CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE (REVISED 1999)

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE (REVISED 1999)

1 PART I PRELIMINARY Chapter I-1. Short title.

2 PART I PRELIMINARY Chapter I-2. Interpretation.

3 PART I PRELIMINARY Chapter I-3. Trial of offences under Penal Code and other laws.

4 PART I PRELIMINARY Chapter I-4. Saving of powers of High Court.

5 PART I PRELIMINARY Chapter I-5. Laws of England, when applicable.

6 PART II PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS Chapter II CRIMINAL COURTS IN GENERAL-6. Courts.

7 PART II PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS Chapter II CRIMINAL COURTS IN GENERAL-7. Courts to be open.

8 PART II PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS Chapter II CRIMINAL COURTS IN GENERAL-8. [Repealed by Act A908].

9 PART II PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS Chapter II CRIMINAL COURTS IN GENERAL-9. Criminal jurisdiction of Magistrates.

10 PART II PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS Chapter II CRIMINAL COURTS IN GENERAL-10. [Deletd by Act A1274].

11 PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter III Aid and Information to Magistrates and Police and Persons Making Arrests-11. Public, when to assist Magistrates, Justices of the Peace and police.

12 PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter III Aid and Information to Magistrates and Police and Persons Making Arrests-12. Aid to persons other than police officer executing warrant.

13 PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter III Aid and Information to Magistrates and Police and Persons Making Arrests-13. Public to give information of certain matters.

14 PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter III Aid and Information to Magistrates and Police and Persons Making Arrests-14. Police officer bound to report certain matters.

15 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-15. Arrest, how made.

16 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-16. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.

17 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-17. Search of persons in place searched under warrant.

18 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-18. Power to break open any place for purposes of liberation.

19 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-19. No unnecessary restraint and mode of searching women.

20 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-20. Search of persons arrested.

20A Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-20A. Procedure on search of a person.

21 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-21. Power to seize offensive weapons.

22 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-22. Search of person for name and address.

23 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-23. When police or penghulu may arrest without warrant.

24 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-24. Refusal to give name and residence.

25 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-25. How person arrested by penghulu is to be dealt with.

26 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-26. Pursuit of offenders.

27 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-27. Arrest by private persons and procedure in such cases.

28 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-28. How person arrested is to be dealt with and detention for more than twenty-four hours.

28A Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-28A. Rights of person arrested.

29 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-29. Release of person arrested.

30 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-30. Offence committed in Magistrate's presence.

31 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-31. Arrest by or in presence of Magistrate.

32 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-32. Power on escape to pursue and re-take.

33 Chapter IV Arrest, Escape and Re-Taking-33. Sections 16 and 18 to apply to arrests under section 32.

34 Chapter V Processes to Compel Appearance Summons-34. Form of summons and service.

35 Chapter V Processes to Compel Appearance Summons-35. Summons how served.

36 Chapter V Processes to Compel Appearance Summons-36. Procedure when personal service cannot be effected.

37 Chapter V Processes to Compel Appearance Summons-37. Proof of service.

37A Chapter V Processes to Compel Appearance Summons-37A. (Repealed).

38 Warrant of Arrest-38. Form of warrant of arrest.

39 Warrant of Arrest-39. Court may direct by indorsement on warrant security to be taken.

40 Warrant of Arrest-40. Warrants, to whom directed.

41 Warrant of Arrest-41. Notification of substance of warrant.

42 Warrant of Arrest-42. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay.

43 Warrant of Arrest-43. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant is issued.

44 Proclamation and Attachment-44. Proclamation for person absconding.

45 Proclamation and Attachment-45. Attachment of property of person proclaimed.

46 Proclamation and Attachment-46. Restoration of attached property.

47 Other Rules Regarding Summonses to Appear and Warrants of Arrest-47. Issue of warrant in lieu of or in addition to summons.

48 Other Rules Regarding Summonses to Appear and Warrants of Arrest-48. Summonses to appear and warrants of arrest may be executed in any part of Malaysia.

49 Other Rules Regarding Summonses to Appear and Warrants of Arrest-49. Power to take bond for appearance.

50 Other Rules Regarding Summonses to Appear and Warrants of Arrest-50. Arrest on breach of bond for appearance.

51 Chapter VI Processes to Compel the Production of Documents and Other Movable Property and for the Discovery of Persons Wrongfully Confined-51. Summons to produce document or other things.

51A Chapter VI Processes to Compel the Production of Documents and Other Movable Property and for the Discovery of Persons Wrongfully Confined-51A. Delivery of certain documents.

52 Chapter VI Processes to Compel the Production of Documents and Other Movable Property and for the Discovery of Persons Wrongfully Confined-52. Procedure as to postal articles, etc.

53 Chapter VI Processes to Compel the Production of Documents and Other Movable Property and for the Discovery of Persons Wrongfully Confined-53. Sections 34 to 37 to apply.

54 Search Warrants-54. When search warrant may be issued.

55 Search Warrants-55. Power to restrict search warrant.

56 Search Warrants-56. Magistrate may issue warrant authorizing search for evidence of offence.

57 Search Warrants-57. Form of search warrant.

58 Search Warrants-58. Search of persons wrongfully confined.

59 Search Warrants-59. Persons in charge of closed places to allow search.

60 Search Warrants-60. Magistrate issuing search warrant may attend as its execution.

61 Search Warrants-61. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.

62 Search Warrants-62. Search without warrant.

62A Search Warrants-62A. Forfeiture of counterfeit coin.

62B Search Warrants-62B. Forfeiture of counterfeit currency.

63 Search Warrants-63. Summary search.

64 Search Warrants-64. List of all things seized to be made and signed.

65 Search Warrants-65. Occupant to be present at search.

66 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-66. Security for keeping the peace on conviction.

66A PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-66A. Security for keeping the peace by complainant.

67 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-67. Security for keeping the peace in other cases.

68 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-68. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons, vagrants and persons disseminating seditious matter.

69 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-69. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.

70 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-70. Summons or warrant if required.

71 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-71. Form of summons or warrant.

72 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-72. Power to dispense with personal attendance.

73 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-73. Inquiry to be held.

74 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-74. Order to give security.

75 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES Chapter VII Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour-75. Discharge of person informed against.

76 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-76. Commencement of period for which security is required.

77 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-77. Contents of bond.

78 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-78. Power to reject sureties.

79 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-79. Imprisonment in default of security.

80 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-80. Power to release person imprisoned for failing to give security.

81 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-81. Magistrate to report in cases in which the security has been ordered by the High Court.

82 Proceedings in All Cases Subsequent to Order to Furnish Security-82. Discharge of sureties.

83 Chapter VIII Unlawful Assemblies-83. Who may order unlawful assembly to disperse.

84 Chapter VIII Unlawful Assemblies-84. Forcible dispersal of unlawful assemblies.

85 Chapter VIII Unlawful Assemblies-85. [Repealed by Act A324].

86 Chapter VIII Unlawful Assemblies-86. [Repealed by Act A324].

87 Chapter VIII Unlawful Assemblies-87. [Repealed by Act A324].

88 Chapter VIII Unlawful Assemblies-88. Protection against prosecution.

89 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-89. Magistrate may make conditional order for removal of nuisance.

90 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-90. Order to be served or notified.

91 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-91. Person against whom order is made to obey or appear and show cause.

92 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-92. Consequence of his failing to do so.

93 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-93. Procedure on appearance to show cause.

94 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-94. Procedure on order being made absolute.

95 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-95. Consequence of disobedience to order.

96 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-96. Injunction pending final decision.

97 Chapter IX Public Nuisances-97. Power to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.

98 Chapter X Temporary Orders in Urgent Cases of Nuisance-98. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance.

98A Chapter XA Protection Order in Cases of Stalking-98A. Power to issue protection order in cases of stalking.

99 Chapter XI Disputes as to Immovable Property-99. Procedure where dispute concerning land, etc., is likely to cause breach of peace.

100 Chapter XI Disputes as to Immovable Property-100. Power to attach subject of dispute.

101 Chapter XI Disputes as to Immovable Property-101. Disputes concerning rights over land or water.

102 Chapter XI Disputes as to Immovable Property-102. Order as to costs.

103 Chapter XII Preventive Action of The Police-103. Police to prevent seizable offences.

104 Chapter XII Preventive Action of The Police-104. Information of design to commit seizable offences.

105 Chapter XII Preventive Action of The Police-105. Arrest to prevent seizable offences.

106 Chapter XII Preventive Action of The Police-106. Prevention of injury to public property.

106A Chapter XIIA [Deleted by Act A1431]-106A. [Deleted by Act A1431].

106B Chapter XIIA [Deleted by Act A1431]-106B. [Deleted by Act A1431].

106C Chapter XIIA [Deleted by Act A1431]-106C. [Deleted by Act A1431].

107 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-107. Information of offences.

107A PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-107A. Report on status of investigation.

108 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-108. Procedure in non-seizable cases.

108A PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-108A. Admission of certified copy of information as evidence.

109 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-109. Investigation in seizable cases.

110 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-110. Procedure where seizable offence suspected.

111 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-111. Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses.

112 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-112. Examination of witnesses by police.

113 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-113. Admission of statements in evidence.

114 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-114. No discouragement from making statement to police.

115 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-115. [Deleted by Act A1274].

116 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-116. Search by police officer.

116A PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-116A. Search and seizure without warrant.

116B PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-116B. Access to computerized data.

116C PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-116C. Interception of communication and admissibility of intercepted communications.

117 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-117. Procedure where investigation cannot be completed within twenty-four hours.

118 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-118. Police officer may require bond for appearance of complainant and witnesses.

119 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-119. Diary of proceedings in investigation.

120 PART V INFORMATION TO POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE Chapter XIII-120. Report of police officer.

121 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-121. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.

122 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-122. Accused triable in place where act is done or where consequence ensues.

123 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-123. Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.

124 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-124. Offences of escaping from custody, of criminal misappropriation or criminal breach of trust and of stealing, where triable.

125 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-125. Where scene of offence is uncertain, etc.

126 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-126. Offence committed on a journey.

127 PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-127. When doubt arises High Court to decide.

127A PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-127A. Liability for offences committed out of Malaysia.

127B PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS Chapter XIV Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials-127B. Power to direct copies to depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence.

128 Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings-128. Cognisance of offences by Magistrates.

129 Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings-129. Sanction required for prosecution for certain offences.

130 Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings-130. Where complaint by PP is necessary.

131 Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings-131. Where complaint by person aggrieved.

132 Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings-132. Where complaint by husband.

133 Chapter XV Complaints to Magistrates-133. Examination of complainant.

134 Chapter XV Complaints to Magistrates-134. Postponement of issue of process.

135 Chapter XV Complaints to Magistrates-135. Dismissal of complaint.

136 Chapter XVI Commencement of Proceedings Before a Magistrate's Court-136. Issue of process.

137 Chapter XVI Commencement of Proceedings Before a Magistrate's Court-137. Personal attendance of accused may be dispensed with.

138-151 Chapter XVII Preliminary Inquiries into Cases Triable by the High Court-138-151. [Repealed by Act A908].

151A-151B Chapter XVIIA Special Procedure Relating to Committal in Cases Triable by the High Court Where the Accused is Legally Represented-151A-151B. [Repealed by Act A908].

152 Chapter XVIII The Charge-152. Form of charge.

153 Chapter XVIII The Charge-153. Particulars as to time, place and person.

154 Chapter XVIII The Charge-154. When manner of committing offence must be stated.

155 Chapter XVIII The Charge-155. Sense of words used in charge to describe offence.

156 Chapter XVIII The Charge-156. Effect of errors.

157 Chapter XVIII The Charge-157. [Deleted by Act A1132].

158 Chapter XVIII The Charge-158. Court may alter or add to charge.

159 Chapter XVIII The Charge-159. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration or addition.

160 Chapter XVIII The Charge-160. When new trial may be directed or trial suspended.

161 Chapter XVIII The Charge-161. Stay of proceedings if prosecution of offence in altered charge requires previous sanction.

162 Chapter XVIII The Charge-162. Recall of witnesses when charge altered.

163 Chapter XVIII The Charge-163. Separate charges for distinct offences.

164 Chapter XVIII The Charge-164. Three offences of same kind within twelve months may be charged together.

165 Chapter XVIII The Charge-165. Trial for more than one offence.

166 Chapter XVIII The Charge-166. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.

167 Chapter XVIII The Charge-167. When a person charged with one offence can be convicted of another.

168 Chapter XVIII The Charge-168. Person charged with an offence can be convicted of the attempt.

169 Chapter XVIII The Charge-169. When offence proved is included in offence charged.

170 Chapter XVIII The Charge-170. When persons may be charged jointly.

171 Chapter XVIII The Charge-171. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.

171A Chapter XVIII The Charge-171A. Outstanding offences.

172 Chapter XVIII The Charge-172. Charges to be in forms in Second Schedule.

172A Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172A. Pre-trial conference.

172B Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172B. Case management.

172C Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172C. Plea bargaining.

172D Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172D. Disposal of the case.

172E Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172E. Finality of the judgment.

172F Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172F. Statements of, or facts stated by, accused not to be used for any other purpose.

172G Chapter XVIIIA Pre-Trial Processes-172G. Subparagraph 172D(1) (c) (ii) to be applicable to accused who pleads guilty.

173 Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-173. Procedure in summary trials.

173A Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-173A. Power to discharge conditionally or unconditionally.

174 Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-174. Addresses.

175 Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-175. Power to award compensation.

176 Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-176. Particulars to be recorded.

177 Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-177. Transfer of cases.

177A Chapter XIX Summary Trials by Magistrates-177A. Transmission of case to, and trial by, the High Court.

178 Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-178. Commencement of trial.

179 Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-179. Opening case for prosecution.

180 Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-180. Procedure after conclusion of case for prosecution.

181 Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-181. Defence.

182 Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-182. Reply.

182A Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-182A. Procedure at the conclusion of the trial.

183 Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-183. Sentence.

183A Chapter XX Trials Before the High Court-183A. Victim's impact statement.

184-199 Chapter XXI Trials Before the High Court With the Aid of Assessors-184-199. [Repealed by Act A908].

199A-235 Chapter XXII Trials by Jury Before the High Court-199A-235. [Repealed by Act A908].

235A-251 Chapter XXIII Jurors and Assessors-235A-251. [Repealed by Act A908].

252-252A Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-252-252A. [Repealed by Act A908].

253 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-253. Procedure where there are previous convictions.

254 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-254. PP may decline to prosecute further at any stage.

254A Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-254A. Reinstatement of trial after discharge.

255 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-255. Right of accused to be defended.

256 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-256. Court may put questions to accused.

257 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-257. Case for prosecution to be explained by Court to undefended accused.

258 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-258. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.

259 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-259. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.

260 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-260. Compounding offences.

261 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-261. Change of Magistrate during hearing.

262 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-262. Detention of offenders attending in Court.

263 Chapter XXIV General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials-263. Weekly or public holiday.

264 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-264. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.

265 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-265. Manner of recording evidence.

265A Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-265A. Special provisions relating to protected witness.

265B Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-265B. Identification by witness where evidence is taken in camera.

266 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-266. Recording evidence in summons cases.

265C Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-265C. Protection of identity of witness.

267 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-267. Recording evidence in other cases.

268 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-268. Record to be in narrative form.

269 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-269. Reading over evidence and correction.

270 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-270. Interpretation of evidence to accused.

271 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-271. Remarks as to demeanour of witness.

272 Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-272. Judge to take notes of evidence.

272A Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-272A. Other persons may be authorised to take down notes of evidence.

272B Chapter XXV Mode Of Taking And Recording Evidence In Inquiries And Trials-272B. Evidence through live video or live television links.

272C Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272C. Application of this chapter.

272D Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272D. Interpretation for the purposes of this chapter.

272E Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272E. Proceedings may be recorded by mechanical means or combination of mechanical means and other modes.

272F Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272F. Electronic record to be transcribed.

272G Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272G. Safe custody of electronic record and transcript.

272H Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272H. Transcript of statement, evidence or deposition of person or witness.

272I Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272I. Transcript to form part of record or notes of proceedings or evidence.

272J Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272J. Electronic filing, lodgement, submission and transmission of document.

272K Chapter XXVA Recording of Proceedings by Mechanical Means-272K. Issuance of practice direction.

273 Chapter XXVI Judgment-273. Mode of delivering judgment.

274 Chapter XXVI Judgment-274. [Repealed by F.M. No. 1 of 1948].

275 Chapter XXVI Judgment-275. Sentence of death not to be passed on pregnant woman.

276 Chapter XXVI Judgment-276. Judgment in the alternative.

277 Chapter XXVI Judgment-277. Judgment of death.

278 Chapter XXVI Judgment-278. Judgment not to be altered.

279 Chapter XXVI Judgment-279. Judgment to be explained to accused and copy supplied.

280 Chapter XXVI Judgment-280. Judgment to be filed with record.

281 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-281. Provisions as to execution of sentences of death.

282 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-282. Provisions as to execution of sentences of imprisonment.

283 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-283. Provisions as to sentences of fine.

284 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-284. Suspension of execution in certain cases.

285 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-285. Warrant by whom issuable.

286 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-286. Place for executing sentence of whipping.

287 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-287. Time of executing such sentence.

288 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-288. Mode of executing such sentence.

289 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-289. Sentence of whipping forbidden in certain cases.

290 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-290. Medical Officer's certificate required.

291 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-291. Procedure if whipping cannot be inflicted.

292 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-292. Commencement of sentence of imprisonment on prisoner already undergoing imprisonment.

293 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-293. Youthful offenders.

294 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-294. First offenders.

294A Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-294A. Conditions of bonds.

295 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-295. Sentence of police supervision.

295A Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-295A. Rehabilitative counseling.

296 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-296. Obligations of persons subject to supervision.

297 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-297. Penalty for non-compliance with section 296.

298 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-298. [Deleted by Act A1274].

299 Chapter XXVII Sentences and the Carrying Out of It-299. Return of warrant.

300 Chapter XXVIII Suspensions, Remissions and Commutations of Sentences-300. Power to suspend or remit sentence.

301 Chapter XXVIII Suspensions, Remissions and Commutations of Sentences-301. Power to commute punishment.

302 Chapter XXIX Previous Acquittals or Convictions-302. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried again for same offence.

303 Chapter XXIX Previous Acquittals or Convictions-303. Plea of previous acquittal or conviction.

303A PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-303A. Appeals from Sessions Courts.

304 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-304. Cases in which no appeal lies.

305 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-305. When plea of guilty limited right of appeal.

306 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-306. Appeal against acquittal.

307 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-307. Procedure for appeal.

308 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-308. Transmission of appeal record.

309 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-309. [Repealed by Act 25 of 1967].

310 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-310. Appeal specially allowed in certain cases.

311 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-311. Stay of execution pending appeal.

312 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-312. Setting down appeal on list.

313 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-313. Procedure at hearing.

314 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-314. Non-appearance of respondent.

315 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-315. Arrest of respondent in certain cases.

316 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-316. Decision on appeal.

317 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-317. Order to take further evidence.

318 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-318. Judgment.

319 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-319. Certificate and consequence of judgment.

320 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-320. Death of parties to appeal.

321 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-321. [Repealed by Act 25 of 1967].

322 PART VII APPEAL AND REVISION Chapter XXX Appeals to the High Court-322. Costs.

323 Chapter XXXI Revision-323. Powers to call for records of subordinate Courts.

324 Chapter XXXI Revision-324. Power to order further inquiry.

325 Chapter XXXI Revision-325. Powers of Judge on revision.

326 Chapter XXXI Revision-326. Permission for parties to appear.

327 Chapter XXXI Revision-327. Orders on revision.

328 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-328. Meaning of "cause of death".

329 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-329. Duty of police officer to investigate death.

330 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-330. Duty of officer to arrange for post-mortem examination in certain cases.

331 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-331. Post-mortem examination of body.

332 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-332. Report of Government Medical Officer.

333 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-333. Duty of Magistrate on receipt of report.

334 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-334. Inquiry into cause of death of a person in custody of police or in any asylum.

335 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-335. Powers of Magistrate.

336 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-336. Magistrate may view body.

337 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-337. Inquiries to be made by Magistrate.

338 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-338. Evidence and finding to be recorded.

339 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-339. Power of PP to require inquiry to be held.

340 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-340. Admissibility of medical report in certain cases.

341 PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-341. Custody of proceedings.

341A PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS Chapter XXXII Inquiries of Deaths-341A. Power to revise.

342 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-342. Procedure where accused is suspected to be of unsound mind.

343 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-343. Certificate of Medical Director.

344 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-344. Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial.

345 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-345. Resumption of trial.

346 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-346. [Repealed by Act A908].

347 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-347. Judgment of acquittal on ground of mental disorder.

348 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-348. Safe custody of person acquitted.

349 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-349. Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported able to make his defence.

350 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-350. Procedure where person of unsound mind is reported fit for discharge.

351 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-351. Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative.

352 Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-352. Interpretation of "psychiatric hospital" and "Visitors".

352A Chapter XXXIII Persons of Unsound Mind-352A. [Deleted by Act A1132].

353 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-353. Procedure as to offences committed in Court.

354 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-354. Record of facts constituting the offence.

355 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-355. Alternative procedure.

356 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-356. Power to remit punishment.

357 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-357. Refusal to give evidence.

358 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-358. Appeal.

359 Chapter XXXIV Proceedings in Case of Certain Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice-359. Magistrate not to try certain offences committed before himself.

360-364 Chapter XXXV Maintenance of Wives and Children-360-364. [Repealed by Ord. No. 36 of 1950].

365 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-365. Power of High Court to make certain orders.

366 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-366. Form of application.

367 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-367. Affidavit, by whom signed.

368 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-368. Copy of warrant.

369 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-369. Defendant in custody under writ of attachment to be brought before Court.

370 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-370. Warrant to be prepared.

371 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-371. Service of warrant.

372 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-372. Attendance of prisoner in criminal case.

373 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-373. Duty of officer to whom warrant is addressed.

374 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-374. Appeal.

375 Chapter XXXVI Directions of the Nature of a Habeas Corpus-375. No application to banishment warrant.

376 PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-376. PP.

377 PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-377. Conduct of prosecutions in Court.

378 PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-378. No one to appear for PP.

379 PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-379. Employment of advocate.

380 PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-380. Prosecution by private persons.

380A PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-380A. Sections 377 and 380 to prevail over other laws.

381-386 PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS Chapter XXXVII The PP-381-386. [Repealed by Act A908].

387 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-387. When person may be released on bail.

388 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-388. When person accused of non-bailable offence may be released on bail.

388A Chapter XXXVIII Bail-388A. Electronic monitoring requirement for person released on bail. [NOT YET IN FORCE].

389 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-389. Amount of bond.

390 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-390. Bond to be executed.

390A Chapter XXXVIII Bail-390A. Electronic monitoring requirement to be explained. [NOT YET IN FORCE].

390B Chapter XXXVIII Bail-390B. Requirement for electronic monitoring. [NOT YET IN FORCE].

390C Chapter XXXVIII Bail-390C. Electronic monitoring devices. [NOT YET IN FORCE].

391 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-391. Person to be released.

392 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-392. When warrant of arrest may be issued against person bailed.

393 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-393. Sureties may apply to have bond discharged.

394 Chapter XXXVIII Bail-394. Appeal.

395 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-395. Procedure where person able to give material evidence is dangerously ill.

396 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-396. Evidence of persons not called as witness.

397 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-397. Deposition of medical witness.

398 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-398. [Repealed by Act A908].

399 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-399. Reports of certain persons.

399A Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-399A. Report of Central Bank on currency note or coin.

399B Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-399B. Evidence or report by an expert on matters relating to organized criminal group.

400 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-400. How previous conviction or acquittal may be proved.

401 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-401. Record of evidence in absence of accused.

402 Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-402. [Repealed by Act A908].

402A Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-402A. Alibi.

402B Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-402B. Proof by written statement.

402C Chapter XXXIX Special Provisions Relating to Evidence-402C. Proof by formal admission.

403 Chapter XL Provisions as to Bonds-403. Deposit instead of bond.

404 Chapter XL Provisions as to Bonds-404. Procedure on forfeiture of bond.

405 Chapter XL Provisions as to Bonds-405. Appeal from orders.

406 Chapter XL Provisions as to Bonds-406. Power to direct levy of amount due on bond.

406A Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-406A. Court shall consider manner of disposal of exhibits.

407 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-407. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed.

407A Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-407A. Disposal of seized articles.

407B Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-407B. Penalty if property has been disposed or concealed.

408 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-408. Direction instead of order.

409 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-409. Payment to innocent person of money found on accused.

410 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-410. Stay of order.

411 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-411. Destruction of libellous and other matter.

412 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-412. Restoration of possession of immovable property.

413 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-413. Procedure by police on seizure of property.

414 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-414. Procedure where no claim established.

415 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-415. Procedure where property is perishable or of small value.

416 Chapter XLI Disposal of Exhibits and of Property the Subject of Offences-416. Procedure where owner is absent.

417 Chapter XLII Transfer of Criminal Cases-417. High Court's power to transfer cases.

418 Chapter XLII Transfer of Criminal Cases-418. Application for transfer to be supported by affidavit.

418A Chapter XLII Transfer of Criminal Cases-418A. Trials by High Court on a certificate by the PP.

418B Chapter XLII Transfer of Criminal Cases-418B. Cases to which section 418A is applicable.

419 Chapter XLIII Irregularities in Proceedings-419. Proceeding in wrong place, etc.

420 Chapter XLIII Irregularities in Proceedings-420. Procedure when confession irregularly taken.

421 Chapter XLIII Irregularities in Proceedings-421. Omission to frame charge.

422 Chapter XLIII Irregularities in Proceedings-422. Irregularities not to vitiate proceedings.

423 Chapter XLIII Irregularities in Proceedings-423. Irregularity in distress.

424 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-424. Affidavits before whom sworn.

425 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-425. Power of Court to summon and examine persons.

425A Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-425A. Trial in absence of an accused.

426 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-426. Order for payment of costs of prosecution and compensation.

427 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-427. Payment of expenses of prosecutors and witnesses.

428 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-428. Rules as to rates of payment.

429 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-429. [Repealed by Act A908].

430 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-430. Reward for unusual exertion.

431 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-431. Compensation for family of person killed in arresting.

432 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-432. Provisions as to money payable as costs or compensation.

433 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-433. Copies of proceedings.

434 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-434. [Repealed by Ord. No. 14 of 1952].

435 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-435. Power of police to seize property suspected of being stolen.

436 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-436. Person released on bail to give address for service.

437 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-437. Power to compel restoration of abducted persons.

438 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-438. Compensation for giving in charge groundlessly.

439 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-439. Magistrate not to act where interested.

440 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-440. Public servants not to bid at sales under this Code.

441 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-441. When receivers, etc., charged, evidence of other cases allowed.

442 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-442. When evidence of previous conviction may be given.

443 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-443. Forms.

444 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-444. Application of fines.

445 Chapter XLIV Miscellaneous-445. Electronic monitoring requirement on acquittal. [NOT YET IN FORCE].

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