Section section-340 – (BNS)

Official Text

Section 340 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states the procedure for filing a complaint in cases where a court takes cognizance of an offence on the basis of a complaint.

Layman Explanation

Section 340 explains how to file a complaint when a court decides to consider an offense based on the complaint received.

Punishment & Legal Consequences

Not specified in Section 340 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

How to File a Case

The section does not detail how to file a complaint, but it outlines the procedure for filing a complaint in court when an offence is taken cognizance of based on a complaint.

How to Defend if Accused

Not specified in Section 340 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Court Jurisdiction

The court where the complaint is filed will have jurisdiction as per the provisions of the Bharatiya

Real-Life Cases / Examples

No information available.

Gender Bias

No information available.

Govt Permission Requirement

N/A

FAQs

N/A

Common Man Advice

This section explains the process of filing a complaint when the court decides to proceed with a case based on the complaint received.

Related Sections

No related sections mentioned in Section 340 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.