Section 3 in THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Construction of references. (2) Where, under any law, other than this Sanhita, the functions exercisable by aMagistrate relate to matters,—(a) which involve the appreciation or shifting of evidence or the formulation ofany decision which exposes any person to any punishment or penalty or detention incustody pending investigation, inquiry or trial or would have the effect … Read more

Section 2 in THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Definitions. (m) “judicial proceeding” includes any proceeding in the course of whichevidence is or may be legally taken on oath;(n) “local jurisdiction”, in relation to a Court or Magistrate, means the local areawithin which the Court or Magistrate may exercise all or any of its or his powers underthis Sanhita and such local area may … Read more