Section 199 of BNSS : Section 199: Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Delhi, sends a threatening email to Suresh, who lives in Mumbai. Suresh, feeling extremely distressed and fearing for his safety, files a complaint with the Mumbai police. According to Section 199 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the offence can be tried either in Delhi, where the threatening email was sent, or in Mumbai, where the consequence of distress and fear ensued.

Example 2:

Priya, living in Bangalore, manufactures and sells a batch of adulterated food products. These products are then transported and sold in Hyderabad, where several consumers fall ill after consuming them. Under Section 199 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the offence can be inquired into or tried either in Bangalore, where the adulterated food was manufactured, or in Hyderabad, where the harmful consequence of illness occurred.