Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 157

Section 157 BNSS: recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) If the person against whom an order under section 152 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case. (2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification. (3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case: Provided that the proceedings under this section shall be completed, as soon as possible, within a period of ninety days, which may be extended for the reasons to be

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 157 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 157 cover?

A: Section 157 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days". 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 157 replace?

A: BNSS Section 157 ("recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days") 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 157 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 157 ("recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 157 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 157 ("recorded in writing, to one hundred and twenty days") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.