Ordinarily the place of trial of an offence is the place where

The ordinary venue rule in section 177 is the local area in which the offence was committed. The Code provides specific alternatives and exceptions, including act/consequence situations, but the accused’s place of arrest is not the general rule asked.

Current law: BNSS section 197 retains the ordinary commission-place rule. The specific alternative venue provisions must still be considered where their conditions are met. BNSS operates from 1 July 2024, with section 531 saving the specified proceedings already pending at commencement under the CrPC.