Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 209

Section 209 BNSS: exhibits relate. CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When any offence alleged to have been committed in a territory outside India is being inquired into or tried under the provisions of section 208, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced, either in physical form or in electronic form, before a judicial officer, in or for that territory or before a diplomatic or consular representative of India in or for that territory shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters to which such depositions or

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 209 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 209 cover?

A: Section 209 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "exhibits relate. CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS". 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 209 replace?

A: BNSS Section 209 ("exhibits relate. CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS") 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 209 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 209 ("exhibits relate. CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 209 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 209 ("exhibits relate. CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.