Section 512 BNSS: Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 512 BNSS at a Glance

Section 512 BNSS deals with defect or error not to make attachment unlawful. It replaced Section 466 CrPC on 1 July 2024.

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Section 512 BNSS Bare Act Text

512. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful

No attachment made under this Sanhita shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall any person making the same be deemed a trespasser, on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto.

Source: Section 512, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 512 BNSS in Simple Words

Section 512 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of an attachment made under this Sanhita. No such attachment shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall any person making the same be deemed a trespasser, on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto.

When Section 512 BNSS Applies

  • Section 512 BNSS speaks of an attachment made under this Sanhita.
  • Such an attachment shall not be deemed unlawful on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto.
  • The person making the attachment shall not be deemed a trespasser on the same account.

Example of Section 512 BNSS

A Court issues a writ of attachment under the Sanhita against property of Mohan, and Imran makes the attachment. The writ has a defect of form. Section 512 BNSS says the attachment shall not be deemed unlawful, nor shall Imran be deemed a trespasser, on account of that defect or want of form in the writ of attachment.

When Section 512 BNSS Does Not Apply

  • Section 512 BNSS speaks of an attachment and of defects in the proceedings relating to it. It does not deal with the reversal or alteration of a finding, sentence or order by a Court of appeal, confirmation or revision, which is the subject of Section 511 BNSS.
  • Section 512 BNSS speaks of an attachment. It does not deal with proceedings in a wrong place, which are the subject of Section 508 BNSS.

Section 512 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)

Section 512 BNSS replaces Section 466 CrPC from the old criminal code.

Section 512 BNSS has the same heading as Section 466 CrPC. Section 512 BNSS reads under this Sanhita where Section 466 CrPC read under this Code. The other words read the same. Section 466 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 512 BNSS.

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FAQs on Section 512 BNSS

Is an attachment unlawful because of a defect or want of form under Section 512 BNSS?▼

Section 512 BNSS says no attachment made under the Sanhita shall be deemed unlawful on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto.

Is a person making an attachment a trespasser under Section 512 BNSS?▼

Section 512 BNSS says no person making the attachment shall be deemed a trespasser on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto.

Which documents are named in Section 512 BNSS?▼

Section 512 BNSS names the summons, conviction, writ of attachment or other proceedings relating thereto.

What changed from Section 466 CrPC to Section 512 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 512 BNSS has the same heading as Section 466 CrPC. Section 512 BNSS reads under this Sanhita where Section 466 CrPC read under this Code. The other words read the same.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 21 Oct 2026 ·