Section 207 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. 207. (1) When a Magistrate of the first class sees reason to believe that any person within his local jurisdiction has committed outside such jurisdiction (whether within or outside India) an offence which cannot, under the provisions of sections 197 to 205 (both … Read more

Section 206 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place. 206. Where two or more Courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them ought to inquire into or try that offence, the question shall be decided— (a) if the Courts … Read more

Section 205 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions. Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any case or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division: Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any … Read more