Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 4

Section 4 BNSS: Trial of offences under BNS and other laws

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) All offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 shall be investigated, inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with according to the provisions hereinafter contained. (2) All offences under any other law shall be investigated, inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with according to the same provisions, but subject to any enactment for the time being in force regulating the manner or place of investigating, inquiring into, trying or

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 4 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 4 cover?

A: Section 4 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "Trial of offences under BNS and other laws". 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 4 replace?

A: BNSS Section 4 ("Trial of offences under BNS and other laws") 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 4 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 4 ("Trial of offences under BNS and other laws") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 4 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 4 ("Trial of offences under BNS and other laws") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.