Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 91

Section 91 BNSS: any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When any person for whose appearance or arrest the officer presiding in any Court is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in such Court, such officer may require such person to execute a bond or bail bond for his appearance in such Court, or

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 91 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 91 cover?

A: Section 91 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial". 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 91 replace?

A: BNSS Section 91 ("any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial") 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 91 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 91 ("any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 91 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 91 ("any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.