Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 288

Section 288 BNSS: LEA BARGAINING

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) Every such record and judgment shall be written in the language of the Court. (2) The High Court may authorise any Magistrate empowered to try offences summarily to prepare the aforesaid record or judgment or both by means of an officer appointed in this behalf by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, and the record or judgment so prepared shall be signed by such Magistrate. CHAPTER XXIII P

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 288 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 288 cover?

A: Section 288 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "LEA BARGAINING". 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 288 replace?

A: BNSS Section 288 ("LEA BARGAINING") 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 288 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 288 ("LEA BARGAINING") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 288 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 288 ("LEA BARGAINING") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.