. XXVIIProvisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind12 sections
  28. XXVIIIProvisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice13 sections
  29. XXIXThe Judgment15 sections
  30. XXXSubmission of Death Sentences for Confirmation6 sections
  31. XXXIAppeals23 sections
  32. XXXIIReference and Revision10 sections
  33. XXXIIITransfer of Criminal Cases7 sections
  34. XXXIVA.—Death sentences · B.—Imprisonment · C.—Levy of fine · D.—General provisions regarding execution · E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences25 sections
  35. XXXVProvisions as to Bail and Bonds19 sections
  36. XXXVIDisposal of Property9 sections
  37. XXXVIIIrregular Proceedings7 sections
  38. XXXVIIILimitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences7 sections
  39. XXXIXMiscellaneous12 sections

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