BNSS Section 216

Section 216 BNSS: under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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

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This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 216 of the BNSS.

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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 216 cover?

A: Section 216 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023". 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 216 replace?

A: BNSS Section 216 ("under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023") 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 216 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 216 ("under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 216 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 216 ("under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.