Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 138

Section 138 BNSS: Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 125 or section 136, is at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence. (2) In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 138 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 138 cover?

A: Section 138 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 138 replace?

A: BNSS Section 138 ("Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 138 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 138 ("Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 138 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 138 ("Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.