Section 229 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with special summons in cases of Petty offence. Under the old law this was Section 206 of the CrPC.
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Section 229 BNSS - Special summons in cases of Petty offence
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 229 - Special summons in cases of Petty offence
- Old provision
- Section 206 CrPC
Old law → Section 229 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 206 CrPC | Modified | "pleader" is replaced by "advocate." The threshold amount of fine for the purpose of the definition of "petty offence" is increased by this section from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. The monetary limit of the fine specified in summons is increased from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees . “the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 (59 of 1939)” is replaced by “the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).”. |
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