Section 524 BNSS: Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate .
Section 524 BNSS, which permits the State Government, with Legislative Assembly approval and High Court consultation, to reassign specific duties from Executive Magistrates to Judicial Magistrates of the first class.
Section 523 BNSS : Power of High Court to Make Rules Explained
Section 523 BNSS, covering the High Court’s authority to make rules for criminal courts, regulate petition-writers, enforce penalties, and ensure transparency through Gazette publication.
Section 522 BNSS : Forms
Section 522 BNSS explains the use of standardised legal forms from the Second Schedule in criminal cases. These forms are legally valid and allow case-based variations, ensuring uniformity, efficiency, and clarity in the judicial process.
Section 521 BNSS :Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by
Section 521 BNSS, including Central Government rule-making powers, magistrate’s role, definitions of unit and Court-martial, arrest procedures, and High Court powers to facilitate military justice.
Section 520 BNSS : Trials Before High Courts Explained.
Section 520 BNSS explains that when the High Court tries an offence not under Section 447, it must follow the same trial procedure as a Court of Sessions. This ensures uniformity, safeguards rights, and maintains efficiency in the justice system.
Section 519 BNSS : Power of Court to Extend Limitation Period .
Section 519 BNSS, empowers courts to take cognizance of offences after the expiry of the limitation period if the delay is properly explained or if it is necessary in the interest of justice. This ensures fairness and prevents genuine cases from being dismissed on technical grounds.
Section 518 BNSS : Continuing Offence and Limitation Explained .
Section 518 BNSS, explains that in the case of a continuing offence, a fresh limitation period begins at every moment during which the offence continues. This ensures ongoing accountability and prevents offenders from escaping prosecution while the violation is still active.