BNSS: Chapter 17: Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates

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  1. Section 227. Issue of process
  2. Section 228. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
  3. Section 229. Special summons in cases of petty offence
  4. Section 230. Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents
  5. Section 231. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session
  6. Section 232. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it
  7. Section 233. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence

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