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Section 272 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
272. Absence of complainant.
When the proceedings have been instituted upon complaint, and on any day fixed for the hearing of the case, the complainant is absent, and the offence may be lawfully compounded or is not a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may after giving thirty days' time to the complainant to be present, in his discretion, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, at any time before the charge has been framed, discharge the accused.
Related Sections
- Section 85: Attachment of property of person absconding
- Section 388: Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document
- Section 448: Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals
- Section 94: Summons to Produce document or other thing
- Section 42: Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest
Related Acts
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
- Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Act, 2018
- Repealing and Amending Act, 2017
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