Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 203BNSS 226
Dismissal of complaint
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What changed
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Under Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 226
226. Dismissal of complaint.—If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 225, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing. CHAPTER XVII COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 203 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 203 (Dismissal of complaint) corresponds to Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 203 and BNSS 226?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 226 in a pleading?
Under Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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