Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Chapter 28
Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
Section 391 • Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.
Description
Except as provided in sections 383, 384, 388 and 389, no Judge of a Criminal Court (other than a Judge of a High Court) or Magistrate shall try any person for any offence referred to in section 215, when such offence is committed before himself or in contempt of his authority, or is brought under his notice as such Judge or Magistrate in the course of a judicial proceeding.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 28 (Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.