Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.
What this section does
When an accused who was previously found incapable of making their defence reappears before the Magistrate or Court, the court assesses their current capacity. If found capable, the inquiry or trial proceeds; if still incapable, the court follows the procedures under sections 367, 368, or 369 as applicable.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Procedure at a glance
- Key actors
- Magistrate · Court · Accused
Derived from CrPC s.329.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNSS Section 371, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNSS Section 371 forms part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.