Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 444

Section 444 BNSS: either personally or by an advocate

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

Save as otherwise expressly provided by this Sanhita, no party has any right to be heard either personally or by an advocate before any Court exercising its powers of revision; but the Court may, if it thinks fit, when exercising such powers, hear any party

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 444 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 444 cover?

A: Section 444 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "either personally or by an advocate". 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 444 replace?

A: BNSS Section 444 ("either personally or by an advocate") 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 444 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 444 ("either personally or by an advocate") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 444 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 444 ("either personally or by an advocate") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.