Section 492 — Certain offences to be non-cognizable
Old Act equivalent: Section 279A of IT Act 1961 Sub-part: B—Offences and Prosecution
Statutory Text
- Irrespective of anything contained in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (46 of 2023), an offence punishable under section 476, 478, 479, 480, 482 or 484 shall be deemed to be non-cognizable within the meaning of that Sanhita. Proof of entries in records or documents.
Provisos
None.
Explanations
None.
Tables
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Key Structure
- Applies to: All offences under the Act.
- Conditions: Offences under this Act are non-cognizable (police cannot arrest without warrant).
- Time limits: None.
- Monetary limits: None.
- Exceptions: Notwithstanding BNSS 2023 provisions.
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Amendment Notes
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