Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) MCQs with Answers
Practice 1,200+ chapter-wise Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 MCQs with CrPC-to-BNSS section correlation charts, Bare Act statutory citations, and verified solutions for State Judiciary, APO, and CLAT PG.
Chapter-wise BNSS MCQs
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
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) MCQs: Key Procedural Sections & Exam Syllabus
Statutory breakdown and objective preparation guide for state judicial services, APO, and competitive criminal procedure examinations.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023) replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 as India's procedural criminal statute on 1 July 2024. Organized into 531 sections across 39 chapters, the Sanhita governs criminal investigation, inquiry, trial procedure, electronic evidence records, and appeals. This platform provides 1,224 practice questions organized chapter by chapter to test statutory timelines, police powers, and judicial discretion.
Investigation begins under Section 173 (formerly Section 154 CrPC), which governs information in cognizable offences, electronic FIRs (e-FIR), and preliminary enquiries under subsection (3) for offences punishable with three to seven years. Process to compel production of documents is issued under Section 94. Confessions and statements recorded during investigation are governed by Section 183 (replacing Section 164 CrPC), which mandates audio-video electronic recording for victims of sexual offences. Inquest procedures for unnatural deaths are conducted under Section 194, while preventive security bonds operate under Section 126.
Private complaints before Magistrates are regulated under Chapter XVI. Under the proviso to Section 223 (formerly Sections 200 and 202 CrPC), no Magistrate can take cognizance of an offence on a complaint without giving the accused an opportunity of being heard, a critical procedural requirement frequently tested in judicial exams.
Bail provisions in Chapter XXXV represent another high-yield area. Section 480 governs release on bail in non-bailable cases before Magistrates. Anticipatory bail is codified under Section 482 (formerly Section 438 CrPC), empowering Sessions Courts and High Courts to grant pre-arrest protection. Special powers of the High Court regarding bail operate under Section 483, including conditions cancellation under subsection (2). Inherent powers of the High Court to prevent abuse of process or secure the ends of justice are preserved under Section 528 (formerly Section 482 CrPC).
Scoring well in procedural criminal law requires rapid recall of cross-referenced sections between the 1973 Code and the new Sanhita. LegalMCQ delivers 1,224 verified questions with direct Bare Act citations, statutory timelines, and comparative notes across all 39 chapters.
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