Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 505

Section 505 BNSS: RREGULAR PROCEEDINGS

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, or if the Magistrate to whom its seizure is reported is of opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the owner, or that the value of such property is less than ten thousand rupees, the Magistrate may at any time direct it to be sold; and the provisions of sections 503 and 504 shall, as nearly as may be practicable, apply to the net proceeds of such sale. CHAPTER XXXVII I

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 505 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 505 cover?

A: Section 505 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "RREGULAR PROCEEDINGS". 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 505 replace?

A: BNSS Section 505 ("RREGULAR PROCEEDINGS") 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 505 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 505 ("RREGULAR PROCEEDINGS") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 505 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 505 ("RREGULAR PROCEEDINGS") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.