Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 addresses the jurisdiction of courts when an act constitutes an offense due to its relation to another offense. Here's a detailed explanation:
🧾 Section 200: Place of Trial Where Act is an Offense by Reason of Its Relation to Other Offense
Text of the Section:
When an act is an offense by reason of its relation to any other act which is also an offense or which would be an offense if the doer were capable of committing an offense, the first-mentioned offense may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.
⚖️ Legal Context
Corresponding Provision in CrPC: This section corresponds to Section 180 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973. Both provisions deal with the jurisdiction of courts when an act is considered an offense due to its relation to another offense. They allow for the trial of the first-mentioned offense in a court within whose local jurisdiction either of the related acts was committed.
🔍 Practical Implications
Jurisdictional Flexibility: Section 200 provides flexibility in determining the appropriate court for trial, especially when the related acts occur in different jurisdictions.
Ensuring Justice: By allowing the trial to occur in a court where either act was committed, the provision ensures that justice is accessible and not hindered by strict jurisdictional boundaries.
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