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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

536 sections in 36 chapters. Click any section to see how it maps to the new code.

Chapter I
Preliminary
5 sections
Chapter II
Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
21 sections
Chapter III
Power of Courts
10 sections
Chapter IV
Powers of Police Officers
5 sections
Chapter V
Arrest of Persons
29 sections
Chapter VI
Processes to Compel Appearance
30 sections
Chapter VII
Processes to Compel the Production of Things
27 sections
Chapter VIII
Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance
19 sections
Chapter IX
Security for Keeping Peace
4 sections
Chapter X
Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
4 sections
Chapter XI
Preventive Action of the Police
17 sections
Chapter XII
Preventive Action of the Police
5 sections
Chapter XIII
Information to Police and Their Powers to Investigate
26 sections
Chapter XIV
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
13 sections
Chapter XV
Complaints to Magistrates
13 sections
Chapter XVI
Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
11 sections
Chapter XVII
The Charge
14 sections
Chapter XVIII
Trial Before Court of Session
11 sections
Chapter XIX
Trial of Warrant Cases by Magistrates
15 sections
Chapter XX
Trial of Summons Cases by Magistrates
9 sections
Chapter XXI
Summary Trials
18 sections
Chapter XXIA
Plea Bargaining / General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
36 sections
Chapter XXIV
General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
28 sections
Chapter XXV
Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
12 sections
Chapter XXVI
Provisions as to Offences Affecting Administration of Justice
14 sections
Chapter XXVII
The Judgment
15 sections
Chapter XXVIII
Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
6 sections
Chapter XXIX
Appeals
23 sections
Chapter XXX
Reference and Revision
11 sections
Chapter XXXI
Transfer of Criminal Cases
7 sections
Chapter XXXII
Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
24 sections
Chapter XXXIII
Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
20 sections
Chapter XXXIV
Disposal of Property
9 sections
Chapter XXXV
Irregular Proceedings
7 sections
Chapter XXXVI
Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
7 sections
Chapter XXXVII
Miscellaneous
11 sections