The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023
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What is the meaning of 'bail' in the Sanhita?

  • Release of a person accused of or suspected of commission of an offence from the custody of law upon certain conditions (correct)
  • Punishment of a person accused of or suspected of commission of an offence
  • Investigation of a person accused of or suspected of commission of an offence
  • Imprisonment of a person accused of or suspected of commission of an offence

    • What does 'audio-video electronic means' include according to the Sanhita?

  • Only video conferencing and recording of processes of identification
  • Use of computer, audio-video player or camera only
  • Only transmission of electronic communication and for such other purposes
  • Use of any communication device for purposes of video conferencing, recording of processes of identification, search and seizure or evidence, transmission of electronic communication and for such other purposes (correct)

    • What does 'cognizable offence' mean in the Sanhita?

  • An offence which is shown as non-bailable in the First Schedule
  • An offence for which a police officer may arrest without warrant (correct)
  • An offence which is made non-bailable by any other law
  • An offence for which a police officer may arrest with warrant

    • What is included in the definition of 'complaint' in the Sanhita?

    <p>Any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'electronic communication' according to the Sanhita?

    <p>The communication of any written, verbal, pictorial information or video content transmitted by means of an electronic device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 receive the assent of the President?

    <p>25th December, 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following chapters of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 are exempt from application in the State of Nagaland?

    <p>Chapters IX, XI, and XII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'tribal areas' in the context of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

    <p>The territories which immediately before the 21st day of January, 1972, were included in the tribal areas of Assam, other than those within the local limits of the municipality of Shillong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may apply the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to the whole or part of the State of Nagaland or the tribal areas?

    <p>The State Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 come into force?

    <p>On such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

    • The Act received the assent of the President on December 25, 2023.
    • It is an Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

    Preliminary

    • The Act may be called the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
    • The provisions of the Act, except for Chapters IX, XI, and XII, do not apply to:
      • The State of Nagaland.
      • Tribal areas.
    • However, the State Government may apply these provisions to the whole or part of the State of Nagaland or such tribal areas through notification.

    Definitions

    • "Tribal areas" refers to the territories that were included in the tribal areas of Assam, as referred to in paragraph 20 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution, excluding those within the local limits of the municipality of Shillong.
    • "Audio-video electronic means" includes the use of communication devices for video conferencing, recording of processes, and transmission of electronic communication.
    • "Bail" means the release of a person accused of or suspected of committing an offence from the custody of law upon certain conditions.
    • "Bailable offence" means an offence that is shown as bailable in the First Schedule or made bailable by any other law for the time being in force.
    • "Cognizable offence" means an offence for which a police officer may arrest without a warrant.
    • "Complaint" means any allegation made to a Magistrate with a view to taking action under this Sanhita.
    • "Electronic communication" means the transmission or transfer of written, verbal, or pictorial information through electronic devices.

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    This act consolidates and amends the law relating to Criminal Procedure in India. It was passed by the Parliament in 2023.

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