BNSS Section 204 - Place of trial for offences triable together.

Description of BNSS Section 204 - Place of trial for offences triable together.
(a) where the offences committed by any person are such that he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of the provisions of section 242, section 243 or section 244, or
(b) where the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of the provisions of section 246, the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences.
Offence | Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding. If summons or notice require attendance in person, etc., in a Court of Justice. |
Punishment | Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5000 rupees, or both. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both |
Cognizance | Non-cognizable Non-cognizable |
Bail | Bailable Bailable |
Triable | Any Magistrate. Any Magistrate. |