Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter IX: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
Section 131: Procedure in respect of person present in Court
In plain words
If the person named in a show-cause order for security is present in court, the order must be read to them, or its substance explained if they prefer.
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Official text
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.
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Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 12 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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