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Which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 saves the High Court’s inherent powers in…

Section 528 saves the High Court’s inherent powers to give effect to orders under the Sanhita, prevent abuse of court process or otherwise secure the ends of justice.

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 saves the High Court’s inherent powers in criminal matters?

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Section 528 saves the High Court’s inherent powers to give effect to orders under the Sanhita, prevent abuse of court process or otherwise secure the ends of justice.

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Option A

Section 508 deals with proceedings in the wrong local area and the failure-of-justice test.

Option B

Section 518 concerns continuing offences for limitation purposes.

Option C

Section 528 saves the High Court’s inherent powers.

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Section 529 imposes a duty of continuous superintendence over subordinate criminal courts.

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