Transfer on application of accused
Chapter 15: Conditions requisite for initiation of proceedings
When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 210Cognizance of offences by MagistrateCrPC 190
- 212Making over of cases to MagistratesCrPC 192
- 213Cognizance of offences by Court of Session
- 214Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them
- 215Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidenceCrPC 195
- 216Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etcCrPC 195A