Section 131: Procedure in respect of person present in Court.

Q: What does Section 131 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 131 BNSS pertains to "Procedure in respect of person present in Court.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs procedure in respect of person present in Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 131 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 131 BNSS?

धारा 131 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs procedure in respect of person present in Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 131 BNSS?

Dhara 131 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs procedure in respect of person present in Court. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 131 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 131, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 131 (India).

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Chapter VII — SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR

Section 131

Procedure in respect of person present in Court.

If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.