Section 83 of BNSS : Section 83: Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi is arrested by the police in Mumbai based on a warrant issued by a court in Delhi for a bailable offense. The police bring Ravi before the Executive Magistrate in Mumbai. The Magistrate verifies that Ravi is indeed the person named in the warrant. Since the offense is bailable, Ravi expresses his willingness to provide a bail bond. The Magistrate accepts the bail bond and forwards it to the Delhi court that issued the warrant. Ravi is then released on bail and instructed to appear before the Delhi court on the specified date.
Example 2:
Priya is arrested in Chennai on a warrant issued by a court in Kolkata for a non-bailable offense. She is brought before the District Superintendent of Police in Chennai. The Superintendent confirms Priya's identity and the nature of the offense. Since the offense is non-bailable, Priya cannot be released on bail by the Superintendent. However, Priya's lawyer presents documents and information as per section 80 to the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Chennai. After reviewing the documents, the Chief Judicial Magistrate decides to grant Priya bail. Priya is released on bail and must appear before the Kolkata court as required.
Example 3:
Arjun is arrested in Bengaluru based on a warrant issued by a court in Hyderabad for a bailable offense. The police bring Arjun before the Commissioner of Police in Bengaluru. The Commissioner verifies Arjun's identity and confirms that the offense is bailable. Arjun is ready to provide the required security as directed under section 73 of the warrant. The Commissioner accepts the security and forwards it to the Hyderabad court. Arjun is released on bail and instructed to appear before the Hyderabad court on the specified date.
Example 4:
Meera is arrested in Pune on a warrant issued by a court in Jaipur for a non-bailable offense. She is brought before the Executive Magistrate in Pune. The Magistrate confirms Meera's identity and the nature of the offense. Since the offense is non-bailable, Meera cannot be released on bail by the Magistrate. However, Meera's lawyer submits the necessary information and documents as per section 80 to the Sessions Judge in Pune. After considering the information, the Sessions Judge decides to grant Meera bail. Meera is released on bail and must appear before the Jaipur court as required.