Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 211
Transfer on application of accused
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BNSS Section 211 deals with transfer on application of accused and replaces CrPC 191.
Bare act text — BNSS 211
211. Transfer on application of accused.
When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section
(1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 211 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 211 (Transfer on application of accused) replaces Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 191 is now BNSS 211.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 206 — High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place
- BNSS 207 — Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction
- BNSS 208 — Offence committed outside India
- BNSS 209 — Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India
- BNSS 210 — Cognizance of offences by Magistrate
- BNSS 212 — Making over of cases to Magistrates
- BNSS 213 — Cognizance of offences by Court of Session
- BNSS 214 — Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them
- BNSS 215 — . Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence
- BNSS 216 — Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc