Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 186BNSS 206
High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place
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Under Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 186 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 206
206. High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place .— 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 are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court; (b) if the Courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced, and thereupon all other proceedings in respect of that offence shall be discontinued.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 186 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 186 (High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place) corresponds to Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 186 and BNSS 206?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 206 in a pleading?
Under Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 186 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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