What Is BNSS Section 204?

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 204: Place of trial for offences triable together

Where—

(a) the offences committed by any person are such that he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of the provisions of section 242, section 243 or section 244, or

(b) the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of the provisions of section 246,

the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences.

Brefe Detail

This section outlines the jurisdiction for trials when multiple offenses are involved. It specifies that if a person is charged with several offenses that can be tried together, or if multiple persons are involved in offenses that can be charged together, any competent Court may inquire into or try these offenses collectively.

Question & Answers

What types of offenses can be tried together under this section?

Offenses that may be charged with and tried together as per the provisions of sections 242, 243, 244, or 246.

Who has the authority to inquire into or try these offenses?

Any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offenses has the authority.

Can a single person be tried for multiple offenses at once?

Yes, if the offenses allow for such a trial under sections 242, 243, or 244.

Example

Example of Multiple Offenses by One Person: If a person is charged with theft and assault during the same incident, both offenses may be tried together in one trial.

Example Involving Several Persons: If a group of individuals is involved in a robbery, they can be charged and tried together in the same court proceeding.

Summary

Section 204 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, facilitates the trial of multiple offenses committed by one or several individuals. It allows for collective inquiry and trial in any competent Court, streamlining legal proceedings when offenses are interrelated.