Section 207 of BNSS : Section 207: Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a resident of Mumbai, is suspected of committing a financial fraud in Dubai. The fraud is discovered when he returns to Mumbai.

Application of Section 207:

1. A Magistrate of the first class in Mumbai believes Rajesh has committed an offence in Dubai.
2. Since the offence cannot be tried in Mumbai under sections 197 to 205, but is triable in India under other laws, the Magistrate in Mumbai can take action.
3. The Magistrate in Mumbai can inquire into the offence as if it had been committed in Mumbai.
4. The Magistrate can issue a summons or warrant to compel Rajesh to appear before him.
5. Once Rajesh appears, the Magistrate can send him to the appropriate Magistrate who has jurisdiction over such offences.
6. If the offence is not punishable with death or life imprisonment, and Rajesh is willing to provide bail, the Magistrate in Mumbai can take a bail bond for his appearance before the appropriate Magistrate.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, living in Chennai, is accused of cybercrime that affected a company in Bengaluru. The crime was committed while she was on a trip to Singapore.

Application of Section 207:

1. A Magistrate of the first class in Chennai has reason to believe that Priya committed the cybercrime while she was in Singapore.
2. The offence cannot be tried in Chennai under sections 197 to 205, but it is triable in India under the Information Technology Act.
3. The Magistrate in Chennai can inquire into the offence as if it had been committed in Chennai.
4. The Magistrate can iss...

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