Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 204

Section 204 BNSS: of the offences

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

Where— (a) the offences committed by any person are such that he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of the provisions of section 242, section 243 or section 244; or (b) the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of the provisions of section 246, the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 204 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 204 cover?

A: Section 204 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "of the offences". 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 204 replace?

A: BNSS Section 204 ("of the offences") 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 204 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 204 ("of the offences") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 204 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 204 ("of the offences") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.