Section 29 of BNSS : Section 29: Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Judge Sharma was presiding over a high-profile criminal case in the Delhi District Court. Midway through the trial, Judge Sharma was transferred to another district. According to Section 29 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Judge Sharma's successor, Judge Verma, can continue the trial from where Judge Sharma left off. This ensures that the trial proceeds without unnecessary delays, and the parties involved do not have to start the process all over again.

Example 2:

Magistrate Rao was handling a series of theft cases in the Mumbai Magistrate Court. Unfortunately, Magistrate Rao fell ill and had to take an extended leave. There was confusion about who would take over these cases. The Chief Judicial Magistrate issued a written order appointing Magistrate Patel as the successor-in-office. Magistrate Patel then took over all the pending cases that Magistrate Rao was handling, ensuring continuity in ...

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