Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 143

Section 143 BNSS: RDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) When a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant has been issued under the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 140 or under sub-section (10) of section 142, appears or is brought before the Magistrate or Court, the Magistrate or Court shall cancel the bond or bail bond executed by such person and shall order such person to give, for the unexpired portion of the term of such bond, fresh security of the same description as the original security. (2) Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 139 to 142 (both inclusive) be deemed to be an order made under section 125 or section 136, as the case may be. CHAPTER X O

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 143 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 143 cover?

A: Section 143 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "RDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS". 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 143 replace?

A: BNSS Section 143 ("RDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS") 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 143 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 143 ("RDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 143 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 143 ("RDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.