BNSS · CHAPTER XV — Conditions Requisite For Initiation Of Proceedings

Section 213. Cognizance of offences by Court of Session

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Sanhita or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction unless the case has been committed to it by a Magistrate under this Sanhita.

Source: India Code