Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 205

Section 205 BNSS: other law for the time being in force

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any case or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division: Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution, or under this Sanhita or any

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 205 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 205 cover?

A: Section 205 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "other law for the time being in force". 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 205 replace?

A: BNSS Section 205 ("other law for the time being in force") 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 205 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 205 ("other law for the time being in force") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 205 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 205 ("other law for the time being in force") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.