Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Chapter I: Preliminary
Chapter II: Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 6 | Classes of Criminal Courts |
| 7 | Territorial divisions |
| 8 | Metropolitan areas |
| 9 | Court of Session |
| 10 | Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges |
| 11 | Courts of Judicial Magistrates |
| 12 | Chief Judicial Magistrate |
| 13 | Special Judicial Magistrates |
| 14 | Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates |
| 15 | Subordination of Judicial Magistrates |
| 16 | Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates |
| 17 | Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate |
| 18 | Special Metropolitan Magistrates |
| 19 | Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates |
| 20 | Executive Magistrates |
| 21 | Special Executive Magistrates |
| 22 | Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates |
| 23 | Subordination of Executive Magistrates |
| 24 | Public Prosecutors |
| 25 | Assistant Public Prosecutors |
| 25A | Directorate of Prosecution |
Chapter III: Power of Courts
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 26 | Courts by which offences are triable |
| 27 | Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles |
| 28 | Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass |
| 29 | Sentences which Magistrates may pass |
| 30 | Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine |
| 31 | Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial |
| 32 | Mode of conferring powers |
| 33 | Powers of officers appointed |
| 34 | Withdrawal of powers |
| 35 | Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors |
Chapter IV: Powers of Superior Officers of Police; Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
Chapter V: Arrest of Persons
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 41 | When police may arrest without warrant |
| 41A | Notice of appearance before police officer |
| 41B | Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest |
| 41C | Control room at districts |
| 41D | Right of arrested person to meet an advocate during interrogation |
| 42 | Arrest on refusal to give name and residence |
| 43 | Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest |
| 44 | Arrest by Magistrate |
| 45 | Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest |
| 46 | Arrest how made |
| 47 | Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested |
| 48 | Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions |
| 49 | No unnecessary restraint |
| 50 | Person arrested to be informed of grounds |
| 50A | Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest |
| 51 | Search of arrested person |
| 52 | Power to seize offensive weapons |
| 53 | Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police |
| 53A | Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner |
| 54 | Examination of arrested person by medical officer |
| 54A | Identification of person arrested |
| 55 | Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant |
| 55A | Health and safety of arrested person |
| 56 | Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate |
| 57 | Person arrested not to be detained more than 24 hours |
| 58 | Police to report apprehensions |
| 59 | Discharge of person apprehended |
| 60 | Power, on escape, to pursue and retake |
| 60A | Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code |
Chapter VI: Processes to Compel Appearance
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 61 | Form of summons |
| 62 | Summons how served |
| 63 | Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies |
| 64 | Service when persons summoned cannot be found |
| 65 | Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided |
| 66 | Service on Government servant |
| 67 | Service of summons outside local limits |
| 68 | Proof of service in such cases |
| 69 | Service of summons on witness by post |
| 70 | Form of warrant of arrest and duration |
| 71 | Power to direct security to be taken |
| 72 | Warrants to whom directed |
| 73 | Warrant may be directed to any person |
| 74 | Warrant directed to police officer |
| 75 | Notification of substance of warrant |
| 76 | Person arrested to be brought before court without delay |
| 77 | Where warrant may be executed |
| 78 | Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction |
| 79 | Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction |
| 80 | Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued |
| 81 | Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought |
| 82 | Proclamation for person absconding |
| 83 | Attachment of property of person absconding |
| 84 | Claims and objections to attachment |
| 85 | Release, sale and restoration of attached property |
| 86 | Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property |
| 87 | Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons |
| 88 | Power to take bond for appearance |
| 89 | Arrest on breach of bond for appearance |
| 90 | Provisions generally applicable to summonses and warrants |
Chapter VII: Processes to Compel the Production of Things
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 91 | Summons to produce document or other thing |
| 92 | Procedure as to letters |
| 93 | When search-warrant may be issued |
| 94 | Search of place suspected to contain stolen property |
| 95 | Power to declare certain publications forfeited |
| 96 | Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture |
| 97 | Search for persons wrongfully confined |
| 98 | Power to compel restoration of abducted females |
| 99 | Direction of search-warrants |
| 100 | Persons in charge of closed place to allow search |
| 101 | Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction |
| 102 | Power of police officer to seize certain property |
| 103 | Magistrate may direct search in his presence |
| 104 | Power to impound document produced |
| 105 | Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes |
Chapter VIIA: Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 105A | Definitions |
| 105B | Assistance in securing transfer of persons |
| 105C | Assistance in relation to orders of attachment |
| 105D | Identifying unlawfully acquired property |
| 105E | Seizure or attachment of property |
| 105F | Management of properties seized or forfeited |
| 105G | Notice of forfeiture of property |
| 105H | Forfeiture of property in certain cases |
| 105I | Fine in lieu of forfeiture |
| 105J | Certain transfers to be null and void |
| 105K | Procedure in respect of letter of request |
| 105L | Application of this Chapter |
Chapter VIII: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 106 | Security for keeping the peace on conviction |
| 107 | Security for keeping the peace in other cases |
| 108 | Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters |
| 109 | Security for good behaviour from suspected persons |
| 110 | Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders |
| 111 | Order to be made |
| 112 | Procedure in respect of person present in Court |
| 113 | Summons or warrant in case of person not so present |
| 114 | Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant |
| 115 | Power to dispense with personal attendance |
| 116 | Inquiry as to truth of information |
| 117 | Order to give security |
| 118 | Discharge of person informed against |
| 119 | Commencement of period for which security is required |
| 120 | Contents of bond |
| 121 | Power to reject sureties |
| 122 | Imprisonment in default of security |
| 123 | Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security |
| 124 | Security for unexpired period of bond |
Chapter IX: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
Chapter X: Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 129 | Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force |
| 130 | Use of armed forces to disperse assembly |
| 131 | Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly |
| 132 | Protection against prosecution for acts done under S.129-131 |
| 133 | Conditional order for removal of nuisance |
| 134 | Service or notification of order |
| 135 | Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause |
| 136 | Consequences of his failing to do so |
| 137 | Procedure where existence of public right is denied |
| 138 | Procedure where he appears to show cause |
| 139 | Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of expert |
| 140 | Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions |
| 141 | Procedure on order being made absolute |
| 142 | Injunction pending inquiry |
| 143 | Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance |
| 144 | Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger |
| 144A | Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with arms |
| 145 | Procedure where dispute concerning land or water likely to cause breach of peace |
| 146 | Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver |
| 147 | Dispute concerning right of use of land or water |
| 148 | Local inquiry |
Chapter XI: Preventive Action of the Police
Chapter XII: Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 154 | Information in cognizable cases (FIR registration) |
| 155 | Information as to non-cognizable cases |
| 156 | Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case |
| 157 | Procedure for investigation |
| 158 | Report how submitted |
| 159 | Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry |
| 160 | Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses |
| 161 | Examination of witnesses by police |
| 162 | Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence |
| 163 | No inducement to be offered |
| 164 | Recording of confessions and statements |
| 164A | Medical examination of the victim of rape |
| 165 | Search by police officer |
| 166 | When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant |
| 166A | Letter of request to competent authority outside India |
| 166B | Letter of request from country outside India |
| 167 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours |
| 168 | Report of investigation by subordinate police officer |
| 169 | Release of accused when evidence deficient |
| 170 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient |
| 171 | Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer |
| 172 | Diary of proceedings in investigation |
| 173 | Police report on completion of investigation (Chargesheet) |
| 174 | Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. |
| 175 | Power to summon persons |
| 176 | Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death |
Chapter XIII: Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 177 | Ordinary place of inquiry and trial |
| 178 | Place of inquiry or trial |
| 179 | Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues |
| 180 | Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence |
| 181 | Place of trial in case of certain offences |
| 182 | Offences committed by letters, etc |
| 183 | Offence committed on journey or voyage |
| 184 | Place of trial for offences triable together |
| 185 | Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions |
| 186 | High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place |
| 187 | Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction |
| 188 | Offence committed outside India |
| 189 | Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India |
Chapter XIV: Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 190 | Cognizance of offences by Magistrates |
| 191 | Transfer on application of the accused |
| 192 | Making over of cases to Magistrates |
| 193 | Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session |
| 194 | Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them |
| 195 | Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants |
| 195A | Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. |
| 196 | Prosecution for offences against the State |
| 197 | Prosecution of Judges and public servants |
| 198 | Prosecution for offences against marriage |
| 198A | Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code |
| 198B | Cognizance of offence |
| 199 | Prosecution for defamation |
Chapter XV: Complaints to Magistrates
Chapter XVI: Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 204 | Issue of process |
| 205 | Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused |
| 206 | Special summons in cases of petty offence |
| 207 | Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents |
| 208 | Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session |
| 209 | Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence triable exclusively by it |
| 210 | Procedure to be followed when complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence |
Chapter XVII: The Charge
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 211 | Contents of charge |
| 212 | Particulars as to time, place and person |
| 213 | When manner of committing offence must be stated |
| 214 | Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable |
| 215 | Effect of errors |
| 216 | Court may alter charge |
| 217 | Recall of witnesses when charge altered |
| 218 | Separate charges for distinct offences |
| 219 | Offences of same kind within year may be charged together |
| 220 | Trial for more than one offence |
| 221 | Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed |
| 222 | When offence proved included in offence charged |
| 223 | What persons may be charged jointly |
| 224 | Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges |
Chapter XVIII: Trial before a Court of Session
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 225 | Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor |
| 226 | Opening case for prosecution |
| 227 | Discharge |
| 228 | Framing of charge |
| 229 | Conviction on plea of guilty |
| 230 | Date for prosecution evidence |
| 231 | Evidence for prosecution |
| 232 | Acquittal |
| 233 | Entering upon defence |
| 234 | Arguments |
| 235 | Judgment of acquittal or conviction |
| 236 | Previous conviction |
| 237 | Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of S.199 |
Chapter XIX: Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 238 | Compliance with Section 207 |
| 239 | When accused shall be discharged |
| 240 | Framing of charge |
| 241 | Conviction on plea of guilty |
| 242 | Evidence for prosecution |
| 243 | Evidence for defence |
| 244 | Evidence for prosecution (complaint case) |
| 245 | When accused shall be discharged |
| 246 | Procedure where accused is not discharged |
| 247 | Evidence for defence |
| 248 | Acquittal or conviction |
| 249 | Absence of complainant |
| 250 | Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause |
Chapter XX: Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 251 | Substance of accusation to be stated |
| 252 | Conviction on plea of guilty |
| 253 | Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases |
| 254 | Procedure when not convicted |
| 255 | Acquittal or conviction |
| 256 | Non-appearance or death of complainant |
| 257 | Withdrawal of complaint |
| 258 | Power to stop proceedings in certain cases |
| 259 | Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases |
Chapter XXI: Summary Trials
Chapter XXIA: Plea Bargaining
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 265-I | Period of detention undergone to be set off against the sentence |
| 265A | Application of the Chapter |
| 265B | Application for plea bargaining |
| 265C | Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition |
| 265D | Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court |
| 265E | Disposal of the case |
| 265F | Judgment of the Court |
| 265G | Finality of the judgment |
| 265H | Power of the Court in plea bargaining |
| 265J | Savings |
| 265K | Statements of accused not to be used |
| 265L | Non-application of the Chapter |
Chapter XXII: Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 266 | Definitions |
| 267 | Power to require attendance of prisoners |
| 268 | Power to exclude certain persons from operation of S.267 |
| 269 | Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies |
| 270 | Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody |
| 271 | Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison |
Chapter XXIII: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 272 | Language of Courts |
| 273 | Evidence to be taken in presence of accused |
| 274 | Record in summons-cases and inquiries |
| 275 | Record in warrant-cases |
| 276 | Record in trial before Court of Session |
| 277 | Language of record of evidence |
| 278 | Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed |
| 279 | Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader |
| 280 | Remarks respecting demeanour of witness |
| 281 | Record of examination of accused |
| 282 | Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully |
| 283 | Record in High Court |
| 284 | When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued |
| 285 | Commission to whom to be issued |
| 286 | Execution of commissions |
| 287 | Parties may examine witnesses |
| 288 | Return of commission |
| 289 | Adjournment of proceeding |
| 290 | Execution of foreign commissions |
| 291 | Deposition of medical witness |
| 291A | Identification report of Magistrate |
| 292 | Evidence of officers of the Mint |
| 293 | Reports of certain Government scientific experts |
| 294 | No formal proof of certain documents |
| 295 | Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants |
| 296 | Evidence of formal character on affidavit |
| 297 | Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn |
| 298 | Previous conviction or acquittal how proved |
| 299 | Record of evidence in absence of accused |
Chapter XXIV: General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 300 | Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for the same offence (Double jeopardy) |
| 301 | Appearance by Public Prosecutors |
| 302 | Permission to conduct prosecution |
| 303 | Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended |
| 304 | Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases |
| 305 | Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused |
| 306 | Tender of pardon to accomplice |
| 307 | Power to direct tender of pardon |
| 308 | Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon |
| 309 | Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings |
| 310 | Local inspection |
| 311 | Power to summon material witness, or examine person present |
| 311A | Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting |
| 312 | Expenses of complainants and witnesses |
| 313 | Power to examine the accused |
| 314 | Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments |
| 315 | Accused person to be competent witness |
| 316 | No influence to be used to induce disclosure |
| 317 | Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases |
| 318 | Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings |
| 319 | Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence |
| 320 | Compounding of offences |
| 321 | Withdrawal from prosecution |
| 322 | Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of |
| 323 | Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed |
| 324 | Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law, or property |
| 325 | Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe |
| 326 | Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another |
| 327 | Court to be open |
Chapter XXV: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 328 | Procedure in case of accused being lunatic |
| 329 | Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court of Session |
| 330 | Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial |
| 331 | Resumption of inquiry or trial |
| 332 | Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court |
| 333 | When accused appears to have been of sound mind |
| 334 | Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind |
| 335 | Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody |
| 336 | Power of State Government to empower officer in charge |
| 337 | Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence |
| 338 | Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released |
| 339 | Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend |
Chapter XXVI: Provisions as to Offences affecting the Administration of Justice
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 340 | Procedure in cases mentioned in S.195 |
| 341 | Appeal |
| 342 | Power to order costs |
| 343 | Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance |
| 344 | Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence |
| 345 | Procedure in certain cases of contempt |
| 346 | Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under S.345 |
| 347 | When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court |
| 348 | Discharge of offender on submission of apology |
| 349 | Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document |
| 350 | Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons |
| 351 | Appeals from convictions under Ss.344, 345, 349 and 350 |
| 352 | Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before them |
Chapter XXVII: The Judgment
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 353 | Judgment |
| 354 | Language and contents of judgment |
| 355 | Metropolitan Magistrate's judgment |
| 356 | Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender |
| 357 | Order to pay compensation |
| 357A | Victim compensation scheme |
| 357B | Compensation to be in addition to fine under S.326A or 376D IPC |
| 357C | Treatment of victims |
| 358 | Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested |
| 359 | Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases |
| 360 | Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition |
| 361 | Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases |
| 362 | Court not to alter judgment |
| 363 | Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons |
| 364 | Judgment when to be translated |
| 365 | Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate |
Chapter XXVIII: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 366 | Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation |
| 367 | Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken |
| 368 | Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction |
| 369 | Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges |
| 370 | Procedure in case of difference of opinion |
| 371 | Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation |
Chapter XXIX: Appeals
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 372 | No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided |
| 373 | Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour |
| 374 | Appeals from convictions |
| 375 | No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty |
| 376 | No appeal in petty cases |
| 377 | Appeal by State Government against sentence |
| 378 | Appeal in case of acquittal |
| 379 | Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases |
| 380 | Special right of appeal in certain cases |
| 381 | Appeal to Court of Session how heard |
| 382 | Petition of appeal |
| 383 | Procedure when appellant is in jail |
| 384 | Summary dismissal of appeal |
| 385 | Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily |
| 386 | Powers of the Appellate Court |
| 387 | Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court |
| 388 | Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court |
| 389 | Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail |
| 390 | Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal |
| 391 | Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken |
| 392 | Procedure where Judges of Court of appeal are equally divided |
| 393 | Finality of judgments and orders on appeal |
| 394 | Abatement of appeals |
Chapter XXX: Reference and Revision
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 395 | Reference to High Court |
| 396 | Disposal of case according to decision of High Court |
| 397 | Calling for records to exercise powers of revision |
| 398 | Power to order inquiry |
| 399 | Sessions Judge's power of revision |
| 400 | Power of Additional Sessions Judge |
| 401 | High Court's powers of revision |
| 402 | Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases |
| 403 | Option of Court to hear parties |
| 404 | Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate |
| 405 | High Court's order to be certified to lower Court |
Chapter XXXI: Transfer of Criminal Cases
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 406 | Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals |
| 407 | Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals |
| 408 | Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals |
| 409 | Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges |
| 410 | Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates |
| 411 | Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates |
| 412 | Reasons to be recorded |
Chapter XXXII: Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 413 | Execution of order passed under section 368 |
| 414 | Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court |
| 415 | Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court |
| 416 | Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman |
| 417 | Power to appoint place of imprisonment |
| 418 | Execution of sentence of imprisonment |
| 419 | Direction of warrant for execution |
| 420 | Warrant with whom to be lodged |
| 421 | Warrant for levy of fine |
| 422 | Effect of such warrant |
| 423 | Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend |
| 424 | Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment |
| 425 | Who may issue warrant |
| 426 | Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect |
| 427 | Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence |
| 428 | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment |
| 429 | Saving |
| 430 | Return of warrant |
| 431 | Money ordered to be paid recoverable as fine |
| 432 | Power to suspend or remit sentences |
| 433 | Power to commute sentence |
| 433A | Restriction on powers of remission or commutation |
| 434 | Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences |
| 435 | State Government to act after consultation with Central Government |
Chapter XXXIII: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 436 | In what cases bail to be taken |
| 436A | Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained |
| 437 | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence |
| 437A | Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court |
| 438 | Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest (Anticipatory bail) |
| 439 | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail |
| 440 | Amount of bond and reduction thereof |
| 441 | Bond of accused and sureties |
| 441A | Declaration by sureties |
| 442 | Discharge from custody |
| 443 | Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient |
| 444 | Discharge of sureties |
| 445 | Deposit instead of recognizance |
| 446 | Procedure when bond has been forfeited |
| 446A | Cancellation of bond and bail bond |
| 447 | Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited |
| 448 | Bond required from minor |
| 449 | Appeal from orders under S.446 |
| 450 | Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances |
Chapter XXXIV: Disposal of Property
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 451 | Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases |
| 452 | Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial |
| 453 | Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused |
| 454 | Appeal against orders under S.452 |
| 455 | Destruction of libellous and other matter |
| 456 | Power to restore possession of immovable property |
| 457 | Procedure by police upon seizure of property |
| 458 | Procedure where no claimant appears within six months |
| 459 | Power to sell perishable property |
Chapter XXXV: Irregular Proceedings
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 460 | Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings |
| 461 | Irregularities which vitiate proceedings |
| 462 | Proceedings in wrong place |
| 463 | Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281 |
| 464 | Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge |
| 465 | Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity |
| 466 | Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful |
Chapter XXXVI: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
Chapter XXXVII: Miscellaneous
| Section | Title |
|---|---|
| 474 | Trials before High Courts |
| 475 | Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-Martial |
| 476 | Forms |
| 477 | Power to make rules |
| 478 | Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases |
| 479 | Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested |
| 480 | Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts |
| 481 | Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property |
| 482 | Saving of inherent powers of High Court |
| 483 | Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence |
| 484 | Repeals |
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