When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of
sub-section (1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed
that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the
accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings
before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate
as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
Home The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 Section 211. Transfer on application of accused.