Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with examination of complainant. Under the old law this was Section 200 of the CrPC.
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Section 223 BNSS - Examination of complainant
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 223 - Examination of complainant
- Old provision
- Section 200 CrPC
Old law → Section 223 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 200 CrPC | Newly added | The newly added first proviso to Section 223(1) provides that no cognizance of an offence shall be taken by the Magistrate without giving the accused an opportunity of being heard. A new sub - section (2) of Section 223 provides that a Magistrate shall not take cognizance on a c omplaint against a public servant for any offence alleged to have been committed in the course of the discharge of his official functions or duties unless - (a) such public servant is given an opportunity to make assertions as to the situation that led to th e incident so alleged; and (b) a report containing facts and circumstances of the incident from the officer superior to such a public servant is received. |
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