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Corresponding Section Table of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY	CHAPTER IPRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement	1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.	2. Definitions. (Change)
2(f) India	Deleted
2(k) Metropolitan Area	Deleted
2(q) Pleader	Deleted
2(t) Prescribed	Deleted
3. Construction of references.	3. Construction of references.
4. Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws.	4. Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws.
5. Saving.	5. Saving.
CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES	CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES
6. Classes of Criminal Courts.	6. Classes of Criminal Courts.
7. Territorial divisions.	7. Territorial divisions.
8. Metropolitan areas.	Deleted
9. Court of Session.	8. Court of Session (Change)
10. Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges.	Deleted
11. Courts of Judicial Magistrates.	9. Courts of Judicial Magistrates.
12. Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.	10. Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.
13. Special Judicial Magistrates.	11. Special Judicial Magistrates (Change)
14. Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.	12. Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates. (Change)
15. Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.	13. Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.
16. Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates.	Deleted
17. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate.	Deleted
18. Special Metropolitan Magistrates.	Deleted
19. Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates.	Deleted
20. Executive Magistrates.	14. Executive Magistrates. (Change)
21. Special Executive Magistrates.	15. Special Executive Magistrates. (Change)
22. Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.	16. Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.
23. Subordination of Executive Magistrates.	17. Subordination of Executive Magistrates
24. Public Prosecutors.	18. Public Prosecutors. (Change)
25. Assistant Public prosecutors.	19. Assistant Public Prosecutors (Change)
25A. Directorate of Prosecution.	20. Directorate of Prosecution. (Change)
CHAPTER IIIPOWER OF COURTS	CHAPTER III POWER OF COURTS
26. Courts by which offences are triable.	21. Courts by which offences are triable.
27. Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles.	Deleted
28. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.	22. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. (Change)
29. Sentences which Magistrates may pass.	23. Sentences which Magistrates may pass (Change)
30. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.	24. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.
31. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.	25. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial. (Change)
32. Mode of conferring powers.	26. Mode of conferring powers.
33. Powers of officers appointed.	27. Powers of officers appointed.
34. Withdrawal of powers.	28. Withdrawal of powers.
35. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.	29. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office. (Change)
CHAPTER IVA.–POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE	CHAPTER IV POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE AND AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE
36. Powers of superior officers of police.	30. Powers of superior officers of police.
B.–AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE37. Public when to assist Magistrates and police.	31. Public when to assist Magistrates and police.
38. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.	32. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.
39. Public to give information of certain offences.	33. Public to give information of certain offences.
40. Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report.	34. Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report.
CHAPTER V ARREST OF PERSONS	CHAPTER V ARREST OF PERSONS
41. When police may arrest without warrant.	35. When police may arrest without warrant (Change)35(1)
41(2)	35(2)
41A Notice of appearance before police officer	35(3), 35(4) 35(5), 35(6)
New Sub-Section	35(7)
41B. Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.	36. Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.
41C. Control room at districts.	37. Designated police officer. (Change)
41D. Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.	38. Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.
42. Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.	39. Arrest on refusal to give name and residence. (Change)
43. Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.	40. Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest. (Change)
44. Arrest by Magistrate.	41. Arrest by Magistrate.
45. Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest.	42. Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest.
46. Arrest how made.	43. Arrest how made. (Change)
46(1)	43(1)
46(2)	43(2)
New Sub-Section	43(3)
46(3)	43(4)
46(4)	43(5)
47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.	44. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
48. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.	45. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.
49. No unnecessary restraint.	46. No unnecessary restraint.
50. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.	47. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.
50A. Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person.	48. Obligation of person making arrest to inform about arrest, etc., to relative or friend. (Change)
51. Search of arrested person.	49. Search of arrested person.
52. Power to seize offensive weapons.	50. Power to seize offensive weapons. (Change)
53. Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer.	51. Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officer. (Change)
53(1)	51(1)
53(2)	51(2)
New Sub-section	51(3)
53A. Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.	52. Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner. (Change)
54. Examination of arrested person by medical officer.	53. Examination of arrested person by medical officer. (Change)
54A. Identification of person arrested.	54. Identification of person arrested. (Change)
55. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.	55. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.
55A. Health and safety of arrested person.	56. Health and safety of arrested person.
56. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.	57. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.
57. Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.	58. Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours. (Change)
58. Police to report apprehensions.	59. Police to report apprehensions.
59. Discharge of person apprehended.	60. Discharge of person apprehended. (Change)
60. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.	61. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.
60A. Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code.	62. Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.
CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE A.–Summons	CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE *A.—Summons*
61. Form of summons.	63. Form of summons. (Change)63(ii)
62. Summons how served.	64. Summons how served. (Change)
63. Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies.	65. Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies. (Change)65(1) (Change)
New Sub-Section	65(2)
64. Service when persons summoned cannot be found.	66. Service when persons summoned cannot be found.
65. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.	67. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.
66. Service on Government servant.	68. Service on Government servant.
67. Service of summons outside local limits.	69. Service of summons outside local limits.
68. Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.	70. Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present. (Change)
68 (1)	70(1)
68(2)	70(2)
New Sub-Section	70(3)
69. Service of summons on witness by post.	71. Service of summons on witness. (Change)
*B.—Warrant of arrest*	*B.—Warrant of arrest*
70. Form of warrant of arrest and duration.	72. Form of warrant of arrest and duration.
71. Power to direct security to be taken.	73. Power to direct security to be taken. (Change)
72. Warrants to whom directed.	74. Warrants to whom directed.
73. Warrant may be directed to any person.	75. Warrant may be directed to any person.
74. Warrant directed to police officer.	76. Warrant directed to police officer.
75. Notification of substance of warrant.	77. Notification of substance of warrant.
76. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.	78. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.
77. Where warrant may be executed.	79. Where warrant may be executed.
78. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.	80. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.
79. Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.	81. Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.
80. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued.	82. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued. (Change)82(1)
New Sub-Section	82(2)
81. Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.	83. Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought. (Change)
*C.—Proclamation and attachment*	*C.—Proclamation and attachment*
82. Proclamation for person absconding.	84. Proclamation for person absconding. (Change)
83. Attachment of property of person absconding.	85. Attachment of property of person absconding.
New Section	86. Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person.
84. Claims and objections to attachment.	87. Claims and objections to attachment.
85. Release, sale and restoration of attached property.	88. Release, sale and restoration of attached property.
86. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.	89. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.
*D.—Other rules regarding processes*	*D.—Other rules regarding processes*
87. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.	90. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.
88. Power to take bond for appearance.	91. Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance. (Change)
89. Arrest on breach of bond for appearance.	92. Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance. (Change)
90. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.	93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.
CHAPTER VII PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS *A.- Summons to produce*	CHAPTER VII PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS *A.- Summons to produce*
91. Summons to produce document or other thing.	94. Summons to produce document or other thing. (Change)
92. Procedure as to letters and telegrams.	95. Procedure as to letters. (Change)
*B.—Search-warrants*	*B.—Search-warrants*
93. When search-warrant may be issued.	96. When search-warrant may be issued. (Change)
94. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.	97. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. (Change)
95. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same.	98. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same.
96. Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.	99. Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.
97. Search for persons wrongfully confined.	100. Search for persons wrongfully confined.
98. Power to compel restoration of abducted females.	101. Power to compel restoration of abducted females. (Change)
*C.- General provisions relating to searches*	*C.- General provisions relating to searches*
99. Direction, etc., of search- warrants.	102. Direction, etc., of search- warrants.
100. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.	103. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.
101. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.	104. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.
*D.—Miscellaneous*	*D.—Miscellaneous*
	105. Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means. (Change)
102. Power of police officer to seize certain property.	106. Power of police officer to seize certain property.
	107. Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property. (Change)
103. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.	108. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.
104. Power to impound document, etc., produced.	109. Power to impound document, etc., produced.
105. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.	110. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.
CHAPTER VIIA RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY	CHAPTER VIII RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY
105A. Definitions.	111. Definitions.
166A. Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.	112. Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.
166B. Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India.	113. Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India. (Change)
105B. Assistance in securing transfer of persons.	114. Assistance in securing transfer of persons.
105C. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.	115. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.
105D. Identifying unlawfully acquired property.	116. Identifying unlawfully acquired property.
105E. Seizure or attachment of property.	117. Seizure or attachment of property.
105F. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.	118. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.
105G. Notice of forfeiture of property.	119. Notice of forfeiture of property.
105H. Forfeiture of property in certain cases	120. Forfeiture of property in certain cases
105-I. Fine in lieu of forfeiture.	121. Fine in lieu of forfeiture.
105J. Certain transfers to be null and void.	122. Certain transfers to be null and void.
105K. Procedure in respect of letter of request.	123. Procedure in respect of letter of request.
105L. Application of this Chapter.	124. Application of this Chapter.
CHAPTER VIII SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR	CHAPTER IX SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
106. Security for keeping peace on conviction.	125. Security for keeping peace on conviction. (Change)
107. Security for keeping peace in other cases.	126. Security for keeping peace in other cases. (Change)
108. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters.	127. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters. (Change)
109. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.	128. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons. (Change)
110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.	129. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. (Change)
111. Order to be made.	130. Order to be made. (Change)
112. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.	131. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.
113. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.	132. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.
114. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.	133. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.
115. Power to dispense with personal attendance.	134. Power to dispense with personal attendance. (Change)
116. Inquiry as to truth of information.	135. Inquiry as to truth of information. (Change)
117. Order to give security.	136. Order to give security. (Change)
118. Discharge of person informed against.	137. Discharge of person informed against.
119. Commencement of period for which security is required.	138. Commencement of period for which security is required.
120. Contents of bond.	139. Contents of bond. (Change)
121. Power to reject sureties.	140. Power to reject sureties. (Change)
122. Imprisonment in default of security.	141. Imprisonment in default of security. (Change)
123. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.	142. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.
124. Security for unexpired period of bond.	143. Security for unexpired period of bond. (Change)
CHAPTER IX ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS	CHAPTER X ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS
125. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.	144. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.
126. Procedure.	145. Procedure.
127. Alteration in allowance.	146. Alteration in allowance.
128. Enforcement of order of maintenance.	147. Enforcement of order of maintenance.
CHAPTER X MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.–Unlawful assemblies	CHAPTER XI MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY *A.—Unlawful assemblies*
129. Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.	148. Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force. (Change)
130. Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.	149. Use of armed forces to disperse assembly. (Change)
131. Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.	150. Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.
132. Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections.	151. Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150.
*B.—Public nuisances*	*B.—Public nuisances*
133. Conditional order for removal of nuisance.	152. Conditional order for removal of nuisance.
134. Service or notification of order.	153. Service or notification of order.
135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.	154. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause. (Change)
136. Consequences of his failing to do so.	155. Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.
137. Procedure where existence of public right is denied.	156. Procedure where existence of public right is denied.
138. Procedure where he appears to show cause.	157. Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause. (Change)
139. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.	158. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
140. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.	159. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.
141. Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.	160. Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.
142. Injunction pending inquiry.	161. Injunction pending inquiry.
143. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.	162. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance. (Change)
*C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger*	*C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger*
144. Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.	163. 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.	Deleted
*D.—Disputes as to immovable property*	*D.—Disputes as to immovable property*
145. Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.	164. Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.
146. Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.	165. Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.
147. Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.	166. Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.
148. Local Inquiry.	167. Local Inquiry.
CHAPTER XI PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE	CHAPTER XII PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
149. Police to prevent cognizable offences.	168. Police to prevent cognizable offences.
150. Information of design to commit cognizable offences.	169. Information of design to commit cognizable offences.
151 Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences.	170. Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences.
152. Prevention of injury to public property.	171. Prevention of injury to public property.
New Section	172. Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police.
153. Inspection of weights and measures.	Deleted
CHAPTER-XII INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE	CHAPTER-XIII INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE

154. Information in cognizable cases.	173. Information in cognizable cases. (Change)173(1)(ii) 173(3)
155. Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.	174. Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases. (Change)174(1)(ii)
156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case.156(1)	175. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case. (Change)175(1)
156(2)	175(2)
156(3)	175(3)
New Sub-Section	175(4)
157. Procedure for investigation.	176. Procedure for investigation. (Change)
157(1)	176(1)
157(2)	176(2)
New Sub-Section	176(3)
158. Report how submitted.	177. Report how submitted.
159. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.	178. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.
160. Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses.	179. Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses. (Change)
161. Examination of witnesses by police.	180. Examination of witnesses by police. (Change)
162. Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence.	181. Statements to police and use thereof.
163. No inducement to be offered.	182. No inducement to be offered.
164. Recording of confessions and statements.	183. Recording of confessions and statements. (Change)
164A Medical examination of victim of rape.	184. Medical examination of victim of rape. (Change)
165. Search by police officer.	185. Search by police officer. (Change)
166. When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrant.	186. When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrant.
167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.	187. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours. (Change)
168. Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.	188. Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.
169. Release of accused when evidence deficient.	189. Release of accused when evidence deficient. (Change)
170. Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.	190. Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient. (Change)
171. Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint.	191. Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint
172. Diary of proceedings in investigation.	192. Diary of proceedings in investigation.
173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation.	193. Report of police officer on completion of investigation. (Change)193(3)(ii) 193(8)
174. Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.	194. Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. (Change)
175. Power to summon persons.	195. Power to summon persons. (Change)
176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.	196. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. (Change)
CHAPTER XIII JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS	CHAPTER XIV JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
177. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.	197. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.
178. Place of inquiry or trial.	198. Place of inquiry or trial.
179. Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.	199. 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.	200. Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.
181. Place of trial in case of certain offences.	201. Place of trial in case of certain offences. (Change)
182. Offences committed by letters, etc.	202. Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc. (Change)
183. Offence committed on journey or voyage.	203. Offence committed on journey or voyage.
184. Place of trial for offences triable together.	204. Place of trial for offences triable together.
185. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.	205. 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.	206. 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.	207. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. (Change)
188. Offence committed outside India.	208. Offence committed outside India. (Change)
189. Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.	209. Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India. (Change)
CHAPTER XIVCONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS	CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS
190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates.	210. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. (Change)
191. Transfer on application of accused.	211. Transfer on application of accused.
192. Making over of cases to Magistrates.	212. Making over of cases to Magistrates.
193. Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.	213. Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.
194. Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them.	214. Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them. (Change)
195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence.	215. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence. (Change)
195A. Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.	216. Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.
196. Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.	217. Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.
197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants.	218. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. (Change)
198. Prosecution for offences against marriage.	219. Prosecution for offences against marriage. (Change)
198A. Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code	220. Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
198B. Cognizance of offence.	221. Cognizance of offence.
199. Prosecution for defamation	222. Prosecution for defamation (Change)
CHAPTER XV COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES	CHAPTER XVI COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES
200. Examination of complainant.	223. Examination of complainant. (Change)223(1)
New Sub-Section	223(2)
201. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case	224. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case.
202. Postponement of issue of process.	225. Postponement of issue of process.
203. Dismissal of complaint.	226. Dismissal of complaint.
CHAPTER XVI COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES	CHAPTER XVII COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES
204. Issue of process.	227. Issue of process. (Change)
205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.	228. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.
206. Special summons in cases of petty offence.	229. Special summons in cases of petty offence. (Change)
207. Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents.	230. Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents. (Change)
208. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session.	231. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session. (Change)
209. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.	232. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it. (Change)
210. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence.	233. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence.
CHAPTER XVII THE CHARGE A.–Form of charges	CHAPTER XVIII THE CHARGE *A.—Form of charges*
211. Contents of charge.	234. Contents of charge.
212. Particulars as to time, place and person.	235. Particulars as to time, place and person.
213. When manner of committing offence must be stated.	236. When manner of committing offence must be stated.
214. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.	237. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.
215. Effect of errors.	238. Effect of errors.
216. Court may alter charge.	239. Court may alter charge.
217. Recall of witnesses when charge altered.	240. Recall of witnesses when charge altered.
*B.- Joinder of charges*	*B.- Joinder of charges*
218. Separate charges for distinct offences.	241. Separate charges for distinct offences.
219. Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together.	242. Offences of same kind within year may be charged together. (Change)
220. Trial for more than one offence.	243. Trial for more than one offence.
221. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.	244. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.
222. When offence proved included in offence charged.	245. When offence proved included in offence charged.
223. What persons may be charged jointly.	246. What persons may be charged jointly.
224. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.	247. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.
CHAPTER XVIII TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION	CHAPTER XIX TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION
225. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.	248. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.
226. Opening case for prosecution.	249. Opening case for prosecution. (Change)
New Sub-Section	250. Discharge. (Change)250(1)
227. Discharge.	250(2)
228. Framing of charge.	251. Framing of charge. (Change)
229. Conviction on plea of guilty.	252. Conviction on plea of guilty.
230. Date for prosecution evidence.	253. Date for prosecution evidence.
231(1). Evidence for prosecution.	254. Evidence for prosecution. (Change)
New Sub-Section	254(1).
New Sub-Section	254(2)
231(2).	254. (3)
232. Acquittal.	255. Acquittal.
233. Entering upon defence.	256. Entering upon defence.
234. Arguments.	257. Arguments.
235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction.	258. Judgment of acquittal or conviction (Change)
236. Previous conviction.	259. Previous conviction.
237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2).	260. Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222.
CHAPTER XIX TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES A.–Cases instituted on a police report	CHAPTER XX TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES *A.—Cases instituted on a police report*
238. Compliance with section 207.	261. Compliance with section 230.
	262. When accused shall be discharged. (Change)
New Sub-Section	262(1)
239. When accused shall be discharged.	262 (2)
240. Framing of charge.	263. Framing of charge. (Change)
241. Conviction on plea of guilty.	264. Conviction on plea of guilty.
242. Evidence for prosecution.	265. Evidence for prosecution. (Change)
243. Evidence for defence.	266. Evidence for defence. (Change)
*B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report*	*B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report*
244. Evidence for prosecution.	267. Evidence for prosecution.
245. When accused shall be discharged.	268. When accused shall be discharged.
246. Procedure where accused is not discharged.	269. Procedure where accused is not discharged. (Change)269(7)
247. Evidence for defence.	270. Evidence for defence.
*C.-Conclusion of trial*	*C.-Conclusion of trial*
248. Acquittal or conviction.	271. Acquittal or conviction.
249. Absence of complainant.	272. Absence of complainant. (Change)
250. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.	273. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause. (Change)
CHAPTER XX TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES	CHAPTER XXITRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES
251. Substance of accusation to be stated.	274. Substance of accusation to be stated. (Change)
252. Conviction on plea of guilty.	275. Conviction on plea of guilty.
253. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.	276. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.
254. Procedure when not convicted.	277. Procedure when not convicted.
255. Acquittal or conviction.	278. Acquittal or conviction.
256. Non-appearance or death of complainant.	279. Non-appearance or death of complainant. (Change)
257. Withdrawal of complaint.	280. Withdrawal of complaint.
258. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.	281. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.
259. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.	282. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.
CHAPTER XXI SUMMARY TRIALS	CHAPTER XXII SUMMARY TRIALS
	283. Power to try summarily. (Change)
260 (1). (i) Summary trial for imprisonment upto two years	283(2) Summary trial for imprisonment upto three years
260(2).	283(3)
261. Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.	284. Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.
262. Procedure for summary trials.	285. Procedure for summary trials.
263. Record in summary trials.	286. Record in summary trials.
264. Judgment in cases tried summarily.	287. Judgment in cases tried summarily.
265. Language of record and judgment.	288. Language of record and judgment.
CHAPTER XXIA PLEA BARGAINING	CHAPTER XXIIIPLEA BARGAINING
265A. Application of the Chapter.	289. Application of Chapter.
265B. Application for plea bargaining.	290. Application for plea bargaining. (Change)
265C. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.	291. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.
265D. Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court.	292. Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court.
265E. Disposal of the case.	293. Disposal of case. (Change)
265F. Judgment of the Court.	294. Judgment of Court.
265G. Finality of the judgment.	295. Finality of judgment.
265H. Power of the Court in plea bargaining.	296. Power of Court in plea bargaining.
265-I. Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.	297. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.
265J. Savings.	298. Savings.
265K. Statements of accused not to be used.	299. Statements of accused not to be used.
265L. Non-application of the Chapter.	300. Non-application of Chapter.
CHAPTER XXIIATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS	CHAPTER XXIV ATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS
266. Definitions.	301. Definitions.
267. Power to require attendance of prisoners.	302. Power to require attendance of prisoners.
268. Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 267.	303. Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302. (Change)
269. Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.	304. Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.
270. Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.	305. Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.
271. Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.	306. Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.
CHAPTER XXIII EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS A.–Mode of taking and recording evidence	CHAPTER XXV EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS *A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence*
272. Language of Courts.	307. Language of Courts.
273. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.	308. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused. (Change)
274. Record in summons-cases and inquiries.	309. Record in summons-cases and inquiries.
275. Record in warrant-cases.	310. Record in warrant-cases.
276. Record in trial before Court of Session.	311. Record in trial before Court of Session.
277. Language of record of evidence.	312. Language of record of evidence.
278. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.	313. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed. (Change)
279. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.	314. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.
280. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.	315. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
281. Record of examination of accused.	316. Record of examination of accused. (Change)
282. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.	317. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.
283. Record in High Court.	318. Record in High Court.
*B.-Commissions for the examination of witnesses*	*B.-Commissions for the examination of witnesses*
284. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.	319. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.
285. Commission to whom to be issued.	320. Commission to whom to be issued. (Change)
286. Execution of commissions.	321. Execution of commissions. (Change)
287. Parties may examine witnesses.	322. Parties may examine witnesses.
288. Return of commission.	323. Return of commission.
289. Adjournment of proceeding.	324. Adjournment of proceeding.
290. Execution of foreign commissions.	325. Execution of foreign commissions.
291. Deposition of medical witness.	326. Deposition of medical witness.
291A. Identification report of Magistrate.	327. Identification report of Magistrate.
292. Evidence of officers of the Mint.	328. Evidence of officers of the Mint.
293. Reports of certain Government scientific experts.	329. Reports of certain Government scientific experts.
294. No formal proof of certain documents.	330. No formal proof of certain documents. (Change)
295. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.	331. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.
296. Evidence of formal character on affidavit.	332. Evidence of formal character on affidavit.
297. Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.	333. Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.
298. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.	334. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.
299. Record of evidence in absence of accused.	335. Record of evidence in absence of accused.
	336. Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases. (Change)
CHAPTER XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS	CHAPTER XXVI GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
300. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.	337. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.
301. Appearance by Public Prosecutors.	338. Appearance by Public Prosecutors.
302. Permission to conduct prosecution.	339. Permission to conduct prosecution.
303. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.	340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.
304. Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases.	341. Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases. (Change)
305. Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.	342. Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.
306. Tender of pardon to accomplice.	343. Tender of pardon to accomplice. (Change)
307. Power to direct tender of pardon.	344. Power to direct tender of pardon.
308. Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.	345. Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.
309. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.	346. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings. (Change)
310. Local inspection.	347. Local inspection.
311. Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.	348. Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.
311A. Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting.	349. Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting. (Change)
312. Expenses of complainants and witnesses.	350. Expenses of complainants and witnesses.
313. Power to examine the accused.	351. Power to examine accused.
314. Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.	352. Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.
315. Accused person to be competent witness.	353. Accused person to be competent witness.
316. No influence to be used to induce disclosure.	354. No influence to be used to induce disclosure.
317. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases.	355. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases. (Change)
	356. Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender. (Change)
318. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.	357. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.
319. Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.	358. Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.
320. Compounding of offences.	359. Compounding of offences. (Change)
321. Withdrawal from prosecution.	360. Withdrawal from prosecution. (Change)
322. Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.	361. Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.
323. Procedure when after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed.	362. 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.	363. Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property.
325. Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.	364. Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.
326. Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.	365. Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.
327. Court to be open.	366. Court to be open.
CHAPTER XXVPROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND	CHAPTER XXVII PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND
328. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic	367. Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind. (Change)
329. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court	368. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.
330. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial.	369. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial. (Change)
331. Resumption of inquiry or trial.	370. Resumption of inquiry or trial.
332. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.	371. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.
333. When accused appears to have been of sound mind.	372. When accused appears to have been of sound mind.
334. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.	373. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.
335. Person acquitted on such ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody.	374. Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody. (Change)
336. Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge.	375. Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge.
337. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence.	376. Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence. (Change)
338. Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released.	377. Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released. (Change)
339. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend.	378. Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend. (Change)
CHAPTER XXVIPROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE	CHAPTER XXVIII PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
340. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195	379. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.
341. Appeal.	380. Appeal.
342. Power to order costs.	381. Power to order costs.
343. Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.	382. Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.
344. Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.	383. Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence. (Change)
345. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.	384. Procedure in certain cases of contempt. (Change)
346. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345.	385. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384.
347. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.	386. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.
348. Discharge of offender on submission of apology.	387. Discharge of offender on submission of apology.
349. Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.	388. 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.	389. Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.
351. Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350.	390. Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.
352. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.	391. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.
Chapter XXVIITHE JUDGMENT	Chapter XXIXTHE JUDGMENT
353. Judgment.	392. Judgment. (Change)
354. Language and contents of judgment.	393. Language and contents of judgment.
355. Metropolitan Magistrate’s judgment.	DELETED
356. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.	394. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender. (Change)
357. Order to pay compensation.	395. Order to pay compensation.
	396. Victim compensation scheme.
357A. Victim compensation scheme.	396(1) – 396(6)
357B. Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code.	396(7)
357C. Treatment of victims.	397. Treatment of victims. (Change)
New Section	398. Witness protection scheme.
358. Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.	399. Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.
359. Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.	400. Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.
360. Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.	401. Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition. (Change)
361. Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.	402. Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.
362. Court not to alter judgment.	403. Court not to alter judgment.
363. Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.	404. Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons. (Change)
364. Judgment when to be translated.	405. Judgment when to be translated. (Change)
365. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.	406. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.
CHAPTER XXVIIISUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION	CHAPTER XXX SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION
366. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.	407. 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.	408. 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.	409. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.
369. Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.	410. Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.
370. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.	411. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.
371. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation.	412. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation. (Change)
CHAPTER XXIX APPEALS	CHAPTER XXXI APPEALS
372. No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.	413. 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.	414. Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour.
374. Appeals from convictions.	415. Appeals from convictions. (Change)
375. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.	416. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.
376. No appeal in petty cases.	417. No appeal in petty cases. (Change)
377. Appeal by the State Government against sentence.	418. Appeal by State Government against sentence. (Change)
378. Appeal in case of acquittal.	419. Appeal in case of acquittal. (Change)
379. Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.	420. Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.
380. Special right of appeal in certain cases.	421. Special right of appeal in certain cases.
381. Appeal to Court of Session how heard.	422. Appeal to Court of Session how heard. (Change)
382. Petition of appeal.	423. Petition of appeal.
383. Procedure when appellant in jail.	424. Procedure when appellant in jail.
384. Summary dismissal of appeal.	425. Summary dismissal of appeal.
385. Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.	426. Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.
386. Powers of the Appellate Court.	427. Powers of Appellate Court.
387. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court.	428. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court.
388. Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.	429. Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.
389. Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail.	430. Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail. (Change)
390. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.	431. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.
391. Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.	432. Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.
392. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.	433. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.
393. Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.	434. Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.
394. Abatement of appeals.	435. Abatement of appeals.
CHAPTER XXXREFERENCE AND REVISION	CHAPTER XXXII REFERENCE AND REVISION
395. Reference to High Court.	436. Reference to High Court. (Change)
396. Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.	437. Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.
397. Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.	438. Calling for records to exercise powers of revision. (Change)
398. Power to order inquiry.	439. Power to order inquiry.
399. Sessions Judge’s powers of revision.	440. Sessions Judge’s powers of revision.
400. Power of Additional Sessions Judge.	441. Power of Additional Sessions Judge.
401. High Court’s powers of revision.	442. High Court’s powers of revision.
402. Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.	443. Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.
403. Option of Court to hear parties.	444. Option of Court to hear parties.
404. Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court.	Deleted
405. High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court.	445. High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court.
CHAPTER XXXITRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES	CHAPTER XXXIII TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES
406. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.	446. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.
407. Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.	447. Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals. (Change)
408. Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.	448. Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals. (Change)
409. Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judge.	449. Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges.
410. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate.	450. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.
411. Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.	451. Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.
412 Reasons to be recorded.	452. Reasons to be recorded.
CHAPTER XXXIIEXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES *A.—Death Sentences*	CHAPTER XXXIVEXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES *A.—Death Sentences*
413. Execution of order passed under section 368	453. Execution of order passed under section 409
414. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.	454. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.
415. Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.	455. Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.
416. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.	456. Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman. (Change)
*B.—Imprisonment*	*B.—Imprisonment*
417. Power to appoint place of imprisonment.	457. Power to appoint place of imprisonment.
418. Execution of sentence of imprisonment.	458. Execution of sentence of imprisonment. (Change)
419. Direction of warrant for execution.	459. Direction of warrant for execution.
420. Warrant with whom to be lodged.	460. Warrant with whom to be lodged.
*C.—Levy of fine*	*C.—Levy of fine*
421. Warrant for levy of fine.	461. Warrant for levy of fine. (Change)
422. Effect of such warrant.	462. Effect of such warrant.
423. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend.	463. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.
424. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.	464. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. (Change)
*D.—General provisions regarding execution*	*D.—General provisions regarding execution*
425. Who may issue warrant.	465. Who may issue warrant.
426. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.	466. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.
427. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.	467. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.
428. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.	468. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.
429. Saving.	469. Saving.
430. Return of warrant on execution of sentence.	470. Return of warrant on execution of sentence.
431. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.	471. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.
*E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences*	*E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences*
New Section	472. Mercy Petition in death sentence cases.
432. Power to suspend or remit sentences.	473. Power to suspend or remit sentences.
433. Power to commute sentence.	474. Power to commute sentence. (Change)474(c) 474(d)
433A. Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.	475. Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.
434. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.	476. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.
435. State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases.	477. State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases. (Change)
CHAPTER XXXIII PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS	CHAPTER XXXV PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS
436. In what cases bail to be taken.	478. In what cases bail to be taken.
436A. Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained.	479. Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained. (Change)479(2) 479(3)
437. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence.	480. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence. (Change)
437A. Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court.	481. Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court. (Change)
438. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.	482. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest. (Change)
439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.	483. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.
440. Amount of bond and reduction thereof.	484. Amount of bond and reduction thereof.
441. Bond of accused and sureties.	485. Bond of accused and sureties. (Change)
441A. Declaration by sureties.	486. Declaration by sureties.
442. Discharge from custody.	487. Discharge from custody. (Change)
443. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient	488. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.
444. Discharge of sureties.	489. Discharge of sureties.
445. Deposit instead of recognizance.	490. Deposit instead of recognizance. (Change)
446. Procedure when bond has been forfeited.	491. Procedure when bond has been forfeited.
446A. Cancellation of bond and bail bond.	492. Cancellation of bond and bail bond. (Change)
447. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.	493. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.
448. Bond required from minor.	494. Bond required from child. (Change)
449. Appeal from orders under section 446.	495. Appeal from orders under section 491.
450. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.	496. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.
CHAPTER XXXIV DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY	CHAPTER XXXVI DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
451. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.	497(1). Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. (Change)
New Sub-Section	497(2)
New Sub-Section	497(3)
New Sub-Section	497(4)
New Sub-Section	497(5)
452. Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.	498. Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.
453. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.	499. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.
454. Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453.	500. Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499.
455 Destruction of libellous and other matter.	501. Destruction of libellous and other matter.
456 Power to restore possession of immovable property.	502. Power to restore possession of immovable property.
457. Procedure by police upon seizure of property.	503. Procedure by police upon seizure of property.
458. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.	504. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.
459. Power to sell perishable property.	505. Power to sell perishable property. (Change)
CHAPTER XXXV IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS	CHAPTER XXXVII IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS
460. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.	506. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.
461. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.	507. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings. (Change)
462. Proceedings in wrong place.	508. Proceedings in wrong place.
463. Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281.	509. Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.
464. Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.	510. 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.	511. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.
466. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.	512. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.
CHAPTER XXXVILIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES	CHAPTER XXXVIIILIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES
467. Definitions.	513. Definitions.
468. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.	514. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation. (Change)
469. Commencement of the period of limitation.	515. Commencement of period of limitation.
470. Exclusion of time in certain cases.	516. Exclusion of time in certain cases.
471. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.	517. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.
472. Continuing offence.	518. Continuing offence.
473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.	519. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.
CHAPTER XXXVIIMISCELLANEOUS	CHAPTER XXXIX MISCELLANEOUS
474. Trials before High Courts.	520. Trials before High Courts.
475. Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.	521. Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.
476. Forms.	522. Forms.
477. Power of High Court to make rules.	523. Power of High Court to make rules.
478. Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.	524. Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.
479. Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.	525. Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.
480. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.	526. Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts. (Change)
481. Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.	527. Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.
482. Saving of inherent powers of High Court.	528. Saving of inherent powers of High Court.
483. Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates.	529. Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts. (Change)
New Section	530. Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.
484. Repeal and savings.	531. Repeal and savings. (Change)

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY	CHAPTER IPRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement	1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.	2. Definitions. (Change)
2(f) India	Deleted
2(k) Metropolitan Area	Deleted
2(q) Pleader	Deleted
2(t) Prescribed	Deleted
3. Construction of references.	3. Construction of references.
4. Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws.	4. Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other laws.
5. Saving.	5. Saving.
CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES	CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES
6. Classes of Criminal Courts.	6. Classes of Criminal Courts.
7. Territorial divisions.	7. Territorial divisions.
8. Metropolitan areas.	Deleted
9. Court of Session.	8. Court of Session (Change)
10. Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges.	Deleted
11. Courts of Judicial Magistrates.	9. Courts of Judicial Magistrates.
12. Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.	10. Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.
13. Special Judicial Magistrates.	11. Special Judicial Magistrates (Change)
14. Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.	12. Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates. (Change)
15. Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.	13. Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.
16. Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates.	Deleted
17. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate.	Deleted
18. Special Metropolitan Magistrates.	Deleted
19. Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates.	Deleted
20. Executive Magistrates.	14. Executive Magistrates. (Change)
21. Special Executive Magistrates.	15. Special Executive Magistrates. (Change)
22. Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.	16. Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.
23. Subordination of Executive Magistrates.	17. Subordination of Executive Magistrates
24. Public Prosecutors.	18. Public Prosecutors. (Change)
25. Assistant Public prosecutors.	19. Assistant Public Prosecutors (Change)
25A. Directorate of Prosecution.	20. Directorate of Prosecution. (Change)
CHAPTER IIIPOWER OF COURTS	CHAPTER III POWER OF COURTS
26. Courts by which offences are triable.	21. Courts by which offences are triable.
27. Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles.	Deleted
28. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.	22. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. (Change)
29. Sentences which Magistrates may pass.	23. Sentences which Magistrates may pass (Change)
30. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.	24. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.
31. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.	25. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial. (Change)
32. Mode of conferring powers.	26. Mode of conferring powers.
33. Powers of officers appointed.	27. Powers of officers appointed.
34. Withdrawal of powers.	28. Withdrawal of powers.
35. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.	29. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office. (Change)
CHAPTER IVA.–POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE	CHAPTER IV POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE AND AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE
36. Powers of superior officers of police.	30. Powers of superior officers of police.
B.–AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE37. Public when to assist Magistrates and police.	31. Public when to assist Magistrates and police.
38. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.	32. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.
39. Public to give information of certain offences.	33. Public to give information of certain offences.
40. Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report.	34. Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report.
CHAPTER V ARREST OF PERSONS	CHAPTER V ARREST OF PERSONS
41. When police may arrest without warrant.	35. When police may arrest without warrant (Change)35(1)
41(2)	35(2)
41A Notice of appearance before police officer	35(3), 35(4) 35(5), 35(6)
New Sub-Section	35(7)
41B. Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.	36. Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.
41C. Control room at districts.	37. Designated police officer. (Change)
41D. Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.	38. Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.
42. Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.	39. Arrest on refusal to give name and residence. (Change)
43. Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.	40. Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest. (Change)
44. Arrest by Magistrate.	41. Arrest by Magistrate.
45. Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest.	42. Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest.
46. Arrest how made.	43. Arrest how made. (Change)
46(1)	43(1)
46(2)	43(2)
New Sub-Section	43(3)
46(3)	43(4)
46(4)	43(5)
47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.	44. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
48. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.	45. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.
49. No unnecessary restraint.	46. No unnecessary restraint.
50. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.	47. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.
50A. Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person.	48. Obligation of person making arrest to inform about arrest, etc., to relative or friend. (Change)
51. Search of arrested person.	49. Search of arrested person.
52. Power to seize offensive weapons.	50. Power to seize offensive weapons. (Change)
53. Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer.	51. Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officer. (Change)
53(1)	51(1)
53(2)	51(2)
New Sub-section	51(3)
53A. Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.	52. Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner. (Change)
54. Examination of arrested person by medical officer.	53. Examination of arrested person by medical officer. (Change)
54A. Identification of person arrested.	54. Identification of person arrested. (Change)
55. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.	55. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.
55A. Health and safety of arrested person.	56. Health and safety of arrested person.
56. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.	57. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.
57. Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.	58. Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours. (Change)
58. Police to report apprehensions.	59. Police to report apprehensions.
59. Discharge of person apprehended.	60. Discharge of person apprehended. (Change)
60. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.	61. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.
60A. Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code.	62. Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.
CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE A.–Summons	CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE *A.—Summons*
61. Form of summons.	63. Form of summons. (Change)63(ii)
62. Summons how served.	64. Summons how served. (Change)
63. Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies.	65. Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies. (Change)65(1) (Change)
New Sub-Section	65(2)
64. Service when persons summoned cannot be found.	66. Service when persons summoned cannot be found.
65. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.	67. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.
66. Service on Government servant.	68. Service on Government servant.
67. Service of summons outside local limits.	69. Service of summons outside local limits.
68. Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.	70. Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present. (Change)
68 (1)	70(1)
68(2)	70(2)
New Sub-Section	70(3)
69. Service of summons on witness by post.	71. Service of summons on witness. (Change)
*B.—Warrant of arrest*	*B.—Warrant of arrest*
70. Form of warrant of arrest and duration.	72. Form of warrant of arrest and duration.
71. Power to direct security to be taken.	73. Power to direct security to be taken. (Change)
72. Warrants to whom directed.	74. Warrants to whom directed.
73. Warrant may be directed to any person.	75. Warrant may be directed to any person.
74. Warrant directed to police officer.	76. Warrant directed to police officer.
75. Notification of substance of warrant.	77. Notification of substance of warrant.
76. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.	78. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.
77. Where warrant may be executed.	79. Where warrant may be executed.
78. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.	80. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.
79. Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.	81. Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.
80. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued.	82. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued. (Change)82(1)
New Sub-Section	82(2)
81. Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.	83. Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought. (Change)
*C.—Proclamation and attachment*	*C.—Proclamation and attachment*
82. Proclamation for person absconding.	84. Proclamation for person absconding. (Change)
83. Attachment of property of person absconding.	85. Attachment of property of person absconding.
New Section	86. Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person.
84. Claims and objections to attachment.	87. Claims and objections to attachment.
85. Release, sale and restoration of attached property.	88. Release, sale and restoration of attached property.
86. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.	89. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.
*D.—Other rules regarding processes*	*D.—Other rules regarding processes*
87. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.	90. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.
88. Power to take bond for appearance.	91. Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance. (Change)
89. Arrest on breach of bond for appearance.	92. Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance. (Change)
90. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.	93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.
CHAPTER VII PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS *A.- Summons to produce*	CHAPTER VII PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS *A.- Summons to produce*
91. Summons to produce document or other thing.	94. Summons to produce document or other thing. (Change)
92. Procedure as to letters and telegrams.	95. Procedure as to letters. (Change)
*B.—Search-warrants*	*B.—Search-warrants*
93. When search-warrant may be issued.	96. When search-warrant may be issued. (Change)
94. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.	97. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. (Change)
95. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same.	98. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same.
96. Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.	99. Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.
97. Search for persons wrongfully confined.	100. Search for persons wrongfully confined.
98. Power to compel restoration of abducted females.	101. Power to compel restoration of abducted females. (Change)
*C.- General provisions relating to searches*	*C.- General provisions relating to searches*
99. Direction, etc., of search- warrants.	102. Direction, etc., of search- warrants.
100. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.	103. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.
101. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.	104. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.
*D.—Miscellaneous*	*D.—Miscellaneous*
	105. Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means. (Change)
102. Power of police officer to seize certain property.	106. Power of police officer to seize certain property.
	107. Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property. (Change)
103. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.	108. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.
104. Power to impound document, etc., produced.	109. Power to impound document, etc., produced.
105. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.	110. Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.
CHAPTER VIIA RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY	CHAPTER VIII RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY
105A. Definitions.	111. Definitions.
166A. Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.	112. Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.
166B. Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India.	113. Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India. (Change)
105B. Assistance in securing transfer of persons.	114. Assistance in securing transfer of persons.
105C. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.	115. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.
105D. Identifying unlawfully acquired property.	116. Identifying unlawfully acquired property.
105E. Seizure or attachment of property.	117. Seizure or attachment of property.
105F. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.	118. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.
105G. Notice of forfeiture of property.	119. Notice of forfeiture of property.
105H. Forfeiture of property in certain cases	120. Forfeiture of property in certain cases
105-I. Fine in lieu of forfeiture.	121. Fine in lieu of forfeiture.
105J. Certain transfers to be null and void.	122. Certain transfers to be null and void.
105K. Procedure in respect of letter of request.	123. Procedure in respect of letter of request.
105L. Application of this Chapter.	124. Application of this Chapter.
CHAPTER VIII SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR	CHAPTER IX SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
106. Security for keeping peace on conviction.	125. Security for keeping peace on conviction. (Change)
107. Security for keeping peace in other cases.	126. Security for keeping peace in other cases. (Change)
108. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters.	127. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain matters. (Change)
109. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.	128. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons. (Change)
110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.	129. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. (Change)
111. Order to be made.	130. Order to be made. (Change)
112. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.	131. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.
113. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.	132. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.
114. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.	133. Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.
115. Power to dispense with personal attendance.	134. Power to dispense with personal attendance. (Change)
116. Inquiry as to truth of information.	135. Inquiry as to truth of information. (Change)
117. Order to give security.	136. Order to give security. (Change)
118. Discharge of person informed against.	137. Discharge of person informed against.
119. Commencement of period for which security is required.	138. Commencement of period for which security is required.
120. Contents of bond.	139. Contents of bond. (Change)
121. Power to reject sureties.	140. Power to reject sureties. (Change)
122. Imprisonment in default of security.	141. Imprisonment in default of security. (Change)
123. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.	142. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.
124. Security for unexpired period of bond.	143. Security for unexpired period of bond. (Change)
CHAPTER IX ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS	CHAPTER X ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS
125. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.	144. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.
126. Procedure.	145. Procedure.
127. Alteration in allowance.	146. Alteration in allowance.
128. Enforcement of order of maintenance.	147. Enforcement of order of maintenance.
CHAPTER X MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY A.–Unlawful assemblies	CHAPTER XI MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY *A.—Unlawful assemblies*
129. Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.	148. Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force. (Change)
130. Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.	149. Use of armed forces to disperse assembly. (Change)
131. Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.	150. Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.
132. Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections.	151. Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150.
*B.—Public nuisances*	*B.—Public nuisances*
133. Conditional order for removal of nuisance.	152. Conditional order for removal of nuisance.
134. Service or notification of order.	153. Service or notification of order.
135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.	154. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause. (Change)
136. Consequences of his failing to do so.	155. Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.
137. Procedure where existence of public right is denied.	156. Procedure where existence of public right is denied.
138. Procedure where he appears to show cause.	157. Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause. (Change)
139. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.	158. Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
140. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.	159. Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.
141. Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.	160. Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.
142. Injunction pending inquiry.	161. Injunction pending inquiry.
143. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.	162. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance. (Change)
*C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger*	*C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger*
144. Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.	163. 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.	Deleted
*D.—Disputes as to immovable property*	*D.—Disputes as to immovable property*
145. Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.	164. Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.
146. Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.	165. Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.
147. Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.	166. Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.
148. Local Inquiry.	167. Local Inquiry.
CHAPTER XI PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE	CHAPTER XII PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
149. Police to prevent cognizable offences.	168. Police to prevent cognizable offences.
150. Information of design to commit cognizable offences.	169. Information of design to commit cognizable offences.
151 Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences.	170. Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences.
152. Prevention of injury to public property.	171. Prevention of injury to public property.
New Section	172. Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police.
153. Inspection of weights and measures.	Deleted
CHAPTER-XII INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE	CHAPTER-XIII INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE

154. Information in cognizable cases.	173. Information in cognizable cases. (Change)173(1)(ii) 173(3)
155. Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.	174. Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases. (Change)174(1)(ii)
156. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case.156(1)	175. Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case. (Change)175(1)
156(2)	175(2)
156(3)	175(3)
New Sub-Section	175(4)
157. Procedure for investigation.	176. Procedure for investigation. (Change)
157(1)	176(1)
157(2)	176(2)
New Sub-Section	176(3)
158. Report how submitted.	177. Report how submitted.
159. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.	178. Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.
160. Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses.	179. Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses. (Change)
161. Examination of witnesses by police.	180. Examination of witnesses by police. (Change)
162. Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence.	181. Statements to police and use thereof.
163. No inducement to be offered.	182. No inducement to be offered.
164. Recording of confessions and statements.	183. Recording of confessions and statements. (Change)
164A Medical examination of victim of rape.	184. Medical examination of victim of rape. (Change)
165. Search by police officer.	185. Search by police officer. (Change)
166. When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrant.	186. When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrant.
167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.	187. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours. (Change)
168. Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.	188. Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.
169. Release of accused when evidence deficient.	189. Release of accused when evidence deficient. (Change)
170. Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.	190. Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient. (Change)
171. Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint.	191. Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint
172. Diary of proceedings in investigation.	192. Diary of proceedings in investigation.
173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation.	193. Report of police officer on completion of investigation. (Change)193(3)(ii) 193(8)
174. Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.	194. Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. (Change)
175. Power to summon persons.	195. Power to summon persons. (Change)
176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.	196. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. (Change)
CHAPTER XIII JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS	CHAPTER XIV JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
177. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.	197. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.
178. Place of inquiry or trial.	198. Place of inquiry or trial.
179. Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.	199. 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.	200. Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.
181. Place of trial in case of certain offences.	201. Place of trial in case of certain offences. (Change)
182. Offences committed by letters, etc.	202. Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc. (Change)
183. Offence committed on journey or voyage.	203. Offence committed on journey or voyage.
184. Place of trial for offences triable together.	204. Place of trial for offences triable together.
185. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.	205. 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.	206. 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.	207. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. (Change)
188. Offence committed outside India.	208. Offence committed outside India. (Change)
189. Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.	209. Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India. (Change)
CHAPTER XIVCONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS	CHAPTER XV CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS
190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates.	210. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. (Change)
191. Transfer on application of accused.	211. Transfer on application of accused.
192. Making over of cases to Magistrates.	212. Making over of cases to Magistrates.
193. Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.	213. Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.
194. Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them.	214. Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them. (Change)
195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence.	215. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence. (Change)
195A. Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.	216. Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.
196. Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.	217. Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.
197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants.	218. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. (Change)
198. Prosecution for offences against marriage.	219. Prosecution for offences against marriage. (Change)
198A. Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code	220. Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
198B. Cognizance of offence.	221. Cognizance of offence.
199. Prosecution for defamation	222. Prosecution for defamation (Change)
CHAPTER XV COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES	CHAPTER XVI COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES
200. Examination of complainant.	223. Examination of complainant. (Change)223(1)
New Sub-Section	223(2)
201. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case	224. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case.
202. Postponement of issue of process.	225. Postponement of issue of process.
203. Dismissal of complaint.	226. Dismissal of complaint.
CHAPTER XVI COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES	CHAPTER XVII COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES
204. Issue of process.	227. Issue of process. (Change)
205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.	228. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.
206. Special summons in cases of petty offence.	229. Special summons in cases of petty offence. (Change)
207. Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents.	230. Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents. (Change)
208. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session.	231. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session. (Change)
209. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.	232. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it. (Change)
210. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence.	233. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence.
CHAPTER XVII THE CHARGE A.–Form of charges	CHAPTER XVIII THE CHARGE *A.—Form of charges*
211. Contents of charge.	234. Contents of charge.
212. Particulars as to time, place and person.	235. Particulars as to time, place and person.
213. When manner of committing offence must be stated.	236. When manner of committing offence must be stated.
214. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.	237. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.
215. Effect of errors.	238. Effect of errors.
216. Court may alter charge.	239. Court may alter charge.
217. Recall of witnesses when charge altered.	240. Recall of witnesses when charge altered.
*B.- Joinder of charges*	*B.- Joinder of charges*
218. Separate charges for distinct offences.	241. Separate charges for distinct offences.
219. Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together.	242. Offences of same kind within year may be charged together. (Change)
220. Trial for more than one offence.	243. Trial for more than one offence.
221. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.	244. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.
222. When offence proved included in offence charged.	245. When offence proved included in offence charged.
223. What persons may be charged jointly.	246. What persons may be charged jointly.
224. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.	247. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.
CHAPTER XVIII TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION	CHAPTER XIX TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION
225. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.	248. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.
226. Opening case for prosecution.	249. Opening case for prosecution. (Change)
New Sub-Section	250. Discharge. (Change)250(1)
227. Discharge.	250(2)
228. Framing of charge.	251. Framing of charge. (Change)
229. Conviction on plea of guilty.	252. Conviction on plea of guilty.
230. Date for prosecution evidence.	253. Date for prosecution evidence.
231(1). Evidence for prosecution.	254. Evidence for prosecution. (Change)
New Sub-Section	254(1).
New Sub-Section	254(2)
231(2).	254. (3)
232. Acquittal.	255. Acquittal.
233. Entering upon defence.	256. Entering upon defence.
234. Arguments.	257. Arguments.
235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction.	258. Judgment of acquittal or conviction (Change)
236. Previous conviction.	259. Previous conviction.
237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2).	260. Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222.
CHAPTER XIX TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES A.–Cases instituted on a police report	CHAPTER XX TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES *A.—Cases instituted on a police report*
238. Compliance with section 207.	261. Compliance with section 230.
	262. When accused shall be discharged. (Change)
New Sub-Section	262(1)
239. When accused shall be discharged.	262 (2)
240. Framing of charge.	263. Framing of charge. (Change)
241. Conviction on plea of guilty.	264. Conviction on plea of guilty.
242. Evidence for prosecution.	265. Evidence for prosecution. (Change)
243. Evidence for defence.	266. Evidence for defence. (Change)
*B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report*	*B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report*
244. Evidence for prosecution.	267. Evidence for prosecution.
245. When accused shall be discharged.	268. When accused shall be discharged.
246. Procedure where accused is not discharged.	269. Procedure where accused is not discharged. (Change)269(7)
247. Evidence for defence.	270. Evidence for defence.
*C.-Conclusion of trial*	*C.-Conclusion of trial*
248. Acquittal or conviction.	271. Acquittal or conviction.
249. Absence of complainant.	272. Absence of complainant. (Change)
250. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.	273. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause. (Change)
CHAPTER XX TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES	CHAPTER XXITRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES
251. Substance of accusation to be stated.	274. Substance of accusation to be stated. (Change)
252. Conviction on plea of guilty.	275. Conviction on plea of guilty.
253. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.	276. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.
254. Procedure when not convicted.	277. Procedure when not convicted.
255. Acquittal or conviction.	278. Acquittal or conviction.
256. Non-appearance or death of complainant.	279. Non-appearance or death of complainant. (Change)
257. Withdrawal of complaint.	280. Withdrawal of complaint.
258. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.	281. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.
259. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.	282. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.
CHAPTER XXI SUMMARY TRIALS	CHAPTER XXII SUMMARY TRIALS
	283. Power to try summarily. (Change)
260 (1). (i) Summary trial for imprisonment upto two years	283(2) Summary trial for imprisonment upto three years
260(2).	283(3)
261. Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.	284. Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.
262. Procedure for summary trials.	285. Procedure for summary trials.
263. Record in summary trials.	286. Record in summary trials.
264. Judgment in cases tried summarily.	287. Judgment in cases tried summarily.
265. Language of record and judgment.	288. Language of record and judgment.
CHAPTER XXIA PLEA BARGAINING	CHAPTER XXIIIPLEA BARGAINING
265A. Application of the Chapter.	289. Application of Chapter.
265B. Application for plea bargaining.	290. Application for plea bargaining. (Change)
265C. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.	291. Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.
265D. Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court.	292. Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before Court.
265E. Disposal of the case.	293. Disposal of case. (Change)
265F. Judgment of the Court.	294. Judgment of Court.
265G. Finality of the judgment.	295. Finality of judgment.
265H. Power of the Court in plea bargaining.	296. Power of Court in plea bargaining.
265-I. Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.	297. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.
265J. Savings.	298. Savings.
265K. Statements of accused not to be used.	299. Statements of accused not to be used.
265L. Non-application of the Chapter.	300. Non-application of Chapter.
CHAPTER XXIIATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS	CHAPTER XXIV ATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS
266. Definitions.	301. Definitions.
267. Power to require attendance of prisoners.	302. Power to require attendance of prisoners.
268. Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 267.	303. Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302. (Change)
269. Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.	304. Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.
270. Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.	305. Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.
271. Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.	306. Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.
CHAPTER XXIII EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS A.–Mode of taking and recording evidence	CHAPTER XXV EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS *A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence*
272. Language of Courts.	307. Language of Courts.
273. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.	308. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused. (Change)
274. Record in summons-cases and inquiries.	309. Record in summons-cases and inquiries.
275. Record in warrant-cases.	310. Record in warrant-cases.
276. Record in trial before Court of Session.	311. Record in trial before Court of Session.
277. Language of record of evidence.	312. Language of record of evidence.
278. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.	313. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed. (Change)
279. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.	314. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.
280. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.	315. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
281. Record of examination of accused.	316. Record of examination of accused. (Change)
282. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.	317. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.
283. Record in High Court.	318. Record in High Court.
*B.-Commissions for the examination of witnesses*	*B.-Commissions for the examination of witnesses*
284. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.	319. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.
285. Commission to whom to be issued.	320. Commission to whom to be issued. (Change)
286. Execution of commissions.	321. Execution of commissions. (Change)
287. Parties may examine witnesses.	322. Parties may examine witnesses.
288. Return of commission.	323. Return of commission.
289. Adjournment of proceeding.	324. Adjournment of proceeding.
290. Execution of foreign commissions.	325. Execution of foreign commissions.
291. Deposition of medical witness.	326. Deposition of medical witness.
291A. Identification report of Magistrate.	327. Identification report of Magistrate.
292. Evidence of officers of the Mint.	328. Evidence of officers of the Mint.
293. Reports of certain Government scientific experts.	329. Reports of certain Government scientific experts.
294. No formal proof of certain documents.	330. No formal proof of certain documents. (Change)
295. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.	331. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.
296. Evidence of formal character on affidavit.	332. Evidence of formal character on affidavit.
297. Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.	333. Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.
298. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.	334. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.
299. Record of evidence in absence of accused.	335. Record of evidence in absence of accused.
	336. Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases. (Change)
CHAPTER XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS	CHAPTER XXVI GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
300. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.	337. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.
301. Appearance by Public Prosecutors.	338. Appearance by Public Prosecutors.
302. Permission to conduct prosecution.	339. Permission to conduct prosecution.
303. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.	340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.
304. Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases.	341. Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases. (Change)
305. Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.	342. Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.
306. Tender of pardon to accomplice.	343. Tender of pardon to accomplice. (Change)
307. Power to direct tender of pardon.	344. Power to direct tender of pardon.
308. Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.	345. Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.
309. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.	346. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings. (Change)
310. Local inspection.	347. Local inspection.
311. Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.	348. Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.
311A. Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting.	349. Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting. (Change)
312. Expenses of complainants and witnesses.	350. Expenses of complainants and witnesses.
313. Power to examine the accused.	351. Power to examine accused.
314. Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.	352. Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.
315. Accused person to be competent witness.	353. Accused person to be competent witness.
316. No influence to be used to induce disclosure.	354. No influence to be used to induce disclosure.
317. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases.	355. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases. (Change)
	356. Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender. (Change)
318. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.	357. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.
319. Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.	358. Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.
320. Compounding of offences.	359. Compounding of offences. (Change)
321. Withdrawal from prosecution.	360. Withdrawal from prosecution. (Change)
322. Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.	361. Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.
323. Procedure when after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed.	362. 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.	363. Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property.
325. Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.	364. Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.
326. Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.	365. Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.
327. Court to be open.	366. Court to be open.
CHAPTER XXVPROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND	CHAPTER XXVII PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND
328. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic	367. Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind. (Change)
329. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court	368. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.
330. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial.	369. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial. (Change)
331. Resumption of inquiry or trial.	370. Resumption of inquiry or trial.
332. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.	371. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.
333. When accused appears to have been of sound mind.	372. When accused appears to have been of sound mind.
334. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.	373. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.
335. Person acquitted on such ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody.	374. Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody. (Change)
336. Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge.	375. Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge.
337. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence.	376. Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence. (Change)
338. Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released.	377. Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released. (Change)
339. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend.	378. Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend. (Change)
CHAPTER XXVIPROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE	CHAPTER XXVIII PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
340. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195	379. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.
341. Appeal.	380. Appeal.
342. Power to order costs.	381. Power to order costs.
343. Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.	382. Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.
344. Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.	383. Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence. (Change)
345. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.	384. Procedure in certain cases of contempt. (Change)
346. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345.	385. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384.
347. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.	386. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.
348. Discharge of offender on submission of apology.	387. Discharge of offender on submission of apology.
349. Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.	388. 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.	389. Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.
351. Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350.	390. Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.
352. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.	391. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.
Chapter XXVIITHE JUDGMENT	Chapter XXIXTHE JUDGMENT
353. Judgment.	392. Judgment. (Change)
354. Language and contents of judgment.	393. Language and contents of judgment.
355. Metropolitan Magistrate’s judgment.	DELETED
356. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.	394. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender. (Change)
357. Order to pay compensation.	395. Order to pay compensation.
	396. Victim compensation scheme.
357A. Victim compensation scheme.	396(1) – 396(6)
357B. Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code.	396(7)
357C. Treatment of victims.	397. Treatment of victims. (Change)
New Section	398. Witness protection scheme.
358. Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.	399. Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.
359. Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.	400. Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.
360. Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.	401. Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition. (Change)
361. Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.	402. Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.
362. Court not to alter judgment.	403. Court not to alter judgment.
363. Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.	404. Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons. (Change)
364. Judgment when to be translated.	405. Judgment when to be translated. (Change)
365. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.	406. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.
CHAPTER XXVIIISUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION	CHAPTER XXX SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION
366. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.	407. 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.	408. 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.	409. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.
369. Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.	410. Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.
370. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.	411. Procedure in case of difference of opinion.
371. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation.	412. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation. (Change)
CHAPTER XXIX APPEALS	CHAPTER XXXI APPEALS
372. No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.	413. 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.	414. Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour.
374. Appeals from convictions.	415. Appeals from convictions. (Change)
375. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.	416. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.
376. No appeal in petty cases.	417. No appeal in petty cases. (Change)
377. Appeal by the State Government against sentence.	418. Appeal by State Government against sentence. (Change)
378. Appeal in case of acquittal.	419. Appeal in case of acquittal. (Change)
379. Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.	420. Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.
380. Special right of appeal in certain cases.	421. Special right of appeal in certain cases.
381. Appeal to Court of Session how heard.	422. Appeal to Court of Session how heard. (Change)
382. Petition of appeal.	423. Petition of appeal.
383. Procedure when appellant in jail.	424. Procedure when appellant in jail.
384. Summary dismissal of appeal.	425. Summary dismissal of appeal.
385. Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.	426. Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.
386. Powers of the Appellate Court.	427. Powers of Appellate Court.
387. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court.	428. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court.
388. Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.	429. Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.
389. Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail.	430. Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail. (Change)
390. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.	431. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.
391. Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.	432. Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.
392. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.	433. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.
393. Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.	434. Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.
394. Abatement of appeals.	435. Abatement of appeals.
CHAPTER XXXREFERENCE AND REVISION	CHAPTER XXXII REFERENCE AND REVISION
395. Reference to High Court.	436. Reference to High Court. (Change)
396. Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.	437. Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.
397. Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.	438. Calling for records to exercise powers of revision. (Change)
398. Power to order inquiry.	439. Power to order inquiry.
399. Sessions Judge’s powers of revision.	440. Sessions Judge’s powers of revision.
400. Power of Additional Sessions Judge.	441. Power of Additional Sessions Judge.
401. High Court’s powers of revision.	442. High Court’s powers of revision.
402. Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.	443. Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.
403. Option of Court to hear parties.	444. Option of Court to hear parties.
404. Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court.	Deleted
405. High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court.	445. High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court.
CHAPTER XXXITRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES	CHAPTER XXXIII TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES
406. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.	446. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.
407. Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.	447. Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals. (Change)
408. Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.	448. Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals. (Change)
409. Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judge.	449. Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges.
410. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate.	450. Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates.
411. Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.	451. Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.
412 Reasons to be recorded.	452. Reasons to be recorded.
CHAPTER XXXIIEXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES *A.—Death Sentences*	CHAPTER XXXIVEXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES *A.—Death Sentences*
413. Execution of order passed under section 368	453. Execution of order passed under section 409
414. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.	454. Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.
415. Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.	455. Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.
416. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.	456. Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman. (Change)
*B.—Imprisonment*	*B.—Imprisonment*
417. Power to appoint place of imprisonment.	457. Power to appoint place of imprisonment.
418. Execution of sentence of imprisonment.	458. Execution of sentence of imprisonment. (Change)
419. Direction of warrant for execution.	459. Direction of warrant for execution.
420. Warrant with whom to be lodged.	460. Warrant with whom to be lodged.
*C.—Levy of fine*	*C.—Levy of fine*
421. Warrant for levy of fine.	461. Warrant for levy of fine. (Change)
422. Effect of such warrant.	462. Effect of such warrant.
423. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend.	463. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.
424. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.	464. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. (Change)
*D.—General provisions regarding execution*	*D.—General provisions regarding execution*
425. Who may issue warrant.	465. Who may issue warrant.
426. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.	466. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.
427. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.	467. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.
428. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.	468. Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment.
429. Saving.	469. Saving.
430. Return of warrant on execution of sentence.	470. Return of warrant on execution of sentence.
431. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.	471. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.
*E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences*	*E.—Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences*
New Section	472. Mercy Petition in death sentence cases.
432. Power to suspend or remit sentences.	473. Power to suspend or remit sentences.
433. Power to commute sentence.	474. Power to commute sentence. (Change)474(c) 474(d)
433A. Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.	475. Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.
434. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.	476. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.
435. State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases.	477. State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases. (Change)
CHAPTER XXXIII PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS	CHAPTER XXXV PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS
436. In what cases bail to be taken.	478. In what cases bail to be taken.
436A. Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained.	479. Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained. (Change)479(2) 479(3)
437. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence.	480. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence. (Change)
437A. Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court.	481. Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court. (Change)
438. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.	482. Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest. (Change)
439. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.	483. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.
440. Amount of bond and reduction thereof.	484. Amount of bond and reduction thereof.
441. Bond of accused and sureties.	485. Bond of accused and sureties. (Change)
441A. Declaration by sureties.	486. Declaration by sureties.
442. Discharge from custody.	487. Discharge from custody. (Change)
443. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient	488. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.
444. Discharge of sureties.	489. Discharge of sureties.
445. Deposit instead of recognizance.	490. Deposit instead of recognizance. (Change)
446. Procedure when bond has been forfeited.	491. Procedure when bond has been forfeited.
446A. Cancellation of bond and bail bond.	492. Cancellation of bond and bail bond. (Change)
447. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.	493. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.
448. Bond required from minor.	494. Bond required from child. (Change)
449. Appeal from orders under section 446.	495. Appeal from orders under section 491.
450. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.	496. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.
CHAPTER XXXIV DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY	CHAPTER XXXVI DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
451. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.	497(1). Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. (Change)
New Sub-Section	497(2)
New Sub-Section	497(3)
New Sub-Section	497(4)
New Sub-Section	497(5)
452. Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.	498. Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.
453. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.	499. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.
454. Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453.	500. Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499.
455 Destruction of libellous and other matter.	501. Destruction of libellous and other matter.
456 Power to restore possession of immovable property.	502. Power to restore possession of immovable property.
457. Procedure by police upon seizure of property.	503. Procedure by police upon seizure of property.
458. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.	504. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.
459. Power to sell perishable property.	505. Power to sell perishable property. (Change)
CHAPTER XXXV IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS	CHAPTER XXXVII IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS
460. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.	506. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.
461. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.	507. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings. (Change)
462. Proceedings in wrong place.	508. Proceedings in wrong place.
463. Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281.	509. Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.
464. Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.	510. 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.	511. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.
466. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.	512. Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.
CHAPTER XXXVILIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES	CHAPTER XXXVIIILIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES
467. Definitions.	513. Definitions.
468. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.	514. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation. (Change)
469. Commencement of the period of limitation.	515. Commencement of period of limitation.
470. Exclusion of time in certain cases.	516. Exclusion of time in certain cases.
471. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.	517. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.
472. Continuing offence.	518. Continuing offence.
473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.	519. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.
CHAPTER XXXVIIMISCELLANEOUS	CHAPTER XXXIX MISCELLANEOUS
474. Trials before High Courts.	520. Trials before High Courts.
475. Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.	521. Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.
476. Forms.	522. Forms.
477. Power of High Court to make rules.	523. Power of High Court to make rules.
478. Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.	524. Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.
479. Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.	525. Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.
480. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.	526. Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts. (Change)
481. Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.	527. Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.
482. Saving of inherent powers of High Court.	528. Saving of inherent powers of High Court.
483. Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates.	529. Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts. (Change)
New Section	530. Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.
484. Repeal and savings.	531. Repeal and savings. (Change)

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