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In forceACT NO. V OF 1898 · 22nd March, 1898

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

ফৌজদারি কার্যবিধি, 1898

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

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Contents

  1. PreamblePreamble

Part I PRELIMINARY · Chapter I

  1. Section 1Short title Commencement
  2. Section 2RepealedRepealed
  3. Section 3(1) Omitted
  4. Section 4Definitions
  5. Section 4AConstruction of references.
  6. Section 5Trial of offences under Penal Code

Part II CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES · Chapter II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

  1. Section 6Classes of Criminal Courts
  2. Section 7Sessions divisions and districts
  3. Section 8Power to divide districts into Upazilas etc
  4. Section 9Court of Sessions
  5. Section 10Executive Magistrates
  6. Section 11Judicial Magistrates
  7. Section 12Special Magistrate
  8. Section 15Benches of Magistrates
  9. Section 16Power to frame rules for guidance of Benches
  10. Section 17Subordination of Executive,Judicial and Metropolitan Magistrates.
  11. Section 17ASubordination of Joint Sessions Judges
  12. Section 18Appointment of Metropolitan Magistrates
  13. Section 19Benches
  14. Section 20Local limits of jurisdiction
  15. Section 21Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
  16. Section 22Justice of the peace for the mafassal
  17. Section x23RepealedRepealed
  18. Section 25Ex-officio Justices of the Peace.
  19. Section x25RepealedRepealed

Part II CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES · Chapter III POWERS OF COURTS

  1. Section 28Offences under Penal Code
  2. Section 29Offences under other laws
  3. Section 29AOmittedRepealed
  4. Section 29BJurisdiction in the case of juveniles
  5. Section 29COffences not punishable with death
  6. Section 30OmittedRepealed
  7. Section 31Sentences which High Court Division and Sessions Judges may pass
  8. Section 32Sentences which Magistrates may pass
  9. Section 33Power of Magistrates to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine
  10. Section 33AHigher powers of certain Magistrates
  11. Section 34OmittedRepealed
  12. Section 34AOmittedRepealed
  13. Section 35Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial Maximum term of punishment
  14. Section 35ADeduction of imprisonment in cases where convicts may have been in custody
  15. Section 36Ordinary powers of Magistrates
  16. Section 37Additional powers conferrable on Magistrates.
  17. Section 38Control of District Magistrates investing power
  18. Section 39Mode of conferring powers
  19. Section 40Powers of officers appointed
  20. Section 41Withdrawal of powers.

Part III GENERAL PROVISIONS · Chapter IV OF AID AND INFORMATION TO THE MAGISTRATES, THE POLICE AND PERSONS MAKING ARRESTS

  1. Section 42Public when to assist
  2. Section 43Aid to person, other than police-officer, executing warrant
  3. Section 44Public to give information of certain offences
  4. Section 45Village-headmen,accountants, landholders and others bound to report certain matters.

Part III GENERAL PROVISIONS · Chapter V OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING

  1. Section 46Arrest how made
  2. Section 46AProcedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest
  3. Section 46BEntry of arrest in official register, general diary and providing information relating to arrest
  4. Section 46CDesignated Police-Officer for maintaining and displaying information of arrest
  5. Section 46DHealth and safety of arrested person
  6. Section 46EExamination of arrested person by medical officer
  7. Section 47Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
  8. Section 48Procedure where ingress not obtainable
  9. Section 49Power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation
  10. Section 50No unnecessary restraint
  11. Section 51Search of arrested persons
  12. Section 52Mode of searching women
  13. Section 53Power to seize offensive weapons
  14. Section 54When police may arrest without warrant
  15. Section 54APerson arrested to be informed of reason of arrest
  16. Section 55Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc.
  17. Section 56Procedure when police-officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant
  18. Section 57Refusal to give name and residence
  19. Section 58Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
  20. Section 59Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest
  21. Section 60Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police-station
  22. Section 61Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours
  23. Section 62Police to report apprehensions.
  24. Section 63Discharge of person apprehended
  25. Section 64Offence committed in Magistrate's presence
  26. Section 65Arrest by or in presence of Magistrate.
  27. Section 66Power, on escape, to pursue and retake
  28. Section 67Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to apply to arrest under section 66
  29. Section 67AProcedure in case of non-compliance with provisions relating to arrest

Part III GENERAL PROVISIONS · Chapter VI OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE

  1. Section 68Form of summons
  2. Section 69Summons how served
  3. Section 70Service when person summoned cannot be found
  4. Section 71Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided
  5. Section 72Service on servant of Republic
  6. Section 73Service of summons outside local limits
  7. Section 74Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present
  8. Section 75Form of warrant of arrest Continuance of warrant of arrest
  9. Section 76Court may direct security to be taken
  10. Section 77Warrants to whom directed
  11. Section 78Warrant may be directed to landholders, etc.
  12. Section 79Warrant directed to police-officer
  13. Section 80Notification of substance of warrant
  14. Section 81Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay
  15. Section 82Where warrant may be executed
  16. Section 83Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction
  17. Section 84Warrant directed to police-officer for execution outside jurisdiction
  18. Section 85Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued
  19. Section 86Procedure by Magistrate before whom person arrested is brought.
  20. Section 87Proclamation for person absconding
  21. Section 88Attachment of property of person absconding
  22. Section 89Restoration of attached property
  23. Section 90Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons
  24. Section 91Power to take bond for appearance
  25. Section 92Arrest by breach of bond for appearance
  26. Section 93Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest
  27. Section 93ASending of summons for service outside Bangladesh
  28. Section 93BSending of warrants for execution outside Bangladesh
  29. Section 93CService and execution in Bangladesh of processes received from outside Bangladesh

Part III GENERAL PROVISIONS · Chapter VII OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MOVABLE PROPERTY, AND FOR THE DISCOVERY OF PERSONS WRONGFULLY CONFINED

  1. Section 94Summons to produce document or other thing
  2. Section 95Procedure as to letters and telegrams
  3. Section 96When search-warrant may be issued
  4. Section 97Power to restrict warrant
  5. Section 98Search of house
  6. Section 99Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
  7. Section 99BApplication to High Court Division to set aside order of forfeiture
  8. Section 99CHearing by Special Bench
  9. Section 99DOrder of Special Bench setting aside forfeiture
  10. Section 99EEvidence to prove nature or tendency of newspapers
  11. Section 99FProcedure in High Court Division
  12. Section 99GJurisdiction barred
  13. Section 100Search for persons wrongfully confined.
  14. Section 101Direction, etc., of search-warrants
  15. Section 102Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
  16. Section 103Search to be made in presence of witnesses
  17. Section 104Power to impound document, etc., produced
  18. Section 105Magistrate may direct search in his presence

Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES · Chapter VIII OF SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR

  1. Section 106Security for keeping the peach on conviction
  2. Section 107Security for keeping the peace in other cases
  3. Section 108Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter
  4. Section 109Security for good behaviour from vagrants and suspected persons
  5. Section 110Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
  6. Section 111RepealedRepealed
  7. Section 112Order to be made
  8. Section 113Procedure in respect of person present in Court
  9. Section 114Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
  10. Section 115Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant
  11. Section 116Power to dispense with personal attendance
  12. Section 117Inquiry as to truth of information
  13. Section 118Order to give security
  14. Section 119Discharge of person informed against
  15. Section 120Commencement of period for which security is required
  16. Section 121Contents of bond
  17. Section 122Power to reject sureties
  18. Section 123Imprisonment in default of security
  19. Section 124Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
  20. Section 125Power of District Magistrate to cancel any bond for keeping the peach or good behaviour
  21. Section 126Discharge of sureties
  22. Section 126ASecurity for unexpired period of bond

Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES · Chapter IX UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES

  1. Section 127Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or police officer
  2. Section 128Use of civil force to disperse
  3. Section 129Use of military force
  4. Section 130Duty of officer commanding troops required by Magistrate to disperse assembly
  5. Section 131Power of commissioned military officers to disperse assembly
  6. Section 132Protection against prosecution for acts done under this Chapter

Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES · Chapter X PUBLIC NUISANCES

  1. Section 132AApplication
  2. Section 133Conditional order for removal of nuisance
  3. Section 134Service or notification of order
  4. Section 135Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause or claim jury
  5. Section 136Consequence of his failing to do so
  6. Section 137Procedure where he appears to show cause
  7. Section x160Omitted & 139. OmittedRepealed
  8. Section 139AProcedure where existence of public right is denied
  9. Section 140Procedure on order being made absolute Consequences of disobedience to order
  10. Section 141OmittedRepealed
  11. Section 142Injunction pending inquiry
  12. Section 143Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance

Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES · Chapter XI TEMPORARY ORDERS IN URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED DANGER.

  1. Section 144Power to issue order

Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES · Chapter XII DISPUTES AS TO IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

  1. Section 145Procedure where dispute concerning land, etc., is likely to cause breach of peach
  2. Section 146Power to attach subject of dispute
  3. Section 147Disputes concerning rights of use of immovable property, etc.
  4. Section 148Local inquiry

Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES · Chapter XIII PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE

  1. Section 149Police to prevent cognizable offences
  2. Section 150Information of design to commit such offences
  3. Section 151Arrest to prevent such offences
  4. Section 152Prevention of injury to public property
  5. Section 153Inspection of weights and measures

Part V INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE · Chapter XIV

  1. Section 154Information in cognizable cases
  2. Section 155Information in non-cognizable cases
  3. Section 156Investigation into cognizable cases
  4. Section 157Procedure where cognizable offence suspected
  5. Section 158Reports under section 157 how submitted
  6. Section 159Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
  7. Section 160Police-officer's power to require attendance of witnesses
  8. Section 161Examination of witnesses by police
  9. Section 162Statements to police not to be signed; use of such statements in evidence
  10. Section 163No inducement to be offered
  11. Section 164Power to record statements and confessions
  12. Section 165Search by police-officer
  13. Section 166When officer-in-charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant
  14. Section 167Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours
  15. Section 167ADuties of Magistrates in relation to shown arrest and detention
  16. Section 168Report of investigation by subordinate police-officer
  17. Section 169Release of accused when evidence deficient
  18. Section 170Case to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient
  19. Section 171Complainants and witnesses not to be required to accompany Police-Officer
  20. Section 172Diary of proceedings in investigation
  21. Section 173Report of police-officer
  22. Section 173AInterim investigation report, etc
  23. Section 173BProvisions for completion of investigation
  24. Section 174Police to inquire and report on suicide, etc.
  25. Section 175Power to summon persons
  26. Section 176Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XV OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

  1. Section 177Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
  2. Section 178Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
  3. Section 179Accused triable in district where act is done or where consequence ensues
  4. Section 180Place of trial where act is offence by reason of relation to other offence
  5. Section 181Being a thug or belonging to a gang of dacoits, escape from custody, etc.
  6. Section 182Place of inquiry or trial where scene of offence is uncertain or not in one district only or where offence is continuing or consists of several acts
  7. Section 183Offence committed on a journey
  8. Section 184RepealedRepealed
  9. Section 185High Court Division to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place
  10. Section 186Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction
  11. Section 187Procedure where warrant issued by subordinate Magistrate
  12. Section 188Liability for offences committed outside Bangladesh
  13. Section 189Power to direct copies of depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence
  14. Section 190Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
  15. Section 191Transfer [***] on application of accused
  16. Section 192Transfer of cases by Magistrates
  17. Section 193Cognizance offences by Courts of Session
  18. Section 194OmittedRepealed
  19. Section 195Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants
  20. Section 196Prosecution for offences against the State
  21. Section 196AProsecution for certain classes of criminal conspiracy
  22. Section 196BPreliminary inquiry in certain cases
  23. Section 197Prosecution of Judges and public servants
  24. Section 198Prosecution for breach of contract, defamation and offences against marriage
  25. Section 199Prosecution for adultery or enticing a married woman
  26. Section 199AObjection by lawful guardian to compliant by person other than person aggrieved
  27. Section 199BForm of authorization under second proviso to section 198 or 199

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XVI OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

  1. Section 200Examination of complainant
  2. Section 201Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
  3. Section 202Postponement for issue of process
  4. Section 203Dismissal of complaint

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XVII OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES

  1. Section 204Issue of process
  2. Section 205Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
  3. Section x235[Omitted] & 205B. [Omitted]Repealed
  4. Section 205CTransfer of case of Court of Session when offence is trial exclusively by it
  5. Section 205CCTransfer of case to [Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Chief Judicial Magistrate], etc.
  6. Section 205DProcedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XIX OF THE CHARGE

  1. Section 221Charge to state offence
  2. Section 222Particulars as to time, place and person
  3. Section 223When manner of committing offence must be stated
  4. Section 224Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
  5. Section 225Effect of errors
  6. Section 226OmittedRepealed
  7. Section 227Court may alter charge
  8. Section 228When trial may proceed immediately after alteration
  9. Section 229When new trial may be directed, or trial suspended
  10. Section 230Stay of proceedings if prosecution of offence in altered charge require previous sanction
  11. Section 231Recall of witnesses when charge altered
  12. Section 232Effect of material error
  13. Section 233Separate charges for distinct offences
  14. Section 234Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together
  15. Section 235Trial for more than one offence
  16. Section 236Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
  17. Section 237When a person is charged with one offence, he can be convicted of another
  18. Section 238When offence proved included in offence charged
  19. Section 239What persons may be charged jointly
  20. Section 240Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XX OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES

  1. Section 241Procedure in cases
  2. Section 241AWhen accused shall be discharged
  3. Section 242Charge to be framed
  4. Section 243Conviction on admission of truth of accusation
  5. Section 244Procedure when no such admission is made
  6. Section 245Acquittal
  7. Section 246OmittedRepealed
  8. Section 247Non-appearance of complainant
  9. Section 248Withdrawal of complaint
  10. Section 249Power to stop proceedings when no complainant
  11. Section 250False, frivolous or vexatious accusations

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXII OF SUMMARY TRIALS

  1. Section 260Power to try summarily
  2. Section 261Power to invest Bench of Magistrates invested with less power
  3. Section 262[Procedure for summary trials]
  4. Section 263Record in cases where is no appeal
  5. Section 264Record in appealable cases
  6. Section 264ASpecial procedure for summary trials
  7. Section 265Language of record and judgment

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXIII OF TRIALS BEFORE COURTS OF SESSION

  1. Section 265ATrial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
  2. Section 265BOpening case for prosecution
  3. Section 265CDischarge
  4. Section 265DFraming charge
  5. Section 265EConviction of plea of guilty
  6. Section 265FDate for prosecution evidence
  7. Section 265GEvidence of prosecution
  8. Section 265HAcquittal
  9. Section 265JArguments
  10. Section 265KJudgment of acquittal or conviction
  11. Section 265LPrevious conviction

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

  1. Section 337Tender of pardon to accomplice
  2. Section 338Power to direct tender of pardon
  3. Section 339DOmittedRepealed
  4. Section 339[Trial] of person to whom pardon has been tendered
  5. Section 339AProcedure in trial of person under section 339
  6. Section 339BTrial in absentia
  7. Section 339CTime for disposal of cases
  8. Section 340Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended and his competency to be a witness
  9. Section 341Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
  10. Section 342Power to examine the accused
  11. Section 343No influence to be used to induce disclosures
  12. Section 344Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
  13. Section 345Compounding offences
  14. Section 346Procedure of [* * *] [Chief Judicial Magistrate] in cases which he cannot dispose of.
  15. Section 347Procedure when, higher punishment should be inflicted on accused
  16. Section 348Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property
  17. Section 349Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe
  18. Section 349AConviction on evidence partly recorded by one Sessions Judge, etc., and partly by another
  19. Section 350AChanges in constitution of Benches
  20. Section 350Conviction [***] on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another
  21. Section 351Detention of offenders attending Court
  22. Section 352Courts to be open

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXV OF THE MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

  1. Section 353Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
  2. Section 354Manner of recording evidence
  3. Section 355Record [***] in trials of certain offences by first and second class Magistrates
  4. Section 356Record in other cases
  5. Section 357Language of record of evidence
  6. Section 358Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355
  7. Section 359Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357
  8. Section 360Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
  9. Section 361Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
  10. Section 362OmittedRepealed
  11. Section 363Remarks respecting demeanor of witness
  12. Section 364Examination of accused how recorded
  13. Section 365Record of evidence in High Court Division

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXVI OF THE JUDGMENT

  1. Section 366Mode of delivering judgment
  2. Section 367Language of judgment Contents of judgment
  3. Section 368Sentence of death.
  4. Section 369Court not to alter judgment
  5. Section 370OmittedRepealed
  6. Section 371Copy of judgment, etc., to be given to accused on application. Case of person sentenced to death
  7. Section 372Judgment when to be translated
  8. Section 373Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXVII OF THE SUBMISSION OF SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION

  1. Section 374Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session
  2. Section 375Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
  3. Section 376Power of High Court Division to confirm sentence or annul conviction
  4. Section 377Confirmation of new sentence to be signed by two Judges
  5. Section 378Procedure in case of difference of opinion
  6. Section 379Procedure in cases submitted to High Court Division for confirmation
  7. Section 380RepealedRepealed

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXVIII OF EXECUTION

  1. Section 381Execution of order passed under section 376
  2. Section 382Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman
  3. Section 383Execution of sentence of transportation or imprisonment in other cases
  4. Section 384Direction of warrant for execution
  5. Section 385Warrant with whom to be lodged
  6. Section 386Warrant for levy of fine
  7. Section 387Effect of such warrant
  8. Section 388Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.
  9. Section 389Who may issue warrant
  10. Section x347[Omitted]Repealed
  11. Section x348[Omitted]Repealed
  12. Section x349[Omitted]Repealed
  13. Section x350[Omitted]Repealed
  14. Section x351[Omitted]Repealed
  15. Section x352[Omitted]Repealed
  16. Section 396Execution of sentences on escaped convicts
  17. Section 397Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence
  18. Section 398Saving as to sections 396 and 397
  19. Section 399Confinement of youthful offenders in reformatories
  20. Section 400Return of warrant on execution of sentence

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXIX OF SUSPENSIONS, REMISSIONS AND COMMUTATIONS OF SENTENCES

  1. Section 401Power to suspend or remit sentences
  2. Section 402Power to commute punishment
  3. Section 402ASentences of death

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS · Chapter XXX OF PREVIOUS ACQUITTALS OR CONVICTIONS

  1. Section 403Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence

Part VII OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION · Chapter XXXI OF APPEALS

  1. Section 404Unless otherwise provided, no appeal to lie
  2. Section 405Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property
  3. Section 406Appeal from order requiring security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour
  4. Section 406AAppeal from order refusing to accept or rejecting a surety
  5. Section 407Appeal from sentence of Magistrate of the second or third class
  6. Section 408Appeal from sentence of Joint Sessions Judge and Magistrates of the first class
  7. Section 409Appeals to Court of Session how heard
  8. Section 410Appeal from sentence of Court of Session
  9. Section 411OmittedRepealed
  10. Section 411AOmittedRepealed
  11. Section 412No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty
  12. Section 413No appeal in petty cases
  13. Section 414No appeal from certain summary convictions
  14. Section 415Proviso to sections 413 and 414
  15. Section 415ASpecial right of appeal in certain cases
  16. Section 416RepealedRepealed
  17. Section 417Appeal in case of acquittal
  18. Section 417AAppeal against inadequacy of sentence
  19. Section 418Appeals on what matters admissible
  20. Section 419Petition of appeal
  21. Section 420Procedure when appellant in jail
  22. Section 421Summary dismissal of appeal
  23. Section 422Notice of appeal
  24. Section 423Powers of Appellate Court in disposing of appeal
  25. Section 424Judgments of subordinate Appellate Courts
  26. Section 425Order by High Court Division on appeal to be certified to lower Court
  27. Section 426Suspension of sentence pending appeal Release of appellant on bail
  28. Section 427Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
  29. Section 428Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken
  30. Section 429Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided
  31. Section 430Finality of orders on appeal
  32. Section 431Abatement of appeals

Part VII OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION · Chapter XXXII OF REFERENCE AND REVISION

  1. Section 434OmittedRepealed
  2. Section 435Power to call for records of inferior Courts
  3. Section 436Power to order inquiry
  4. Section 437OmittedRepealed
  5. Section x398OmittedRepealed
  6. Section 439High Court Division's powers of revision
  7. Section 439ASessions Judge's powers of revision
  8. Section 440Optional with Court to hear parties
  9. Section 441OmittedRepealed
  10. Section 442High Court Division's order to be certified to lower Court or Magistrate

Part VII OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION · Chapter XXXIIA TIME FOR DISPOSAL OF APPEAL AND REVISION

  1. Section 442ATime for disposal of appeals and Revision

Part VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS · Chapter XXXIV LUNATICS

  1. Section 464Procedure in case of accused being lunatic
  2. Section 465Procedure in case of person being lunatic before Court of Sessions
  3. Section 466Release of lunatic pending investigation or trial
  4. Section 467Resumption of inquiry or trial
  5. Section 468Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
  6. Section 469When accused appears to have been insane
  7. Section 470Judgment of acquittal on ground of lunacy
  8. Section 471Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody
  9. Section 472RepealedRepealed
  10. Section 473Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence
  11. Section 474Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released.
  12. Section 475Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend

Part VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS · Chapter XXXV PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

  1. Section 476Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195.
  2. Section 476ASuperior Court may complain where subordinate Court has committed to do so
  3. Section 476BAppeals
  4. Section 477RepealedRepealed
  5. Section x421[Omitted] & 479. [Omitted]Repealed
  6. Section 480Procedure in certain cases of contempt
  7. Section 481Record in such cases
  8. Section 482Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480
  9. Section 483When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court within sections 480 and 482
  10. Section 484Discharge of offender on submission or apology
  11. Section 485Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document
  12. Section 485ASummary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons
  13. Section 486Appeals from convictions in contempt cases
  14. Section 487Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195 when committed before themselves

Part VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS · Chapter XXXVI OF THE MAINTENANCE OF WIVES AND CHILDREN.

  1. Section x431OmittedRepealed

Part VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS · Chapter XXXVII DIRECTIONS OF THE NATURE OF A Habeas Corpus

  1. Section 491AOmittedRepealed
  2. Section 491Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas corpus

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XXXVIII OF THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

  1. Section 492Power to appoint Public Procecutors
  2. Section 493Public Prosecutor may plead in all Court in cases under his charge Pleaders privately instructed to be under his direction
  3. Section 494Effect of withdrawal from prosecution
  4. Section 495Permission to conduct prosecution

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XXXIX OF BAIL

  1. Section 496In what cases bail to be taken
  2. Section 497AOmittedRepealed
  3. Section 497When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
  4. Section 498Power to direct admission to bail or reduction of bail
  5. Section 499Bond of accused and sureties
  6. Section 500Discharge from custody
  7. Section 501Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
  8. Section 502Discharge of sureties

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XL OF COMMISSIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES

  1. Section 503When attendance of witness may be dispensed with Issue of commission and procedure thereunder
  2. Section 504Commission in case of witness being within [a] Metropolitan Area
  3. Section 505Parties may examine witnesses
  4. Section 506Power of Subordinate Magistrate to apply for issue of commission
  5. Section 507Return of commission
  6. Section 508Adjournment of inquiry or trial
  7. Section 508AApplication of this Chapter to Commissions issued in Burma

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XLI SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE

  1. Section 509Deposition of medical witness
  2. Section 509AReport of post-mortem examination
  3. Section 510Report of Chemical Examiner, serologist, etc.
  4. Section 510AEvidence of formal character on Affidavit
  5. Section 511Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
  6. Section 512Record of evidence in absence of accused

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XLII PROVISIONS AS TO BONDS

  1. Section 513Deposit instead of recognizance
  2. Section 514Procedure on forfeiture of bond
  3. Section 514AProcedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
  4. Section 514BBond required from a minor
  5. Section 515Appeal from, and revision of, orders under section 514
  6. Section 516Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XLIII OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

  1. Section 516AOrder for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
  2. Section 517Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed
  3. Section 518Order may take form of reference to District [***] Magistrate.
  4. Section 519Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
  5. Section 520Stay of order under sections 517, 518 or 519
  6. Section 521Destruction of libelous and other matter
  7. Section 522Power to restore possession of immovable property
  8. Section 523Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen
  9. Section 524Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
  10. Section 525Power to sell perishable property

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XLIV OF THE TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES

  1. Section 525APower of Appellate Division to transfer cases and appeals
  2. Section 526High Court Division may transfer case or itself try it
  3. Section 526AOmittedRepealed
  4. Section 526BPower of Sessions Judge to transfer cases
  5. Section 527OmittedRepealed
  6. Section 528Sessions Judge may withdraw cases from Assistant Sessions Judge.

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XLV OF IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS

  1. Section 529Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings
  2. Section 530Irregularities which vitiate proceedings
  3. Section 531Proceedings in wrong place
  4. Section 532OmittedRepealed
  5. Section 533Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or 364
  6. Section 534OmittedRepealed
  7. Section 535Effect of omission to prepare charge
  8. Section 536OmittedRepealed
  9. Section 537Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or other proceedings
  10. Section 538Attachment not illegal, person making same not trespasser for defect or want of form in proceedings

Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS · Chapter XLVI MISCELLANEOUS

  1. Section 539Courts and persons before whom affidavits may be sworn
  2. Section 539AAffidavit in proof of conduct of public servant
  3. Section 539BLocal inspection
  4. Section 540Power to summon material witness or examine person present
  5. Section 540AProvision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
  6. Section 541Power to appoint place of imprisonment
  7. Section 542RepealedRepealed
  8. Section 543Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
  9. Section 544[Expenses and protection of complainants, witnesses and victims]
  10. Section 545Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine
  11. Section 546Payments to be taken into account in subsequent suit
  12. Section 546AOrder of payment of certain fees paid by complainant in non-cognizable cases
  13. Section 547Moneys ordered to be paid recoverable as fines
  14. Section 548Copies of proceedings
  15. Section 549Delivery to military authorities of persons liable to the tried by Court-martial
  16. Section 550Powers to police to seize property suspected to be stolen
  17. Section 551Power of superior officers of police
  18. Section 552Power to compel restoration of abducted females
  19. Section 553RepealedRepealed
  20. Section 554Power of chartered High Court Division to make rules for inspection of records of subordinate Courts
  21. Section 555Forms
  22. Section 556Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested
  23. Section 557Practicing pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts
  24. Section 558Power to decide language of Courts
  25. Section 559Provision for powers of Judges and Magistrates being exercised by their successors in office
  26. Section 560Officers concerned in sales not to purchase or bid for property
  27. Section 561ASaving of inherent power of High Court Division
  28. Section 561Special provisions with respect to offence of rape by a husband
  29. Section 562RepealedRepealed
  30. Section 563RepealedRepealed
  31. Section 564RepealedRepealed
  32. Section 565Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender

Schedules

  1. Second ScheduleTABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFENCES385 entries
  2. Third ScheduleORDINARY POWERS OF MAGISTRATES85 entries
  3. Fourth ScheduleADDITIONAL POWERS WITH WHICH MAGISTRATES MAY BE INVESTED
  4. Fifth Schedule1 [“MEMORANDUM OF ARREST16 entries