What Is BNSS Section 199?

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 199: Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues

When an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.

Brefe Detail

This section stipulates that if an act constitutes an offense due to actions taken and their resulting consequences, the inquiry or trial can occur in any Court that has jurisdiction over the location where the act was performed or where the consequences occurred.

Question & Answers

Where can an offense be tried if it results from actions taken in multiple locations?

The offense may be tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction the act was done or where the consequence ensued.

What determines the jurisdiction of a Court in this context?

The jurisdiction is determined by where the act was performed or where the resulting consequence occurred.

Example

Example of Act and Consequence: If a person commits assault in one locality, and the victim requires medical attention in another locality, the offense can be tried in either location.

Example of Multiple Locations: If a fraud is executed online affecting victims in different cities, the case may be tried in any Court that has jurisdiction over those areas.

Summary

Section 199 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, clarifies that offenses are triable in the jurisdiction where the act was performed or where the consequences arose. This ensures that legal proceedings can be effectively handled in relevant jurisdictions.