Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Overview

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) was the principal procedural law governing the investigation, inquiry, trial, and prosecution of criminal offences in India. It provided the framework for the administration of criminal justice by prescribing the powers of police officers, courts, prosecutors, accused persons, victims, and other stakeholders involved in criminal proceedings.

The CrPC came into force on 1 April 1974 and applied throughout India. While the Indian Penal Code defined offences and punishments, the CrPC prescribed the procedure to be followed from the registration of a criminal case until its final disposal. The Code consisted of 484 sections divided into 37 chapters. On 1 July 2024, the CrPC was replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

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Objective

The Code of Criminal Procedure was enacted to ensure a fair, efficient, and uniform criminal justice process throughout India. Its key objectives included:

  • Fair Criminal Process: To establish procedures that ensure justice to both victims and accused persons.
  • Investigation Framework: To regulate police powers relating to investigation, arrest, search, seizure, and custody.
  • Administration of Criminal Courts: To define the powers and jurisdiction of criminal courts.
  • Protection of Rights: To safeguard constitutional and procedural rights of individuals involved in criminal proceedings.
  • Uniform Procedure: To provide a consistent criminal procedure across the country.
  • Efficient Justice Delivery: To facilitate the timely investigation and trial of criminal cases.

New Offence

The Code of Criminal Procedure did not create criminal offences because it was a procedural law rather than a substantive criminal law. Criminal offences were defined under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and later under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Therefore, there were no offences created under the CrPC itself.

Deleted Offence

The Code of Criminal Procedure did not define offences and therefore did not contain any offences that could be deleted. However, upon the enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, several procedural provisions were modernized, reorganized, and updated to incorporate technology, electronic processes, and improved criminal justice administration.

Why it matters in practice

Impact

The Code of Criminal Procedure played a vital role in India's criminal justice system for over five decades. It established the procedural framework for criminal investigations, arrests, bail proceedings, trials, appeals, and execution of sentences.

The Code helped ensure due process, protected the rights of accused persons and victims, regulated police powers, and provided legal mechanisms for maintaining public order and delivering justice. Its provisions formed the operational backbone of criminal courts and law enforcement agencies across India until its replacement by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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CRPC Section 1

Short title, extent and commencement .—(1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal

CRPC Section 2

Definitions.—In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires,—

CRPC Section 3

Construction of references.—(1) In this Code,—

CRPC Section 4

Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws .—(1) All offences under the

CRPC Section 5

Saving .—Nothing contained in this Code shall, in the absence of a specific provision to the

CRPC Section 6

Classes of Criminal Courts.—Besides the High Courts and the Courts constituted under any law,

CRPC Section 7

Territorial divisions .—(1) Every State shall be a sessions division or shall consist of sessions

CRPC Section 8

Metropolitan areas.—(1) The State Government may, by notification, declare that, as from such

CRPC Section 9

Court of Session.—(1) The State Government shall establish a Court of Session for every sessions

CRPC Section 10

Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges. —(1) All Assistant Sessions Judges shall be

CRPC Section 11

Courts of Judicial Magistrates.—(1) In every district (not being a metropolitan area) there shall

CRPC Section 12

Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc. —(1) In every

CRPC Section 13

Special Ju dicial Magistrates.—(1) The High Court may, if requested by the Central or State

CRPC Section 14

Local jurisdictio n of Judicial Magistrates. —(1) Subject to the control of the High Court, the

CRPC Section 15

Subordination of Judicial Magistrates. —(1) Every Chief Judicial Magistrate shall be

CRPC Section 16

Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates.—(1) In every metropolitan area, there shall be established

CRPC Section 17

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metrop olitan Magistrate. —(1) The

CRPC Section 18

Special Metropolitan Magistrates. —(1) The High Court may, if requested by the Central or

CRPC Section 19

Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates.—(1) The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and every

CRPC Section 20

Executive Magistrates. —(1) In every district and in every metropolitan area, the State

CRPC Section 21

Special Executive Magistrates. —The State Government may appoint, for such term as it may

CRPC Section 22

Local juri sdiction of Executive Magistrates. —(1) Subject to the control of the State

CRPC Section 23

Subordination of Executive Magistrates. —(1) All Executive Magistra tes, other than the

CRPC Section 24

Public Prosecutors. —(1) For every High Court, the Central Government or the State

CRPC Section 25

Assistant Public Prosecutors.—(1) The State Government shall appoint in every district one or

CRPC Section 25A

Directorate of Prosecution .—(1) The State Government may establish a Directorate of

CRPC Section 26

Courts by which offences are triable.—Subject to the other provisions of this Code,—

CRPC Section 27

Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles. —Any offence not punishable with death or imprisonment

CRPC Section 28

Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. —(1) A High Court may pass

CRPC Section 29

Sentences which Magistrates may pass. —(1) The Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may

CRPC Section 30

Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.—(1) The Court of a Magistrate may award such

CRPC Section 31

Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.—(1) When a person is convicted at

CRPC Section 32

Mode of conferring powers.—(1) In conferring powers under this Code, the High Court or the

CRPC Section 33

Powers of officers appointed. —Whenever any person holding an office in the service of

CRPC Section 34

Withdrawal of powers.—(1) The High Court or the State Government, as the case may be, may

CRPC Section 35

Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.—(1) Subject to

CRPC Section 36

Powers of superior officers of police .—Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge

CRPC Section 37

Public when to assist Magistrates and police.—Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or

CRPC Section 38

Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.—When a warrant is directed to a

CRPC Section 39

Public to give info rmation of certain offences .—(1) Every person, aware of the commission

CRPC Section 40

Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain

CRPC Section 41

When police may arrest without warrant.—(1) Any police officer may without an order from a

CRPC Section 41A

Notice of appearance before police officer. —(1) 3[The police officer shall], in all cases

CRPC Section 41B

Procedure of arrest and duties of off icer making arrest.—Every police officer while making

CRPC Section 41C

Control room at districts.—(1) The State Government shall establish a police control room—

CRPC Section 41D

Right of ar rested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation. —When any

CRPC Section 42

Arrest on refusal to give name and residence. —(1) When any person who, in the presence of a

CRPC Section 43

Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest. —(1) Any private person may arrest or

CRPC Section 44

Arrest by Magistrate.—(1) When any offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate, whether

CRPC Section 45

Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained

CRPC Section 46

Arrest how made.—(1) In making an arrest the police officer or other person making the same shall

CRPC Section 47

Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.—(1) If any person acting under warrant of

CRPC Section 48

Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. —A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting

CRPC Section 49

No unnecessary restraint. —The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is

CRPC Section 50

Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.—(1) Every police officer

CRPC Section 50A

Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person.—(1)

CRPC Section 51

Search of arrested perso n.—(1) Whenever a person is arrested by a police officer under a warrant which

CRPC Section 52

Power to seize offensive weapons. —The officer or other person making any arrest under this Code may

CRPC Section 53

Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer.—(1) When a person is

CRPC Section 53A

Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.—(1) When a person is arrested on a

CRPC Section 54

Examination of arrested person by medical officer. —(1) When any person is arrested, he shall be

CRPC Section 54A

Identification of person arrested .—Where a person is arrested on a charge of committing an offence

CRPC Section 55

Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.—(1) When any officer in

CRPC Section 55A

Health and safety of arrested person. —It shall be the duty of the person having the custody

CRPC Section 56

Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station. —A

CRPC Section 57

Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty -four hours.—No police officer shall

CRPC Section 58

Police to report apprehensions.—Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District

CRPC Section 59

Discharge of person apprehended .—No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall

CRPC Section 60

Power, on escape, to pursue and retake .—(1) If a person in lawful custody escapes or is

CRPC Section 60A

Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code. —No arrest sh all be made except in

CRPC Section 61

Form of summons .—Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, in

CRPC Section 62

Summons how served .—(1) Every summons shall be ser ved by a police officer, or subject to

CRPC Section 63

Service of summons on corporate bod ies and societies. —Service of a summons on a

CRPC Section 64

Service when persons summoned cannot be found. —Where the person summoned cannot, by the

CRPC Section 65

Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.—If service cannot by the exercise of due

CRPC Section 66

Service on Government servant. —(1) Where the person summoned is in the active service of the

CRPC Section 67

Service of summons outside local limits. —When a Court desires that a summons issued by it shall be

CRPC Section 68

Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present .—(1) When a summons issued by a

CRPC Section 69

Service of summons on witness by post .—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding

CRPC Section 70

Form of warrant of arrest and duration.—(1) Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Code

CRPC Section 71

Power to direct security to be taken .—(1) Any Court issuing a warrant for the arrest of any person

CRPC Section 72

Warrants to whom directed .—(1) A warrant of ar rest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police

CRPC Section 73

Warrant may be directed to any person .—(1) The Chief Judicial Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first

CRPC Section 74

Warrant directed to police officer.—A warrant directed to any police officer may also be executed by any

CRPC Section 75

Notification of substance of warrant. —The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest

CRPC Section 76

Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.—The police officer or other person executing

CRPC Section 77

Where warrant may be executed.—A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India.

CRPC Section 78

Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.—(1) When a warrant is to be executed outside the

CRPC Section 79

Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.—(1) When a warrant directed to a

CRPC Section 80

Procedure on arrest of person against whom wa rrant issued.—When a warrant of arrest is executed

CRPC Section 81

Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.—(1) The Executive Magistrate

CRPC Section 82

Proclamation for person absconding. —(1) If any Court has reason to believe (whether after taking

CRPC Section 83

Attachment of property of person absconding. —(1) The Court issuing a proclamation under

CRPC Section 84

Claims and objections to attachment.—(1) If any claim is preferred to, or objection made to the

CRPC Section 85

Release, sale and restoration of attached property. —(1) If the proclaimed person appears

CRPC Section 86

Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property. —Any person

CRPC Section 87

Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons. —A Court may, in any case in which it

CRPC Section 88

Power to take bond for appearance. —When any person for whose appearance or arrest th e

CRPC Section 89

Arrest on breach of bond for appearance.—When any person who is bound by any bond taken

CRPC Section 90

Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest. —The

CRPC Section 91

Summons to produce document or other thing. —(1) Whenever any Court or any offic er in

CRPC Section 92

Procedure as to letters and telegrams.—(1) If any document, parcel or thing in the custody of a

CRPC Section 93

When search -warrant may be issued. —(1) (a) Where any Court has reason to believe that a

CRPC Section 94

Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.—(1) If a District

CRPC Section 95

Power to declare c ertain publications forfeited and to issue search -warrants for the

CRPC Section 96

Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture .—(1) Any person having any

CRPC Section 97

Search for persons wrongfully confined.—If any District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate

CRPC Section 98

Power to compel restoration of abducted females .—Upon complaint made on oath of the

CRPC Section 99

Direction, etc., of search -warrants.—The provisions of sections 38, 70, 72, 74, 77, 78 and 79

CRPC Section 100

Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.—(1) Whenever any place liable to search or

CRPC Section 101

Disposal of things found in search beyond juri sdiction.—When, in the execution of a

CRPC Section 102

Power of police officer to seize certain property .—(1) Any police officer may seize any

CRPC Section 103

Magistrate may direct search in his presence .—Any Magistrate may direc t a search to be

CRPC Section 104

Power to impound document, etc., produced .—Any Court may, if it thinks fit, impound any

CRPC Section 105

Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.—(1) Where a Court in the territories to which

CRPC Section 105A

Definitions.—In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—

CRPC Section 105B

Assistance in securing trans fer of persons .—(1) Where a Court in India, in relation to a criminal

CRPC Section 105C

Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property .—(1) Where a

CRPC Section 105D

Identifying unlawfully acquired property.—(1) The Court shall, under sub-section (1), or on

CRPC Section 105E

Seizure or attachment of property .—(1) Where any officer conducting an inquir y or

CRPC Section 105F

Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter .—(1) The Court may

CRPC Section 105G

Notice of forfeiture of property .—(1) If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey

CRPC Section 105H

Forfeiture of property in certain cases .—(1) The Court may, after considerin g the

CRPC Section 105-I

Fine in lieu of forfeiture .—(1) Where the Court makes a declaration that any property

CRPC Section 105J

Certai n transfers to be null and void. —Where after the making of an order under

CRPC Section 105K

Procedure in respect of letter of request. —Every letter of request, summons or warrant,

CRPC Section 105L

Application of this Chapter. —The Central Government may, by notifica tion in the

CRPC Section 106

Security for keeping the peace on conviction.—(1) When a Court of Session or Court of a Magistrate of

CRPC Section 107

Security for keeping the peace in other cases .—(1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information

CRPC Section 108

Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters.—(1) When 2[an Executive

CRPC Section 109

Security for good behaviour from suspected persons. —When 1[an Executive Magistrate] receives

CRPC Section 110

Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. —When 1[an Executive Magistrate] receives

CRPC Section 111

Order to be made.—When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110,

CRPC Section 112

Procedure in respect of person present in Court.—If the person in respect of whom such order is made

CRPC Section 113

Summons or warrant in case of person not so pre sent.—If such person is not present in Court, the

CRPC Section 114

Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant. —Every summons or warrant issued under sectio n

CRPC Section 115

Power to dispense with personal attendance.—The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense

CRPC Section 116

Inquiry as to truth of information. —(1) When an order under section 111 has been read or explained

CRPC Section 117

Order to give securi ty.—If, upon such inquiry, it is proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or

CRPC Section 118

Discharge of person informed agains t.—If, on an inquiry under section 116, it is not proved that it is

CRPC Section 119

Commencement of period for which security is required. —(1) If any person, in respect of whom an

CRPC Section 120

Contents of bond.—The bond to be executed by any such person shall bind him to keep the peace or to be

CRPC Section 121

Power to re ject sureties.—(1) A Magistrate may refuse to accept any surety offered, or may reject any

CRPC Section 122

Imprisonment in default of security.—(1) (a) If any person ordered to give security under section 106 or

CRPC Section 123

Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to gi ve security .—(1) Whenever 2[the District

CRPC Section 124

Security for unexpired period of bond.—(1) When a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant

CRPC Section 125

Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents .—(1) If any person having sufficient means

CRPC Section 126

Procedure.—(1) Proceedings under section 125 may be taken against any person in any district—

CRPC Section 127

Alteration in allowance.—2[(1) On proof of a change in the circumstances of any person, receiving, under

CRPC Section 128

Enforcement of order of maintenance. —A copy of the order of 3[maintenance or interim maintenance

CRPC Section 129

Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force .—(1) Any Executive Magistrate or officer in charge of a

CRPC Section 130

Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.—(1) If any such assembly cannot be otherwise dispersed, and

CRPC Section 131

Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly .—When the public security is manifestly

CRPC Section 132

Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections .—(1) No prosecution against

CRPC Section 133

Conditional order for removal of nuisance .—(1) Whenever a District Magistrate or a Sub -divisional

CRPC Section 134

Service or notification of order .—(1) The order shall, if practicable, be served on the person against

CRPC Section 135

Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.—The person against whom such order is

CRPC Section 136

Consequences of his failing to do so .—If such person does not perform such act or appear and show

CRPC Section 137

Procedure where existence of public right is denied.—(1) Where an order is made under section 133 for

CRPC Section 138

Procedure where he appears to show cause.—(1) If the person against whom an order under section 133

CRPC Section 139

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.—The Magistrate may,

CRPC Section 140

Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc .—(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local

CRPC Section 141

Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience .—(1) When an order has

CRPC Section 142

Inju nction pending inquiry .—(1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that

CRPC Section 143

Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance .—A District Magist rate or

CRPC Section 144

Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger .—(1) In cases where, in

CRPC Section 145

Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace .—

CRPC Section 146

Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.—(1) If the Magistrate at any time

CRPC Section 147

Dispute concerning right of use of land or water .—(1) Whenever an Executive Magistrate is

CRPC Section 148

Local inquiry.—(1) Whenever a local inquiry is necessary for the purposes of section 145, section 146 or

CRPC Section 149

Police to prevent cognizable offences.—Every police officer may interpose for the purpose of preventing,

CRPC Section 150

Information of design to commit cognizable offences.—Every police officer receiving information of a

CRPC Section 151

Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences .—(1) A police officer knowing of a design to

CRPC Section 152

Prevention of injury to public property.—A police officer may of his own authority interpose to prevent

CRPC Section 153

Inspection of weights and measures .—(1) Any officer in charge of a police s tation may, without a

CRPC Section 154

Information in cognizable cases .—(1) Every information relating to the commission of a cognizable

CRPC Section 155

Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.—(1) When information is given to

CRPC Section 156

Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case.—(1) Any officer in charge of a police station may,

CRPC Section 157

Procedure for investigation .—(1) If, from information received or otherwise, an offic er in charge of a

CRPC Section 158

Report how submitted .—(1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 157 shall, if the State

CRPC Section 159

Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry .—Such Magistrate, on receiving such report, may

CRPC Section 160

Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses.—(1) Any police officer making an investigation

CRPC Section 161

Examination of witnesses by police.—(1) Any police officer making an investigation under this Chapter,

CRPC Section 162

Statements to police not to be signe d: Use of statements in evidence .—(1) No statement made by any

CRPC Section 163

No inducement to be offered .—(1) No police officer or other person in authority shall offer o r make, or

CRPC Section 164

Recording of confessions and statements.—(1) Any Metropolitan Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate may,

CRPC Section 164A

Medical examination of the victim of rape .—(1) Where, during the stage when an offence of

CRPC Section 165

Search by police officer.—(1) Whenever an officer in charge of a police station or a police officer making

CRPC Section 166

When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant.—(1) An officer

CRPC Section 166A

Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India .—

CRPC Section 166B

Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation

CRPC Section 167

Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty -four hours.—(1) Whenever any person

CRPC Section 168

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer .—When any subordinate police officer has made

CRPC Section 169

Release of accused when evidence deficient.—If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to

CRPC Section 170

Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient .—(1) If, upon an investigation under this

CRPC Section 171

Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to

CRPC Section 172

Diary of proceedings in investigation .—(1) Every police officer making an investigation under this

CRPC Section 173

Report of police officer on completion of investigation .—(1) Every investigation under this Chapter

CRPC Section 174

Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.—(1) When the officer in charge of a police station or some

CRPC Section 175

Power to summon persons .—(1) A police officer proceeding under section 174 may, by order

CRPC Section 176

Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.—(1) 1[2* * * when the case is of the nature referred

CRPC Section 177

Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.—Every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried

CRPC Section 178

Place of inquiry or trial .—(a) When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence

CRPC Section 179

Offence triable where act i s done or consequence ensues .—When an act is an offence by

CRPC Section 180

Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.—When an act is an offence

CRPC Section 181

Place of trial in case of certain offences .—(1) Any offence of being a thug, or murder committed by a

CRPC Section 182

Offences committed by letters, etc .—(1) Any offence which includes cheating may, i f the deception is

CRPC Section 183

Offence committed on journey or voyage .—When an offence is committed whilst the person by or

CRPC Section 184

Place of trial for offences triable together.—Where—

CRPC Section 185

Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.—Notwithstanding anything contained in

CRPC Section 186

High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place.—Where two or

CRPC Section 187

Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction .—(1) When a

CRPC Section 188

Offence committed outside India.—When an offence is committed outside India—

CRPC Section 189

Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India .—When any offence alleged to have

CRPC Section 190

Cognizance of offences by Magistrates.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, any Magistrate of

CRPC Section 191

Transfer on application of the accused .—When a Magistrate takes cog nizance of an offence under

CRPC Section 192

Making over of cases to Magistrates.—(1) Any Chief Judicial Magistrate may, after taking cognizance of

CRPC Section 193

Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session .—Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code or

CRPC Section 194

Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them —As Additional Sessions

CRPC Section 195

Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice

CRPC Section 195A

Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc .—A witness or any other person may file a

CRPC Section 196

Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence. —(1)

CRPC Section 197

Prosecution of Judges and public servants.—(1) When any person who is or was a Judge or Magistrate

CRPC Section 198

Prosecution for offences against marriage. —(1) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence

CRPC Section 198A

Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code .—No Court shall ta ke

CRPC Section 198B

Cognizance of offence.—No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 376B

CRPC Section 199

Prosecution for defamation.—(1) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under Chapter

CRPC Section 200

Examination of complainant. —A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence on complaint

CRPC Section 201

Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case .—If the complaint is

CRPC Section 202

Postponement of issue of process.—(1) Any Magistrate, on receipt of a complaint of an offence

CRPC Section 203

Dismissal of complaint. —If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the

CRPC Section 204

Issue of process.—(1) If in the opinion of a Magistrate taking cog nizance of an offence there is

CRPC Section 205

Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused. —(1) Whenever a Magistrate

CRPC Section 206

Special summons in cases of petty offence.—(1) If, in the opinion of a Magistrate taking cognizance of a

CRPC Section 207

Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents. —In any case where the

CRPC Section 208

Supply of copies of statements and documents to ac cused in other cases triable by Court of

CRPC Section 209

Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.—When in

CRPC Section 210

Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect

CRPC Section 211

Contents of charge. —(1) Every charge under this Code shall state the offence with which the

CRPC Section 212

Particulars as to time, place and person. —(1) The charge shall contain such particulars as to the time

CRPC Section 213

When manner of committing offence must be stated. —When the nature of the case is such that the

CRPC Section 214

Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable. —In every charge words

CRPC Section 215

Effect of errors. — No error in stating either the offence or the particulars required to be stated in the

CRPC Section 216

Court may alter charge .—(1) Any Court may alter or add to any charge at any time before judgment is

CRPC Section 217

Recall of witnesses when charge altered. —Whenever a charge is altered or added to by the Court after

CRPC Section 218

Separate charges for distinct offences. —(1) For every distinct offence of which any person is accused

CRPC Section 219

Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together. —(1) When a person is accused of

CRPC Section 220

Trial for more than one offence.—(1) If, in one series of acts so connected together as to form the same

CRPC Section 221

Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.—(1) If a single act or series of acts is of such a

CRPC Section 222

When offence proved included in offence charged. —(1) When a person is charged with an offence

CRPC Section 223

What persons may be charged jointly. —The following persons may be charged and tried together,

CRPC Section 224

Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.—When a charge containing

CRPC Section 225

Trial t o be conducted by Public Prosecutor. —In every trial before a Court of Session, the prosecution

CRPC Section 226

Opening case for prosecution.—When the accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of

CRPC Section 227

Discharge.—If, upon consideration of the record of the case and the documents submitted therewith, and

CRPC Section 228

Framing of charge.—(1) If, after such consideration and hearing as aforesaid, the Judge is of opinion that

CRPC Section 229

Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Judge shall record the plea and may, in his

CRPC Section 230

Date for prosecution evidence.—If the accused refuses to plead, or does not plead, or claims to be tried or

CRPC Section 231

Evidence for prosecution.—(1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as

CRPC Section 232

Acquittal. —If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the

CRPC Section 233

Entering upon defence. —(1) Where the ac cused is not acquitted under section 232, he shall be called

CRPC Section 234

Arguments.—When the examination of the witnesses (if any) for the defence is complete, the prosecutor

CRPC Section 235

Judgment of acquittal or conviction.—(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge

CRPC Section 236

Previous conviction. —In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of

CRPC Section 237

Procedure in cases instituted under section 199( 2).—(1) A Court of Session taking cognizance of an

CRPC Section 238

Compliance with section 207 .—When, in any warrant -case instituted on a police report, the accused

CRPC Section 239

When accused shall be discharged.—If, upon considering the police report and the documents sent with

CRPC Section 240

Framing of charge.—(1) If, upon such consideration, examination, if any, and hearing, the Magistrate is

CRPC Section 241

Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may,

CRPC Section 242

Evidence for prosecution.—(1) If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or

CRPC Section 243

Evidence for defence.—(1) The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce

CRPC Section 244

Evidence for prosecution .—(1) When, in any warrant -case instituted otherwise than on a police report,

CRPC Section 245

When accused shall be discharged .—(1) If, upon taking all the evidence referred to in section 244, the

CRPC Section 246

Procedure where accused is not discharged .—(1) If, when such evidence has been taken, or at any

CRPC Section 247

Evidence for defence.—The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his

CRPC Section 248

Acquittal or conviction.—(1) If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the

CRPC Section 249

Absence of complainant .—When the proceedings have been instituted upon complaint, and on any day

CRPC Section 250

Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.—(1) If, in any case instituted upon complaint

CRPC Section 251

Substance of accusation to be stated .—When in a summo ns-case the accused appears or is brought

CRPC Section 252

Conviction on plea of guilty.—If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly

CRPC Section 253

Conviction on plea of guilt y in absence of accused in petty cases .—(1) Where a summons has been

CRPC Section 254

Procedure when not convicted.—(1) If the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 252 or

CRPC Section 255

Acquittal or conviction .—(1) If the Magistrate, upon taking the evidence referred to in section 254 and

CRPC Section 256

Non-appearance or death of complainant .—(1) If the summons has been issued on complaint, and on

CRPC Section 257

Withdrawal of complaint.—If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under

CRPC Section 258

Power to stop proceedings in certain cases .—In any summons -case instituted otherwise than upon

CRPC Section 259

Power of Court to convert summons -cases into warrant -cases.—When in the course of the trial of a

CRPC Section 260

Power to try summarily.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code—

CRPC Section 261

Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class .—The High Court may confer on any Magistrate

CRPC Section 262

Procedure for summary trials.—(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure specified in this Code for

CRPC Section 263

Record in summary trials.—In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the

CRPC Section 264

Judgment in cases tried summarily.—In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead

CRPC Section 265

Language of record and judgment .—(1) Every such record and judgment shall be written in the

CRPC Section 265A

Application of the Chapter.—(1) This Chapter shall apply in respect of an accused against whom—

CRPC Section 265B

Application for plea bargaining.—(1) A person accused of an offence ma y file an application for plea

CRPC Section 265C

Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition .—In working out a mutually satisfactory disposition

CRPC Section 265D

Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court .—Where in a

CRPC Section 265E

Disposal of the case .—Where a satisfactory disposition of the case has been worked out under section

CRPC Section 265F

Judgment of the Court .—The Court shall deliver its judgment in terms of section 265E in the open

CRPC Section 265G

Finality of the judgment.—The judgment delivered by the Court under section 265G sha ll be final and

CRPC Section 265H

Power of the Court in plea bargaining .—A Court shall have, for the purposes of discharging its

CRPC Section 265-I

Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.—

CRPC Section 265J

Savings .—The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent

CRPC Section 265K

Statements of accused not to be used .—Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time

CRPC Section 265L

Non -application of the Chapter .—Nothing in this Chapter shall apply to any juvenile or child as

CRPC Section 266

Definitions.—In this Chapter,—

CRPC Section 267

Power to require attendance of prison ers.—(1) Whenever, in the course of an inquiry, trial or

CRPC Section 268

Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 267 .—(1) The State

CRPC Section 269

Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies. —Where the

CRPC Section 270

Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody. —Subject to the provisions of sec tion 269, the officer in

CRPC Section 271

Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.—The provisions of this Chapter shall

CRPC Section 272

Language of Courts.—The State Government may determine what shall be, for purposes of this Code, the

CRPC Section 273

Evidence to be taken in presence of accused. —Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence

CRPC Section 274

Record in summons-cases and inquiries. —(1) In all summons -cases tried before a Magistrate, in all

CRPC Section 275

Record in warrant-cases.—(1) In all warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of each witness

CRPC Section 276

Record in trial before Court of Session.—(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each

CRPC Section 277

Language of record of evidence. —In every case where evide nce is taken down under section 275 or

CRPC Section 278

Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed. —(1) As the evidence of each witness taken

CRPC Section 279

Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader. —(1) Whenever any evidence is given in a

CRPC Section 280

Remarks resp ecting demeanour of witness. —When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the

CRPC Section 281

Record of exa mination of accused. —(1) Whenever the accused is examined by a Metropolitan

CRPC Section 282

Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully. —When the services of an interpreter are required

CRPC Section 283

Record in High Court.—Every High Court may, by general rule, prescribe the manner in which the

CRPC Section 284

When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued. —(1) Whenever, in

CRPC Section 285

Commission to whom to be issued. —(1) If the witness is within the territories to which this Code

CRPC Section 286

Execution of commissions. —Upon receipt of the commission, the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, or

CRPC Section 287

Parties may examine witnesses.—(1) The parties to any proceeding under this Code in which a

CRPC Section 288

Return of commission. —(1) After any commission issued under section 284 has been duly executed, it

CRPC Section 289

Adjournment of proceeding. —In every case in whi ch a commission is issued under section 284, the

CRPC Section 290

Execution of foreign commissions. —(1) The provisions of section 286 and so much of section 287 and

CRPC Section 291

Deposition of medical witness.—(1) The deposition of civil surgeon or other medical witness, taken and

CRPC Section 291A

Identification report of Magistrate .—(1) Any document purporting to be a report of identification

CRPC Section 292

Evidence of officers of the Mi nt.—(1) Any document purporting to be a report under the hand of any

CRPC Section 293

Reports of certain Government scientific experts. —(1) Any document purporting to be a report under

CRPC Section 294

No formal proof of certain documents. —(1)Where any document is filed before any Court by the

CRPC Section 295

Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants. —When any application is made to any Court in the

CRPC Section 296

Evidence of formal character on affidavit. —(1) The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a

CRPC Section 297

Authorities before whom affidavits may b e sworn.—(1) Affidavits to be used before any Court under

CRPC Section 298

Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.—In any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code,

CRPC Section 299

Record of evidence in absence of accused.—(1) If it is proved that an accused person has absconded, and

CRPC Section 300

Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.—(1) A person who has once been

CRPC Section 301

Appearance by Public Prosecutors.—(1) The Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge

CRPC Section 302

Permission to conduct prosecution.—(1) Any Magistrate inquiring into or trying a case may permit the

CRPC Section 303

Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended .—Any person accused of an

CRPC Section 304

Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases .—(1) Where, in a trial before the Court of

CRPC Section 305

Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused .—(1) In this section, “corporation”

CRPC Section 306

Tender of pardon to accomplice .—(1) With a view to obtaining the evidence of any person supposed to

CRPC Section 307

Power to direct tender of pardon .—At any time after commitment of a case but before judgment is

CRPC Section 308

Trial of person not complying with cond itions of pardon.—(1) Where, in regard to a person who has

CRPC Section 309

Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings .—1[(1) In every inquiry or trial the proceedings shall be

CRPC Section 310

Local inspection.—(1) Any Judge or Magistrate may, at any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding,

CRPC Section 311

Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.—Any Court may, at any stage of any

CRPC Section 311A

Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting.—If a Magistrate

CRPC Section 312

Expenses of complainants and witnesses. —Subject to any rules made by the State Government, any

CRPC Section 313

Power to examine the accuse d.—(1) In every inquiry or trial, for the purpose of enabling the accused

CRPC Section 314

Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.—(1) Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may

CRPC Section 315

Accused person to be competent witness. —(1) Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal

CRPC Section 316

No influence to be used to induce disclosure.—Except as provided in sections 306 and 307, no influence,

CRPC Section 317

Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases. —(1) At any

CRPC Section 318

Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings. —If the accused, though not of unsound

CRPC Section 319

Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.—(1) Where, in the course of

CRPC Section 320

Compounding of offences. —(1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Indian Penal

CRPC Section 321

Withdrawal from prosecution.—The Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge of a case

CRPC Section 322

Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of. —(1) If, in the course of any inquiry into an

CRPC Section 323

Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be

CRPC Section 324

Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp -law or property. — (1)

CRPC Section 325

Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.—(1) Whenever a Magistrate is of

CRPC Section 326

Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Judge or Magistrate and partly by

CRPC Section 327

Court to be open.—3[(1)] The place in which any Criminal Court is held for the purpose of inquiring into

CRPC Section 328

Procedure in case of accused being lunatic .—(1) When a Magistrate holdin g an inquiry has reason to

CRPC Section 329

Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court .—(1) If at the trial of any person

CRPC Section 330

Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial. —(1) Whenever a person if found

CRPC Section 331

Resumption of inquiry or trial. —(1) Whenever an inquiry or a trial is postponed under section 328 or

CRPC Section 332

Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court. —(1) If, when the accused appears or is

CRPC Section 333

When accused appears to have been of sound mind.—When the accused appears to be of sound mind at

CRPC Section 334

Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.—Whenever any person is acquitted upon the

CRPC Section 335

Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody. —(1) Whenever the finding states that

CRPC Section 336

Power of State Government to empower officer -in-charge to discharge.—The State Government may

CRPC Section 337

Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence. —If such person is

CRPC Section 338

Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released. —(1) If such person is detained under

CRPC Section 339

Delivery of lu natic to care of relative or friend. —(1) Whenever any relative or friend of any person

CRPC Section 340

Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195.—(1) When, upon an application made to it in this behalf or

CRPC Section 341

Appeal.—(1) Any person on whose application any Court other than a High Court has refused to make a

CRPC Section 342

Power to order costs. —Any Court dealing with an application made to it for filing a complaint under

CRPC Section 343

Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.—(1) A Magistrate to whom a complaint is made under

CRPC Section 344

Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.—(1) If, at the time of delivery of any judgment

CRPC Section 345

Procedure in certain cases of contempt. —(1) When any such offence as is described in section 175,

CRPC Section 346

Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345. —(1) If the

CRPC Section 347

When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.—When the State Government so directs,

CRPC Section 348

Discharge of offender on submission of apology. —When any Court has under section 345 adjudged an

CRPC Section 349

Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document. —If any witness or

CRPC Section 350

Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.—(1)

CRPC Section 351

Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350. —(1) Any person sentenced by any

CRPC Section 352

Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed be fore themselves.—

CRPC Section 353

Judgment. —(1) The judgment in every trial in any Criminal Court or original jurisdicti on shall be

CRPC Section 354

Language and contents of judgment. —(1) Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code, every

CRPC Section 355

Metropolitan Magistrate's judgment. —Instead of recording a judgment in the manner hereinbefore

CRPC Section 356

Order for notifying address of previousl y convicted offender. —(1) When any person, having been

CRPC Section 357

Order to pay compensation. —(1) When a Court i mposes a sentence of fine or a sentence (including a

CRPC Section 357A

Victim compensation scheme. —(1) Every State Government in co -ordination with the Central

CRPC Section 357B

Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal

CRPC Section 357C

Treatment of victims. —All hospitals, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the

CRPC Section 358

Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested. —(1) Whenever any person causes a police officer to

CRPC Section 359

Order to pay costs in non -cognizable cases.—(1) Whenever any complaint of a non -cognizable offence

CRPC Section 360

Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition. —(1) When any person not under

CRPC Section 361

Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.—Where in any case the Court could have dealt with,—

CRPC Section 362

Court not to alter judgment.—Save as otherwise provided by this Code or by any other law for the time

CRPC Section 363

Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.—(1) When the accused is sentenced to

CRPC Section 364

Judgment when to be translated. —The original judgment shall be filed with the record of the

CRPC Section 365

Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.—In cases tried by the Court

CRPC Section 366

Sentence of death to be submi tted by Court of Session for confirmation. —(1) When the Court of

CRPC Section 367

Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken. —(1) If, when such

CRPC Section 368

Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction. —In any case submitted under

CRPC Section 369

Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges. —In every c ase so submitted, the

CRPC Section 370

Procedure in case of difference of opinion.—Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and

CRPC Section 371

Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation. —In cases submitt ed by the Court of

CRPC Section 372

No appeal to lie , unless otherwise provided. —No appeal shall lie from any judgment or order of a

CRPC Section 373

Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or

CRPC Section 374

Appeals from convictions.—(1) Any person convicted on a trial held by a High Court in its extraordinary

CRPC Section 375

No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.—Notwithstanding anything contained in section

CRPC Section 376

No appeal in petty cases.—Notwithstanding anything contained in section 374, there shall be no appeal

CRPC Section 377

Appeal by the State Government against sentence. —(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-section (2),

CRPC Section 378

Appeal in case of acquittal. —5[(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub -section (2), and subject to the

CRPC Section 379

Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases. —Where the High Court has, on appeal,

CRPC Section 380

Special right of appeal in certain cases. —Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, when

CRPC Section 381

Appeal to Court of Session how heard.—(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), an appeal to the

CRPC Section 382

Petition of appeal. —Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the

CRPC Section 383

Procedure when appellant in jail. —If the appellant is in jail, he may present his pet ition of appeal and

CRPC Section 384

Summary dismissal of appeal. —(1) If upon examining the petition of appeal an d copy of the judgment

CRPC Section 385

Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily. —(1) If the Appellate Court does not dismiss

CRPC Section 386

Powers of the Appellate Court. —After perusing such record and hearing the appellant or his pleader, if

CRPC Section 387

Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court.—The rules contained in Chapter XXVII as to the judgment

CRPC Section 388

Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court. —(1) Whenever a case is decided on

CRPC Section 389

Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail.—(1) Pending any appeal by a

CRPC Section 390

Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.—When an appeal is presented under section 378, the High

CRPC Section 391

Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken. —(1) In dealing with any appeal

CRPC Section 392

Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.—When an appeal under this Chapter

CRPC Section 393

Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.—Judgments and orders passed by an Appellate Court upon

CRPC Section 394

Abatement of appeals.—(1) Every other appeal under section 377 or section 378 shall finally abate on the

CRPC Section 395

Reference to High Court. —(1) Where any Court is satisfied that a case pending before it involves a

CRPC Section 396

Disposal of case according to decision of High Court. —(1) When a question has been so referred, the

CRPC Section 397

Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.—(1) The High Court or any Sessions Judge may call

CRPC Section 398

Power to order inquiry.—On examining any record under section 397 or otherwise, the High Court or the

CRPC Section 399

Sessions Judge's powers of revision. —(1) In the case of any proceeding the record of which has been

CRPC Section 400

Power of Additional Sessions Judge.—An Additional Sessions Judge shall have and may exercise all the

CRPC Section 401

High Court's powers of revision.—(1) In the case of any proceeding the record of which has been called

CRPC Section 402

Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases. —(1) Whenever one or more persons

CRPC Section 403

Option of Court to hear parties. —Save as otherwise expressly provided by this Code, no party has any

CRPC Section 404

Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court. —

CRPC Section 405

High Court's order to be certified to lower Court. —When a case is revised under this Chapter by the

CRPC Section 406

Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals. —(1) Whenever it is made to appear t o the

CRPC Section 407

Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals. —(1) Whenever it is made to appear to the High

CRPC Section 408

Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals. —(1) Whenever it is made to appear to a

CRPC Section 409

Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Session Judge.—(1) A Sessions Judge may withdraw any case or

CRPC Section 410

Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate.—(1) Any Chief Judicial Magistrate may withdraw any case

CRPC Section 411

Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates. —Any District Magistrate or

CRPC Section 412

Reasons to be recorded. —A Sessions Judge or Magistrate making an order under section 408, section

CRPC Section 413

Execution of order passed under section 368. —When in a case submitted to the High Court for the

CRPC Section 414

Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.—When a sentence of death is passed by the High

CRPC Section 415

Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court. —(1) Where a

CRPC Section 416

Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman. —If a woman sentenced to death is found to be

CRPC Section 417

Power to appoint place of imprisonment.—(1) Except when otherwise provided by any law for the time

CRPC Section 418

Execution of sentence of imprisonment.—(1) Where the accused is sentenced to imprisonment for life or

CRPC Section 419

Direction of warrant for execution. —Every warrant for the execution of a sentence of imprisonment

CRPC Section 420

Warrant with whom to be lodged. —When the prisoner is to be confined in a jail, the warrant shall be

CRPC Section 421

Warrant for levy of fine.—(1) When an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine, the Court pa ssing the

CRPC Section 422

Effect of such warrant.—A warrant issued under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 421 by any Court

CRPC Section 423

Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend. —

CRPC Section 424

Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. —(1) When an offender has been sentenced to

CRPC Section 425

Who may issue warrant. —Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the

CRPC Section 426

Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. —(1) When a sentence of death, imprisonment for life

CRPC Section 427

Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.—(1) When a person already undergoing a

CRPC Section 428

Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment. —

CRPC Section 429

Saving.—(1) Nothing in section 426 or section 427 shall be held to excuse any person from any part of the

CRPC Section 430

Return of warrant on execution of sentence. —When a sentence has been fully executed, the officer

CRPC Section 431

Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine. —Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of

CRPC Section 432

Power to suspend or remit sentences. —(1) When any person has been sentenced to punishment for an

CRPC Section 433

Power to commute sentence. —The appropriate Government may , without the consent of the person

CRPC Section 433A

Restriction on powers of remission or commutation i n certain cases. —Notwithstanding anything

CRPC Section 434

Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death s entences.—The powers conferred by

CRPC Section 435

State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases. —(1) The

CRPC Section 436

In what cases bail to be taken. —(1) When any person other than a person accused of a non -bailable

CRPC Section 436A

Maximum period for which an undertrial prisone r can be detained.—Where a person has, during

CRPC Section 437

When bail may be taken in case of non -bailable offence.—2[(1) When any person accused of, or

CRPC Section 437A

Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court. —(1) Before conclusion of the trial

CRPC Section 438

Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.—(1) When any person has reason to believe

CRPC Section 439

Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail. —(1) A High Court or Court of

CRPC Section 440

Amount of b ond and reduction thereof. —(1) The amount of every bond executed under this Chapter

CRPC Section 441

Bond of accused and sureties.—(1) Before any person is released on bail or released on his own bond, a

CRPC Section 441A

Declaration by sureties .—Every person standing surety to an accused person for his release on bail,

CRPC Section 442

Discharge from custody.—(1) As soon as the bond has been executed, the person for whose appearance it

CRPC Section 443

Po wer to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient. —If, through mistake, fraud or

CRPC Section 444

Discharge of sureties.—(1) All or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a person released on

CRPC Section 445

Deposit instead of recognizance.—When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond

CRPC Section 446

Procedure when bond has been forfeited. —(1) Where a bond under this Code is for appearance, or for

CRPC Section 446A

Cancellation of bond and bail bond. —Without prejudice to the provisions of section 446, where a

CRPC Section 447

Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited. —When any surety to a

CRPC Section 448

Bond required from minor.—When the person required by any Court, or officer to execute a bond is a

CRPC Section 449

Appeal from orders under section 446.—All orders passed under section 446 shall be appealable,—

CRPC Section 450

Power to direct levy of amount due on certain re cognizances.—The High Court or Court of Sessions

CRPC Section 451

Order for custody and disposal of prope rty pending trial in certain cases. —When any property is

CRPC Section 452

Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial. —(1) When an inquiry or trial in any Criminal

CRPC Section 453

Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused. —When any person is convicted of any

CRPC Section 454

Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453. —(1) Any person aggrieved by an order made

CRPC Section 455

Destruction of libellous and other matter. —(1) On a conviction under section 292, section 293, section

CRPC Section 456

Power to re store possession of immovable property. —(1) When a person is convicted of an offence

CRPC Section 457

Procedure by police upon seizure of property. —(1) Whenever the seizure of property by an y police

CRPC Section 458

Procedure wh ere no claimant appears within six months. —(1) If no person within such period

CRPC Section 459

Power to sell perishable property.—If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown

CRPC Section 460

Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of

CRPC Section 461

Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.—If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf,

CRPC Section 462

Proceedings in wrong place. —No finding, sentence or order of any Criminal Court shall be set aside

CRPC Section 463

Non -compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281.—(1) If any Court before which a

CRPC Section 464

Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge. —(1) No finding, sentence or order by a

CRPC Section 465

Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.—(1) Subject to the

CRPC Section 466

Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful. —No attachment made under this Code shall be

CRPC Section 467

Definitions. —For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise r equires, "period of

CRPC Section 468

Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation. —(1) Except as otherwise provided

CRPC Section 469

Commencement of the period of limitation. —(1) The period of limitation, in relation to an offender,

CRPC Section 470

Exclusion of time in certain cases. —(1) In computing the period o f limitation, the time during

CRPC Section 471

Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.—Where the period of limitation expires on a day when

CRPC Section 472

Continuing offence.—In the case of a continuing offence, a fresh period of limitation shall begin to

CRPC Section 473

Extension of period of limitation in certain cases. —Notwithstanding anything contained in the

CRPC Section 474

Trials before High Courts. —When an offence is tried by th e High Court otherwise than under

CRPC Section 475

Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court -martial.—(1) The Central

CRPC Section 476

Forms.—Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the

CRPC Section 477

Power of High Court to make rules.—(1) Every High Court may, with the previous approval of the State

CRPC Section 478

Power to alter functions alloc ated to Executive Magistrate s in certain cases. —If the Legislative

CRPC Section 479

Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. —No Judge or Magistrate shall, except

CRPC Section 480

Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.—No pleader who practises in the Court of

CRPC Section 481

Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property. —A public servant having any

CRPC Section 482

Saving of inherent powers of High Court. —Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or affect the

CRPC Section 483

Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates. —

CRPC Section 484

Repeal and savings.—(1) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), is hereby repealed.

FAQ

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? What is the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)?
The CrPC was India's primary procedural criminal law governing investigation, inquiry, trial, arrest, bail, and prosecution of criminal cases.
? When did the CrPC come into force?
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 came into force on 1 April 1974.
? Which law replaced the CrPC?
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure with effect from 1 July 2024.
? How many sections were there in the CrPC?
The Code of Criminal Procedure contained 484 sections divided into 37 chapters.
? Did the CrPC define criminal offences?
No. The CrPC was a procedural law. Criminal offences were defined under the Indian Penal Code and later under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
? What is the difference between IPC and CrPC?
The IPC defined offences and punishments, whereas the CrPC prescribed the procedure for investigation, arrest, bail, trial, and prosecution of those offences.
? Did CrPC contain provisions relating to bail?
Yes. The CrPC contained detailed provisions regarding regular bail, anticipatory bail, and bail procedures.
? Why was the CrPC replaced?
The CrPC was replaced to modernize criminal procedure, incorporate technology, improve efficiency, and strengthen the criminal justice system through the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.