The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is a landmark legislation in India that overhauls criminal procedure. It replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), aiming to modernize and streamline the legal process for criminal cases.
A foundational aspect of any legal system is the structure and classification of its courts. The BNSS, 2023, clearly lays down the framework for criminal courts in India.
To understand which specific part of the Sanhita addresses the different classes of criminal courts, we need to look at its organizational provisions.
The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, designates the types and hierarchy of courts responsible for handling criminal matters. According to the Sanhita:
This section establishes the different categories under which criminal courts operate within the Indian judicial system. These generally include Courts of Session and Magistrate Courts (including Judicial Magistrates and Metropolitan Magistrates in metropolitan areas).
Therefore, the correct provision under the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, that details the classes of criminal courts is Section 6.