Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 147

Section 147 BNSS: AINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.—Unlawful assemblies

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

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Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 147 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 147 cover?

A: Section 147 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "AINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.—Unlawful assemblies". 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 147 replace?

A: BNSS Section 147 ("AINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.—Unlawful assemblies") 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 147 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 147 ("AINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.—Unlawful assemblies") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 147 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 147 ("AINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.—Unlawful assemblies") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.