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Accused Must Be Heard Before Cognizance Under BNSS, Delhi High Court Rules

Accused Must Be Heard Before Cognizance Under BNSS, Delhi High Court Rules

The Delhi High Court has clarified when magistrates must hear an accused before taking cognizance of a private complaint under Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. In a September 29 reference judgment, Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja held that the complainant and witnesses present must ordinarily be examined on oath first. Statutory … Read more