Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 286

Section 286 BNSS: Section 286 of the Act

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the following particulars, namely:— (a) the serial number of the case; (b) the date of the commission of the offence; (c) the date of the report or complaint; (d) the name of the complainant (if any); (e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused; (f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (i), clause (ii) or clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 283, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed; (g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any); (h) the finding; (i) the sentence or other final order; (j) the date on which proceedings terminated.

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 286 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 286 cover?

A: Section 286 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Section 286 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 286 replace?

A: BNSS Section 286 ("Section 286 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 286 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 286 ("Section 286 of the Act") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 286 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 286 ("Section 286 of the Act") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.