Replaced by BNSSCrPCCentral laws1973

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Act No. 2 of 1973

Sections
535
Chapters
39
Replaced by
BNSS, 2023

Contents

  1. IPreliminary5 sections
  2. IIConstitution of Criminal Courts and Offices21 sections
  3. IIIPower of Courts10 sections
  4. IVA.--powers of Superior Officers of Police · B.--aid to the Magistrates and the Police5 sections
  5. VArrest of Persons29 sections
  6. VIA.--Summons · B.--Warrant of arrest · C.--Proclamation and attachment · D.--Other rules regarding processes30 sections
  7. VIIA.--Summons to produce · B.--Search-warrants · C.--General provisions relating to searches · D.--Miscellaneous15 sections
  8. VIIAReciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property12 sections
  9. VIIISecurity for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour19 sections
  10. IXOrder for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents4 sections
  11. XA.--Unlawful assemblies · B.--Public nuisances · C.--Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger · D.--Disputes as to immovable property21 sections
  12. XIPreventive Action of the Police5 sections
  13. XIIInformation to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate26 sections
  14. XIIIJurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials13 sections
  15. XIVConditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings13 sections
  16. XVComplaints to Magistrates4 sections
  17. XVICommencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates7 sections
  18. XVIIA.--Form of charges · B.--Joinder of charges14 sections
  19. XVIIITrial Before a Court of Session13 sections
  20. XIXA.--Cases instituted on a police report · B.--Cases instituted otherwise than on police report · C.--Conclusion of trial13 sections
  21. XXTrial of Summons--cases by Magistrates9 sections
  22. XXISummary Trials6 sections
  23. XXIAPlea Bargaining12 sections
  24. XXIIAttendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons6 sections
  25. XXIIIA.--Mode of taking and recording evidence · B.--Commissions for the examination of witnesses29 sections
  26. XXIVGeneral Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials29 sections
  27. XXVProvisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind12 sections
  28. XXVIProvisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice13 sections
  29. XXVIIThe Judgment16 sections
  30. XXVIIISubmission of Death Sentences for Confirmation6 sections
  31. XXIXAppeals23 sections
  32. XXXReference and Revision11 sections
  33. XXXITransfer of Criminal Cases7 sections
  34. XXXIIA.--Death Sentences · B.--Imprisonment · C.--Levy of fine · D.--General provisions regarding execution · E.--Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences24 sections
  35. XXXIIIProvisions as to Bail and Bonds19 sections
  36. XXXIVDisposal of Property9 sections
  37. XXXVIrregular Proceedings7 sections
  38. XXXVILimitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences7 sections
  39. XXXVIIMiscellaneous11 sections

Replaced by BNSS

The BNSS replaced the CrPC from 1 July 2024.

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