Application of Chapter
Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with application of Chapter. This Chapter shall apply in respect of an accused against whom— (a) the report has been forwarded by the officer in charge of the police station under section 193 alleging therein that an offence appears to have been committed by him other than an offence for which the punishment of death or of impr The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
(1) This Chapter shall apply in respect of an accused against whom—
(a) the report has been forwarded by the officer in charge of the police station under section 193 alleging therein that an offence appears to have been committed by him other than an offence for which the punishment of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years has been provided under the law for the time being in force; or
(b) a Magistrate has taken cognizance of an offence on complaint, other than an offence for which the punishment of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years, has been provided under the law for the time being in force, and after examining complainant and witnesses under section 223, issued the process under section 227,
but does not apply where such offence affects the socio-economic condition of the country or has been committed against a woman, or a child.
(2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Central Government shall, by notification, determine the offences under the law for the time being in force which shall be the offences affecting the socio-economic condition of the country.
Section 289, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 289
What does Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita deal with?
Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is headed "Application of Chapter". This Chapter shall apply in respect of an accused against whom— (a) the report has been forwarded by the officer in charge of the police station under section 193 alleging therein that an offence appears to have been committed by him other than an offence for which the punishment of death or of impr
How do I find court cases under Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNSS 289, section 289 BNSS, section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. People searching for it also type bnss 289 to 299 in marathi and bns 289 2. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 193 (Report of police officer on completion of investigation), section 223 (Examination of complainant), section 227 (Issue of process), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita come into force?
Section 289 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, commonly called plea bargaining, and cited as BNSS 289, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 359. Compounding of offences1355 words
- 187. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours1122 words
- 2. Definitions956 words
- 243. Trial for more than one offence930 words
- 35. When police may arrest without warrant881 words
- 480. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence823 words
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