Section 497 — Trial of offences as summons case
Old Act equivalent: Section 280C of IT Act 1961 Sub-part: B—Offences and Prosecution
Statutory Text
- The Special Court, irrespective of anything contained in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (46 of 2023), shall try an offence under this Chapter punishable with imprisonment not exceeding two years or with fine, or with both, as a summons case, and the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surak sha Sanhita, 2023 as applicable in the case of trial of summons case, shall apply accordingly. Application of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to proceedings before Special Court.
Provisos
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Explanations
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Tables
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Key Structure
- Applies to: Offences under the Act punishable with imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.
- Conditions: Offences punishable with imprisonment up to 2 years or fine or both shall be tried as summons case.
- Time limits: None.
- Monetary limits: Applies to offences with imprisonment up to 2 years.
- Exceptions: BNSS 2023 provisions for summons case trial apply.
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Amendment Notes
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