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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 64Offence committed in Magistrate's presence

In forcePart III GENERAL PROVISIONSChapter V OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING

Part III GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter V OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING

s. 64

64. Offence committed in Magistrate's presence When any offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate [whether Executive or Judicial] within the local limits of his jurisdiction, he may himself arrest or order any person to arrest the offender, and may thereupon, subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail commit the offender to custody.

  1. 79. The words “whether Executive or Judicial” after the word “Magistrate” were inserted by section 23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2009 (Act No. XXXII of 2009) (with effect from 1st November, 2007).

End of s. 64. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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