Resolving a significant procedural controversy under the new criminal laws, a Division Bench of the High Court of Delhi comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja has held that under Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), a Magistrate must examine the complainant and witnesses on oath before issuing notice to
Notice to Accused Under Section 223 BNSS Must Be Issued After Examining Complainant but Before Taking Cognizance: Delhi High Court
