CrPC Section 476: Forms
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 37: Miscellaneous
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
¶ 476. Forms.- Subject to the power conferred by Article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.
Study: explanations and related material
Now BNSS 522 (corresponding section). CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03), p25
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Other sections in this chapter
- 474. Trials before High Court
- 475. Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial
- 477. Power of High Court to make rules
- 478. Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrates in certain cases
- 479. Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested
- 480. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts
- 481. Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property
- 482. Saving of inherent power of High Court
- 483. Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates
- 484. Repeal and savings