Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Chapter 12 – Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates
Introduction The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is India’s recently enacted criminal procedural code, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. One of its crucial provisions is Section 12, which outlines the local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates. This section is vital in arranging the judicial process geographically and functionally, clarifying how and where Magistrates can use their powers. This article breaks down BNSS Section 12 in a straightforward yet comprehensive way, making it clear for law students, legal professionals, and citizens interested in how India’s criminal justice system works at the district level. Understanding Section 12 of BNSS – A Simplified Overview BNSS Section 12 mainly deals with the local territorial jurisdiction in which Judicial Magistrates work. Here's a breakdown of the three sub-sections under this provision: Sub-section (1): Defining Local Limits by Chief Judicial Magistrate (1) Subject to the control of the High C...