CrPC 191 vs BNSS 211: Transfer on application of the accused
Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 211 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 64% of the old wording is kept; 49 words removed and 1 word added.
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CrPC section 191Transfer on application of the accused
When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 190, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf. State Amendment Assam In Section 191 of the Code, the reference to “Chief Judicial Magistrate” Shall, in relation to an offence taken cognizance of by an Executive Magistrate, be construed as a reference to the District Magistrate. Vide Assam Act 3 of 1984, s. 3(3) and the Schedule.
BNSS section 211Transfer on application of accused
When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
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