Section 480 of BNSS Section 480 of BNSS talks about when bail may be taken in case of a non-bailable offense. It provide us with condition when bail can be taken in non–bailable offense. The non–bailable offenses are the ones where bail cannot be grant without the order of the magistrate. The bail-in of such …
The BNSS Section 196 provides for Inquiry by the Magistrate into the cause of death. It empowers the magistrate to conduct an inquiry in certain cases of death in addition to the investigation conducted by police officers. It is done to avoid any discrepancy and the chance of mistakes in such cases. The additional inquiry …
Section 180 of BNSS provides for the examination of witnesses by police. It means that the police will examine the witness during the investigation. It replaces the old provision of Cr.P.C. This section outlines the procedure that a police officer should follow while examining the witness. It is an important procedure in a criminal trial. …
In a mercy petition, the convict seeks mercy from the president or the governor. Articles 72 and 161 of the Indian Constitution grant the president and the governor the power to pardon or commute sentences. The president has the power to pardon even the death sentence. Legal Provisions The provision has been added, which states …
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has replaced the Cr.P.C. The new BNSS has changed many Crpc provisions and added new concepts to the Act. The Cr. P.C does not define the term bail but the BNSS defines it. Legal Provisions Impact of changes under BNSS The change made under anticipatory bail has significant implications. It granted …
The word “remand” means “to return or send back” in a dictionary. Nonetheless, it has two distinct meanings in the legal community. First, it’s employed to return the accused to the custody of the appropriate authorities. Second, it is employed to return cases to the lower court from the appellate court. Section 187 of the …
A summons is a formal document that a court issues, directing someone to appear in court. Summons are usually sent to the accused or witnesses under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) to guarantee their attendance at court. The serving of summons under BNSS is provided under Sections 63 to 71. A court will serve …
Procedure For Serving Summons On Corporate Bodies Or Firms Under BNSS Explained Read More »
Under Section 313, bharatiya nagarik suraksha sanhita 2023 is one of the most effective compulsory legal procedures that an accused person has, which helps in proving his innocence. The title of the section is “Power to Examine the Accused.” This section provides the accused the opportunity to explain any circumstances in evidence against them during …
Non-Questioning of Accused U/S.313 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 Read More »
The creation of jurisdiction-free F.I.R. is the foundation for the Zero FIR (First Information Report) idea. Justice Verma’s committee primarily proposed its inclusion in the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013, following the December 2012 occurrence involving the Nirbhaya Rape Case. Another name for it is the Nirbhaya Act. The Indian government’s Home Ministry issued a …
The BNSS has established a legally binding Witness Protection Scheme. This aligns with recent observations from the High Courts and the Supreme Court. According to BNSS Sec 398, each State Government must prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme (WPS) to protect witnesses. The criminal procedural framework now includes a new paragraph requiring state governments …
