Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 249

Section 249 BNSS: Section 249 of the Act

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 249 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 249 cover?

A: Section 249 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Section 249 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 249 replace?

A: BNSS Section 249 ("Section 249 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 249 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 249 ("Section 249 of the Act") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 249 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 249 ("Section 249 of the Act") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.