BNSS Section 131: Procedure in respect of person present in Court
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 9: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
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¶131. If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.
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Replaces CrPC 112. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
Official reference: Ministry of Home Affairs: Gazette text, 25 December 2023 — source link checked: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2024-07-01.Mobile-app reference import; the recorded snapshot date is not a fresh legal-currency guarantee. The linked government text is an independent authoritative reference, not certification that this website reproduces the same edition. The source link was checked, not every provision or subsequent amendment. Check commencement notifications, savings and jurisdiction-specific variations separately.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 125. Security for keeping peace on conviction
- 126. Security for keeping peace in other cases
- 127. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters
- 128. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- 129. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- 130. Order to be made
- 132. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- 133. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- 134. Power to dispense with personal attendance
- 135. Inquiry as to truth of information
- 136. Order to give security
- 137. Discharge of person informed against
- 138. Commencement of period for which security is required
- 139. Contents of bond
- 140. Power to reject sureties
- 141. Imprisonment in default of security
- 142. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- 143. Security for unexpired period of bond