Under section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which of the following may form a basis for cognizance of an offence under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, subject…
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Under section 220 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which of the following may form a basis for cognizance of an offence under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, subject to facts constituting that offence?
I. A police report of facts constituting the offence
II. A complaint by the aggrieved woman
III. A complaint by her father, mother, brother or sister
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
I, II and III
Answer and explanation
BNSS section 220 permits cognizance of BNS 85 on a police report of constituting facts or a complaint by the aggrieved woman or named relatives, including parents and siblings. Other persons related by blood, marriage or adoption may complain with court leave. This is a cognizance restriction, not a finding that every allegation establishes guilt.
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