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Stages of a criminal trial under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. FIR
    First Information Report is lodged to start the criminal case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Investigation Commences (Sec 176)
    Police begin investigating the case after the FIR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Remand (if needed) (Sec 187)
    If needed, the accused may be taken into police or judicial custody during investigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Chargesheet Filed in Magistrate Court (Sec 193(2))
    Police submit the final report (chargesheet) to the Magistrate if there is evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cognizance by Magistrate (Sec 210(1)(b))
    The Magistrate officially takes note of the offence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Summons\/Warrants Issued (Sec 227)
    Court may summon or issue a warrant against the accused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Police Report Supplied to Accused (Sec 230)
    A copy of the chargesheet is given to the accused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Committal to Sessions Court (if applicable) (Sec 232)
    If the offence is serious, the Magistrate transfers the case to the Sessions Court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Discharge (Sessions) (Sec 250)
    The court may discharge the accused if there’s no sufficient evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Framing of Charge (Sessions) (Sec 251)
    If there is evidence, charges are formally framed against the accused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Plea Before Sessions Court (Sec 252)
    Accused is asked whether they plead guilty or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Prosecution Evidence (Sessions) (Sec 254)
    Prosecution presents its witnesses and evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Closing Purshis
    Prosecution closes its case after presenting all evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Accused’s Further Statement (Sec 351)
    Accused is given a chance to explain their side or respond to the evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Defense Evidence (Sessions) (Sec 256)
    Accused can present their own witnesses and evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Arguments (Prosecution & Defense) (Sec 257)
    Both sides argue their case before the court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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