Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 512

Section 512 BNSS: IMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

No attachment made under this Sanhita shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall any person making the same be deemed a trespasser, on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto. CHAPTER XXXVIII L

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 512 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 512 cover?

A: Section 512 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "IMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES". 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 512 replace?

A: BNSS Section 512 ("IMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES") 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 512 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 512 ("IMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 512 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 512 ("IMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.