BNSS · CHAPTER XXII — Summary Trials

Section 285. Procedure for summary trials

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Sanhita for the trial of summons-case shall be followed except as hereinafter mentioned. (2) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.

Source: India Code