Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

CrPC 23BNSS 17

Subordination of Executive Magistrates

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What changed

  • The words "other than the additional District Magistrate" are excluded.

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Under Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 17

17. Subordination of Executive Magistrates.—(1) All Executive Magistrates shall be subordinate to the District Magistrate, and every Executive Magistrate (other than the Sub -divisional Magistrate) exercising powers in a sub-division shall also be subordinate to the Sub -divisional Magistrate, subject, to the general control of the District Magistrate. (2) The District Magistrate may, from time to time, make rules or give special orders, consistent with this Sanhita, as to the distribution or allocation of business among the Executive Magistrates subordinate to him. 22

Frequently asked

What is CrPC 23 equivalent in BNSS?

CrPC Section 23 (Subordination of Executive Magistrates) corresponds to Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

What changed between CrPC 23 and BNSS 17?

The words "other than the additional District Magistrate" are excluded.

How do I cite BNSS 17 in a pleading?

Under Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

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