BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 208 — Offence committed outside India.
Replaces CrPC Section 188.
When an offence is committed outside India— (a) by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or (b) by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India, he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found or where the offence is registered in India: Provided that notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter, no such offence shall be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
Nearby sections
- 205 Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.
- 206 High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place.
- 207 Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.
- 209 Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.
- 210 Cognizance of offences by Magistrate.
- 211 Transfer on application of accused.
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