ncl specific time lines

 SPECIFIC TIME LINES

Training Material-cum-Ready Reckoner

 

BNSS introduces a comprehensive timeline for every stage of criminal

proceedings, creating a structured framework for legal processes. Some

most important features are in a brief mentioned hereunder:

FIR Registration :

FIR to be recorded within three days for complaints submitted through

electronic communication, expediting the initial phase of criminal cases.

Medical Examination Reports :

Medical examination reports for sexual offenses to be forwarded within

seven days, ensuring timely collection of crucial evidence.

Victim/Informant Updates :

Regular updates to victims/informants about investigation status within

90 days, fostering transparency and keeping stakeholders informed.

Charge Framing :

Competent magistrates required to frame charges within 60 days from

document supply, streamlining the trial initiation process.

Trial in Absentia :

Courts empowered to initiate trial in absentia against declared offenders

within 90 days from framing charges, expediting proceedings.

Judgment Declaration :

Criminal court to declare judgments within 45 days post the trial's

conclusion, ensuring a prompt legal resolution.

Court Decision :

Court decisions on acquittal or conviction within 30 days post-argument

completion, with an extension of up to 45 days for recorded reasons.

 

Benefits of Timeline Implementation:

Swift Justice:

 

Expedited criminal proceedings ensure timely resolution, reducing the

burden on the legal system.

Transparency:

Regular updates to victims and stakeholders foster a transparent legal

process, promoting public trust.

Efficiency:

Streamlined timelines enhance the efficiency of legal proceedings,

minimizing delays.

Almost an exhaustive list of different specific timelines provided in

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is given in a table hereunder: