Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 362

Section 362 BNSS: apply to the commitment so made

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If, in any inquiry into an offence or a trial before a Magistrate, it appears to him at any stage of the proceedings before signing the judgment that the case is one which ought to be tried by the Court of Session, he shall commit it to that Court under the provisions hereinbefore contained and thereupon the provisions of Chapter XIX shall

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 362 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 362 cover?

A: Section 362 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "apply to the commitment so made". 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 362 replace?

A: BNSS Section 362 ("apply to the commitment so made") 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 362 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 362 ("apply to the commitment so made") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 362 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 362 ("apply to the commitment so made") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.