Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 220

Section 220 BNSS: Section 220 of the Act

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 except upon a police report of facts which constitute such offence or upon a complaint made by the person aggrieved by the offence or by her father, mother, brother, sister or by her father's or mother's brother or sister or, with the leave of the Court, by any other person related to her by blood, marriage or adoption.

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 220 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 220 cover?

A: Section 220 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Section 220 of the Act". 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 220 replace?

A: BNSS Section 220 ("Section 220 of the Act") 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 220 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 220 ("Section 220 of the Act") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 220 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 220 ("Section 220 of the Act") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.