Section 2 of BNSS – Section 2: Definitions. | BNSS

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY

Section 2: Definitions.

Definitions

(1) In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires, -

(a) "audio-video electronic means" shall include use of any communication device for the purposes of video conferencing, recording of processes of identification, search and seizure or evidence, transmission of electronic communication and for such other purposes and by such other means as the State Government may, by rules provide;
(b) "bail" means release of a person accused of or suspected of commission of an offence from the custody of law upon certain conditions imposed by an officer or Court on execution by such person of a bond or a bail bond;
(c) "bailable offence" means an offence which is shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force; and "non-bailable offence" means any other offence;
(d) "bail bond" means an undertaking for releas

(1) In this document, unless the context requires otherwise, -

(a) "audio-video electronic means" includes using any communication device for video conferencing, recording identification processes, searches, seizures, or evidence, sending electronic messages, and other purposes as defined by the State Government.
(b) "bail" means releasing a person accused or suspected of a crime from custody under certain conditions set by an officer or Court, after the person signs a bond or bail bond.
(c) "bailable offence" is a crime listed as bailable in the First Schedule or made bailable by any current law; "non-bailable offence" is any other crime.
(d) "bail bond" is a promise

Scenario: Ramesh is accused of theft and is arrested by the police.

Application of Definitions:

Bail: Ramesh's lawyer applies for bail, which means Ramesh can be released from police custody upon certain conditions.
Bailable Offence: If theft is listed as a bailable offence in the First Schedule, Ramesh can be granted bail more easily.
Bail Bond: Ramesh may need to provide a bail bond, which is an undertaking with surety, to ensure he will appear in court.
Cognizable Offence: Theft is a cognizable offence, so the police can arrest Ramesh without a warrant.
Complaint: If a neighbor, Suresh, saw Ramesh committing the theft, Suresh can make a complaint to the Magistrate.