Open Access Research Article
COURT OF SESSION UNDER THE BNSS: HOW SERIOUS CRIMINAL CASES REACH THE JUDGE
Abstract
When a serious crime takes
place, the case may need more than a simple hearing before a Magistrate.
Murder, rape, and other serious offences can involve many witnesses, medical
reports, forensic evidence, and difficult questions of law. The court hearing such
a case must examine the evidence carefully before deciding whether the accused
is guilty. In India, the Court of Session plays an important role in dealing
with many such cases.
The Bharatiya Nagarik
Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024, explains
how the Court of Session is formed and how it conducts criminal trials.
Sections 8 and 21 are important for understanding its place in the criminal
justice system. Sections 248 to 260 explain the procedure for trials before
this court.
The Court of Session is
not simply a higher court for serious offences. It is also a place where the
prosecution must prove its case, the accused gets an opportunity to defend
themselves, and the judge must reach a decision based on the evidence and the
law.
Published Paper
Author Details
Authors: SATHYA PRIYA.MRegistration ID: 1013469 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13469Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, IndiaPage No.: 2510-2518
Article Information
COURT OF SESSION UNDER THE BNSS: HOW SERIOUS CRIMINAL CASES REACH THE JUDGE
Authors: SATHYA PRIYA.M
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 7
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
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