Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 156

Section 156 BNSS: subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) Where an order is made under section 152 for the purpose of preventing obstruction, nuisance or danger to the public in the use of any way, river, channel or place, the Magistrate shall, on the appearance before him of the person against whom the order was made, question him as to whether he denies the existence of any public right in respect of the way, river, channel or place, and if he does so, the Magistrate shall, before proceeding under section 157, inquire into the matter. (2) If in such inquiry the Magistrate finds that there is any reliable evidence in support of such denial, he shall stay the proceedings until the matter of the existence of such right has been decided by a competent Court; and, if he finds that there is no such evidence, he shall proceed as laid down in section 157. (3) A person who has, on being questioned by the Magistrate under sub-section (1), Service or notification of order. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause. Penalty for failure to comply with section 154. Procedure where existence of public right is denied. failed to deny the existence of a public right of the nature therein referred to, or who, having made such denial, has failed to adduce reliable evidence in support thereof, shall not in the

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 156 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 156 cover?

A: Section 156 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial". 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 156 replace?

A: BNSS Section 156 ("subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial") 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 156 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 156 ("subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 156 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 156 ("subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.