CrPC: Chapter 16: Commencement of proceedings before Magistrates

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

1. Section 204. Issue of process
2. Section 205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
3. Section 206. Special summons in cases of petty offence
4. Section 207. Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents
5. Section 208. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session
6. Section 209. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it
7. Section 210. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence

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