CrPC Section 32: Mode of conferring powers

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 3: Power of courts

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

32. Mode of conferring powers .- (1) In conferring powers under this Code, the High Courts or the State Government, as the case may be, may, by order, empower persons specially by name or in virtue of their offices or classes of officials generally by their official titles.


(2) Every such order shall take effect from the date on which it is communicated to the person so empowered.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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