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What Mumbai HC doing to ensure not waste time of court


17-Aug-2025 (In Criminal Law)
Delhi HC has decided on 13-08-2025 that cognizance in IPC cases taken after new BNSS 2023 effective dat 01-July- 2024, must follow BNS section 223 and give accused say before taking cognizance. Delhi HC has many cases Cri. Rev. Pet 1300/2024 decided in one Order on 13-08-2025. This is settled matter. What Mumbai HC doing to ensure that individual case not need do same application and waste time of court.
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The Bombay High Court has not yet issued a ruling specifically interpreting the proviso to Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which mandates that a Magistrate must provide the accused an opportunity to be heard before taking cognizance of an offence. However, other High Courts have addressed this provision, offering insights into its application.
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