Criminal Trial Stages (BNS, BNSS & BSA)

🏛️ The Criminal Trial Roadmap

A Comprehensive Guide to Procedural Stages under BNS, BNSS & BSA

Stage 01 🚓

FIR Registration

The initial formal step for cognizable offenses, triggering the legal machinery.

Sec. 173 BNSS

Stage 02 🔍

Investigation

Evidence collection via search, medical exams, and witness statements.

Sec. 174-189, 193 BNSS

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Parallel Process: Anticipatory Bail

Running alongside the main trial flow: Sec. 479 BNSS

Stage 03 📁

Complaint to Magistrate

The procedural gateway for non-police reports and private complaints.

Sec. 210-211 BNSS

Stage 04 🤝

Plea Bargaining

Mutually agreed disposition to resolve the case before full trial.

Sec. 265 BNS; Sec. 358 BNSS

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Courtroom Proceedings

Cognizance & Process

Formal notice and issuance of summons/warrants.

Sec. 206 BNS / 218-234 BNSS

Evidence Stage

Examination of prosecution and defense witnesses.

BSA Sec. 59-61; BNSS 266-281

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Statement & Final Arguments

Sec. 279, 283-293 BNSS

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Judgment & Post-Conviction Bail

The final determination of the court and the provision for bail pending appeal.

Sec. 481 BNSS

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