Section 260 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222. 260. (1) A Court of Session taking cognizance of an offence under sub-section (2) of section 222 shall try the case in accordance with the procedure for the trial of warrant-cases instituted otherwise than on a police report before a Court of Magistrate: Provided that … Read more

Section 259 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Previous conviction. 259. In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of sub-section (7) of section 234, and the accused does not admit that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Judge may, after he has convicted the said accused under section 252 or section 258, take … Read more

Section 258 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Judgment of acquittal or conviction. 258. (1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case, as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to … Read more