Section 222 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Prosecution for defamation. 222. (1) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 except upon a complaint made by some person aggrieved by the offence: Provided that where such person is a child, or is of unsound mind or is having intellectual disability or is … Read more

Section 221 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Cognizance of offence. 221. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 where the persons are in a marital relationship, except upon prima facie satisfaction of the facts which constitute the offence upon a complaint having been filed or made by the wife against the … Read more

Section 220 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 220. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 except upon a police report of facts which constitute such offence or upon a complaint made by the person aggrieved by the offence or by … Read more