Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 506

Section 506 BNSS: the ground of his not being so empowered

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:— (a) to issue a search-warrant under section 97; (b) to order, under section 174, the police to investigate an offence; Power to restore possession of immovable property. Procedure by police upon seizure of property. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months. Power to sell perishable property. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. (c) to hold an inquest under section 196; (d) to issue process under section 207, for the apprehension of a person within his local jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside the limits of such jurisdiction; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 210; (f) to make over a case under sub-section (2) of section 212; (g) to tender a pardon under section 343; (h) to recall a case and try it himself under section 450; or (i) to sell property under section 504 or section 505, erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 506 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 506 cover?

A: Section 506 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "the ground of his not being so empowered". 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 506 replace?

A: BNSS Section 506 ("the ground of his not being so empowered") 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 506 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 506 ("the ground of his not being so empowered") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 506 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 506 ("the ground of his not being so empowered") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.