Section 220 of BNSS : Section 220: Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rina, a young woman, has been a victim of harassment and threats by her neighbor, which falls under the offence described in Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Application: Rina decides to take legal action against her neighbor. According to Section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the court will only take cognizance of this offence if:

1. A police report is filed detailing the facts of the harassment and threats.
2. Rina herself files a complaint.
3. Alternatively, Rina's father, mother, brother, sister, or her father's or mother's brother or sister can file the complaint on her behalf.
4. If none of these relatives are available or willing, any other person related to Rina by blood, marriage, or adoption can file the complaint, but they must first obtain permission from the court...

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