Subject to any rules made by the State Government, any Criminal Court may, if it thinks fit, order payment, on the part of the Government, of the reasonable expenses of any complainant or witness attending for the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before such Court under this Sanhita.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 350
Expenses of complainants and witnesses
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 350 BNSS
- Provision: Section 350 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: This section allows a Criminal Court to order the government to pay reasonable expenses for a complainant or witness attending court proceedings.
Statutory Content
What does Section 350 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 350, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 350 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 350 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 350 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
This section allows a Criminal Court to order the government to pay reasonable expenses for a complainant or witness attending court proceedings.
Practical Interpretation
In practice, this means that the court has discretion to reimburse expenses for those involved in legal proceedings under this act, subject to state government rules.
Core Legal Purpose
The purpose is to ensure fairness and access to justice by mitigating financial burdens on complainants and witnesses, thus facilitating their participation in legal proceedings.
Key Legal Elements
- •The court must think it fit to order such payment.
- •The expenses must be reasonable.
- •The key legal test is the reasonableness of the expenses.
- •A key limitation is that the order is subject to rules made by the State Government.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 350 BNSS
Rajesh, a witness in a case under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, has to travel from his village to the city to testify. The court, considering his expenses for travel and accommodation, orders the government to reimburse these costs, ensuring Rajesh's participation without financial hardship.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 350 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 350 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?
This section applies to complainants and witnesses, who can be private individuals, attending proceedings under this Sanhita.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section does not deal with offences, thus it is neither bailable nor cognizable; it is a procedural provision regarding expenses.
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 350 BNSS
What is Section 350 of BNSS?
Section 350 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Expenses of complainants and witnesses". In plain terms: This section allows a Criminal Court to order the government to pay reasonable expenses for a complainant or witness attending court proceedings.
What is the punishment under Section 350 of BNSS?
Section 350 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 350 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 350 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 350 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 350 of BNSS are: The court must think it fit to order such payment.; The expenses must be reasonable.; The key legal test is the reasonableness of the expenses..
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