Current’s THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (ACT NO. 2 OF 1974) Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, d the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2 with Statement of Objects and Reasons State Amendments Short Notes [As Amended by the 2013 (13 of 2013) 013 (1 of 2014)] (w.e-f. 03-02-2013) amsot oof 2014)1 yo. 2 OF 1974) od by the Criminal Law nde ne '5) (w.e-f. 03-02-2013) ana cree and ao a statement of Objects and Reasons . State Amendments; and f ~ Short Notes 2015 CURRENT PL BLICATIONS, 3a ———————— SSS ee Sections Page ‘Statement of Objects ai Roe ind Reasons sat List of Amending Acts ‘THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1 Short title, extent and commencement 1 2 Definitions ; 4 Construction of references 5 4 Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws 6 5 Saving y CHAPTER IL CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES 6. Classes of Criminal Courts 1 1 Territorial divisions a 8 Metropolitan areas 1 9. Court of Session 8 10. Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges 9 i. Courts of Judicial Magistrate 9 12. coe dicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judeial Magistrate, ul etc. 1B. Special Judicial Magistrates i 14, Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates 2 15. Subordination of Judicial Magistrates 13 16. Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates a 17. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and ‘Additional Chief Metropolitan 14 Magistrate 18, Special Metropolitan Magistrates 14 19. Se pordination of Metropolitan Magistrates 14 20. Executive Magistrates 15 21. Special Executive Magistrates ia 2. Loval jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates ig ae ‘Subordination of Executive Magistrates 16 24. Public Prosecutors 16 35, Assistant Public Prosecutors Zz 25A. Directorate of Prosecution CHAPTER IIL a POWER OF COURTS 26. ‘Courts by which offences are triable wh Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles 2 2 ISentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pasp Sentences which Magistrates may pass 30. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine 31. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial 32. Mode of conferring powers 33. Powers of officers appointed 34. Withdrawal of powers 35. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors. in-office CHAPTER IV A—POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE 36. Powers of superior officers of police B—AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE 37. Public when to assist Magistrates and police 2 38. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant 39. Public to give information of certain offences ‘i 40. Duty of officers employed, in connection with the affairs of a” village to make certain report. CHAPTER V I ARREST OF PERSONS ; “41A. Notice of appearance before police officer 3 41C. Control room at districts 41D. _ Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during bail Obligation of person making aes to inform about the ares to a nominated person 41. When Police may arrest without warrant roc 41B, __ Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest ie interrogation — 42. Arrest on refusal to give name and residence du 43. Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest : 44, Arrest by Magistrate 45. Protection of members of the armed forces from arrest 46. Arrest how made 47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested in 48. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions 7 No unnecessary restraint Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right toExamination of arrested person by medical officer Identification of person arrested Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant Health and safety of arrested person Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer-in-charge of police station Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours Police to report apprehensions Discharge of person apprehended Powers on escape, to pursue and retake Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code CHAPTER VI PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE A-SUMMONS Form of summons Summons how served Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies Service when persons summoned cannot be found Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided Service on government servant Service of summons outside local limits Proof to service in such cases and when serving officer not present Service of summons on witness by post B-WARRANT OF ARREST Form of warrant of arrest and duration Power to direct security to be taken ‘Warrants to whom directed Warrant may be directed to any person Warrant directed to police officer Notification of substance of warrant Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay ‘Where warrant may be executed Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction Procedure of arrest of person against whom warrant issued Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought C-PROCLAMATION AND ATTACHMENT Proclamation for person absconding Attachment of property of person absconding v 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 bs 4184. Claims and objection to attachment 85. Release, sale and restoration of attached property 86. ‘Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property D-OTHER RULES REGARDING PROCESSES 87. Issue of warrant in lieu of, of in addition to, summons 88. Power to take bond for appearance 89. ‘Arrest on breach of bond for appearance 90. 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 91. Summons to produce document or other thing 92. Procedure as to letters and telegrams B-SEARCH WARRANTS 93. When search-warrant may be issued 94. Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrant for the same ‘Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture Search for persons wrongfully confined Power to compel restoration of abducted females ‘C-CENTRAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SEARCHES Direction, etc. of search-warrants Persons in-charge of closed place to allow search Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction D-MISCELLANEOUS Power of police officer to size certain property Magistrate may direct search in his presence Power to impound document, ete., produced 4 Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes. a CHAPTER VII-A : ROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS — OCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPER : 5 in securing transfer of persons , in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of sl 24 sa nent of property i } So erties seized or forfeited under this Chapter 2Sections 105G. 105H. 1051. 105). 105K. 105L. 106. 107. 108. SECU! Notice of forfeiture of property Forfeiture of property in certain cases Fine in lieu of forfeiture Certain transfers to be null and void Procedure in respect of letter of request ‘Application of this Chapter CHAPTER VIII IRITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD Security for keeping the peace on conviction Security for keeping the peace in other cases Security for good behaviour from persons dissem matters Security for good behaviour from suspected persone Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders Order to be made Procedure in respect of person present in Court Summons or warrant in case of person not so present Copy of order to ‘accompany summons 0! Power to dispense with personal attendance fry as to truth of information Order to give security Discharge of person informed against Commencement of period for which security is required Contents of | ‘bond Power to reject sureties ;gonment in default of security Power to release persons: imprison Security for unexpired period of bond CHAPTER IX CE OF WIVES, ‘Order for mainte! Procedure ‘Alteration in allowance Enforcement of order of maintenance CHAPTER X MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND ‘A- UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES Disposal of assembly by use of civil force Use of armed forces to disperse assembly Power of certain Protection agains! sections VII inating seditious .ed for failing to give security z MAINTENAN CHILDREN AND PARENTS ORDER FO! France of wives, children and parents TRANQUILITY armed force officers to disperse assembly {prosecution for acts done under preceding BEHAVIOUR 54 54 55 55 56 56 357 57 sh 57 57 58 58 58 58 59 59 60 61 68 69 69 69133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. Sections B- PUBLIC NUISANCES Conditional order for removal of nuisance Service of notification of order Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause Consequences of his failing to do so Procedure where existence of public right is denied Procedure where he appears to show cause Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience Injunction pending inquiry Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance C - URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED DANGER 4 Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with arms . D— DISPUTES AS TO IMMOVABLE PROPERTY Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to ‘cause breach of peace i Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver Dispute concerning right of use of land or water Local Inquiry CHAPTER XI goles or ronal PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLI a. Police to prevent cognizable offences Information of design to commit cognizable offences ‘Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences Prevention of injury to public property a Inspection of weights and measures CHAPTER XII Information in cognizable cases Information as to non-cognizable cases cases: a are Police officer’s power to investigate co} Procedure of investigation Report how submitted ‘Power to hold investigation or preliminary in Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses a volSe Sections Page 161. inet ; Nos. b t0 police igndyt evidence | 114 ane be signed : Use of statements in 38 163. No inducement to be offered ee Recording of confessions and statements = A. Medical examination of the victim of rape 2 165. Search by police officer 6 166. When officer-in-charge of police station may require another 'o 8 issue such warrant 166A. Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a 94 country or place outside India 166B. Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court 94 or an authority for investigation in India 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four 95 : pI jours 168. Report of investigation by subordinate police officer 99 169, Release of accused when evidence is deficient 99 170. Cases to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient 100 171. Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany 100 iP , police officer and not to be subjected to restraint 172. Diary of proceedings in investigation 101 173, Report of police officer on completion of investigation 101 Iya, Police to enquire and report on suicide, ete 103 175. ‘Power to summon persons 104 176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death 105 CHAPTER XIII JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAT- COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS Fs inquit i 105 177, Ordinary place of inquiry and trial 178. Place of inquiry or trial 106 179, Offence triable, where act is done or consequence ensues 106 180. Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other 106 offence 181. Place of trial in case of certain offences 106 182. Offences ‘committed by letters, etc. 107 {e3, Offence committed on journey or voyage 107 134, Place of trial for offences triable together 107 tgs, Power to order cases tobe tried in different sessions divisions 107 136. High Court to fi in case of doubt, district where inquiry or 107 : trial shall take place g7, Power to issue summons or warrant for offence i ag beyond local jurisdiction conned 108 Offence committed outside India Receipt of evidence relating to off i ‘ 108 ig to offences committed outside India 109 IXSections CHAPTER XIV DITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS CON! 190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates 191. Transfer on application of the accused 192. Making over of cases to Magistrates 193. Cognizance of offences by Courts of session 194, Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them 195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, t public justice and for offences relating to for offences agai documents given in evidence 195A. Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal 196. conspiracy to commit such offence 197, Prosecution of Judges and public servants 198, Prosecution for offences against marriage 198A. Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code 198B. _Cognizance of offence 199. _ Prosecution for defamation CHAPTER XV COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES 200. Examination of complainant 201. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case 202. Postponement of issue of process 203. Dismissal of complaint CHAPTER XVI ; COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES — Issue of process Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused 125 Bee summons in cases of petty offence 2 supply to the i yas accused of copy of police report and other ee Supply of copies of statements and document <. id i cases triable by Court of Session tay aero at a i itment of case to C i aan a ‘ourt of Session when offence is triable a Procedure to be followed Bivecire to be when there i i : _ pes ienin ae a an wd astCHAPTER XVII THE CHARGE A- FORM OF CHARGES Contents of charge Particulars as to time, place and person When manner of committing offence must be stated Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable Effect of errors Court may alter charge Recall of witnesses when charge altered. B-JOINDER OF CHARGES Separate charges for distinct offences ‘Three offences of same kind within a year may be charged together Trial for more than one offence Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed ‘When offence proved included in offence charged ‘What persons may be charged jointly Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges CHAPTER XVIII ‘TRAIL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor Opening case for prosecution Discharge Framing of charge Conviction on plea of guilty Date for prosecution evidence Evidence for prosecution ‘Acquittal Entering upon defence ents Judgment of acquittal or conviction Previous conviction Procedure in cases instituted under Section 199(2) CHAPTER XIX ‘TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES 'A-CASES INSTITUTED ON A POLICE REPORT ‘Compliance with Section 207 When accused shall be discharged Framing of charge ~ Conviction on plea of guilty XI 128 129 129 129 129 130 131 131 132 132 134 135 136 137 137 137 137 139 140 140 140 140 140 141 141 141 141 142 142 143 143Sections Evidence for prosecution 243. Evidence for defence B- CASES INSTITUTED OTHERWISE THAN ON POLICE REPORT \ 244, Evidence for prosecution 245. When accused shall be discharged 246. Procedure where accused is not discharged 247. Evidence for defence C- CONCLUSION OF TRIAL 248. Acquittal or conviction 249. Absence of complainant 250. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause CHAPTER XX ‘TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES 251. ‘Substance of accusation to be stated 252. Conviction on plea of guilty 253. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases 254. Procedure when not convicted 255. ‘Acquittal or conviction Non-appearance or death of complainant Withdrawal of complaint Power to stop proceedings in certain cases Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant: CHAPTER XXI SUMMARY TRIALS Power to try summarily ‘Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class Procedure for summary trials Record in summary trials Judgment in cases tried summarily Language of record and judgment CHAPTER XXI PLEA BARGAINING Application of the Chapter Application for plea bargaining Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition before the Court Disposal of the case Judgment of the Court Finality of the judgement Power of the Court in plea bargaining Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment XI cases to be submitted2655. 265K. 265L. _ Non-application of the Chapter ATTENDANCE ©) CHAPTER XXII 266: Defniiee F PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS. 267 Poe to require attendance of prisoners | ower cpus ae ea to exclude certain persons from aor Officer-in-charge of prison to abstain from carryi i certain contingencies arrears 270. Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody 271. Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison CHAPTER XXIII EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS A. MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE 272. Language of Courts 273. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused 274. Record in summons-cases and inquiries 275. Record in warrant-cases 276. Record in trial before Court of Session 277. Language of record of evidence 278. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed 279. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader 280. Remarks respecting demeanour os ee ‘examination of accus ol Ree to be bound to interpret truthfully Record in High Court aa When sae of witness may be dispensed with and i commission issued 285. Came to whom to be issued 286. Execution of commissions 287. Parties may Cae WHteaed Return of commission i 239, Adjourament of proceeding 290. Execution of foreign commusstons ooh ition of medical witness 291A. Identification report of Magistrate 392, Evidence of officers of the Mint 593, Reports of certain Government Scientific experts 594, No formal proof of certain documents 295. ‘Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants 296, Evidence of formal character on affidavit Savings Statement of Accused not to be used XII 155 155 155 155 155 156 156 156 157Sections 297. Authorities before whom affidavits may be swom 298. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved. 299. Record of evidence in absence of accused CHAPTER XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS | 300. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence ol 301. Appearance by Public Prosecutors 302. Permission to conduct prosecution 303. Right of person against whom defended i 2) 304. Legal aid to accused at State expense incertain cases 305. Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused 306. Tender of pardon to accomplice } 307. Power to direct tender of pardon Trial of person not complying with conditions Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings Local Inspection ms od aol He Power to summon material witness, or examine person present _ Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen handwriting Ye vsiat> Sete Thine Expenses of complainants and witnesses Power to examine the accused aSections Pate Nos. CHAPTER XXV PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND 328. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic 187 329. Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court 188 330. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial 188 331. Resumption of inquiry or trial 189 332. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court 189 333. ‘When accused appears to have been of sound mind 190 334. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind 190 335. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody 190 336. Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to 190 discharge 337. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making 190 his defence 338, Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released 191 339. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend 191 PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 340. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195 191 341. Appeal re 342. Power to order costs 343, Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance 193 344, Summary procedure for tral for giving false evidence 193 345. Procedure in certain cases of contempt 194 346. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt 194 with under Section 345 347, When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court 194 jas, Discharge of offender on submission of apology 194 Siok) iarpeimonanenteercommniralvof-perscn! refusing” to: answer/or 195 produce document 50, Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a 195 witness in obedience to summons 351. Appea oe pee under Sections 344, 345, 349 and 350 195 es a icettad Sere mite before fe ieaaiitn es ci ote tinny 195, CHAPTER XXVII THE JUDG! Judgment MENT Languages and contents of jud, Metropolitan Magistrate's Tages, ve Order for notifying address, 5 97 Order to ress of previously conyi 198 Pay compensation icted offender ee XV 199Sections ie Victim compensation scheme pensation to be in addition to fine under section 326A or are pecan 376D of Indian Penal Code Teatment of victims 358, Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested 359, Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases 360, Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition 361. Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases 362. Court not to alter judgment 363. Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons 364, Judgment when to be translated 365. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate i & CHAPTER XXVIII SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two judges Procedure in case of difference of opinion Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation CHAPTER XXIX APPEALS No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour - ‘Appeals from convictions ‘No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty No appeal in petty cases by the State Government against sentence in case of acquittal ‘against conviction by High Court in certain cases ht of appeal in certain cases g appeal not dismissed summarily te Court | Ateagthigbank 2) ae et abtborensaiv, ane sat:417. Suspension of sentence on bail Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken Procedure where Judges of Court of appeal are equally divided Finality of judgments and orders on appeal Abatement of appeals pending the appeal; release of appellant CHAPTER XXX REFERENCE AND REVISION Reference to High Court Disposal of case according to decision of High Court Calling for records to exercise of powers of revision Power to order inquiry Sessions Judge’s powers of revision Power of Additional Sessions Judge High Court’s powers of revision Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases Option of Court to hear parties ; Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court High Court’s order to be certified to lower Court (CHAPTER XXXI ‘TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrates Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates Reasons to be recorded CHAPTER XXXII EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES A. DEATH SENTENCES Execution of order passed under Section 368 Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman B-IMPRISONMENT Power to appoint place of imprisonment Execution of sentence of imprisonment Direction of warrant for execution XVII Nos. 220 220 221 221 221 222 222 222 223 224 224 224 225 225 225 226 226 227 228 228 228 229 229 229 229 229 230 230 230Sections Warrant with whom to be lodged C-LEVY OF FINE 421. Warrant for levy of fine 422. Effect of such warrant 423. Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend 424. Suspension or execution of sentence of imprisonment D - GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING EXECUTION 425. Who may issue warrant 426. ‘Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect 427. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence 428. Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment 429. Saving 430. Return of warrant on execution of sentence 431. Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine a E-SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES 432. Power to suspend or remit sentences, c 433. Power to commute sentence 433A. _ Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain ° cases 434. Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences 435, State Government 0 act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases CHAPTER XXXII PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS In what cases bail to be taken ! Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained. ‘When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence i TA. Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court ; Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest. Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail Amount of bond and reduction thereof Bond of accused and sureties Declaration by sureties ee to order sufficient bail when that ‘ ide eat fs aken is instiient Deposit instead of recognizance Procedure when bond has been forfeited Cancellation of bond and bail bond roan L chaps or eweie nana Le noltdigont rb A seis iva tr ont XVI iProcedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond Forms Power of High Court to make rules XIX is forfeited Bond required from minor eee Z rect irect levy of amount due on certain recognizances 257 CHAPTER XXXIV DISPOSAL OF PROPER’ Order for i a a custody and disposal of property pending trial in Pesci 257 oe for disposal of property at conclusion of trial 258 ayment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused 258 Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453 258 Destruction of libellous and other mate 259 Power to restore possession of immovable property 259 Procedure by police upon seizure of property 259 Procedure where no claimant appears within six months 260 Power to sell perishable property 260 ‘CHAPTER XXX¥ GULAR PROCEEDINGS Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings 260 Irregularities which vitiate proceedings 261 proceedings in wront place 261 Non-compliance with provisions of Section 164 or Section 281 261 Effect of omission (0 Name, or absence of OF TE in charge 261 Finding or sentence caversible by reason of 70" omission 262 or irregularity Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful 263 CHAPTER XXXVI LIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES Definitions pes Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation 263 ‘Commencement of the period of limitation 264 Exclusion of time in certain cases 264 Exclusion of date 0” ‘which Court is closed 265 jnuing offence 265 Extension ‘of period ‘of limitation in certain cases 265 CHAPTER XXXVII MISCELLANEOUS ‘rials before High Court és Delivery to Commanding Officers of persons li : Court-martial persons lible tobe tried by 265 266 266