Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 131
Procedure in respect of person present in Court
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BNSS Section 131 deals with procedure in respect of person present in court and replaces CrPC 112.
Bare act text — BNSS 131
131. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.
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.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 131 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 131 (Procedure in respect of person present in Court) replaces Section 112 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 112 is now BNSS 131.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 126 — Security for keeping peace in other cases
- BNSS 127 — Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters
- BNSS 128 — Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
- BNSS 129 — Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- BNSS 130 — Order to be made
- BNSS 132 — Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- BNSS 133 — Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- BNSS 134 — Power to dispense with personal attendance
- BNSS 135 — Inquiry as to truth of information
- BNSS 136 — Order to give security