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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Central

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

Act number
46 of 2023
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of Internal Security
Enacted
25 Dec 2023

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531 sections

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