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BNSS, 2023

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Complete and comprehensive index mapping all 39 Chapters and 531 Sections replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Use the global search below to instantly locate provisions.

Chapter I Sec 1 - 5

Preliminary
Chapter II Sec 6 - 20

Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
Chapter III Sec 21 - 29

Power of Courts
Chapter IV Sec 30 - 34

Powers of Superior Officers of Police & Aid to Magistrates
Chapter V Sec 35 - 62

Arrest of Persons
Chapter VI Sec 63 - 93

Processes to Compel Appearance
Chapter VII Sec 94 - 110

Processes to Compel the Production of Things
Chapter VIII Sec 111 - 124

Reciprocal Arrangements & Forfeiture of Property
Chapter IX Sec 125 - 143

Security for Keeping Peace & Good Behaviour
Chapter X Sec 144 - 147

Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
Chapter XI Sec 148 - 167

Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
Chapter XII Sec 168 - 172

Preventive Action of the Police
Chapter XIII Sec 173 - 196

Information to Police & Powers to Investigate
Chapter XIV Sec 197 - 209

Jurisdiction of Courts in Inquiries & Trials
Chapter XV Sec 210 - 222

Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
Chapter XVI Sec 223 - 226

Complaints to Magistrates
Chapter XVII Sec 227 - 233

Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
Chapter XVIII Sec 234 - 247

The Charge
Chapter XIX Sec 248 - 260

Trial Before a Court of Session
Chapter XX Sec 261 - 273

Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
Chapter XXI Sec 274 - 282

Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
Chapter XXII Sec 283 - 288

Summary Trials
Chapter XXIII Sec 289 - 300

Plea Bargaining
Chapter XXIV Sec 301 - 306

Attendance of Persons Detained in Prisons
Chapter XXV Sec 307 - 336

Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
Chapter XXVI Sec 337 - 366

General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
Chapter XXVII Sec 367 - 378

Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
Chapter XXVIII Sec 379 - 391

Offences Affecting Administration of Justice
Chapter XXIX Sec 392 - 406

The Judgment
Chapter XXX Sec 407 - 412

Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
Chapter XXXI Sec 413 - 435

Appeals
Chapter XXXII Sec 436 - 445

Reference and Revision
Chapter XXXIII Sec 446 - 452

Transfer of Criminal Cases
Chapter XXXIV Sec 453 - 477

Execution, Suspension, Remission of Sentences
Chapter XXXV Sec 478 - 496

Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
Chapter XXXVI Sec 497 - 505

Disposal of Property
Chapter XXXVII Sec 506 - 512

Irregular Proceedings
Chapter XXXVIII Sec 513 - 519

Limitation for Taking Cognizance
Chapter XXXIX Sec 520 - 531

Miscellaneous