BNSS Section 199
Code: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Section 199
Explanation:
This section deals with the jurisdiction of a court in cases where an offense is committed due to a combination of actions and their consequences. It states that a court can inquire into or try such an offense if either the action was taken or the consequence occurred within its local jurisdiction.
Illustration:
Imagine a person A in Delhi who sends a poisonous substance to person B in Mumbai. The substance is consumed by B in Mumbai, leading to their death. Here, the act of sending the poison was committed in Delhi, and the consequence (death) occurred in Mumbai. Therefore, both the Delhi and Mumbai courts would have jurisdiction to try the case under Section 199.
Common Questions and Answers:
- Q: What happens if both the action and consequence occur in different jurisdictions?
- A: In such cases, both courts would have jurisdiction to try the case. The prosecution can choose to file the case in either jurisdiction.
- Q: Does the court have to investigate the entire case if the consequence occurred in its jurisdiction?
- A: No. The court only needs to have jurisdiction over the consequence to inquire into or try the offense. It does not need to investigate the entire action leading up to the consequence if that action occurred elsewhere.
