BNSS Section 507: Irregularities which vitiate proceedings
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 37: Irregular Proceedings
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¶507. If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:—
¶(a) attaches and sells property under section 85;
¶(b) issues a search-warrant for a document, parcel or other things in the custody of a postal authority;
¶(c) demands security to keep the peace;
¶(d) demands security for good behaviour;
¶(e) discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour;
¶(f) cancels a bond to keep the peace;
¶(g) makes an order for maintenance;
¶(h) makes an order under section 152 as to a local nuisance;
¶(i) prohibits, under section 162, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance;
¶(j) makes an order under Part C or Part D of Chapter XI;
¶(k) takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210;
¶(l) tries an offender;
¶(m) tries an offender summarily;
¶(n) passes a sentence, under section 364, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate;
¶(o) decides an appeal;
¶(p) calls, under section 438, for proceedings; or
¶(q) revises an order passed under section 491, his proceedings shall be void.
Study: explanations and related material
Replaces CrPC 461. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 506. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings
- 508. Proceedings in wrong place
- 509. Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316
- 510. Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge
- 511. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity
- 512. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful