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BNSS Chapter I: Preliminary

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 1–5). Each links to its verbatim text.

BNSS1 Short title, extent and commencement
BNSS2 Definitions
BNSS3 Construction of references
BNSS4 Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws
BNSS5 Saving

Other chapters of the BNSS

Chapter II: Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
Chapter III: Power of Courts
Chapter IV: Powers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
Chapter V: Arrest of Persons
Chapter VI: Processes to Compel Appearance
Chapter VII: Processes to Compel the Production of Things
Chapter VIII: Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
Chapter IX: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
Chapter X: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
Chapter XI: Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
Chapter XII: Preventive Action of the Police
Chapter XIII: Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate
Chapter XIV: Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
Chapter XV: Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
Chapter XVI: Complaints to Magistrates
Chapter XVII: Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
Chapter XVIII: The Charge
Chapter XIX: Trial Before a Court of Session
Chapter XX: Trial of Warrant-cases by Magistrates
Chapter XXI: Trial of Summons-cases by Magistrates
Chapter XXII: Summary Trials
Chapter XXIII: Plea Bargaining
Chapter XXIV: Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons
Chapter XXV: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
Chapter XXVI: General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
Chapter XXVII: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
Chapter XXVIII: Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
Chapter XXIX: The Judgment
Chapter XXX: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
Chapter XXXI: Appeals
Chapter XXXII: Reference and Revision
Chapter XXXIII: Transfer of Criminal Cases
Chapter XXXIV: Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
Chapter XXXV: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
Chapter XXXVI: Disposal of Property
Chapter XXXVII: Irregular Proceedings
Chapter XXXVIII: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
Chapter XXXIX: Miscellaneous

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