When an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 199
Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 199 BNSS
- Provision: Section 199 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: This section allows a court to try an offence if the act was done or the consequence happened within its local jurisdiction.
Statutory Content
What does Section 199 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 199, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 199 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 199 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 199 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
This section allows a court to try an offence if the act was done or the consequence happened within its local jurisdiction.
Practical Interpretation
In practice, this means that the court where the offence's effects are felt or where the act was committed has the authority to inquire into or try the case.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose is to establish jurisdiction for trying offences based on where the act occurred or its consequences were felt, ensuring the case is heard in a relevant and affected area.
Key Legal Elements
- •The act must be an offence by reason of something done.
- •A consequence must have ensued from the act.
- •The key legal test is whether the act or consequence falls within the court's local jurisdiction.
- •There are no explicit exceptions or limitations stated in this section.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 199 BNSS
Rajesh, living in Mumbai, commits a cybercrime affecting servers in Delhi. Under Section 199, the offence can be tried in Delhi because that's where the consequence of the act ensued, even though the act was committed in Mumbai.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 199 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 199 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
The section applies to any act that is an offence, regardless of whether it's committed by a private individual or a public entity, as long as the conditions are met.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section does not specify whether an offence is bailable or cognizable; it only addresses jurisdiction for trying the offence.
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 199 BNSS
What is Section 199 of BNSS?
Section 199 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues". In plain terms: This section allows a court to try an offence if the act was done or the consequence happened within its local jurisdiction.
What is the punishment under Section 199 of BNSS?
Section 199 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 199 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 199 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 199 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 199 of BNSS are: The act must be an offence by reason of something done.; A consequence must have ensued from the act.; The key legal test is whether the act or consequence falls within the court's local jurisdiction..
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