Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 150

Section 150 BNSS: as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When the public security is manifestly endangered by any such assembly and no Executive Magistrate can be communicated with, any commissioned or gazetted officer of the armed forces may disperse such assembly with the help of the armed forces under his command, and may arrest and confine any persons forming part of it, in order to disperse such assembly or that they may be punished according to law; but if, while he is acting under this section, it becomes practicable for him to communicate with an Executive Magistrate, he shall do so, and shall thenceforward obey the instructions of the Magistrate,

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 150 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 150 cover?

A: Section 150 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action". 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 150 replace?

A: BNSS Section 150 ("as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action") 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 150 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 150 ("as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 150 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 150 ("as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.