Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 191BNSS 211
Transfer on application of the accused
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Under Section 211 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 211
211. Transfer on application of accused.—When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 21 0, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before th e Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 191 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 191 (Transfer on application of the accused) corresponds to Section 211 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 191 and BNSS 211?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 211 in a pleading?
Under Section 211 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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