211. When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
CrPC Section 191 in BNSS: Section 211
Transfer on application of the accused
Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Transfer on application of the accused) corresponds to Section 211 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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