Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 134
Power to dispense with personal attendance
In one line
BNSS Section 134 deals with power to dispense with personal attendance and replaces CrPC 115.
Bare act text — BNSS 134
134. Power to dispense with personal attendance.
The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense with the personal attendance of any person called upon to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond for keeping the peace or for good behaviour and may permit him to appear by an advocate.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 115 → BNSS 134: "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 134 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 134 (Power to dispense with personal attendance) replaces Section 115 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 115 is now BNSS 134.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 129 — Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- BNSS 130 — Order to be made
- BNSS 131 — Procedure in respect of person present in Court
- BNSS 132 — Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
- BNSS 133 — Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- BNSS 135 — Inquiry as to truth of information
- BNSS 136 — Order to give security
- BNSS 137 — Discharge of person informed against
- BNSS 138 — Commencement of period for which security is required
- BNSS 139 — Contents of bond