The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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25-01-1974
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedures.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department of Internal Security
Chapters, and Sections
Chapter 2 - Constitution Of Criminal Courts And Offices
Chapter 3 - Power Of Courts
Chapter 4 - A-Powers Of Superior Officers Of Police
Chapter 4 - B-Aid To The Magistrates And The Police
Chapter 5 - Arrest Of Persons
Chapter 6 - Processes To Compel Appearance (A.–Summons)
Chapter 6 - Processes To Compel Appearance (B.-Warrant of arrest)
Chapter 6 - Processes To Compel Appearance (C.- Proclamation and attachment)
Chapter 6 - Processes To Compel Appearance (D.-Other rules regarding processes)
Chapter 7 - Processes To Compel The Production Of Things ( A.–Summons to produce)
Chapter 7 - Processes To Compel The Production Of Things (B.–Search-warrants)
Chapter 7 - Processes To Compel The Production Of Things (C.–General provisions relating to searches)
Chapter 7 - Processes To Compel The Production Of Things (D.–Miscellaneous)
Chapter 7A - Reciprocal Arrangements For Assistance In Certain Matters And Procedure For Attachment And Forfeiture Of Property
Chapter 8 - Security For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour
Chapter 9 - Order For Maintenance Of Wives, Children And Parents
Chapter 10 - Maintenance Of Public Order And Tranquillity (A.–Unlawful assemblies)
Chapter 10 - Maintenance Of Public Order And Tranquillity (B.–Public nuisances)
Chapter 10 - Maintenance Of Public Order And Tranquillity (C.–Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger)
Chapter 10 - Maintenance Of Public Order And Tranquillity (D.–Disputes as to immovable property)
Chapter 11 - Preventive Action Of The Police
Chapter 12 - Information To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate
Chapter 13 - Jurisdiction Of The Criminal Courts In Inquiries And Trials
Chapter 14 - Conditions Requisite For Initiation Of Proceedings
Chapter 15 - Complaints To Magistrates
Chapter 16 - Commencement Of Proceedings Before Magistrates
Chapter 17 - The Charge (A.–Form of charges)
Chapter 17 - The Charge (B.–Joinder of charges)
Chapter 18 - Trial Before A Court Of Session
Chapter 19 - Trial Of Warrant-Cases By Magistrates (A.–Cases instituted on a police report)
Chapter 19 - Trial Of Warrant-Cases By Magistrates (B.–Cases instituted otherwise than on police report)
Chapter 19 - Trial Of Warrant-Cases By Magistrates (C.–Conclusion of trial)
Chapter 20 - Trial Of Summons-Cases By Magistrates
Chapter 21 - Summary Trials
Chapter 21A - Plea Bargaining
Chapter 22 - Attendance Of Persons Confined Or Detained In Prisons
Chapter 23 - Evidence In Inquiries And Trials (A.–Mode of taking and recording evidence)
Chapter 23 - Evidence In Inquiries And Trials (B.–Commissions for the examination of witnesses)
Chapter 24 - General Provisions As To Inquiries And Trials
Chapter 25 - Provisions As To Accused Persons Of Unsound Mind
Chapter 26 - Provisions As To Offences Affecting The Administration Of Justice
Chapter 27 - The Judgment
Chapter 28 - Submission Of Death Sentences For Confirmation
Chapter 30 - Reference And Revision
Chapter 31 - Transfer Of Criminal Cases
Chapter 32 - Execution, Suspension, Remission And Commutation Of Sentences (A.–Death Sentences)
Chapter 32 - Execution, Suspension, Remission And Commutation Of Sentences (B.–Imprisonment)
Chapter 32 - Execution, Suspension, Remission And Commutation Of Sentences (C.–Levy of fine)
Chapter 32 - Execution, Suspension, Remission And Commutation Of Sentences (D.–General provisions regarding execution)
Chapter 32 - Execution, Suspension, Remission And Commutation Of Sentences (E.–Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences)
Chapter 33 - Provisions As To Bail And Bonds
Chapter 34 - Disposal Of Property
Chapter 35 - Irregular Proceedings
Chapter 36 - Limitation For Taking Cognizance Of Certain Offences
Chapter 37 - Miscellaneous