Section 112 CrPC: Procedure in respect of person present in Court

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 112 CrPC at a Glance

Section 112 CrPC deals with procedure in respect of person present in Court. From 1 July 2024 it is replaced by Section 131 BNSS.

Now BNSS

Section 131 →

What Section 112 CrPC Says

112. Procedure in respect of person present in Court

If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.

Source: Section 112, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 112 CrPC in Simple Words

Section 112 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with the procedure in respect of a person present in Court. If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, the order shall be read over to the person, or, if the person so desires, the substance of the order shall be explained to the person.

When Section 112 CrPC Applies

  • Section 112 CrPC applies if the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court.
  • The order shall be read over to the person.
  • If the person so desires, the substance of the order shall be explained to the person.

Example of Section 112 CrPC

An order is made in respect of Karan, and Karan is present in Court. Under Section 112 CrPC, the order shall be read over to Karan, or, if Karan so desires, the substance of the order shall be explained to Karan.

When Section 112 CrPC Does Not Apply

  • Section 112 CrPC speaks of a person who is present in Court. It does not deal with a person who is not present in Court, which is the subject of Section 113 CrPC.
  • Section 112 CrPC speaks of reading over the order or explaining its substance. It does not deal with the copy of the order that accompanies a summons or warrant, which is the subject of Section 114 CrPC.

Section 112 CrPC Under BNSS 131: What Changed

Section 112 CrPC is now covered under Section 131 BNSS.

Section 131 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 112 CrPC.

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FAQs on Section 112 CrPC

When does Section 112 CrPC apply?▼

Section 112 CrPC applies if the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court.

What shall be done with the order under Section 112 CrPC?▼

The order shall be read over to the person in respect of whom it is made.

When is the substance of the order explained under Section 112 CrPC?▼

The substance of the order shall be explained to the person if the person so desires.

Where is Section 112 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 112 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 131 BNSS. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 from 1 July 2024.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·