Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) sets out the procedure for criminal cases in India: investigation, arrest, bail, trial and appeal. It came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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1. Chapter 1: Preliminary5 sections
2. Chapter 2: Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices15 sections
3. Chapter 3: Power of Courts9 sections
4. Chapter 4: Powers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to the Magistrates and the Police5 sections
5. Chapter 5: Arrest of Persons28 sections
6. Chapter 6: Processes to Compel Appearance31 sections
7. Chapter 7: PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS (A.—Summons to produce, B.—Search-warrants, C.—General provisions relating to searches, D.—Miscellaneous)17 sections
8. Chapter 8: Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property14 sections
9. Chapter 9: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour19 sections
10. Chapter 10: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents4 sections
11. Chapter 11: MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY (A.—Unlawful assemblies, B.—Public nuisances, C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger, D.—Disputes as to immovable property)20 sections
12. Chapter 12: Preventive Action of the Police5 sections
13. Chapter 13: Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate24 sections
14. Chapter 14: Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials13 sections
15. Chapter 15: Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings13 sections
16. Chapter 16: Complaints to Magistrates4 sections
17. Chapter 17: Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates7 sections
18. Chapter 18: THE CHARGE (A.—Form of charges, B.—Joinder of charges)14 sections
19. Chapter 19: Trial Before a Court of Session13 sections
20. Chapter 20: TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES (A.—Cases instituted on a police report, B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report, C.—Conclusion of trial)13 sections
21. Chapter 21: Trial of Summons-cases by Magistrates9 sections
22. Chapter 22: Summary Trials6 sections
23. Chapter 23: Plea Bargaining12 sections
24. Chapter 24: Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons6 sections
25. Chapter 25: EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS (A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence, B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses)30 sections
26. Chapter 26: General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials30 sections
27. Chapter 27: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind12 sections
28. Chapter 28: Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice13 sections
29. Chapter 29: The Judgment15 sections
30. Chapter 30: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation6 sections
31. Chapter 31: Appeals23 sections
32. Chapter 32: Reference and Revision10 sections
33. Chapter 33: Transfer of Criminal Cases7 sections
34. Chapter 34: EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES (A.—Death sentences, B.—Imprisonment, C.—Levy of fine, D.—General provisions regarding execution)25 sections
35. Chapter 35: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds19 sections
36. Chapter 36: Disposal of Property9 sections
37. Chapter 37: Irregular Proceedings7 sections
38. Chapter 38: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences7 sections
39. Chapter 39: Miscellaneous12 sections