138. (1) If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 125 or section 136, is at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence. (2) In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.
BNSS Section 138: Commencement of period for which security is required
Section 138 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with commencement of period for which security is required. It replaces CrPC 119 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Ask on WhatsApp, free, no signup:
Text of BNSS Section 138
CrPC sections replaced
- CrPC 119: Commencement of period for which security is required
Ask CaseMinister about BNSS 138
Your 24×7 legal assistant on WhatsApp answers with the judgments that apply, in English or Hindi. No signup needed.