ACT NO. 2 OF 1974
[25th January, 1974.]
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the twenty-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY
1 CrPC Short title, extent and commencement
3 CrPC Construction of references
4 CrPC Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws
CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES
6 CrPC Classes of Criminal Courts
10 CrPC Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges
11 CrPC Courts of Judicial Magistrates
12 CrPC Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc
13 CrPC Special Judicial Magistrates
14 CrPC Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates
15 CrPC Subordination of Judicial Magistrates
16 CrPC Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates
17 CrPC Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
18 CrPC Special Metropolitan Magistrates
19 CrPC Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates
21 CrPC Special Executive Magistrates
22 CrPC Local jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates
23 CrPC Subordination of Executive Magistrates
25 CrPC Assistant Public Prosecutors
25A CrPC Directorate of Prosecution
CHAPTER III POWER OF COURTS
26 CrPC Courts by which offences are triable
27 CrPC Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles
28 CrPC Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
29 CrPC Sentences which Magistrates may pass
30 CrPC Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
31 CrPC Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
32 CrPC Mode of conferring powers
33 CrPC Powers of officers appointed
35 CrPC Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office
CHAPTER IV A. POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE
36 CrPC Powers of superior officers of police
B. AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE
37 CrPC Public when to assist Magistrates and police
38 CrPC Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant
39 CrPC Public to give information of certain offences
CHAPTER V ARREST OF PERSONS
41 CrPC When police may arrest without warrant
41A CrPC Notice of appearance before police officer
41B CrPC Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest
41C CrPC Control room at districts
41D CrPC Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation
42 CrPC Arrest on refusal to give name and residence
43 CrPC Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest
45 CrPC Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest
47 CrPC Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
48 CrPC Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
49 CrPC No unnecessary restraint
50 CrPC Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail
50A CrPC Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person
51 CrPC Search of arrested person
52 CrPC Power to seize offensive weapons
53 CrPC Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer
53A CrPC Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner
54 CrPC Examination of arrested person by medical officer
54A CrPC Identification of person arrested
55 CrPC Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant
55A CrPC Health and safety of arrested person
56 CrPC Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station
57 CrPC Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours
58 CrPC Police to report apprehensions
59 CrPC Discharge of person apprehended
60 CrPC Power, on escape, to pursue and retake
60A CrPC Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code
CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE
A. Summons
63 CrPC Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies
64 CrPC Service when persons summoned cannot be found
65 CrPC Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided
66 CrPC Service on Government servant
67 CrPC Service of summons outside local limit
68 CrPC Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present
69 CrPC Service of summons on witness by post
B. Warrant of arrest
70 CrPC Form of warrant of arrest and duration
71 CrPC Power to direct security to be taken
72 CrPC Warrants to whom directed
73 CrPC Warrant may be directed to any person
74 CrPC Warrant directed to police officer
75 CrPC Notification of substance of warrant
76 CrPC Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay
77 CrPC Where warrant may be executed
78 CrPC Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction
79 CrPC Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction
80 CrPC Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued
81 CrPC Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought
C. Proclamation and attachment
82 CrPC Proclamation for person absconding
83 CrPC Attachment of property of person absconding
84 CrPC Claims and objections to attachment
85 CrPC Release, sale and restoration of attached property
86 CrPC Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property
D. Other rules regarding processes
87 CrPC Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons
88 CrPC Power to take bond for appearance
89 CrPC Arrest on breach of bond for appearance
90 CrPC Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest
CHAPTER VII PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS
A. Summons to produce
91 CrPC Summons to produce document or other thing
92 CrPC Procedure as to letters and telegrams
B.- Search-warrants
93 CrPC When search-warrant may be issued
94 CrPC Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc
95 CrPC Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same
96 CrPC Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture
97 CrPC Search for persons wrongfully confined
98 CrPC Power to compel restoration of abducted females
C.- General provisions relating to searches
99 CrPC Direction, etc., of search-warrants
100 CrPC Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
101 CrPC Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
102 CrPC Power of police officer to seize certain property
103 CrPC Magistrate may direct search in his presence
104 CrPC Power to impound document, etc., produced
105 CrPC Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes
CHAPTER VIIA RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY
105B CrPC Assistance in securing transfer of persons
105C CrPC Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property
105D CrPC Identifying unlawfully acquired property
105E CrPC Seizure or attachment of property
105F CrPC Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter
105G CrPC Notice of forfeiture of property
105H CrPC Forfeiture of property in certain cases
105I CrPC Fine in lieu of forfeiture
105J CrPC Certain transfers to be null and void
105K CrPC Procedure in respect of letter of request
105L CrPC Application of this Chapter
CHAPTER VIII SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
106 CrPC Security for keeping the peace on conviction
107 CrPC Security for keeping the peace in other cases
108 CrPC Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters
109 CrPC Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
110 CrPC Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
112 CrPC Procedure in respect of person present in Court
113 CrPC Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
114 CrPC Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
115 CrPC Power to dispense with personal attendance
116 CrPC Inquiry as to truth of information
117 CrPC Order to give security
118 CrPC Discharge of person informed against
119 CrPC Commencement of period for which security is required
121 CrPC Power to reject sureties
122 CrPC Imprisonment in default of security
123 CrPC Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
124 CrPC Security for unexpired period of bond
CHAPTER IX ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS
125 CrPC Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents
127 CrPC Alteration in allowance
128 CrPC Enforcement of order of maintenance
CHAPTER X MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILITY
A.- Unlawful assemblies
129 CrPC Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force
130 CrPC Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force
131 CrPC Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly
132 CrPC Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections
B.- Public nuisances
133 CrPC Conditional order for removal of nuisance
134 CrPC Service or notification of order
135 CrPC Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
136 CrPC Consequences of his failing to do so
137 CrPC Procedure where existence of public right is denied
138 CrPC Procedure where he appears to show cause
139 CrPC Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
140 CrPC Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
141 CrPC Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience
142 CrPC Injunction pending inquiry
143 CrPC Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance
C. Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
144 CrPC Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
144A CrPC Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with arms
D.- Disputes as to immovable property
145 CrPC Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace
146 CrPC Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver
147 CrPC Dispute concerning right of use of land or water
CHAPTER XI PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
149 CrPC Police to prevent cognizable offences
150 CrPC Information of design to commit cognizable offences
151 CrPC Information of design to commit cognizable offences
152 CrPC Prevention of injury to public property
153 CrPC Inspection of weights and measures
CHAPTER XII INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE
154 CrPC Information in cognizable cases
155 CrPC Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases
156 CrPC Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case
157 CrPC Procedure for investigation
159 CrPC Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
160 CrPC Police officers power to require attendance of witnesses
161 CrPC Examination of witnesses by police
162 CrPC Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence
163 CrPC No inducement to be offered
164 CrPC Recording of confessions and statements
164A CrPC Medical examination of the victim of rape
165 CrPC Search by police officer
166 CrPC When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant
167 CrPC Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours
168 CrPC Report of investigation by subordinate police officer
169 CrPC Release of accused when evidence deficient
170 CrPC Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient
172 CrPC Diary of proceedings in investigation
173 CrPC Report of police officer on completion of investigation
174 CrPC Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc
175 CrPC Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc
176 CrPC Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death
CHAPTER XIII JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
177 CrPC Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
178 CrPC Place of inquiry or trial
179 CrPC Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues
180 CrPC Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence
181 CrPC Place of trial in case of certain offences
182 CrPC Offences committed by letters, etc
183 CrPC Offence committed on journey or voyage
184 CrPC Place of trial for offences triable together
185 CrPC Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
186 CrPC High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place
187 CrPC Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction
188 CrPC Offence committed outside India
189 CrPC Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India
CHAPTER XIV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS
190 CrPC Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
191 CrPC Transfer on application of the accused
192 CrPC Making over of cases to Magistrates
193 CrPC Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session
194 CrPC Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them
195A CrPC Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc
197 CrPC Prosecution of Judges and public servants
198 CrPC Prosecution for offences against marriage
198A CrPC Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code
198B CrPC Cognizance of offence
199 CrPC Prosecution for defamation
CHAPTER XV COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES
200 CrPC Examination of complainant
201 CrPC Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
202 CrPC Postponement of issue of process
203 CrPC Dismissal of complaint
CHAPTER XVI COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES
205 CrPC Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
206 CrPC Special summons in cases of petty offence
207 CrPC Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents
209 CrPC Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it
CHAPTER XVII THE CHARGE
A. Form of charges
212 CrPC Particulars as to time, place and person
213 CrPC When manner of committing offence must be stated
214 CrPC Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
216 CrPC Court may alter charge
217 CrPC Recall of witnesses when charge altered
B. Joinder of charges
218 CrPC Separate charges for distinct offences
219 CrPC Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together
220 CrPC Trial for more than one offence
221 CrPC Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
222 CrPC When offence proved included in offence charged
223 CrPC What persons may be charged jointly
224 CrPC Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
CHAPTER XVIII TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION
225 CrPC Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
226 CrPC Opening case for prosecution
229 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
230 CrPC Date for prosecution evidence
231 CrPC Evidence for prosecution
233 CrPC Entering upon defence
235 CrPC Judgment of acquittal or conviction
237 CrPC Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)
CHAPTER XIX TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES
A.- Cases instituted on a police report
238 CrPC Compliance with section 207
239 CrPC When accused shall be discharged
241 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
242 CrPC Evidence for prosecution
B. Cases instituted otherwise than on police report
244 CrPC Evidence for prosecution
245 CrPC When accused shall be discharged
246 CrPC Procedure where accused is not discharged
248 CrPC Acquittal or conviction
249 CrPC Absence of complainant
250 CrPC Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause
CHAPTER XX TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES
251 CrPC Substance of accusation to be stated
252 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
253 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
254 CrPC Procedure when not convicted
255 CrPC Acquittal or conviction
256 CrPC Non-appearance or death of complainant
257 CrPC Withdrawal of complaint
258 CrPC Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
259 CrPC Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases
CHAPTER XXI SUMMARY TRIALS
260 CrPC Power to try summarily
261 CrPC Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class
262 CrPC Procedure for summary trials
263 CrPC Record in summary trials
264 CrPC Judgment in cases tried summarily
265 CrPC Language of record and judgment
CHAPTER XXIA PLEA BARGAINING
265A CrPC Application of the Chapter
265B CrPC Application for plea bargaining
265C CrPC Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition
265D CrPC Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court
265E CrPC Disposal of the case
265F CrPC Judgment of the Court
265G CrPC Finality of the judgment
265H CrPC Power of the Court in plea bargaining
265K CrPC Statements of accused not to be used
265L CrPC Non-application of the Chapter
CHAPTER XXII ATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS
267 CrPC Power to require attendance of prisoners
268 CrPC Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 267
269 CrPC Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies
270 CrPC Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody
271 CrPC Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
CHAPTER XXIII EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
A.- Mode of taking and recording evidence
273 CrPC Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
274 CrPC Record in summons-cases and inquiries
275 CrPC Record in warrant-cases
276 CrPC Record in trial before Court of Session
277 CrPC Language of record of evidence
278 CrPC Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
279 CrPC Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
280 CrPC Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
281 CrPC Record of examination of accused
282 CrPC Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
B.- Commissions for the examination of witnesses
284 CrPC When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued
285 CrPC Commission to whom to be issued
286 CrPC Execution of commissions
287 CrPC Parties may examine witnesses
289 CrPC Adjournment of proceeding
290 CrPC Execution of foreign commissions
291 CrPC Deposition of medical witness
291A CrPC Identification report of Magistrate
292 CrPC Evidence of officers of the Mint
293 CrPC Reports of certain Government scientific experts
294 CrPC No formal proof of certain documents
295 CrPC Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants
296 CrPC Evidence of formal character on affidavit
297 CrPC Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
298 CrPC Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
299 CrPC Record of evidence in absence of accused
CHAPTER XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
300 CrPC Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence
301 CrPC Appearance by Public Prosecutors
302 CrPC Permission to conduct prosecution
303 CrPC Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended
304 CrPC Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases
305 CrPC Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused
306 CrPC Tender of pardon to accomplice
307 CrPC Power to direct tender of pardon
308 CrPC Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
309 CrPC Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
311 CrPC Power to summon material witness, or examine person present
311 CrPC Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting
312 CrPC Expenses of complainants and witnesses
313 CrPC Power to examine the accused
314 CrPC Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
315 CrPC Accused person to be competent witness
316 CrPC No influence to be used to induce disclosure
317 CrPC Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
318 CrPC Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
319 CrPC Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence
320 CrPC Compounding of offences
321 CrPC Withdrawal from prosecution
322 CrPC Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of
324 CrPC Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property
325 CrPC Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe
CHAPTER XXV PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND
328 CrPC Procedure in case of accused being lunatic
329 CrPC Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court
330 CrPC Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial
331 CrPC Resumption of inquiry or trial
332 CrPC Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
333 CrPC When accused appears to have been of sound mind
334 CrPC Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
335 CrPC Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody
336 CrPC Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge
337 CrPC Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence
338 CrPC Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released
339 CrPC Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend
CHAPTER XXVI PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
340 CrPC Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195
343 CrPC Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance
344 CrPC Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence
345 CrPC Procedure in certain cases of contempt
346 CrPC Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345
347 CrPC When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court
348 CrPC Discharge of offender on submission of apology
349 CrPC Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document
350 CrPC Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons
351 CrPC Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350
352 CrPC Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves
CHAPTER XXVII THE JUDGMENT
354 CrPC Language and contents of judgment
355 CrPC Metropolitan Magistrate's judgment
356 CrPC Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender
357 CrPC Order to pay compensation
357A CrPC Victim compensation scheme
357C CrPC Treatment of victims
358 CrPC Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested
359 CrPC Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases
360 CrPC Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition
361 CrPC Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases
362 CrPC Court not to alter judgment
363 CrPC Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons
364 CrPC Judgment when to be translated
365 CrPC Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate
CHAPTER XXVIII SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION
366 CrPC Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation
367 CrPC Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
368 CrPC Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
369 CrPC Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges
370 CrPC Procedure in case of difference of opinion
371 CrPC Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation
CHAPTER XXIX APPEALS
372 CrPC No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided
374 CrPC Appeals from convictions
375 CrPC No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty
376 CrPC No appeal in petty cases
377 CrPC Appeal by the State Government against sentence
378 CrPC Appeal in case of acquittal
379 CrPC Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases
380 CrPC Special right of appeal in certain cases
381 CrPC Appeal to Court of Session how heard
383 CrPC Procedure when appellant in jail
384 CrPC Summary dismissal of appeal
385 CrPC Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily
386 CrPC Powers of the Appellate Court
387 CrPC Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court
388 CrPC Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court
389 CrPC Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail
390 CrPC Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
391 CrPC Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken
392 CrPC Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided
393 CrPC Finality of judgments and orders on appeal
CHAPTER XXX REFERENCE AND REVISION
395 CrPC Reference to High Court
396 CrPC Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
397 CrPC Calling for records to exercise powers of revision
398 CrPC Power to order inquiry
399 CrPC Sessions Judge's powers of revision
400 CrPC Power of Additional Sessions Judge
401 CrPC High Court's powers of revision
402 CrPC Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases
403 CrPC Option of Court to hear parties
405 CrPC High Court's order to be certified to lower Court
CHAPTER XXXI TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES
406 CrPC Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals
407 CrPC Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals
408 CrPC Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals
409 CrPC Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges
410 CrPC Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate
411 CrPC Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates
412 CrPC Reasons to be recorded
CHAPTER XXXII EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
A.- Death Sentences
413 CrPC Execution of order passed under section 368
414 CrPC Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court
415 CrPC Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court
416 CrPC Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman
B.- Imprisonment
417 CrPC Power to appoint place of imprisonment
418 CrPC Execution of sentence of imprisonment
419 CrPC Direction of warrant for execution
420 CrPC Warrant with whom to be lodged
C. - Levy of fine
421 CrPC Warrant for levy of fine
422 CrPC Effect of such warrant
424 CrPC Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment
D.- General provisions regarding execution
425 CrPC Who may issue warrant
426 CrPC Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect
427 CrPC Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence
430 CrPC Return of warrant on execution of sentence
431 CrPC Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine
E.- Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences
432 CrPC Power to suspend or remit sentences
433 CrPC Power to commute sentence
433A CrPC Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases
434 CrPC Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences
435 CrPC State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases
CHAPTER XXXIII PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS
436 CrPC In what cases bail to be taken
436A CrPC Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained
437 CrPC When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
437A CrPC Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court
438 CrPC Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest
439 CrPC Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail
440 CrPC Amount of bond and reduction thereof
441 CrPC Bond of accused and sureties
441A CrPC Declaration by sureties
442 CrPC Discharge from custody
443 CrPC Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
444 CrPC Discharge of sureties
445 CrPC Deposit instead of recognizance
446 CrPC Procedure when bond has been forfeited
446A CrPC Cancellation of bond and bail bond
447 CrPC Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
448 CrPC Bond required from minor
449 CrPC Appeal from orders under section 446
450 CrPC Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances
CHAPTER XXXIV DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
451 CrPC Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
452 CrPC Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial
453 CrPC Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
454 CrPC Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453
455 CrPC Destruction of libellous and other matter
456 CrPC Power to restore possession of immovable property
457 CrPC Procedure by police upon seizure of property
458 CrPC Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
459 CrPC Power to sell perishable property
CHAPTER XXXV IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS
460 CrPC Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings
461 CrPC Irregularities which vitiate proceedings
462 CrPC Proceedings in wrong place
463 CrPC Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281
464 CrPC Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge
465 CrPC Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity
466 CrPC Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful
CHAPTER XXXVI LIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES
468 CrPC Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation
469 CrPC Commencement of the period of limitation
470 CrPC Exclusion of time in certain cases
471 CrPC Exclusion of date on which Court is closed
473 CrPC Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
CHAPTER XXXVII MISCELLANEOUS
474 CrPC Trials before High Courts
475 CrPC Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial
477 CrPC Power of High Court to make rules
478 CrPC Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
479 CrPC Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested
480 CrPC Practicing pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts
481 CrPC Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property
482 CrPC Saving of inherent power of High Court