Section 260 of BNSS : Section 260: Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh is accused of theft by his neighbor, Suresh. Suresh files a complaint directly in the Court of Session under sub-section (2) of section 222.

1. Cognizance by Court of Session: The Court of Session takes cognizance of the case and decides to try it as a warrant-case, similar to how a Magistrate would handle it.
2. Witness Examination: The court examines Suresh as a witness for the prosecution, as he is the person against whom the offence is alleged.
3. In-Camera Trial: Rajesh requests the trial to be held in camera (private), and the court agrees.
4. Acquittal and Compensation: After the trial, the court finds Rajesh not guilty and believes there was no reasonable cause for the accusation. The court orders Suresh to show cause why he should not pay compensation to Rajesh.
5. Compensation Order: Suresh fails to provide a satisfactory reason, and the court orders him to pay Rs. 5,000 as compensation to Rajesh.
6. Recovery of Compensation: The compensatio...

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