Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 507

Section 507 BNSS: his proceedings shall be void

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:— (a) attaches and sells property under section 85; (b) issues a search-warrant for a document, parcel or other things in the custody of a postal authority; (c) demands security to keep the peace; (d) demands security for good behaviour; (e) discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour; (f) cancels a bond to keep the peace; (g) makes an order for maintenance; (h) makes an order under section 152 as to a local nuisance; (i) prohibits, under section 162, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (j) makes an order under Part C or Part D of Chapter XI; (k) takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210; (l) tries an offender; (m) tries an offender summarily; (n) passes a sentence, under section 364, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate; (o) decides an appeal; (p) calls, under section 438, for proceedings; or (q) revises an order passed under section 491,

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 507 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 507 cover?

A: Section 507 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "his proceedings shall be void". 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 507 replace?

A: BNSS Section 507 ("his proceedings shall be void") 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 507 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 507 ("his proceedings shall be void") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 507 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 507 ("his proceedings shall be void") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.