Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 16

Section 16 BNSS: every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) Subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under this Sanhita. (2) Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 16 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 16 cover?

A: Section 16 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district". 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 16 replace?

A: BNSS Section 16 ("every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district") 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 16 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 16 ("every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 16 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 16 ("every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.