Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 29
Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office
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BNSS Section 29 deals with powers of judges and magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office and replaces CrPC 35.
Bare act text — BNSS 29
29. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.
(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Sanhita, the powers and duties of a Judge or Magistrate may be exercised or performed by his successor-in-office.
(2) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor-in-office, the Sessions Judge shall determine by order in writing the Judge who shall, for the purposes of this Sanhita or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor-in-office.
(3) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor-in-office of any Magistrate, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, or the District Magistrate, as the case may be, shall determine by order in writing the Magistrate who shall, for the purpose of this Sanhita or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor-in-office of such Magistrate.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 35 → BNSS 29: The words "Additional or Assistant session Judge" are excluded.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 29 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 29 (Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office) replaces Section 35 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 35 is now BNSS 29.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 24 — Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
- BNSS 25 — Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
- BNSS 26 — Mode of conferring powers
- BNSS 27 — Powers of officers appointed
- BNSS 28 — Withdrawal of powers
- BNSS 30 — Powers of superior officers of police
- BNSS 31 — Public when to assist Magistrates and police
- BNSS 32 — Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant
- BNSS 33 — Public to give information of certain offences
- BNSS 34 — Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report