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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter XVI
XVI

11 sections

Complaints to Magistrates

  • Section223Examination of complainant
  • Section224Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case
  • Section225Postponement of issue of process
  • Section226Dismissal of complaint
  • Section227Issue of process
  • Section228Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
  • Section229Special summons in cases of petty offence
  • Section230Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents
  • Section231Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session
  • Section232Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it
  • Section233Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence
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