S.223 BNSS | Cognizance Can't Be Taken On Complaint Without Giving Notice To Accused: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

25 July 2025 5:55 PM IST

  • S.223 BNSS | Cognizance Cant Be Taken On Complaint Without Giving Notice To Accused: Delhi High Court

    Comparing the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the Delhi High Court has held that cognizance cannot be taken on a complaint before giving notice to the accused under the new law. “Thus, it may be concluded that Section 223 BNSS has reiterated the procedural framework of Section 200 Cr.P.C. with regard to examination of the Complainant and...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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