Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 289

Section 289 BNSS: affecting the socio-economic condition of the country

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) This Chapter shall apply in respect of an accused against whom— (a) the report has been forwarded by the officer in charge of the police station under section 193 alleging therein that an offence appears to have been committed by him other than an offence for which the punishment of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years has been provided under the law for the time being in force; or (b) a Magistrate has taken cognizance of an offence on complaint, other than an offence for which the punishment of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years, has been provided under the law for the time being in force, and after examining complainant and witnesses under section 223, issued the process under section 227, Summary trial by Magistrate of second class. Procedure for summary trials. Record in summary trials. Judgment in cases tried summarily. Language of record and judgment. Application of Chapter. but does not apply where such offence affects the socio-economic condition of the country or has been committed against a woman, or a child. (2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Central Government shall, by notification, determine the offences under the law for the time being in force which shall be the offences

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 289 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 289 cover?

A: Section 289 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "affecting the socio-economic condition of the country". 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 289 replace?

A: BNSS Section 289 ("affecting the socio-economic condition of the country") 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 289 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 289 ("affecting the socio-economic condition of the country") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 289 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 289 ("affecting the socio-economic condition of the country") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.