What Is BNSS Section 463?

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 463: Effect of Such Warrant

A warrant issued under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 462 by any Court may be executed within the local jurisdiction of such Court, and it shall authorize the attachment and sale of any such property outside such jurisdiction, when it is endorsed by the District Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction such property is found.

Brefe Detail

This section outlines the authority and scope of execution for a warrant issued under section 462. It states that such warrants can be executed within the issuing court's jurisdiction and also allows for the attachment and sale of property outside that jurisdiction, provided there is endorsement by the District Magistrate.

Question & Answers

Q1: Where can a warrant issued under section 463 be executed?

A1: A warrant can be executed within the local jurisdiction of the issuing Court.

Q2: What is required for a warrant to attach and sell property outside its local jurisdiction?

A2: The warrant must be endorsed by the District Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction the property is found.

Q3: What does section 463 authorize regarding property?

A3: It authorizes the attachment and sale of property, both within and outside the local jurisdiction of the issuing Court, with proper endorsement.

Example

• Example 1: If a court in City A issues a warrant for the attachment of property, it can execute that warrant within City A's jurisdiction. If the property is located in City B, the warrant must be endorsed by the District Magistrate of City B for the attachment to proceed.
• Example 2: A warrant is issued in Court X for a vehicle located outside its jurisdiction. The District Magistrate in the area where the vehicle is found must endorse the warrant for the vehicle to be attached and sold.

Summary

Section 463 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, clarifies that warrants issued under section 462 can be executed within the issuing court's jurisdiction and permits actions on property outside that jurisdiction, contingent on endorsement from the relevant District Magistrate.