Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 247

Section 247 BNSS: RIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When a charge containing more heads than one is framed against the same person, and when a conviction has been had on one or more of them, the complainant, or the officer conducting the prosecution, may, with the consent of the Court, withdraw the remaining charge or charges, or the Court of its own accord may stay the inquiry into, or trial of, such charge or charges and such withdrawal shall have the effect of an acquittal on such charge or charges, unless the conviction be set aside, in which case the said Court (subject to the order of the Court setting aside the conviction) may proceed with the inquiry into, or trial of, the charge or charges so withdrawn. CHAPTER XIX T

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 247 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 247 cover?

A: Section 247 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "RIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION". 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 247 replace?

A: BNSS Section 247 ("RIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION") 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 247 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 247 ("RIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 247 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 247 ("RIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.