Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 205BNSS 228
Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
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What changed
- "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
Drafting-ready
Under Section 228 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 205 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 228
228. Magistrate may dispense with personal atten dance of accused.—(1) Whenever a Magistrate issues a summons, he may, if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal attendance of the accused and permit him to appear by his advocate. (2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying the case may, i n his discretion, at any stage of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such attendance in the manner hereinbefore provided.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 205 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 205 (Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused) corresponds to Section 228 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 205 and BNSS 228?
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
How do I cite BNSS 228 in a pleading?
Under Section 228 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 205 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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