Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Procedural criminal law MCQs covering the entire Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for State PCS-J and APO exams.
Statutory Chapters & Parts
Select a chapter below to practice specific legal sections and landmark precedents
Chapter I: Preliminary (Sections 1–5)
Short Title, Extent, Commencement, Definitions, Construction of References, Trial of offences under BNS & Savings
Chapter II: Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices (Sections 6–20)
Classes of Criminal Courts, Territorial divisions, Courts of Session, Judicial Magistrates, CJM, Executive Magistrates, Public Prosecutors & Directorate of Prosecution
Chapter III: Power of Courts (Sections 21–29)
Courts by which offences are triable, Sentencing powers of High Court, Sessions Judge and Magistrates, Mode of conferring and withdrawing powers
Chapter IV: Powers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to Magistrates (Sections 30–34)
Powers of superior police officers, Aid to Magistrates/Police, Public information regarding certain offences & village officers' duty
Chapter V: Arrest of Persons (Sections 35–62)
Warrantless arrests by police, Notice of appearance, Arrest memorandum & procedure, Control rooms, Right to advocate during interrogation, Armed Forces protection & arrest by Magistrate/private person
Chapter VI: Processes to Compel Appearance (Sections 63–93)
Form of summons, service on individuals/corporations, Warrants of arrest, Proclamation of absconders, Attachment & restoration of property
Chapter VII: Processes to Compel the Production of Things (Sections 94–110)
Summons to produce, postal authority procedures, Search-warrants, forfeiture declarations, general search rules & reciprocal arrangements
Chapter VIII: Reciprocal Arrangements & Attachment/Forfeiture of Property (Sections 111–124)
Assistance to/from foreign countries, Letters of request, transfer of persons & attachment/forfeiture of proceeds of crime
Chapter IX: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour (Sections 125–143)
Security on conviction, Security for good behaviour from suspects & habitual offenders, Inquiry procedure, sureties & default imprisonment
Chapter X: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents (Sections 144–147)
Maintenance allowance, interim maintenance, procedure, enforcement of orders & alteration of allowance
Chapter XI: Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity (Sections 148–172)
Dispersal of unlawful assemblies, Public nuisances, Urgent cases of nuisance (Sec 163 / Old 144), disputes as to immovable property & receiver appointment
Chapter XII: Preventive Action of the Police (Sections 173–176)
Prevention of cognizable offences, information of design to commit offences, arrest to prevent offences & prevention of injury to public property
Chapter XIII: Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate (Sections 177–196)
FIR (Sec 173), Zero FIR, E-FIR, Investigation procedure, Search, Medical examination of rape victim, Confession recording & Police Report (Sec 193)
Chapter XIV: Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials (Sections 197–209)
Ordinary place of inquiry/trial, offences committed during journey or outside India, previous sanction of Central/State Government
Chapter XV: Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings (Sections 210–222)
Cognizance of offences by Magistrates/Court of Session, Prosecution of Judges & public servants, prosecution for offences against marriage & defamation
Chapter XVI: Complaints to Magistrates (Sections 223–226)
Examination of complainant, procedure by incompetent Magistrate, postponement of issue of process & dismissal of complaint
Chapter XVII: Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates (Sections 227–233)
Issue of process, personal attendance dispensation, supply of copies of police report/documents & commitment of case to Court of Session
Chapter XVIII: The Charge (Sections 234–247)
Form of charges, time/place/person particulars, Joinder of charges & alteration of charge
Chapter XIX: Trial before a Court of Session (Sections 248–260)
Opening case for prosecution, discharge, charge framing, conviction on plea of guilty, prosecution evidence, acquittal & judgment
Chapter XX: Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates (Sections 261–282)
Cases instituted on police report vs otherwise than on police report, discharge, framing of charge & evidence for prosecution/defence
Chapter XXI: Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates (Sections 283–292)
Substance of accusation, conviction on plea of guilty, non-appearance/death of complainant & withdrawal of complaint
Chapter XXII: Summary Trials (Sections 293–298)
Power to try summarily, procedure, record & judgment in summary trials
Chapter XXIII: Plea Bargaining (Sections 299–310)
Application for plea bargaining, mutually satisfactory disposition, finality of judgment & detention period set-off
Chapter XXIV: Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons (Sections 311–316)
Definitions, power to require attendance of prisoners & exclusion by State/Central Government
Chapter XXV: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials (Sections 317–336)
Language of Courts, record of evidence in summons/warrant cases, interpretation, witness commissions & scientific expert reports
Chapter XXVI: General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials (Sections 337–386)
Double jeopardy (Sec 337), Right to defence, Legal aid, pardon to accomplice, Compounding of offences & trial in absentia (Sec 355/356)
Chapter XXVII: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind (Sections 387–401)
Procedure for accused of unsound mind, release pending inquiry/trial, custody & restoration fit certificates
Chapter XXVIII: Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice (Sections 402–414)
Procedure in cases mentioned in Section 215 (perjury, contempt), appeal & summary procedure for false evidence
Chapter XXIX: The Judgment (Sections 415–429)
Language and contents, compensation order, Victim compensation scheme (Sec 396), witness protection scheme (Sec 398) & probation release
Chapter XXX: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation (Sections 430–435)
Submission of death sentence by Sessions Court, Power of High Court to confirm or annul & signature requirements
Chapter XXXI: Appeals (Sections 436–458)
No appeal in petty cases/guilty pleas, appeals from conviction/acquittal, Appellate Court powers & suspension of execution
Chapter XXXII: Reference and Revision (Sections 459–468)
Reference to High Court, revisional powers of High Court and Sessions Judge & subordination explanations
Chapter XXXIII: Transfer of Criminal Cases (Sections 469–475)
Power of Supreme Court, High Court & Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals, Magisterial recall
Chapter XXXIV: Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences (Sections 476–500)
Execution of death sentence, imprisonment, levy of fine, suspension, remission & commutation powers
Chapter XXXV: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds (Sections 501–519)
Bail in bailable/non-bailable cases, Maximum period for undertrial (Sec 479), anticipatory bail (Sec 482) & bond forfeiture (Sec 491)
Chapter XXXVI: Disposal of Property (Sections 520–528)
Custody and disposal pending trial/on conclusion, sale of perishable property & libellous matter destruction
Chapter XXXVII: Irregular Proceedings (Sections 529–535)
Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings vs irregularities which vitiate proceedings (Sec 507/Old 461)
Chapter XXXVIII: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences (Sections 536–539)
Bar to taking cognizance after limitation period, commencement of limitation & delay condonation
Chapter XXXIX: Miscellaneous (Sections 540–531)
High Court inherent powers (Sec 528), repeal of CrPC 1973 (Sec 531) & savings
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