Filing of list of witnesses by the complainant before issuance of summons or warrant to the accused under Section 227 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is:-

neither mandatory nor directory

Order for dismissal of complaint under sub-section (4) of section 227 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023:-

Can be directed to file new complaint

Special summon under section 229 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 can be issued by:-

By magistrate as well as the court of sessions

In petty offences the accused may plead guilty:-

above and also by transmitting plea through post or messenger

Under Section 229 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, 'petty offence' means:-

any offence punishable with fine only

any offence punishable under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939

any offence punishable only with fine not exceeding Five thousand rupees

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Chapter XVII: Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates (Sections 227–233)

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Chapter XVII: Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates (Sections 227–233) • 18 Questions

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