The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Central Act · 1973534 provisions1,49,809 citing judgments

Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it.

The enactment

Long title	An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedures.
Type	Act
Year	1973
Jurisdiction	Central
Ministry	Ministry of Home Affairs
Status	Repealed
Provisions published	534
Subjects	criminal

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Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement30 citing judgments
Section 2 Definitions1 citing judgment
Section 3 Construction of references70 citing judgments
Section 4 Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws3 citing judgments
Section 5 Saving5 citing judgments
Section 6 Classes of Criminal Courts1 citing judgment
Section 7 Territorial divisions2 citing judgments
Section 8 Metropolitan areas1 citing judgment
Section 9 Court of Session18 citing judgments
Section 10 Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges12 citing judgments
Section 11 Courts of Judicial Magistrates11 citing judgments
Section 12 Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc34 citing judgments
Section 13 Special Judicial Magistrates2 citing judgments
Section 14 Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates15 citing judgments
Section 15 Subordination of Judicial Magistrates13 citing judgments
Section 16 Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates15 citing judgments
Section 17 Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate1 citing judgment
Section 18 Special Metropolitan Magistrates2 citing judgments
Section 19 Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates2 citing judgments
Section 20 Executive Magistrates37 citing judgments
Section 21 Special Executive Magistrates1 citing judgment
Section 22 Local jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates12 citing judgments
Section 23 Subordination of Executive Magistrates18 citing judgments
Section 24 Public Prosecutors8 citing judgments
Section 25 Assistant Public Prosecutors4 citing judgments
Section 25A Directorate of Prosecution
Section 26 Courts by which offences are triable12 citing judgments
Section 27 Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles3 citing judgments
Section 28 Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass3 citing judgments
Section 29 Sentences which Magistrates may pass6 citing judgments
Section 30 Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine7 citing judgments
Section 31 Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial32 citing judgments
Section 32 Mode of conferring powers8 citing judgments
Section 33 Powers of officers appointed9 citing judgments
Section 34 Withdrawal of powers2 citing judgments
Section 35 Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office10 citing judgments
Section 36 Powers of superior officers of police11 citing judgments
Section 37 Public when to assist Magistrates and police3 citing judgments
Section 38 Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant6 citing judgments
Section 39 Public to give information of certain offences5 citing judgments
Section 40 Duty of officers employed, in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report1 citing judgment
Section 41 When police may arrest without warrant127 citing judgments
Section 41A Notice of appearance before police officer823 citing judgments
Section 41B Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest6 citing judgments
Section 41C Control room at districts
Section 41D Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation2 citing judgments
Section 42 Arrest on refusal to give name and residence2 citing judgments
Section 43 Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest2 citing judgments
Section 44 Arrest by Magistrate1 citing judgment
Section 45 Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest3 citing judgments
Section 46 Arrest how made1 citing judgment
Section 47 Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested1 citing judgment
Section 48 Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions2 citing judgments
Section 49 No unnecessary restraint2 citing judgments
Section 50 Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail37 citing judgments
Section 50A Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc1 citing judgment
Section 51 Search of arrested person2 citing judgments
Section 52 Power to seize offensive weapons2 citing judgments
Section 53 Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer6 citing judgments
Section 53A Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner3 citing judgments
Section 54 Examination of arrested person by medical officer2 citing judgments
Section 54A Identification of person arrested1 citing judgment
Section 55 Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant1 citing judgment
Section 55A Health and safety of arrested person
Section 56 Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station1 citing judgment
Section 57 Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours5 citing judgments
Section 58 Police to report apprehensions2 citing judgments
Section 59 Discharge of person apprehended2 citing judgments
Section 60 Power, on escape, to pursue and retake1 citing judgment
Section 60A Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code1 citing judgment
Section 61 Form of summons2 citing judgments
Section 62 Summons how served33 citing judgments
Section 63 Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies2 citing judgments
Section 64 Service when persons summoned cannot be found2 citing judgments
Section 65 Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided22 citing judgments
Section 66 Service on Government servant1 citing judgment
Section 67 Service of summons outside local limits1 citing judgment
Section 68 Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present2 citing judgments
Section 69 Service of summons on witness by post1 citing judgment
Section 70 Form of warrant of arrest and duration9 citing judgments
Section 71 Power to direct security to be taken2 citing judgments
Section 72 Warrants to whom directed2 citing judgments
Section 73 Warrant may be directed to any person7 citing judgments
Section 74 Warrant directed to police officer2 citing judgments
Section 75 Notification of substance of warrant1 citing judgment
Section 76 Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay1 citing judgment
Section 78 Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction1 citing judgment
Section 79 Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction4 citing judgments
Section 80 Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued1 citing judgment
Section 81 Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought5 citing judgments
Section 82 Proclamation for person absconding1,094 citing judgments
Section 83 Attachment of property of person absconding45 citing judgments
Section 84 Claims and objections to attachment6 citing judgments
Section 85 Release, sale and restoration of attached property2 citing judgments
Section 86 Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property1 citing judgment
Section 87 Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons4 citing judgments
Section 88 Power to take bond for appearance14 citing judgments
Section 89 Arrest on breach of bond for appearance3 citing judgments
Section 90 Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest1 citing judgment
Section 91 Summons to produce document or other thing310 citing judgments
Section 92 Procedure as to letters and telegrams3 citing judgments
Section 93 When search-warrant may be issued11 citing judgments
Section 94 Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc10 citing judgments
Section 95 Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same3 citing judgments
Section 96 Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture3 citing judgments
Section 97 Search for persons wrongfully confined42 citing judgments
Section 98 Power to compel restoration of abducted females3 citing judgments
Section 99 Direction, etc2 citing judgments
Section 100 Persons in charge of closed place to allow search46 citing judgments
Section 101 Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction1 citing judgment
Section 102 Power of police officer to seize certain property103 citing judgments
Section 103 Magistrate may direct search in his presence3 citing judgments
Section 104 Power to impound document, etc8 citing judgments
Section 105 Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes11 citing judgments
Section 105-I Fine in lieu of forfeiture
Section 105A Definitions
Section 105B Assistance in securing transfer of persons
Section 105C Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property
Section 105D Identifying unlawfully acquired property
Section 105E Seizure or attachment of property1 citing judgment
Section 105F Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter
Section 105G Notice of forfeiture of property
Section 105H Forfeiture of property in certain cases
Section 105J Certain transfers to be null and void
Section 105K Procedure in respect of letter of request
Section 105L Application of this Chapter
Section 106 Security for keeping the peace on conviction1 citing judgment
Section 107 Security for keeping the peace in other cases158 citing judgments
Section 108 Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters1 citing judgment
Section 109 Security for good behaviour from suspected persons6 citing judgments
Section 110 Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders23 citing judgments
Section 111 Order to be made76 citing judgments
Section 112 Procedure in respect of person present in Court4 citing judgments
Section 113 Summons or warrant in case of person not so present1 citing judgment
Section 114 Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant3 citing judgments
Section 115 Power to dispense with personal attendance3 citing judgments
Section 116 Inquiry as to truth of information11 citing judgments
Section 117 Order to give security1 citing judgment
Section 118 Discharge of person informed against9 citing judgments
Section 119 Commencement of period for which security is required1 citing judgment
Section 120 Contents of bond32 citing judgments
Section 121 Power to reject sureties2 citing judgments
Section 122 Imprisonment in default of security2 citing judgments
Section 123 Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security4 citing judgments
Section 124 Security for unexpired period of bond3 citing judgments
Section 125 Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents2,928 citing judgments
Section 126 Procedure21 citing judgments
Section 127 Alteration in allowance212 citing judgments
Section 128 Enforcement of order of maintenance13 citing judgments
Section 129 Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force1 citing judgment
Section 130 Use of armed forces to disperse assembly1 citing judgment
Section 131 Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly1 citing judgment
Section 132 Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections1 citing judgment
Section 133 Conditional order for removal of nuisance117 citing judgments
Section 134 Service or notification of order
Section 135 Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause5 citing judgments
Section 136 Consequences of his failing to do so
Section 137 Procedure where existence of public right is denied1 citing judgment
Section 138 Procedure where he appears to show cause4 citing judgments
Section 139 Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert11 citing judgments
Section 140 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc3 citing judgments
Section 141 Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience3 citing judgments
Section 142 Injunction pending inquiry3 citing judgments
Section 143 Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance2 citing judgments
Section 144 Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger118 citing judgments
Section 144A
Section 145 Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace286 citing judgments
Section 146 Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver11 citing judgments
Section 147 Dispute concerning right of use of land or water7 citing judgments
Section 148 Local inquiry31 citing judgments
Section 149 Police to prevent cognizable offences21 citing judgments
Section 150 Information of design to commit cognizable offences
Section 151 Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences28 citing judgments
Section 152 Prevention of injury to public property4 citing judgments
Section 153 Inspection of weights and measures4 citing judgments
Section 154 Information in cognizable cases215 citing judgments
Section 155 Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases34 citing judgments
Section 156 Police officer‘s power to investigate cognizable case52 citing judgments
Section 157 Procedure for investigation18 citing judgments
Section 158 Report how submitted3 citing judgments
Section 159 Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry1 citing judgment
Section 160 Police officer‘s power to require attendance of witnesses254 citing judgments
Section 161 Examination of witnesses by police2,988 citing judgments
Section 162 Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence44 citing judgments
Section 163 No inducement to be offered2 citing judgments
Section 164 Recording of confessions and statements8,526 citing judgments
Section 164A Medical examination of the victim of rape7 citing judgments
Section 165 Search by police officer4 citing judgments
Section 166 When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant7 citing judgments
Section 166A Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India2 citing judgments
Section 166B Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India1 citing judgment
Section 167 Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours78 citing judgments
Section 168 Report of investigation by subordinate police officer2 citing judgments
Section 169 Release of accused when evidence deficient225 citing judgments
Section 170 Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient16 citing judgments
Section 171 Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint2 citing judgments
Section 172 Diary of proceedings in investigation6 citing judgments
Section 173 Report of police officer on completion of investigation802 citing judgments
Section 174 Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc172 citing judgments
Section 175 Power to summon persons2 citing judgments

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