Section 221 BNSS governs marital offence cognizance, requiring wife’s complaint and prima facie proof, ensuring fairness while deterring misuse.
Criminal Procedure Code
PROSECUTION FOR OFFENCES AGAINST MARRIAGE (SECTION 219 BNSS)
Section 219 BNSS regulates who can file complaints in matrimonial offences, ensuring only genuine cases reach court and including provisions for vulnerable or incapacitated individuals.
PROSECUTION OF JUDGES AND PUBLIC SERVANTS (SECTION 218 BNSS)
Section 218 of BNSS modernizes the process of prosecuting judges and public servants by introducing time-bound sanction provisions to balance immunity with accountability.
PROSECUTION FOR OFFENCES AGAINST STATE AND FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SUCH OFFENCE (SECTION 217 BNSS)
Section 217 BNSS, 2023, mandates prior sanction for prosecuting state-related offences, balancing national security imperatives with safeguarding individual rights through transparent procedures.
PROSECUTION FOR CONTEMPT OF AUTHPROSECUTION FOR CONTEMPT OF AUTHORITY AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE (SECTION 215 OF BNSS)
Explore Section 215 of BNSS covering legal procedures for prosecuting public servants, judicial integrity, and protection against misuse in court-related matters.
ADDITIONAL SESSIONS JUDGES TO TRY CASES MADE OVER TO THEM (SECTION 214 BNSS)
Section 214 BNSS defines the power of Additional Sessions Judges to try assigned cases, improving judicial efficiency and reinforcing structured legal processes in India.