Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 524

Section 524 BNSS: references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 127, 128, 129, 164 and 166 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 524 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 524 cover?

A: Section 524 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class". 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 524 replace?

A: BNSS Section 524 ("references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class") 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 524 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 524 ("references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 524 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 524 ("references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.