| CHAPTER I | PRELIMINARY |
| SECTION 1 | Short title, extent and commencement.Read → |
| SECTION 2 | Definitions.Read → |
| SECTION 3 | Construction of references.Read → |
| SECTION 4 | Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws.Read → |
| SECTION 5 | Saving.Read → |
| CHAPTER II | CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES |
| SECTION 6 | Classes of Criminal Courts.Read → |
| SECTION 7 | Territorial divisions.Read → |
| SECTION 8 | Court of Session.Read → |
| SECTION 9 | Courts of Judicial Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 10 | Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 11 | Special Judicial Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 12 | Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 13 | Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 14 | Executive Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 15 | Special Executive Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 16 | Local Jurisdiction of Executive.Read → |
| SECTION 17 | Subordination of Executive Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 18 | Public Prosecutors.Read → |
| SECTION 19 | Assistant Public Prosecutors.Read → |
| SECTION 20 | Directorate of Prosecution.Read → |
| CHAPTER III | POWER OF COURTS |
| SECTION 21 | Courts by which offences are triable.Read → |
| SECTION 22 | Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.Read → |
| SECTION 23 | Sentences which Magistrates may pass.Read → |
| SECTION 24 | Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.Read → |
| SECTION 25 | Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.Read → |
| SECTION 26 | Mode of conferring powers.Read → |
| SECTION 27 | Powers of officers appointed.Read → |
| SECTION 28 | Withdrawal of powers.Read → |
| SECTION 29 | Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in office.Read → |
| CHAPTER IV | POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE AND AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE |
| SECTION 30 | Powers of superior officers of police.Read → |
| SECTION 31 | Public when to assist Magistrates and police.Read → |
| SECTION 32 | Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 33 | Public to give information of certain offences.Read → |
| SECTION 34 | Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report.Read → |
| CHAPTER V | ARREST OF PERSONS |
| SECTION 35 | When police may arrest without warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 36 | Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrestEvery police officer while making an.Read → |
| SECTION 37 | Designated police officer.Read → |
| SECTION 38 | Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.Read → |
| SECTION 39 | Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.Read → |
| SECTION 40 | Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.Read → |
| SECTION 41 | Arrest by Magistrate.Read → |
| SECTION 42 | Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest.Read → |
| SECTION 43 | Arrest how made.Read → |
| SECTION 44 | Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.Read → |
| SECTION 45 | Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.Read → |
| SECTION 46 | No unnecessary restraint.Read → |
| SECTION 47 | Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.Read → |
| SECTION 48 | Obligation of person making arrest to inform about arrest, etc., to relative or friend.Read → |
| SECTION 49 | Search of arrested person.Read → |
| SECTION 50 | Power to seize offensive weapons.Read → |
| SECTION 51 | Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officer.Read → |
| SECTION 52 | Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.Read → |
| SECTION 53 | Examination of arrested person by medical officer.Read → |
| SECTION 54 | Identification of person arrested.Read → |
| SECTION 55 | Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 56 | Health and safety of arrested person.Read → |
| SECTION 57 | Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.Read → |
| SECTION 58 | Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.Read → |
| SECTION 59 | Police to report apprehensions.Read → |
| SECTION 60 | Discharge of person apprehended.Read → |
| SECTION 61 | Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.Read → |
| SECTION 62 | Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.Read → |
| CHAPTER VI | PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Summons |
| SECTION 63 | Form of summons.Read → |
| SECTION 64 | Summons how served.Read → |
| SECTION 65 | Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies.Read → |
| SECTION 66 | Service when persons summoned cannot be found.Read → |
| SECTION 67 | Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.Read → |
| SECTION 68 | Service on Government servant.Read → |
| SECTION 69 | Service of summons outside local limits.Read → |
| SECTION 70 | Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.Read → |
| SECTION 71 | Service of summons on witness.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Warrant of arrest |
| SECTION 72 | Form of warrant of arrest and duration.Read → |
| SECTION 73 | Power to direct security to be taken.Read → |
| SECTION 74 | Warrants to whom directed.Read → |
| SECTION 75 | Warrant may be directed to any person.Read → |
| SECTION 76 | Warrant directed to police officer.Read → |
| SECTION 77 | Notification of substance of warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 78 | Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.Read → |
| SECTION 79 | Where warrant may be executed.Read → |
| SECTION 80 | Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.Read → |
| SECTION 81 | Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.Read → |
| SECTION 82 | Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued.Read → |
| SECTION 83 | Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | C.—Proclamation and attachment |
| SECTION 84 | Proclamation for person absconding.Read → |
| SECTION 85 | Attachment of property of person absconding.Read → |
| SECTION 86 | Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person.Read → |
| SECTION 87 | Claims and objections to attachment.Read → |
| SECTION 88 | Release, sale and restoration of attached property.Read → |
| SECTION 89 | Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | D.—Other rules regarding processes |
| SECTION 90 | Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.Read → |
| SECTION 91 | Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance.Read → |
| SECTION 92 | Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance.Read → |
| SECTION 93 | Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summons and warrants of arrest.Read → |
| CHAPTER VII | PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Summons to produce |
| SECTION 94 | Summons to produce document or other thing.Read → |
| SECTION 95 | Procedure as to letters.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Search-warrants |
| SECTION 96 | When search-warrant may be issued.Read → |
| SECTION 97 | Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 98 | Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same.Read → |
| SECTION 99 | Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.Read → |
| SECTION 100 | Search for persons wrongfully confined.Read → |
| SECTION 101 | Power to compel restoration of abducted females.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | C.—General provisions relating to searches |
| SECTION 102 | Direction, etc., of search-warrants.Read → |
| SECTION 103 | Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.Read → |
| SECTION 104 | Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | D.—Miscellaneous |
| SECTION 105 | Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means.Read → |
| SECTION 106 | Power of police officer to seize certain property.Read → |
| SECTION 107 | Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property.Read → |
| SECTION 108 | Magistrate may direct search in his presence.Read → |
| SECTION 109 | Power to impound document, etc., produced.Read → |
| SECTION 110 | Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.Read → |
| CHAPTER VIII | RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY |
| SECTION 111 | Definitions.Read → |
| SECTION 112 | Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.Read → |
| SECTION 113 | Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India.Read → |
| SECTION 114 | Assistance in securing transfer of persons.Read → |
| SECTION 115 | Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.Read → |
| SECTION 116 | Identifying unlawfully acquired property.Read → |
| SECTION 117 | Seizure or attachment of property.Read → |
| SECTION 118 | Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.Read → |
| SECTION 119 | Notice of forfeiture of property.Read → |
| SECTION 120 | Forfeiture of property in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 121 | Fine in lieu of forfeiture.Read → |
| SECTION 122 | Certain transfers to be null and void.Read → |
| SECTION 123 | Procedure in respect of letter of request.Read → |
| SECTION 124 | Application of this Chapter.Read → |
| CHAPTER IX | SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR |
| SECTION 125 | Security for keeping peace on conviction.Read → |
| SECTION 126 | Security for keeping peace in other cases.Read → |
| SECTION 127 | Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters.Read → |
| SECTION 128 | Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.Read → |
| SECTION 129 | Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.Read → |
| SECTION 130 | Order to be made.Read → |
| SECTION 131 | Procedure in respect of person present in Court.Read → |
| SECTION 132 | Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.Read → |
| SECTION 133 | Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 134 | Power to dispense with personal attendance.Read → |
| SECTION 135 | Inquiry as to truth of information.Read → |
| SECTION 136 | Order to give security.Read → |
| SECTION 137 | Discharge of person informed against.Read → |
| SECTION 138 | Commencement of period for which security is required.Read → |
| SECTION 139 | Contents of bond.Read → |
| SECTION 140 | Power to reject sureties.Read → |
| SECTION 141 | Imprisonment in default of security.Read → |
| SECTION 142 | Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.Read → |
| SECTION 143 | Security for unexpired period of bond.Read → |
| CHAPTER X | ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS |
| SECTION 144 | Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.Read → |
| SECTION 145 | Procedure.Read → |
| SECTION 146 | Alteration in allowance.Read → |
| SECTION 147 | Enforcement of order of maintenance.Read → |
| CHAPTER XI | MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Unlawful assemblies |
| SECTION 148 | Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.Read → |
| SECTION 149 | Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.Read → |
| SECTION 150 | Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.Read → |
| SECTION 151 | Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Public nuisances |
| SECTION 152 | Conditional order for removal of nuisance.Read → |
| SECTION 153 | Service or notification of order.Read → |
| SECTION 154 | Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.Read → |
| SECTION 155 | Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.Read → |
| SECTION 156 | Procedure where existence of public right is denied.Read → |
| SECTION 157 | Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause.Read → |
| SECTION 158 | Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.Read → |
| SECTION 159 | Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 160 | Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.Read → |
| SECTION 161 | Injunction pending inquiry.Read → |
| SECTION 162 | Magistrate may prohibit repetition or Continuance of public nuisance.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger |
| SECTION 163 | Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | D.—Disputes as to immovable property |
| SECTION 164 | Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.Read → |
| SECTION 165 | Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.Read → |
| SECTION 166 | Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.Read → |
| SECTION 167 | Local inquiry.Read → |
| CHAPTER XII | PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE |
| SECTION 168 | Police to prevent cognizable offences.Read → |
| SECTION 169 | Information of design to commit cognizable offences.Read → |
| SECTION 170 | Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences.Read → |
| SECTION 171 | Prevention of injury to public property.Read → |
| SECTION 172 | Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police.Read → |
| CHAPTER XIII | INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE |
| SECTION 173 | Information in cognizable cases.Read → |
| SECTION 174 | Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.Read → |
| SECTION 175 | Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case.Read → |
| SECTION 176 | Procedure for investigation.Read → |
| SECTION 177 | Report how submitted.Read → |
| SECTION 178 | Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.Read → |
| SECTION 179 | Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses.Read → |
| SECTION 180 | Examination of witnesses by police.Read → |
| SECTION 181 | Statements to police and use thereof.Read → |
| SECTION 182 | No inducement to be offered.Read → |
| SECTION 183 | Recording of confessions and statements.Read → |
| SECTION 184 | Medical examination of victim of rape.Read → |
| SECTION 185 | Search by police officer.Read → |
| SECTION 186 | When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 187 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.Read → |
| SECTION 188 | Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.Read → |
| SECTION 189 | Release of accused when evidence deficient.Read → |
| SECTION 190 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.Read → |
| SECTION 191 | Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint.Read → |
| SECTION 192 | Diary of proceedings in investigation.Read → |
| SECTION 193 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation.Read → |
| SECTION 194 | Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 195 | Power to summon persons.Read → |
| SECTION 196 | Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.Read → |
| CHAPTER XIV | JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS |
| SECTION 197 | Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.Read → |
| SECTION 198 | Place of inquiry or trial.Read → |
| SECTION 199 | Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.Read → |
| SECTION 200 | Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.Read → |
| SECTION 201 | Place of trial in case of certain offences.Read → |
| SECTION 202 | Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 203 | Offence committed on journey or voyage.Read → |
| SECTION 204 | Place of trial for offences triable together.Read → |
| SECTION 205 | Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.Read → |
| SECTION 206 | High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place.Read → |
| SECTION 207 | Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.Read → |
| SECTION 208 | Offence committed outside India.Read → |
| SECTION 209 | Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.Read → |
| CHAPTER XV | CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS |
| SECTION 210 | Cognizance of offences by Magistrate.Read → |
| SECTION 211 | Transfer on application of accused.Read → |
| SECTION 212 | Making over of cases to Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 213 | Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.Read → |
| SECTION 214 | Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them.Read → |
| SECTION 215 | Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence.Read → |
| SECTION 216 | Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 217 | Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.Read → |
| SECTION 218 | Prosecution of Judges and public servants.Read → |
| SECTION 219 | Prosecution for offences against marriage.Read → |
| SECTION 220 | Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.Read → |
| SECTION 221 | Cognizance of offence.Read → |
| SECTION 222 | Prosecution for defamation.Read → |
| CHAPTER XVI | COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES |
| SECTION 223 | Examination of complainant.Read → |
| SECTION 224 | Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case.Read → |
| SECTION 225 | Postponement of issue of process.Read → |
| SECTION 226 | Dismissal of complaint.Read → |
| CHAPTER XVII | COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES |
| SECTION 227 | Issue of process.Read → |
| SECTION 228 | Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.Read → |
| SECTION 229 | Special summons in cases of petty offence.Read → |
| SECTION 230 | Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents.Read → |
| SECTION 231 | Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session.Read → |
| SECTION 232 | Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.Read → |
| SECTION 233 | Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence.Read → |
| CHAPTER XVIII | THE CHARGE |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Form of charges |
| SECTION 234 | Contents of charge.Read → |
| SECTION 235 | Particulars as to time, place and person.Read → |
| SECTION 236 | When manner of committing offence must be stated.Read → |
| SECTION 237 | Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.Read → |
| SECTION 238 | Effect of errors.Read → |
| SECTION 239 | Court may alter charge.Read → |
| SECTION 240 | Recall of witnesses when charge altered.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Joinder of charges |
| SECTION 241 | Separate charges for distinct offences.Read → |
| SECTION 242 | Offences of same kind within year may be charged together.Read → |
| SECTION 243 | Trial for more than one offence.Read → |
| SECTION 244 | Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.Read → |
| SECTION 245 | When offence proved included in offence charged.Read → |
| SECTION 246 | What persons may be charged jointly.Read → |
| SECTION 247 | Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.Read → |
| CHAPTER XIX | TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION |
| SECTION 248 | Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.Read → |
| SECTION 249 | Opening case for prosecution.Read → |
| SECTION 250 | Discharge.Read → |
| SECTION 251 | Framing of charge.Read → |
| SECTION 252 | Conviction on plea of guilty.Read → |
| SECTION 253 | Date for prosecution evidence.Read → |
| SECTION 254 | Evidence for prosecution.Read → |
| SECTION 255 | Acquittal.Read → |
| SECTION 256 | Entering upon defence.Read → |
| SECTION 257 | Arguments.Read → |
| SECTION 258 | Judgment of acquittal or conviction.Read → |
| SECTION 259 | Previous conviction.Read → |
| SECTION 260 | Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222.Read → |
| CHAPTER XX | TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Cases instituted on a police report |
| SECTION 261 | Compliance with section 230.Read → |
| SECTION 262 | When accused shall be discharged.Read → |
| SECTION 263 | Framing of charge.Read → |
| SECTION 264 | Conviction on plea of guilty.Read → |
| SECTION 265 | Evidence for prosecution.Read → |
| SECTION 266 | Evidence for defence.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report |
| SECTION 267 | Evidence for prosecution.Read → |
| SECTION 268 | When accused shall be discharged.Read → |
| SECTION 269 | Procedure where accused is not discharged.Read → |
| SECTION 270 | Evidence for defence.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | C.—Conclusion of trial |
| SECTION 271 | Acquittal or conviction.Read → |
| SECTION 272 | Absence of complainant.Read → |
| SECTION 273 | Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXI | TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES |
| SECTION 274 | Substance of accusation to be stated.Read → |
| SECTION 275 | Conviction on plea of guilty.Read → |
| SECTION 276 | Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.Read → |
| SECTION 277 | Procedure when not convicted.Read → |
| SECTION 278 | Acquittal or conviction.Read → |
| SECTION 279 | Non-appearance or death of complainant.Read → |
| SECTION 280 | Withdrawal of complaint.Read → |
| SECTION 281 | Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 282 | Power of Court to convert summonscases into warrant-cases.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXII | SUMMARY TRIALS |
| SECTION 283 | Power to try summarily.Read → |
| SECTION 284 | Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.Read → |
| SECTION 285 | Procedure for summary trials.Read → |
| SECTION 286 | Record in summary trials.Read → |
| SECTION 287 | Judgment in cases tried summarily.Read → |
| SECTION 288 | Language of record and judgment.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXIII | PLEA BARGAINING |
| SECTION 289 | Application of Chapter.Read → |
| SECTION 290 | Application for plea bargaining.Read → |
| SECTION 291 | Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.Read → |
| SECTION 292 | Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court.Read → |
| SECTION 293 | Disposal of case.Read → |
| SECTION 294 | Judgment of Court.Read → |
| SECTION 295 | Finality of judgment.Read → |
| SECTION 296 | Power of Court in plea bargaining.Read → |
| SECTION 297 | Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.Read → |
| SECTION 298 | Savings.Read → |
| SECTION 299 | Statements of accused not to be used.Read → |
| SECTION 300 | Non-application of Chapter.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXIV | ATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS |
| SECTION 301 | Definitions.Read → |
| SECTION 302 | Power to require attendance of prisoners.Read → |
| SECTION 303 | Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302.Read → |
| SECTION 304 | Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.Read → |
| SECTION 305 | Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.Read → |
| SECTION 306 | Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXV | EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence |
| SECTION 307 | Language of Courts.Read → |
| SECTION 308 | Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.Read → |
| SECTION 309 | Record in summonscases and inquiries.Read → |
| SECTION 310 | Record in warrant-cases.Read → |
| SECTION 311 | Record in trial before Court of Session.Read → |
| SECTION 312 | Language of record of evidence.Read → |
| SECTION 313 | Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.Read → |
| SECTION 314 | Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.Read → |
| SECTION 315 | Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.Read → |
| SECTION 316 | Record of examination of accused.Read → |
| SECTION 317 | Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.Read → |
| SECTION 318 | Record in High Court.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses |
| SECTION 319 | When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.Read → |
| SECTION 320 | Commission to whom to be issued.Read → |
| SECTION 321 | Execution of commissions.Read → |
| SECTION 322 | Parties may examine witnesses.Read → |
| SECTION 323 | Return of commission.Read → |
| SECTION 324 | Adjournment of proceeding.Read → |
| SECTION 325 | Execution of foreign commissions.Read → |
| SECTION 326 | Deposition of medical witness.Read → |
| SECTION 327 | Identification report of Magistrate.Read → |
| SECTION 328 | Evidence of officers of Mint.Read → |
| SECTION 329 | Reports of certain Government scientific experts.Read → |
| SECTION 330 | No formal proof of certain documents.Read → |
| SECTION 331 | Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.Read → |
| SECTION 332 | Evidence of formal character on affidavit.Read → |
| SECTION 333 | Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.Read → |
| SECTION 334 | Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.Read → |
| SECTION 335 | Record of evidence in absence of accused.Read → |
| SECTION 336 | Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXVI | GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS |
| SECTION 337 | Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.Read → |
| SECTION 338 | Appearance by Public Prosecutors.Read → |
| SECTION 339 | Permission to conduct prosecution.Read → |
| SECTION 340 | Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.Read → |
| SECTION 341 | Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 342 | Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.Read → |
| SECTION 343 | Tender of pardon to accomplice.Read → |
| SECTION 344 | Power to direct tender of pardon.Read → |
| SECTION 345 | Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.Read → |
| SECTION 346 | Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.Read → |
| SECTION 347 | Local inspection.Read → |
| SECTION 348 | Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.Read → |
| SECTION 349 | Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc.Read → |
| SECTION 350 | Expenses of complainants and witnesses.Read → |
| SECTION 351 | Power to examine accused.Read → |
| SECTION 352 | Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.Read → |
| SECTION 353 | Accused person to be competent witness.Read → |
| SECTION 354 | No influence to be used to induce disclosure.Read → |
| SECTION 355 | Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 356 | Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender.Read → |
| SECTION 357 | Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.Read → |
| SECTION 358 | Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.Read → |
| SECTION 359 | Compounding of offences.Read → |
| SECTION 360 | Withdrawal from prosecution.Read → |
| SECTION 361 | Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.Read → |
| SECTION 362 | Procedure when after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed.Read → |
| SECTION 363 | Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property.Read → |
| SECTION 364 | Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.Read → |
| SECTION 365 | Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.Read → |
| SECTION 366 | Court to be open.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXVII | PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND |
| SECTION 367 | Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind.Read → |
| SECTION 368 | Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.Read → |
| SECTION 369 | Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial.Read → |
| SECTION 370 | Resumption of inquiry or trial.Read → |
| SECTION 371 | Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.Read → |
| SECTION 372 | When accused appears to have been of sound mind.Read → |
| SECTION 373 | Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.Read → |
| SECTION 374 | Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody.Read → |
| SECTION 375 | Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge.Read → |
| SECTION 376 | Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence.Read → |
| SECTION 377 | Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released.Read → |
| SECTION 378 | Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXVIII | PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE |
| SECTION 379 | Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.Read → |
| SECTION 380 | Appeal.Read → |
| SECTION 381 | Power to order costs.Read → |
| SECTION 382 | Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.Read → |
| SECTION 383 | Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.Read → |
| SECTION 384 | Procedure in certain cases of contempt.Read → |
| SECTION 385 | Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384.Read → |
| SECTION 386 | When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.Read → |
| SECTION 387 | Discharge of offender on submission of apology.Read → |
| SECTION 388 | Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.Read → |
| SECTION 389 | Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.Read → |
| SECTION 390 | Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.Read → |
| SECTION 391 | Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXIX | THE JUDGMENT |
| SECTION 392 | Judgment.Read → |
| SECTION 393 | Language and contents of judgment.Read → |
| SECTION 394 | Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.Read → |
| SECTION 395 | Order to pay compensation.Read → |
| SECTION 396 | Victim compensation scheme.Read → |
| SECTION 397 | Treatment of victims.Read → |
| SECTION 398 | Witness protection scheme.Read → |
| SECTION 399 | Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.Read → |
| SECTION 400 | Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.Read → |
| SECTION 401 | Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.Read → |
| SECTION 402 | Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 403 | Court not to alter judgment.Read → |
| SECTION 404 | Copy of judgment to be given to accused and other persons.Read → |
| SECTION 405 | Judgment when to be translated.Read → |
| SECTION 406 | Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXX | SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION |
| SECTION 407 | Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.Read → |
| SECTION 408 | Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken.Read → |
| SECTION 409 | Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.Read → |
| SECTION 410 | Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.Read → |
| SECTION 411 | Procedure in case of difference of opinion.Read → |
| SECTION 412 | Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXI | APPEALS |
| SECTION 413 | No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.Read → |
| SECTION 414 | Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behavior.Read → |
| SECTION 415 | Appeals from convictions.Read → |
| SECTION 416 | No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.Read → |
| SECTION 417 | No appeal in petty cases.Read → |
| SECTION 418 | Appeal by State Government against sentence.Read → |
| SECTION 419 | Appeal in case of acquittal.Read → |
| SECTION 420 | Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 421 | Special right of appeal in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 422 | Appeal to Court of Session how heard.Read → |
| SECTION 423 | Petition of appeal.Read → |
| SECTION 424 | Procedure when appellant in jail.Read → |
| SECTION 425 | Summary dismissal of appeal.Read → |
| SECTION 426 | Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.Read → |
| SECTION 427 | Powers of Appellate Court.Read → |
| SECTION 428 | Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court.Read → |
| SECTION 429 | Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.Read → |
| SECTION 430 | Suspension of sentence pending appeal; release of appellant on bail.Read → |
| SECTION 431 | Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.Read → |
| SECTION 432 | Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.Read → |
| SECTION 433 | Procedure where Judges of Court of appeal are equally divided.Read → |
| SECTION 434 | Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.Read → |
| SECTION 435 | Abatement of appeals.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXII | REFERENCE AND REVISION |
| SECTION 436 | Reference to High Court.Read → |
| SECTION 437 | Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.Read → |
| SECTION 438 | Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.Read → |
| SECTION 439 | Power to order inquiry.Read → |
| SECTION 440 | Sessions Judge's powers of revision.Read → |
| SECTION 441 | Power of Additional Sessions Judge.Read → |
| SECTION 442 | High Court's powers of revision.Read → |
| SECTION 443 | Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.Read → |
| SECTION 444 | Option of Court to hear parties.Read → |
| SECTION 445 | High Court's order to be certified to lower Court.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXIII | TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES |
| SECTION 446 | Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.Read → |
| SECTION 447 | Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.Read → |
| SECTION 448 | Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.Read → |
| SECTION 449 | Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges.Read → |
| SECTION 450 | Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 451 | Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.Read → |
| SECTION 452 | Reasons to be recorded.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXIV | EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES |
| SUB-HEADING | A.—Death sentences |
| SECTION 453 | Execution of order passed under section 409.Read → |
| SECTION 454 | Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.Read → |
| SECTION 455 | Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.Read → |
| SECTION 456 | Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | B.—Imprisonment |
| SECTION 457 | Power to appoint place of imprisonment.Read → |
| SECTION 458 | Execution of sentence of imprisonment.Read → |
| SECTION 459 | Direction of warrant for execution.Read → |
| SECTION 460 | Warrant with whom to be lodged.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | C.—Levy of fine |
| SECTION 461 | Warrant for levy of fine.Read → |
| SECTION 462 | Effect of such warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 463 | Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.Read → |
| SECTION 464 | Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | D.—General provisions regarding execution |
| SECTION 465 | Who may issue warrant.Read → |
| SECTION 466 | Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.Read → |
| SECTION 467 | Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.Read → |
| SECTION 468 | Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.Read → |
| SECTION 469 | Saving.Read → |
| SECTION 470 | Return of warrant on execution of sentence.Read → |
| SECTION 471 | Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.Read → |
| SUB-HEADING | E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences |
| SECTION 472 | Mercy petition in death sentence cases.Read → |
| SECTION 473 | Power to suspend or remit sentences.Read → |
| SECTION 474 | Power to commute sentence.Read → |
| SECTION 475 | Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 476 | Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.Read → |
| SECTION 477 | State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXV | PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS |
| SECTION 478 | In what cases bail to be taken.Read → |
| SECTION 479 | Maximum period for which under trial prisoner can be detained.Read → |
| SECTION 480 | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence.Read → |
| SECTION 481 | Bail to require accused to appear before next Appellate Court.Read → |
| SECTION 482 | Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.Read → |
| SECTION 483 | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.Read → |
| SECTION 484 | Amount of bond and reduction thereof.Read → |
| SECTION 485 | Bond of accused and sureties.Read → |
| SECTION 486 | Declaration by sureties.Read → |
| SECTION 487 | Discharge from custody.Read → |
| SECTION 488 | Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.Read → |
| SECTION 489 | Discharge of sureties.Read → |
| SECTION 490 | Deposit instead of recognizance.Read → |
| SECTION 491 | Procedure when bond has been forfeited.Read → |
| SECTION 492 | Cancellation of bond and bail bond.Read → |
| SECTION 493 | Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.Read → |
| SECTION 494 | Bond required from child.Read → |
| SECTION 495 | Appeal from orders under section 491.Read → |
| SECTION 496 | Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXVI | DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY |
| SECTION 497 | Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 498 | Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.Read → |
| SECTION 499 | Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.Read → |
| SECTION 500 | Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499.Read → |
| SECTION 501 | Destruction of libellous and other matter.Read → |
| SECTION 502 | Power to restore possession of immovable property.Read → |
| SECTION 503 | Procedure by police upon seizure of property.Read → |
| SECTION 504 | Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.Read → |
| SECTION 505 | Power to sell perishable property.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXVII | IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS |
| SECTION 506 | Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.Read → |
| SECTION 507 | Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.Read → |
| SECTION 508 | Proceedings in wrong place.Read → |
| SECTION 509 | Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.Read → |
| SECTION 510 | Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.Read → |
| SECTION 511 | Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.Read → |
| SECTION 512 | Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXVIII | LIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES |
| SECTION 513 | Definitions.Read → |
| SECTION 514 | Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation.Read → |
| SECTION 515 | Commencement of period of limitation.Read → |
| SECTION 516 | Exclusion of time in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 517 | Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.Read → |
| SECTION 518 | Continuing offence.Read → |
| SECTION 519 | Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.Read → |
| CHAPTER XXXIX | MISCELLANEOUS |
| SECTION 520 | Trials before High Courts.Read → |
| SECTION 521 | Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.Read → |
| SECTION 522 | Forms.Read → |
| SECTION 523 | Power of High Court to make rules.Read → |
| SECTION 524 | Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.Read → |
| SECTION 525 | Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.Read → |
| SECTION 526 | Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.Read → |
| SECTION 527 | Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.Read → |
| SECTION 528 | Saving of inherent powers of High Court.Read → |
| SECTION 529 | Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts.Read → |
| SECTION 530 | Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.Read → |
| SECTION 531 | Repeal and savings.Read → |
| SCHEDULE FIRST | Classification of OffencesRead → |
| I | Offences under The Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaRead → |
| II | Classification of Offences Against Other LawsRead → |
| SCHEDULE SECOND | |
| FORM NO. 1 | Notice for Appearance by The PoliceRead → |
| FORM NO. 2 | Summons to an Accused PersonRead → |
| FORM NO. 3 | Warrant of ArrestRead → |
| FORM NO. 4 | Bond and Bail-Bond after Arrest under a WarrantRead → |
| FORM NO. 5 | Proclamation Requiring The Appearance of a Person AccusedRead → |
| FORM NO. 6 | Proclamation Requiring The Attendance of a WitnessRead → |
| FORM NO. 7 | Order of Attachment to Compel The Attendance of a WitnessRead → |
| FORM NO. 8 | Order of Attachment to Compel The Appearance of a Person AccusedRead → |
| FORM NO. 9 | Order Authorising an Attachment by The District Magistrate or CollectorRead → |
| FORM NO. 10 | Warrant in The First Instance to Bring Up a WitnessRead → |
| FORM NO. 11 | Warrant to Search after Information of a Particular OffenceRead → |
| FORM NO. 12 | Warrant to Search Suspected Place of DepositRead → |
| FORM NO. 13 | Bond to Keep The PeaceRead → |
| FORM NO. 14 | Bond for Good BehaviourRead → |
| FORM NO. 15 | Summons on Information of a Probable Breach of The PeaceRead → |
| FORM NO. 16 | Warrant of Commitment on Failure to Find Security to Keep The PeaceRead → |
| FORM NO. 17 | Warrant of Commitment on Failure to Find Security for Good BehaviourRead → |
| FORM NO. 18 | Warrant to Discharge a Person Imprisoned on Failure to Give SecurityRead → |
| FORM NO. 19 | Warrant of Imprisonment on Failure to Pay MaintenanceRead → |
| FORM NO. 20 | Warrant to Enforce The Payment of Maintenance by Attachment and SaleRead → |
| FORM NO. 21 | Order for The Removal of NuisancesRead → |
| FORM NO. 22 | Magistrate's Notice and Peremptory OrderRead → |
| FORM NO. 23 | Injunction to Provide Against Imminent Danger Pending InquiryRead → |
| FORM NO. 24 | Magistrate’S Order Prohibiting The Repetition, Etc., of a NuisanceRead → |
| FORM NO. 25 | Magistrate’S Order to Prevent Obstruction, Riot, Etc.Read → |
| FORM NO. 26 | Magistrate's Order Declaring Party Entitled to Retain Possession of Land, Etc., in DisputeRead → |
| FORM NO. 27 | Warrant of Attachment in The Case of a Dispute as to The Possession of Land, Etc.Read → |
| FORM NO. 28 | Magistrate's Order Prohibiting The Doing of Anything on Land or WaterRead → |
| FORM NO. 29 | Bond and Bail-Bond on a Preliminary Inquiry Before a Police OfficerRead → |
| FORM NO. 30 | Bond to Prosecute or Give EvidenceRead → |
| FORM NO. 31 | Special Summons to a Person Accused of a Petty OffenceRead → |
| FORM NO. 32 | Notice of Commitment by Magistrate to Public ProsecutorRead → |
| FORM NO. 33 | ChargesRead → |
| FORM NO. 34 | Summons to WitnessRead → |
| FORM NO. 35 | Warrant of Commitment on a Sentence of Imprisonment or Fine If Passed by a CourtRead → |
| FORM NO. 36 | Warrant of Imprisonment on Failure to Pay CompensationRead → |
| FORM NO. 37 | Order Requiring Production in Court of Person in Prison for Answering to Charge of OffenceRead → |
| FORM NO. 38 | Order Requiring Production in Court of Person in Prison for Giving EvidenceRead → |
| FORM NO. 39 | Warrant of Commitment in Certain Cases of Contempt When a Fine Is ImposedRead → |
| FORM NO. 40 | Magistrate's or Judge's Warrant of Commitment of Witness Refusing to Answer or To Produce DocumentRead → |
| FORM NO. 41 | Warrant of Commitment under Sentence of DeathRead → |
| FORM NO. 42 | Warrant after a Commutation of a SentenceRead → |
| FORM NO. 43 | Warrant of Execution of a Sentence of DeathRead → |
| FORM NO. 44 | Warrant to Levy a Fine by Attachment and SaleRead → |
| FORM NO. 45 | Warrant for Recovery of FineRead → |
| FORM NO. 46 | Bond for Appearance of Offender Released Pending Realisation of FineRead → |
| FORM NO. 47 | Bond and Bail-Bond for Attendance Before Officer in Charge of Police Station or CourtRead → |
| FORM NO. 48 | Warrant to Discharge a Person Imprisoned on Failure to Give SecurityRead → |
| FORM NO. 49 | Warrant of Attachment to Enforce a BondRead → |
| FORM NO. 50 | Notice to Surety on Breach of a BondRead → |
| FORM NO. 51 | Notice to Surety of Forfeiture of Bond for Good BehaviourRead → |
| FORM NO. 52 | Warrant of Attachment Against a SuretyRead → |
| FORM NO. 53 | Warrant of Commitment of The Surety of an Accused Person Admitted to BailRead → |
| FORM NO. 54 | Notice to The Principal of Forfeiture of Bond to Keep The PeaceRead → |
| FORM NO. 55 | Warrant to Attach The Property of The Principal on Breach of a Bond to Keep The PeaceRead → |
| FORM NO. 56 | Warrant of Imprisonment on Breach of a Bond to Keep The PeaceRead → |
| FORM NO. 57 | Warrant of Attachment and Sale on Forfeiture of Bond for Good BehaviourRead → |
| FORM NO. 58 | Warrant of Imprisonment on Forfeiture of Bond for Good BehaviourRead → |
