Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 522
Forms
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BNSS Section 522 deals with forms and replaces CrPC 476.
Bare act text — BNSS 522
522. Forms.
Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 522 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 522 (Forms) replaces Section 476 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 476 is now BNSS 522.
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Nearby BNSS sections
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- BNSS 518 — Continuing offence
- BNSS 519 — Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
- BNSS 520 — Trials before High Courts
- BNSS 521 — Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial
- BNSS 523 — Power of High Court to make rules
- BNSS 524 — Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
- BNSS 525 — Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested
- BNSS 526 — Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts
- BNSS 527 — Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property