BNSS Section 237: Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 18: THE CHARGE (A.—Form of charges, B.—Joinder of charges)
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¶237. In every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable.
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Replaces CrPC 214. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 234. Contents of charge
- 235. Particulars as to time, place and person
- 236. When manner of committing offence must be stated
- 238. Effect of errors
- 239. Court may alter charge
- 240. Recall of witnesses when charge altered
- 241. Separate charges for distinct offences
- 242. Offences of same kind within year may be charged together
- 243. Trial for more than one offence
- 244. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- 245. When offence proved included in offence charged
- 246. What persons may be charged jointly
- 247. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges