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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898
SCHEDULE I.__ [Repealed] SCHEDULE II.__ TABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFENCES SCHEDULE III.__ ORDINARY POWERS OF PROVINCIAL MAGISTRATES SCHEDULE IV.__ ADDITIONAL POWERS WITH WHICH MAGISTRATES MAY BE INVESTED SCHEDULE V.__ FORMS
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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898 1ACT NO. V OF 1898 [22nd March, 1898] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Criminal Procedure. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure; It is hereby enacted as follows:__
PART I
PRELIMINARY
CHAPTER I
Section 1. Short title. commencement
(1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 ; and it shall come into force on the first day of July, 1898.
(2) Extent. It extends to 2[the whole of Pakistan] ; but, in the absence of any specific provision to the contrary, nothing herein contained shall affect any special or local law now in force, or any special jurisdiction or power conferred, or any special form of procedure prescribed, by any other law for the time being in force, 3[* * *]. 3[* * * * * * *]
1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1897, Pt. V, p. 363 ; for Report of the Select Committee, see ibid., 1898, Pt. V, p.19; and for Proceedings in Council, see ibid., 1897, Pt. VI, pp. 238 and 254; and ibid., 1898, pp. 22, 101 and 175.
It has been declared to be in force in__ Baluchistan, by the British Baluchistan Laws Regulation, 1913 (2 of 1913), s.3 and Sch. I. It has been extended to the Leased Areas of Baluchistan, see the Leased Areas (Laws) Order, 1950 (G.G.O. 3 of 1950) ; and applied in the Federated Areas of Baluchistan, see Gazette of India, 1937, Pt. I. p. 1499. It has also been extended to the Excluded Area of Upper Tanawal other than Phulera by t he N.W.F.P (Upper Tanawal) (Excluded Area) Laws Regulation, 1950, and declared to be in force in that area with effect from 1st June, 1951, see N.W.F.P. Gazette, Extraordinary, dated 1st June,
1951. It has been applied to Phulera in the Excluded Area of Upper Tanawal to the extent the Act is applicable in the N.W.F.P., subject to certain modifications, see N.W.F.P. (Upper Tanawal) (Excluded Area) Laws Regulation, 1950. Extended to the added area of the NorthWest Frontier Province ( see First Schedule t o (G.G.O. 1 of 1952), with effect from the 7th February, 1952. see N.W.F.P. Gazette, 1952, Pt. I, p. 70. It has also been extended to the added areas mentioned in First Schedule of G.G.O. 13 of 1955, see Gazette of West Pakistan, 1957, Ext., p.
555. As to its application in certain districts on the Sindh Frontier , see the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1872 (5 of 1872), s. 11, and the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892). It has been amended in its application to__
(i) the Punjab, by the Punjab Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) Amendment Act, 1936 (Punjab Act 1 of 1936) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Punjab Amdt.) Act, 1940 (Punjab Act 11 of 1940), Punjab Ordinance 9 of 1971, and the Punjab Ordinance 10 of 1972. ; The Code of Criminal P rocedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) has been amended by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972). The date of enforcement of the provisions of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 except those relating to separation of Judiciary in the different Provinces are as follows:__
1. In the Punjab 26121975
2. In N.W.F.P. (Except Tribal Areas) 26121975
3. In Sind 24121975
4. In Quetta Town, Cantonment Areas and Nasirabad Distt.of Baluchistan. 23121975
(ii) N.W.F.P., by the Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt). Act, 1937 (N.W.F.P. Act 10 of 1937), the Code of Criminal Procedure (N.W.F.P Amdt.) Act, 1940 (N.W.F.P. Act 8 of 1940) ;
(iii) The Province of West Pakistan by West Pakistan Act No. 11 of 1963, s.2 (with effect from the 12th July, 1963) West Pakistan Act No. XVII of 1964, s.2 (with effect from the 1st April, 1964) the West Pakistan Act VIII of 1968, and West Pakistan Ordinance XXXIII of 1969; and
(iv) The Provisions of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), relating to amendments in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), enforced w.e.f. 261275 in Punjab and N.W.F.P. (except Tribal Areas), w.e.f. 241275 in sind w.e.f. 231275 in Quetta Town Cantonment Area and Nasirabad District of Baluchistan.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2 nd Sch., for “all the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”, which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “the whole of British India”.
3The words “or shall apply to”, the original clauses (a), (b) and (c), and the proviso following as amended by the Devolution Act, 1920 ( XXXVIII of 1920), s.2 and Sch. I, and A.O., 1937, omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2. [Repeal of enactments, notifications, e tc., under repealed Acts. Pending cases. ] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914).
Section 3. References to Code of Criminal Procedure and other repealed enactments
(1) In every enactment passed be fore this Code comes into force, in which refe rence is made to, or to any chapter or section of, the Code of Criminal Procedure, Act XXV of 1861 or Act X of 1872, or Act X of 1882, or to any other enactment hereby repealed, such reference shall, so far as may be practicable, be taken to be made to this Code or to its corresponding Chapter or section.
(2) Expressions in former Acts. In every enactment passed before this Code comes into force the expressions “Officer exercising (or ‘having’) the powers (or ‘the full powers’) of a Magistrate,” “Subordinate Magistrate, first class ,” and “Subordinate Magistrate, second class, ” shall respectively be deemed to mean “Magistrate of the first class,” “Magistrate of the second class” and “Magistrate of the third class” 1[* * * * * * *] 2[* * *] and the expression “Joint Sessions Judge” shall mean “Additional Sessions Judge”.
Section 4. Definitions
(1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__
(a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, such officer as the 3[Provincial Government] may, from time to time, appoint in this behalf:
(b) “Bailable offence.” “Nonbailable offence.” “bailable offence” means an offence shown as bailable in the second schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force; and “nonbailable offence” means any other offence:
(c) “Charge.” “charge” includes any head of charge when the charge contains more heads than one:
(d) 4[* * * * * * *]
(e) 5[* * * * * * *]
(f) “Cognizable offence.” “Cognizable case.” “cognizable offence” means an offence for, and “cognizable case” means a case in, which a policeofficer, 6[* * *], may, in accordance with the second schedule , or under any law for the time being in force, arrest without warrant:
(g) 7[* * * * * * *]
(h) “Complaint.” “Complaint” means the allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Code, that some person whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but it does not include the report of a policeofficer:
1Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.2 . This Ord. came into force on 14 -08-2001 except in ICT in light of Ord. XLV of 2001. All other amendments of Ord. XXXVI of 2001 shall be read accordingly.
2The words and quotations ‘the expression “Magistrate of Police ” shall be deemed to mean “Presidency Magistrate,”, omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Clause (d) rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923), s.3 and Sch. II. 5Clause (e) omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., Enforced in Punjab, w.e.f. 261275, see, Punjab Govt. Notifin. No. Judl. 13 (2)/75, dated 261275, Ext., P.1419. Enforced in N.W.F.P. w.e.f. 261275, see, the N.W.F.P. Govt. Notifin. No. S.O. Judl. Misc. (HD)/75, dated 301275, Ext., P.484a. Enforced in Sind, w.e.f. 231275, see, Sind Govt. Notifin. No. S. Legis4 (8)/75, dated 231275, Ext. p. 1327A. Enforced in Baluchistan, w.e.f. 231275, see, Baluchistan Govt. Notifin. No. Legis3/15/Law/75, dated 231275, Ext., Issue No. 70. 6The words “within or without the presidencytowns” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949),
Sch. 7Clause (g) defining “Commissioner of Police” omitted, ibid.
(i) 1[* * * * * * *] 2[(j) “High Court. ” means the highest Court of criminal ap peal or revision for a province 3[and the Islamabad Capital Territory]:]
(k) “Inquiry.” “inquiry” includes every inquiry other than a trial conducted under this Code by a Magistrate or Court:
(l) “Investigation.” “investigation” includes all the proceedings under this Code for the collection of evidence conducted by a policeofficer or by any person (other than a Magistrate) who is authorised by a Magistrate in this behalf :
(m) “Judicial p roceeding.” “judicial proceeding ” includes any proceeding in the course of which evidence is or may be legally taken on oath: 4[(ma) “Magistrate” means a Judicial Magistrate and includes a Special Judicial Magistrate appointed under sections 12 and 14;]
(n) “Noncognizable offence. ” “Noncognizable case. ” “noncognizable offence ” means an offence for, and “noncognizable case ” means a case in, which a policeofficer, 5[* * *], may not arrest without warrant:
(o) “Offence.” “offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force; it also includes any act in respect of which a complaint may be made under section 20 of the Cattletrespass Act, 1871 (I of 1871):
(p) “Officer incharge of a policestation. ” “officer incharge of a policestation ” includes, when the officer incharge of the policestation is absent from the stationhouse or unable from illness or other cause to perform his duties, the policeofficer present at the stationhouse who is next in rank to such officer and is above the ra nk of constable or, when the 6[Provincial Government] so directs, any other policeofficer so present:
(q) “Place.” “place” includes also a house, building, tent and vessel:
(r) “Pleader.” “pleader,” used with reference to any proceeding in any Court, mean s a pleader 7[or a mukhtar] authorised under any law 8 for the time being in force to practise in such Court, and includes (1) an advocate, a vakil and an attorney of a High Court so authori sed, and (2) any 9[* * ] other person appointed with the permission of the court to act in such proceeding:
1Clause (i) defining “European British subject” which was subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.2. (1), for the original clause (i) has been omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1964, Art. 2 and Sch. for Clause (j) which had been subs. by Act 2 of 1950, Sch., for the original clause, as amended from time to time.
3Added by the Islamabad High Court Act, 2010 (XVII of 2010), s. 14.
4Ins. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s. 3.
5The words “within or without a presidencytown” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Sch.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
7Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Further Amendment) Act, 1923 (XXXV of 1923), s.2.
8See the Legal Practitioners Act, 1846 (I of 1846); the Legal Practitioners Act, 1853 (XX of 1853); the Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 (XVIII of 1879); the Legal Practitioners Act, 1884 (IX of 1884); the Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Act, 1908 (I of 1908) ; and Act XXXV of 1973. In Baluchistan, see s. 20 (1) (c) of the Sch. to the British Baluchistan Criminal Justice Regulation, 1896 (VIII of 1896); in the N.W.F.P., see s.9 of the N.W.F.P. Law and Justice Regulation , 1901 (VII of 1901) and the rules issued under that section in Gazette of India, 1902, Pt. II, p.5. 9The words “Mukhtar or” rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Further Amendment) Act, 1923 (XXXV of 1923), s.2.
(s) “Policestation.” “policestation” means any post or place declared, generally or specially, by the 1[Provincial Government] to be a policestation, and includes any local area specified by the 1[Provincial Government] in this behalf:
(t) “Public Prosecutor.” “Public Prosecutor” means any person appointed under section 492, and includes any person acting under the directions of a Public Prosecutor and any person conducting a prosecution on behalf of 2[the State] in any High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction:
(u) “Subdivision.” “subdivision” means a subdivision of a district:
(v) 3[* * * * * * *]
(w) 3[* * * * * * *]
(2) Words referring to acts. Words which refer to acts done, extend also to illegal omissions; and Words to have same meaning as in Pakistan Penal Code. All words and expressions used herein and defined in the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860), and not hereinbefore defined, shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively attributed to them by that Code.
Section 5. Trial of offences under Penal Code
(1) All offences under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) shall be investigated, inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with according to the provisions hereinafter contained.
(2) Trial of offences against other laws . All offences under any other law shall be investigated, inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with according to the same provisions, but subject to any enactment for the time being in force regulating the manner or place of investigating, inquiring into, trying or otherwise dealing with such offences.
PART II
[ CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES ________
CHAPTER II
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES A.__ Classes of Criminal Courts
[4] Section 6. Classes of Criminal Courts and Magistrates
(1) Besides the High Court and the Courts constituted under any law other than this Code for the time being in force, there shall be two classes of Criminal Courts in Pakistan, namely:__
I. Courts of Session;
II. Courts of Magistrates.
1
Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2 Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3 Clauses (v) and (w), omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 4
Subs. by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (XXIII of 1997), s. 3.
1[(2) There shall be the following classes of Magistrate, namely:__
(i) Magistrate of the first class;
(ii) Magistrate of the second class; and
(iii) Magistrate of the third class.]]
B.__ Territorial Divisions
Section 7. Sessions divisions and districts
(1) 2[Each Province 3[***]] shall consist of sessions divisions: and every sessions division shall, for the purposes of this Code, be a district or consist of districts.
(2) Power to alter divisions and districts. The 4[Provincial Government] may alter 5 the limits, or, 6[* * *], the number, of such divisions and districts.
(3) Existing divisions and districts maintained till altered . The sessions divisions and districts existing when this Code comes into force shall be sessions divisions and districts respectively, unless and until they are so altered.
(4) 7[* * * * * * *]
Section 8. Power to divide districts into subdivisions
(1) The 4[Provincial Government] may divide8 any district 9[* * * ] into subdivisions, or make any portion of any such district a subdivision, and may alter the limits of any subdivision.
(2) 10[* * * * * * *] C.__ Courts and Offices 9[* * *]
Section 9. Court of Session
(1) The 4[Provincial Government] shall establish a Court of Session for every sessions division, and appoint a judge of such Court.
(2) The 4[Provincial Government] may, by general or special order in the official Gazette, direct at what place or places the Court of Session shall hold its sitting; but, until such order is made, the Courts of Session shall hold their sittings as heretofore.
(3) The 4[Provincial Government] may also appoint Additional Sessions Judges , and Assistant Sessions Judges to exercise jurisdiction in one or more such Courts.
1
Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.4.
2
Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd. Sch., ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for the words “Every province shall be a sessions division, or ”, as amended by the Federal Laws (Revisio n and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch II.
3The words “(excluding the Presidency-towns)” rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch II. 4
Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5 For notifications, see the different local Rules and Orders. 6 The words “with the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council” rep. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s.2 and Sch. I. 7 Subsection (4) rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch. II. 8 For notifications, see the different local Rules and Orders. For notification directing that__
(i) Phulera in the Area of the Upper Tanawal in the North West Frontier Province, shall form part of the Mansehra SubDivision in the Hazara District, see N.W.F.P. Govt. Gazette, 1952, Pt. I, p. 305; and
(ii) the districts in the first column of the table therein shall be divided into the subdivision, see Gazette of Sindh, 1954, Pt. I, pp. 499 and 525. 9 The words “outside the presidencytowns” rep. by Act XXVI of 1951, s. 3 and Sch. II. 10
Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 5.
(4) A Sessions Judge of one sessions division may be appointed by the 1[Provincial Government] to be also an Additional Sessions Judge of another division, and in such case he may sit for the disposal of cases at such place or places in either division as the 1[Provincial Government] may direct.
(5) All Courts of Session existing when this Code comes into force shall be deemed to have been established under this Act.
Section 10. [Omitted]
2[* * * * * * *]
Section 11. [Omitted]
2[* * * * * * *]
[3] Section 12. Subordinate Magistrates
(1) The 1[Provincial Government ] may appoint as many persons as it thinks fit, 4[* * *] to be Magistrates of the first, second or third class in any district 5[* * *]; and 4[* * *], may, from time to time, define local areas within which such persons may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may respectively be invested under this Code.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of such persons shall extend throughout such district.
Section 13. [Omitted]
2[* * * * * * *]
[4] Section 14. Special Judicial 2[* * * ] Magistrate
(1) The Provincial Government may, on the recommendation of the High Court, confer upon any person 2[, including a former Executive Magistrate,] all or any of the powers conferred or conferrable by or under this Code on a Judicial Magistrate in respect to particular cases or to a particular class or particular classes of cases, or in regard to cases generally in any local area.
(2) Such Magistrates shall be called Special Judicial Magi strates and shall be appointed for such term as the Provincial Government may, in consultation with the High Court, by general or special order, direct.
(3) 2[* * * * * * *]
(4) 2[* * * * * * *]
(5) 2[* * * * * * *]
[6] Section 14A. Appointment of Special Magistrates
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or any other law for the time being in force or any judgement of any court including superior courts, the Provincial Government may appoint Special Magistrates with the powers of a Magistrate First Class Exclusively for the trial of offences relating to price control under any Provincial law or Federal law for the time being in force.
(2) The Provincial Government or any officer authorized by the Provincial Government in this behalf may, from time to time , define local areas within which such Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may respectively be invested under any Provincial law or Federal law relating to price control.]
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Omitted and Ins. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 610. 3For notification under this section, see Gaz. of P., 1957, Pt, VI, p.175. 4Omitted and subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 & Sch. 5The words “outside the presidency-towns” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
6Ins. by Act No. III of 2006, s. 21.
Section 15. Benches of Magistrates
(1) The 1[Provincial Government] may direct any two or more 2[Judicial Magistrates] in any place 3[* * * ] to sit together as a Bench, and may by order invest such Bench with any of the powers conferred or conferrable by or under this Code on a Magistrate of the first, second or third class, and direct it to exercise such powers in such cases, or, such classes of cases only and within such local limits, as the 1[Provincial Government] thinks fit.
(2) Powers exercis eable by Bench in absence of special direction. Except as otherwise
provided by any order under this section, every such Bench shall have the powers conferred by this Code on a Magistrate of the highest class to which any one of its members, who is present taking part in the proceedings as a member of the Bench, belongs, and as far as practicable shall, for the purposes of this Code, be deemed to be a Magistrate of such class.
Section 16. Power to frame rules for guidance of 3[Magistrates and] Benches
The 1[Provincial Government] may, 2[* * * * * * *] from tim e to time, make rules 5 consistent with this Code for the guidance of 4[all Magistrates and] Magistrates’ Benches in any district respecting the following subjects:__
(a) the classes of cases to be tried;
(b) the times and places of sitting;
(c) the constitution of the Bench for conducting trials;
(d) the mode of settling differences of opinion which may arise between the Magistrates in session 4[;] 4[(e) The mode and manner of conducting raids and trial on the spot.]
17. 2[Subordination of 6[*] Magistrates and Benches to Sessions Judge. __ (1) All 6[*] Magistrates appointed under sections 12 and 14 4[,14A] and all Benches constituted under section 15, shall be subordinate to the Sessions Judge, and he may, from time to time, make rules or give special orders consistent with this Code and any rules framed by the Provincial Government under section 16, as to the distribution of business among such Magistrates and Benches.]
(2) 6[* * * * * * *]
(2A) 6[* * * * * * *]
(3) Subordination of Assista nt Sessions Judges to Sessions Judge. All Assistant Sessions Judges shall be subordinate to the Sessions Judge in whose Court they exercise jurisdiction, and he may, from time to time, make rules consistent with this Code as to the distribution of business among such, Assistant Sessions Judges.
(4) The Sessions Judge may also, when he himself is unavoidably absent or incapable of acting, make provision for the disposal of any urgent application by an Additional or Assistant Sessions Judge 7[*******] such Judge 7[* *] shall have jurisdiction to deal with any such application.
(5) 7[* * * * * * *]
D.__ Courts of Presidency Magistrates.
18 to 21. [Appointment of Presidency Magistrates. Benches, Local limits of Jurisdiction. Chief Presidency Magistrate.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 & Sch.
3The words “outside the presidency town” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch. 4Ins., subs. and added by Act No. III of 2006, s .21. 5For rules, see the different local Rules and Orders.
6Omitted by Ordinance No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 11.
7Omitted by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 & Sch. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of Ordinance No. XXXVII of 2001 may be perused.
E.__ Justices of the Peace
[1] Section 22. Appointment of Justices of the Peace
The Provincial Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint , for such period as may be specified in the notification, and subject to such rules as may be made by it, any person who is a citizen of Pakistan and as to whose integrity and suitability it is satisfied to be a Justice of the Peace for a local area to be specified in the notification, and more than one Justice of the Peace may be appointed for the same local area.
Section 22A. Powers of Justices of the Peace
(1) A Justice of the Pe ace for any local area shall, for the purpose of making an arrest, have within such area all the powers of a policeofficer referred to in section 54 and of an officer in charge of a policestation referred to in section 55.
(2) A Justice of the Peace m aking an arrest in exercise of any powers under subsection
(1) shall, forthwith, take or cause to be taken the person arrested before the officer incharge of the nearest policestation and furnish such officer with a report as to the circumstances of the arrest and such officer shall thereupon rearrest the person.
(3) A Justice of the Peace for any local area shall have powers, within such area, to call upon any member of the police force on duty to aid him__
(a) in taking or preventing the escape of any person who has participated in the commission of any cognizable offence or against whom a reasonable complaint has been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists of his having so participated; and
(b) in the preventio n of crime in general and, in particular, in the prevention of a breach of the peace or a disturbance of the public tranquillity.
(4) Where a member of the police force on duty has been called upon to render aid under subsection (3), such call shall be deemed to have been made by a competent authority.
(5) A Justice of the Peace for any local area may, in accordance with such rules as may be made by the Provincial Government,__
(a) issue a certificate as to the identity of any person residing within such area, or
(b) verify any document brought before him by any such person, or
(c) attest any such document required by or under any law for the time being in force to be attested by a Magistrate, and until the contrary is proved, any certificate so issued sh all be presumed to be correct and any document so verified shall be deemed to be duly verified, and any document so attested shall be deemed to have been as fully attested as if he had been a Magistrate.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for section 22, which has previously been amended by various enactments.
Enforced in the Punjab w.e.f 201282, see, Punjab Govt. Notification No. O.S. D(C) Home11082 dated 12.12.82. Enforced in Sind w.e.f. 211280, see, Sind Govt. Notification No. VII (488) S.O.J/79, dated 211280, Sind Gazette of 1980, Ext., Pt. I, p. 945A, section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of section 22 and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Enforced in Baluchistan w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of session 22A and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced.
1[(6) An exofficio Justice of the Peace may issue appropriate directions to the police authorities concerned on a complaint regarding
(i) nonregistration of a criminal case;
(ii) transfer of investigation from one police officer to another; and
(iii) neglect, failure or excess committed by a police authority in re lation to its functions and duties.]
Section 22B. Duties of Justices of the Peace
Subject to such rules as may be made by the Provincial Government, every Justice of the Peace for any local area shall__
(a) on receipt of information of the occurrence of any incident involving a breach of the peace, or of the commission of any offence within such local area, forthwith make inquiries into the matter and report in writing the result of his inquiries to the neare st Magistrate and to the officer incharge of the nearest police station;
(b) if the offence referred to in clause (a) is a cognizable offence, also prevent the removal of anything from, or the interference in any way with, the place of occurrence of the offence;
(c) when so requested in writing by a policeofficer making an investigation under Chapter XIV in respect of any offence committed within such local area,__
(i) render all assistance to the policeofficer in making such an investigation;
(ii) record any statement made under expectation of death by a person in respect of whom a crime is believed to have been committed.] 23 and 24. [Justices of the Peace for the Presidencytowns. Present Justices of the Peace.]
Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.4. 1[25. Ex officio Justices of the Peace. By virtue of their respective offices, the Sessions Judges and on nomination by them, the Additional Sessions Judges, are Justices of the Peace within and for whole of the District of the Province in which they are serving.] F.__ Suspension and Removal 26 and 27. [Suspension and removal of Judges and Magistrates. Suspension and removal of Justices of the Peace.] Rep. by A.O., 1937. __________
CHAPTER III
POWERS OF COURTS A.__ Description of offences cognizable by each Court
Section 28. Offences under Penal Code
Subject to the other provisions of this Code any offence under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) may be tried__
1Added & subs. by Ord. No. CXXXI of 2002, s. 2.
(a) by the High Court, or
(b) by the Court of Session, or
(c) by any other Court by which such offence is shown in the eighth column of the second schedule to be triable 1[.] 1[* * * * * * *] Illustration A is 2[tried by] the Sessions Court on a charge of culpable homicide. He may be convicted of voluntarily causing hurt, an offence triable by a Magistrate.
Section 29. Offences under other laws
(1) Subject to the 3[other provisions of this Code], any offence under any other law shall, when any Court is mentioned in this behalf in such law, be tried by such Court.
(2) When no Court is so mentioned, it may be tried by the High Court or 4[subject as aforesaid] by any Court constituted under this Code by which such offence is shown in the eighth column of the second schedule to be triable 1[.] 1[* * * * * * *]
[3] Section 29A. Trial of European British subjects by second and third class Magistrates.] Omitted by the
Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), s.2 and sch.
[2] Section 29B. Jurisdiction in the case of Juveniles
Any offence, other than one punishable with death or imprisonment for life, committed by any person who at the date when he appears or is brought before a Court is under the age of fifteen years, may be tried by any Judicial Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government to exercise the powers conferred by section 8, subsection (1), of the Reformatory Schools Act, 1897, or, in any a rea in which the said Act is not applicable, by any other law providing for the custody, trial or punishment of youthful offenders, by any Magistrate empowered by or under such law to exercise all or any of the powers conferred thereby.]
[1] Section 30. Offences not punishable with death
Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 31. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
(1) A High Court may pass any sentence authorized by law.
(2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorized by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
(3) An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law, except a sentence of death or of 6[* * *] imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.
1Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.13-15(w.e.f. 14-08-2001).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notifications of Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (XXIII of 1997), and Ordinance No. XXXVIII of 2001 may be perused.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), ss. 5 & 6.
4Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.5.
6Rep. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f. 13472).
Section 32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass
(1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__
(a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class:
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exceeding 3[Forty five thousand] rupees; 4[arsh; daman;] Whipping.
(b) Courts of Magistrates of the second class:
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5[one year], including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exceeding 3[fifteen thousand] rupees; 6[* * *]
(c) Courts of Magistrates of the third class. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month; Fine not exceeding 3[three thousand] rupees.
(2) The Court of any Magistrate may pass any lawful sentence, combining any of the sentences which it is authorized by law to pass.
(3) 7[* * * * * * *]
Section 33. Power of Magistrate to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine
(1) The Court of any Magistrate may award such terms of imprisonment in default of payment of fine as is authorized by law in case of such default:
Provided that__
(a) the term is not in excess of the Magistrate’s powers under this Code;
(b) in any case decided by a Magistrate where imprisonment has been awarded as part of the substantive sentence, the period of imprisonment awarded in default of payment of the fine shall not exceed one -fourth of the period of imprisonment which such Magistrate is competent to inflict as punishment for the offence otherwise than as imprisonment in default of payment of the fine.
(2) The imprisonment awarded under this section may be in addition to a substantive sentence of imprisonment for the maximum term awarded by the Magistrate under section 32.
Section 34. Higher powers of certain 8[* * * ] Magistrates
The Court of a Magistrate, specially empowered under section 30, may pass any sentence authorized by law, except a sentence of death or of 9[* * *] imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.
34A. 10[Sentences which Courts and Magistrates may pass upon European British subjects]
Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privile ges) Act, 1949(II of 1950), s. 2 and
Sch. 1The words “of Presidency Magistrates and” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 & Sch., for “two years”.
3Subs. by Ord. No. LXXV of 2002, s. 3.
4Ins. by Act No. II of 1997, s.11.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “six months”.
6The words “whipping (if specially empowered)” rep. by the whipping Act, 1909 (IV of 1909), s.8 and Sch. 7Subsection (3), rep. by the whipping Act, 1909 (4 of 1909), s.8 and Sch. 8Ommitted by the Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.16. 9The words “transportation for a term exceeding seven years or ” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f. 13472).
10Ins. by the Criminal Law Amdt. Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.7.
Section 35. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
(1) 1[When a person is convicted at one trial of two or more offences, the Court may, subject to the provisions of section 71 of the Pakistan Penal Code(XLV of 1860)] sentence him, for such offences, to the several punishments prescribed therefor which such Cou rt is competent to inflict; such punishments, when consisting of imprisonment 2[* * * ], to commence the one after the expiration of the other in such order as the Court may direct, unless the Court directs that such punishments shall run concurrently.
(2) In the case of consecutive sentences, it shall not be necessary for the Court, by reason only of the aggregate punishment for the several offences being in excess of the punishment which it is competent to inflict on conviction of a single offence, to send the offender for trial before a higher Court: Maximum terms of punishment. Provided as follows:__
(a) in no case shall such person be sentenced to imprisonment for a longer period than fourteen years;
(b) if the case is tried by a Magistrate 3[* * * * * * *], the aggregate punishment shall not exceed twice the amount of punishment which he is, in the exercise of his ordinary jurisdiction, competent to inflict.
(3) For the purpose of appeal, 4[the aggregate of consecutive] sentences passed under this section in case of convictions for several offences at one trial shall be deemed to be a single sentence. 5[* * * * * * *] C.__ Ordinary and Additional Powers
Section 36. Ordinary Powers of Magistrates
All 3[6[* *] Magistrates] have the powers hereinafter respectively conferred upon them and specified in the third schedule. Such powers are called their “ordinary powers”.
[6] Section 37. Additional powers conferrable on Magistrates
On the recommendations of the High Court, the Provincial Government may, in addition to the ordinary powers, invest any Magistrate with any powers specified in the Fourth Schedule.]
Section 38. [Omitted] D
6[* * * * * * *] D.— Conferment, Continuance and Cancellation of Powers
Section 39. Mode of conferring powers
(1) In conferring powers under this Code the 7[Provincial Government] may by order, empower persons specially by name or in virtue of their office 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.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.7, for “When a person is convicted at one trial of two or more distinct offences, the Court may”.
2The words “or transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974, s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f. 13472). 3Omitted & subs. by Ord. XII of 1972, s.2 & Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.7, for “aggregate”.
5The Explanation and Illustration to section 35, rep. ibid. 6Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss.1719.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
Section 40. Powers of officers appointed
Whenever any person holding an office in the service of Government who has been invested with any powers under this Code throughout any lo cal area is 1[appointed] to an equal or higher office of the same nature, within a like local area under the same 2[Provincial Government], he shall, unless the 2[Provincial Government] otherwise directs, or has otherwise directed, 3[* *] exercise the same powers in the local area 4[in which] he is so 1[appointed].
[5] Section 41. Withdrawal of powers
The Provincial Government may, on the recommendations of the High Court, withdraw all or any power s conferred by it under this Code on any person or Magistrate.] ________
PART III
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER IV
OF AID AND INFORMATION TO THE MAGISTRATES, THE POLICE AND PERSONS MAKING ARRESTS.
Section 42. Public when to assist Magistrate and Police
Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate 6[, Justice of the Peace] or policeofficer reasonably demanding his aid, 7[* * *],__
(a) in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or policeofficer is authorized to arrest;
(b) in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace, or in the prevention of any injury attempted to be committed to any railway, canal, telegraph or public property.
Section 43. Aid to person other than policeofficer, executing warrant
When a warrant is directed to a person other than a polic eofficer, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.
Section 44. Public to give information of certain offences
8[(1) Every person aware o f the commission of, or of the intention of any other person to commit, any offence punishable under any of the following sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, namely, 121, 121A, 122, 123, 123A, 124, 124A, 125, 126, 130, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 153A, 1 61, 162, 163, 164, 165, 168, 170, 231, 232, 255, 302, 303, 304, 304A, 364A, 382, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 435, 436, 449, 450, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460 and 489A, shall, in the absence of reasonable excuse, the burden of proving which sh all lie upon the person so aware, forthwith give information to the nearest Magistrate , Justice of the Peace or policeofficer of such commission or intention.]
1Subs. by the Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 8, for “transferred”.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
3The words “continue to” rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 8.
4Subs. ibid., for “to which”.
5Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 20.
6Subs., added and ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 7The words “, whether within or without the presidencytowns” omitted by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), (with effect from the 2nd March, 1956).
8Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for subsection (1).
(2) For the purposes of this section the term “offence” includes any act committed at any place out of 1[Pakistan] which would constitute an offence if committed in 1[Pakistan].
Section 45. Villageheadman, accountants, landholders and others bound to report certain matters
(1)Every villageheadman, villageaccountant, village watchman, village policeofficer, owner or occupier of land, and the agent of any such owner or occupier 2[in charge of the management of that land], and every officer employed in the collect ion of revenue or rent of land on the part of 3[the 4[Government]] or the Court of Wards, shall forthwith communicate to the nearest Magistrate 5[or Justice of the Peace] or to the officer incharge of the nearest policestation whichever is the nearer, any information which he may 6[possess] respecting__
(a) the permanent or temporary residence of any notorious receiver or vendor of stolen property in any village of which he is headman, accountant, watchman or policeofficer, or in which he owns or occup ies land, or is agent, or collects revenue or rent;
(b) the resort to any place within, or the passage through, such village of any person whom he knows, or reasonably suspects to be a thug, robber, escaped convict or proclaimed offender;
(c) the commissio n of, or intention to commit, in or near such village any nonbailable offence or any offence punishable under section 143, 144, 145, 147 or 148 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ;
(d) the occurrence in or near such village of any sudden or unnatural death or of any death under suspicious circumstances; 7[or the discovery in or near such village of any corpse or part of a corpse, in circumstances which lead to a reasonable suspicion that such a death has occurred or the disappearance from such village of any person in circumstances which lead to a reasonable suspicion that a nonbailable offence has been committed in respect of such person;]
(e) the commission of, or intention to commit, at any place out of 1[Pakistan] near such village any act which, if committed in 1[Pakistan], would be an offence punishable under any of the followin g sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), namely, 2[231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238,] 302, 304, 382, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 43 5, 436, 449, 450, 457, 458, 459 8[460, 489A, 489B, 489C and 489D];
(f) any matter likely to affect the maintenance of order or the prevention of crime or the safety of person or property respecting which 9[any officer authorised by the Provincial Government], by general or special order made with the previous sanction of the 10[Provincial Government], has directed him to communicate information.
1Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India”.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.9.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “Govt.”.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art.2, for “Crown” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
5Ins. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 & Sch.
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 9, for “obtain”.
7Ins. ibid.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.9, for “and 460”.
9Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 21.
10Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
(2) In this section__
(i) “village” includes village-lands; and
(ii) the expression “proclaimed offender ” includes any person proclaimed as an offender by any Court or authority established or continued by the 1[Federal Government] 2[* * *] in any part of 3[Pakistan], in respect of any act which if committed in 4[Pakistan], would be punishable under any of th e following sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), namely, 302, 304, 382, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 435, 436, 449, 450, 457, 458, 459 and 460.
(3) Appointment of Villageheadmen 5[* * * * *] in certain cases for purposes of this section. Subject to rules in this behalf to be made by the 6[Provincial Government], the 5[District Officer (Revenue)] may from time to time appoint one or more persons 7[with his or their consent] 8[to perform the duties of a village headman under this section whether a villageheadman has or has not been appointed for that village under any other law.]. _________
CHAPTER V
OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING A.—Arrest generally
Section 46. Arrest how made
(1) In making an arrest the police officer or other person making the same shall actually touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested, unless there be a submission to the custody by word or action.
(2) Resisting endeavour to arrest. If such person forcibly resists the endeavou r to arrest him, or attempts to evade the arrest, such policeofficer or other person may use all means necessary to effect the arrest.
(3) Nothing in this section gives a right to cause the death of a person who is not accused of an offence punishable with death or with 9[imprisonment for life].
Section 47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
If any person acting under a warrant of arrest, or any policeofficer having authority to arrest, has reason to believe that the person to be arrested ha s entered into, or is within, any place, the person residing in, or being in charge of, such place shall, on demand of such person acting as aforesaid or such policeofficer, allow him free ingress thereto, and afford all reasonable facilities for a search therein.
1Subs. by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P. O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government.
2The words “or the Crown Representative” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949) , Art. 3 and
Sch.
3Subs. ibid., for “India”.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
5Omitted and subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 21.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
7Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 9.
8Subs. ibid., for “to be villageheadmen for the purposes of this section in any village for which there is no such headman appointed under any other law”.
9Subs. by Act No. XXV of 1974, s.2 and ., Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f 13472).
48. Procedure where ingress not obtainable. If ingress to such place cannot be obtained under section 47 it shall be lawful in an y case for a person acting under a warrant and in any case in which a warrant may issue, but cannot be obtained without affording the person to be arrested an opportunity of escape, for a policeofficer to enter such place and search therein, and in order to effect an entrance into such place, to break open any outer or inner door or window of any house or place, whether that of the person to be arrested or of any other person, if after notification of his authority and purpose, and demand of admittance duly made, he cannot otherwise obtain admittance: Breaking open z anana. Provided that, if any such place is an apartment in the actual occupancy of a woman (not being the person to be arrested) who, according to custom, does not appear in public such person or policeofficer shall, before entering such apartment, give notice to such woman that she is at liberty to withdraw and shall afford her every reasonable facility for withdrawing, and may then break open the apartment and enter it.
Section 49. Power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation
Any policeofficer or other person authorized to make an arrest may break open any outer or inner door or window of any house or place in order to liberate himself or any other person who, having lawfully entered for the purpose of making an arrest, is detained therein.
Section 50. No unnecessary restraint
The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.
Section 51. Search of arrested persons
Whenever a person is arres ted by a policeofficer under a warrant which does not provide for the taking of bail, or under a warrant which provides for the taking of bail but the person arrested cannot furnish bail, and whenever a person is arrested without warrant, or by a private person under a warrant, and cannot legally be admitted to bail, or is unable to furnish bail, the officer making the arrest or, when the arrest is made by a private person, the policeofficer to whom he makes over the person arrested, may search such per son, and place in safe custody all articles, other than necessary wearingapparel, found upon him.
Section 52. Mode of searching women
Whenever it is necessary to cause a woman to be searched, the search shall be made by another woman, with strict regard to decency.
Section 53. Power to seize offensive weapons
The officer or other person making any arrest under this Code may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person, and shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer be fore which or whom the officer or person making the arrest is required by this Code to produce the person arrested.
[1] Section 53A. Examination of person accused of rape, etc. by medical practitioner
(1) When a person is arrested on a charge of committing an off ence of rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or an attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376,section 377 and section 377B respectively and there are reasonable grounds for believing that an examination of the arrested person will afford evidence as to the commission of such offence, it shall be lawful for a registered medical practitioner employed in a hospital run by the Government or by a local authority to make such an examination of the arrested person and to use s uch force as is reasonably necessary for that purpose.
1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s. 7.
(2) The registered medical prac titioner conducting examination under subsection (1) shall, without delay, examine such person and prepare a report of his examination giving the following particulars, namely:__
(a) name and address of the accused and of the person by whom he was brought;
(b) age of the accused;
(c) marks of injury, if any, on person of the accused;
(d) description of material taken from person of the accused for DNA profiling; and
(e) other material particulars in reasonable detail.
(3) The report under subsection (2) shall state precisely the reasons for each conclusion arrived at.
(4) The exact time of commencement and completion of the examination under subsection
(1) shall also be noted in the report under subsection (2). The registered medical prac titioner shall, without delay, forward the report to the investigating officer who shall forward it to the Magistrate through public prosecutor reffered to in section 173 as part of the report referred to in that section.] B.—Arrest without Warrant
Section 54. When police may arrest without warrant
(1) Any policeofficer may, without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest— first, any person who has been concerned in any cognizable offence or against whom a reasonable complaint has been made or credible information has been received, or a reasonable suspicion exists of his having been so concerned; secondly, any person having in his possession without lawful excuse, the burden of proving which excuse shall lie on such person, any implement of housebreaking; thirdly, any person who has been proclaimed as an offender either under this Code or by order of the 1[Provincial Government] ; fourthly, any person in whose possession anything is found which may reasonably be suspected to be stolen property 2[and] who may reasonably be suspected of having committed an offence with reference to such thing ; fifthly, any person who obstruct s a policeofficer while in the execution of his duty, or who has escaped, or attempts to escape, from lawful custody ; sixthly, any person reasonably suspected of being a deserter from 3[the armed forces of Pakistan] 4[* * *] 5[* * *]
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 10, for “or”.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “Her Majesty’s Army, Navy or Air Force”.
4The words “or from any unit of [force of an Acceding State] declared under the Extradition Act, 1903, to be a unit desertion from which is an extradition offence” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Schedule. 5The words “or of belonging to Her Majesty’s Indian Marine Service and being illegally absent from that service” rep. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s.2 and Sch.
seventhly, any person who has been concerned in, or against whom a reasonable complaint has been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists of his having been concerned in, any act committed at any place out of 1[Pakistan] which , if committed in 1[Pakistan], would have been punishable as an offence; and for which he is, under any law relating to extradition 2[* * * ] or otherwise, liable to be apprehended or detained in custody in 1[Pakistan] 3[*]; eighthly, any released convict committing a breach of any rule made under section 565, subsection (3); 4[ninthly, any person for whose arrest a requisition has been received from another policeofficer,
provided that the requisition specifies the person to be arrested and the offence o r other cause for which the arrest is to be made and it appears therefrom that the person might lawfully be arrested without a warrant by the officer who issued the requisition.]
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
[6] Section 55. Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc
(1) Any officer in charge of a policestation may, in like manner, arrest or cause to be arrested__
(a) any person found taking precautions to conceal his presence within the limits of such station, under circumstances which afford reason to believe that he is taking such precautions with a view to committing a cognizable offence ; or
(b) any person within the limits of such station who has not ostensible means of subsistence, or who cannot give a satisfactory account of himself; or
(c) any person who is by rep ute an habitual robber, housebreaker or thief, or an habitual receiver of stolen property knowing it to be stolen, or who by repute habitually commits extortion or in order to the committing of extortion habitually puts or attempts to put persons in fear of injury.
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
Section 56. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant
(1) When any officer in charge of a policestation 7[or any policeofficer making an investigation under Chapter XIV] requires any officer subordinate to him to arrest without a warrant (otherwise than in his presence) any person who may lawfully be arrested without a warrant, he shall deliver to the officer required to make the arrest an order in writ ing, specifying the person to be arrested and the offence or other cause for which the arrest is to be made. 7[The officer so required shall, before making the arrest, notify to the person to be arrested the substance of the order and, if so required b y such person, shall show him the order.]
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
2The words “or under the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, ” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and D eclaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch. 3The word “and” rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s.3 and Sch. II.
4Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.10.
5Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
6In the N.W.F.P., any policeofficer may exercise the powers conferred by this section on a policeofficer in charge of a policestation, see the N.W.F.P. Law and Justice Regulation, 1901 (VII of 1901), s.13.
7Ins. and added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 11.
Section 57. Refusal to give name and residence
(1) When any person who in the presence of a policeofficer has committed or has been accused of committing a noncognizable offence refuses, on demand of such officer, to give his name and residence or gives a name or residence which such officer has rea son to believe to be false, he may be arrested by such officer in order that his name or residence may be ascertained.
(2) When the true name and residence of such person have been ascertained, he shall be released on his executing a bond, with or w ithout sureties, to appear before a Magistrate 1[having Jurisdiction,] if so required:
Provided that, if such person is not resident in 2[Pakistan], the bond shall be secured by a surety or sureties resident in 2[Pakistan].
(3) Should the true name and r esidence of such person not be ascertained within twentyfour hours from the time of arrest or should he fail to execute the bond, or, if so required , to furnish sufficient sureties, he shall forthwith be forwarded to the nearest Magistrate having jurisdiction.
Section 58. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
A policeofficer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorized to arrest under this Chapter, pursue such person into any place in 2[Pakistan]. 3[Explanation.__ In this section, “policeofficer” includes a policeofficer acting under this Code as in force in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.]
Section 59. Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest
4[(1) Any private person may arrest any person who in his view commits a nonbailable and cognizable offence, or any proclaimed offender, and without unnecessary delay, shall make over any person so arrested to a policeofficer, or, in the absence of a policeofficer, take such person or cause him to be taken in custody to the nearest policestation.]
(2) If there is reason to believe that such person comes under the provisions of section 54, a policeofficer shall rearrest him.
(3) If there is reason to believe that he has committed a noncognizable offence, and h e refuses on the demand of a policeofficer to give his name and residence, or gives a name or residence which such officer has reason to believe to be false, he shall be dealt with under the provisions of section 57. If there is no sufficient reason to believe that he has committed any offence, he shall be at once released.
Section 60. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of policestation
A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, take or send the person arrested before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, or before the officer in charge of a policestation.
Section 61. Person arrested not to be detained more than twentyfour hours
No policeofficer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under section 167, exceed twentyfour hours exclusive of the time
1Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
3Added by Act No. VIII of 1993, s. 2 (w.e.f. 201193. SRO1106(1)/93, dated 161193).
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 12.
necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.
Section 62. Police to report apprehensions
Officers in charge of policestations shall report to the 1[Zila Nazim, District Superintendent of Police and District Public Safety Commission set up under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861), simultaneously], the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have bee n admitted to bail or otherwise 2[:] 2[Provided that in the application of this section to the districts where the local Government elections have not been held, or the Zila Nazim has not assumed charge of office, any reference in this section to the Zila Nazim shall be read as a reference to the District Coordination Officer in relation to such districts:
Provided further that the aforesaid proviso shall cease to have effect, and shall be deemed to have been repealed, at the time when local Governments are installed in the districts as aforesaid.]
Section 63. Discharge of person appr ehended
No person who has been arrested by a policeofficer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail, or under the special order of a Magistrate.
Section 64. Offence committed in Magistrate’s presence
When any offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate within the local limits of his jurisdiction, he may himself arrest or order any person to arrest the offender, and may thereupon, subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail commit the offender to custody.
Section 65. Arrest by or in prese nce of Magistrate
Any Magistrate may at any time arrest or direct the arrest, in his presence, within the local limits of his jurisdiction, of any person for whose arrest he is competent at the time and in the circumstances to issue a warrant.
Section 66. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake
If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place in 3[Pakistan].
Section 67. Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to ap ply to arrests under section 66
The provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 shall apply to arrests under section 66, although the person making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a policeofficer having authority to arrest. _________
CHAPTER VI
OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE A.__ Summons
Section 68. Form of summons
(1) Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing in duplicate, signed and sealed by the presiding officer of such Court, or by such othe r officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule, direct.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 22.
2Subs. and added by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, s. 2.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
(2) Summons by whom served. Such summons shall be served by a policeofficer, or subject to such rules as the 1[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf, by an officer of the Court issuing it or other public servant 2[:] 3[Provided that the Court may, at the request of the complainant or the accused, allow him to serve the summons on his own witnesses.] 4[* * * * * * *]
Section 69. Summons how served
(1) The summons shall, if practicable, be served personally on the person summoned, by delivering or tendering to him one of the duplicates of the summons.
(2) Signature of receipt for summons. Every person on who m a summon is so served shall 5[* * *] sign a receipt thereof on the back of the other duplicate.
(3) Service of a summons on an incorporated company or other body corporate may be effected by serving it on the secretary, local manager or other principal o fficer of the corporation or by registered post letter addressed to the chief officer of the corporation in 6[Pakistan]. In such case the service shall be deemed to have been effected when the letter would arrive in ordinary course of
post.
Section 70. Service whe n person summoned cannot be found
Where the person summoned cannot by the exercise of due diligence be found, the summons may be served by leaving one of the duplicates for him with some adult male member of his family, 7[* * *], and the person with whom the summons is so left shall, 5[* * *] sign a receipt therefore on the back of the other duplicate.
Section 71. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided
If service in the manner mentioned in sections 69 and 70 cannot b y the exercise of due diligence be effected, the serving officer shall affix one of the duplicates of the summons to some conspicuous part of the house or homestead in which the person summoned ordinarily resides; and thereupon the summons shall be deemed to have been duly served.
Section 72. 8[Service on servant of State, Statutory Body or Company
]__(1) Where the person summoned is in the active service of the 9[State] or of a 10[11[a]statutory body or a company], the Court issuing the summons shall ordinarily send it in duplicate to the head of the office in which such person is employed; and such head shall thereupon cause the summons to be served in manner
provided by section 69, and shall return it to the Court under his signature with the endorsement required by that section.
(2) Such signature shall be evidence of due service.
Section 73. Service of summons outside local limits
When a Court desires that a summons issued by it sha ll be served at any place outside the local limits of its jurisdiction, it shall ordinarily send such summons in duplicate to a Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the person summoned resides or is, to be there served.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “fullstop”.
3Proviso added ibid.
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
5The words “if so required by the serving officer” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
7The words and commas “or, in a presidencytowns, with his servant residing with him” rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and II Sch.
8Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “Service on servant of State or of Railway Company”.
9Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “Crown”.
10Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “Railway Company”.
11Sic. “a” is superfluous.
Section 74. Proof of service in such cases and when serving 1[person] not present
(1) When a summons issued by a Court is served outside the local limits of its jurisdiction, and in any case where the 1[person] who has served a summons is not present at the hearing of the case, an affidavit, purporting to be made before a Magistrate , that such summons has been served, and a duplicate of the summons purporting to be endorsed (in manner provided by section 69 and section
70) by the person to whom it was delivered or tendered or with whom it was left, shall be admissible in evidence, an d the statements made therein shall be deemed to be correct unless and until the contrary is proved.
(2) The affidavit mentioned in this section may be attached to the duplicate of the summons and returned to the Court. B.__ Warrant of Arrest
Section 75. Form of warrant of arrest
(1) Every Warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer, or in the case of a Bench of Magistrates, by any member of such Bench; and shall bear the seal of the Court.
(2) Continuance of warrant of arrest . Every such warrant shall remain in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
Section 76. Court may direct security to be taken
(1) Any Court issuing a warrant for the arrest of any person may in its discretion direct by endorsement on the warrant that, if such person executes a bond with sufficient sureties for his attendance before the Court at a specified time and thereafter until otherwise directed by the Court, the officer to whom the warra nt is directed shall take such security and shall release such person from custody.
(2) The endorsement shall state__
(a) the number of sureties;
(b) the amount in which they and the person for whose arrest the warrant is issued, are to be respectively bound; and
(c) the time at which he is to attend before the Court.
(3) Recognizance to be forwarded. Whenever security is taken under this section the officer to whom the warrant is directed shall forward the bond to the Court.
Section 77. Warrants to whom directed
(1) A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more policeofficers, 2[* * * ]; but 3[any Court] issuing such a warrant may, if its immediate execution is necessary and no policeofficer is immediately available, direct it to any other pe rson or persons; and such person or persons shall execute the same.
(2) Warrants to several persons. When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more, of them.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “officer”.
2The words and commas “and, when issued by a Presidency Magistrate, shall always be so directed” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
3Subs ibid., for “any other Court”.
Section 78. Warrant may be directed to landholders, etc
(1) A 1[Magistrate of the first class] Magistrate may direct a warrant to any landholder, farmer or manager of land within his district or subdivision for the arrest of any escaped convict, proclaimed offender or person who has been accused of a nonbailable offence, and who has eluded pursuit.
(2) Such landholder, farmer or manager shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the warrant, and shall execute it if the person for whose arrest it was issued, is in, or enters on, his land or farm, or the land under his charge.
(3) When the person against whom such warrant is issued is arrested, he shall be made over with the warrant to the nearest policeofficer, who shall cause him to be taken before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under section 76.
Section 79. Warrant directed to policeofficer
A warrant directed to any policeofficer may also be executed by any other policeofficer wh ose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer to whom it is directed or endorsed.
Section 80. Notification of substance of warrant
The policeofficer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall notify the substance thereof to the person to be arres ted, and, if so required, shall show him the warrant.
Section 81. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay
The policeofficer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall (subject to the provisions of section 76 as to security) without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the Court before which he is required by law to produce such person.
Section 82. Where warrant may be executed
A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in 2[Pakistan]. 3[Explanation.__ In this section, “warrant of arrest ” includes a warrant of arrest issued under this Code as in force in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.]
Section 83. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction
(1) When a warrant is to be executed outside the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court issuing the same, such Court may, instead of directing such warrant to a policeofficer, forward the same by post or otherwise to any Magistrate or District Superintendent of Police 4[* * * ] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction it is to be executed.
(2) The Magistrate or District Superintendent 5[* * ] to whom such warrant is so forwarded shall endorse his name thereon and, if practicable, cause it to be executed in manner hereinbefore provided within the local limits of his jurisdiction.
Section 84. Warrant directed to policeofficer for execution outside jurisdiction
(1) When a warrant directed to a policeofficer is to be executed beyond the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court issuing the same, he shall ordinarily take it for endorsement either to a Magistrate or to a
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.23.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
3Added by Act No. VIII of 1993, s.3, (w.e.f. 201193, SRO1106(1)/93, dated 161193).
4The words “or the Commissioner of Police in a Presidencytown” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch. 5The word “or Commissioner” omitted ibid.
policeofficer not below the rank of an officer in charge of a station, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed.
(2) Such Magis trate or policeofficer shall endorse his name thereon and such endorsement shall be sufficient authority to the policeofficer to whom the warrant is directed to execute the same within such limits, and the local police shall, if so required, assist such officer in executing such warrant.
(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned by obtaining the endorsement of the Magistrate or policeofficer within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed, will prevent such execution, the policeofficer to whom it is directed may execute the same without such endorsement in any place beyond the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court which issued it. 1[* * * * * * *]
Section 85. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued
When a warrant of arrest is executed outside the district in which it was issued, the person arrested shall, unless the Court which issued the warrant is within twenty miles of the place of arrest or is nearer than the Magistrate or District Superintendent of Police 2[* * *] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the arrest was made, or unless security is taken under section 76, be taken before such Magistrate 3[* *] or District Superintendent.
Section 86. Procedure by Magistrate before whom person arrested is brought
(1) Such Magistrate or District Superintendent 3[* *] shall, if the person arrested appears to be the person intended by the Court which issued the warrant, direct his removal in custody to such Court:
Provided that, if the offence is bailable, and such person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of such Magistrate, District Superintendent 3[* *], or a direction has been endorsed under section 76 on the warrant and such person is ready and willing to give the security required by such direction, the Magistrate, District Superintendent 3[* *] shall take such bail or security, as the case may be, and forward the bond to the Court which issued the warrant 4[:] 5[Provided further that, if t he offence is not bailable or no direction has been endorsed under section 76 on the warrant, the Sessions Judge of the Sessions division in which the person is arrested may, subject to the provisions of section 497 and for sufficient reasons, release the person on an interim bail on such bond or security as the Sessions Judge thinks fit and direct the person to appear by a specified date before the Court which issued the warrant and forward the bond to that Court.]
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent a policeofficer from taking security under section 76.
[6] Section 86A. Procedure for removal in custody to Tribal Area
Where a person arrested under section 85 is to be removed in custody to any place in the Tribal Areas, he shall be produced before a Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the arrest was made, and such Magistrate in
1Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
2The words “or the Commissioner of Police in a Presidencytown” omitted ibid. 3The word “or Commissioner” omitted ibid.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for fullstop.
5Proviso added ibid.
6Ins. ibid.
directing the removal shall hear the case in the same manner and have the same jurisdiction and powers, as nearly as may be, including the power to order the production of evidence, as if the person arrested were charged wit h an offence committed within the jurisdiction of such Magistrate; and such Magistrate shall direct the removal of the arrested person in custody if he is satisfied that the evidence produced before him raises a strong or probable presumption that the pers on arrested committed the offence mentioned in the warrant.] C.—Proclamation and Attachment
Section 87. Proclamation for person absconding
(1) If any Court 1[is satisfied after taking evidence] that any person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has abs conded or is concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed, such Court may publish a written proclamation requiring him to appear at a specified place and at a specified time not less than thirty days from the date of publishing such proclamation.
(2) The proclamation shall be published as follows:__
(a) it shall be publicly read in some conspicuous place of the town or village in which such person ordinarily resides ;
(b) it shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the house or homestead in which such person ordinarily resides or to some conspicuous place of such town or village; and
(c) a copy thereof shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the Courthouse.
(3) A statement in writing by the Court issuing the proclamation to the effect that the proclamation was duly published on a specified day shall be conclusive evidence that the requirements of this section have been complied with, and that the proclamation was published on such day.
Section 88. Attachment of property of person abscond ing
(1) The Court issuing a proclamation under section 87 may at any time order the attachment of any property, mov eable or immovable, or both, belonging to the proclaimed person.
(2) Such order shall authorize the attachment of any property belonging to such person within the district in which it is made; and it shall authorize the attachment of any property belonging to such person without such district when endorsed by the 2[Sessions Judge] 3[* * * ] within whose district such property is situate.
(3) If the property ordered to be attached is a debt or other mov eable property, the attachment under this section shall be made—
(a) by seizure; or
(b) by the appointment of a receiver; or
(c) by an order in writing prohibiting the delivery of such property t o the proclaimed person or to any one on his behalf; or
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “has reason to believe (whether after taking evidence or not)”.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 24.
3The words “or Chief Presidency Magistrate” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
(d) by all or any two of such methods, as the Court thinks fit.
(4) If the property ordered to be attached is immov eable, the attachment under this section shall, in the case of land paying revenue to 1[the Provincial Government], be made through the 2[District Officer (Revenue)] in which the land is situate, and in all other cases__
(e) by taking possession ; or
(f) by the appointment of a receiver; or
(g) by an order in writing prohibiting the payment of rent or delivery of property to the proclaimed person or to any one on his behalf; or
(h) by all or any two of such methods, as the Court thinks fit.
(5) If the property or dered to be attached consists of livestock or is of a perishable nature, the Court may, if it thinks it expedient, order immediate sale thereof, and in such case the proceeds of the sale shall abide the order of the Court.
(6) The powers, duties and liabi lities of a receiver appointed under this section shall be the same as those of a receiver appointed under 3[Order XL of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908]4[(Act No. V of 1908)]. 5[(6A) If any claim is preferred to, or objection made to the attachment of, any property attached under this section within six months from the date of such attachment, by any person other than the proclaimed person, on the ground that the claimant or objector has an interest in such property, and that such interest is not liable to attachment under this section, the claim or objection shall be inquired into, and may be allowed or disallowed in whole or in part:
Provided that any claim preferred or objection made within the period allowed by this subsection may, in the event of th e death of the claimant or objector, be continued by his legal representative.
(6B) Claims or objections under subsection (6A) may be preferred or made in the Court by which the order of attachment is issued or, if the claim or objection is in respect of property attached under an order endorsed by a 2[Sessions Judge] 6[* * * ] in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2), in the Court of such Magistrate.
(6C) Every such claim or objection shall be inquired into by the Court 2[or Magistrate] in which it is preferred or made 2[.] 2[* * * * * * *]
(6D) Any person whose claim or objection has been disallowed in whole or in part by an order under subsection (6A) may, within a period of one year from the date of such order, institute a suit to establish the right which he claims in respect of the property in dispute; but subject to the result of such suit, if any, the order shall be conclusive.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937 for “Govt.”.
2Subs. Ins. and Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 24.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “Chapter XXXVI of the Code of Civil Procedure”.
4Subs. ibid., item 191, for “XIV of 1882”.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 13.
6The words “or Chief Presidency Magistrate” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
(6E) If the proclaimed person appears within the time specified in the proclamation, the Court shall make an order releasing the property from the attachment.]
(7) If the proclaimed person does not appear within the time specified in the proclamation, the property under attachment shall be at the disposal of 1[the Provincial Government], but it shall not be sold until the expiration of six months from the date of the attachment 2[and until any claim preferred or objection made under subsection (6A) has been disposed of under that subsection], unless i t is subject to speedy and natural decay, or the Court considers that the sale would be for the benefit of the owne r, in either of which cases the Court may cause it to be sold whenever it thinks fit.
89. Restoration of attached property. If, within two years from the date of the attachment, any person whose property is or has been at the disposal of 1[the Provinci al Government], under subsection (7) of section 88, appears voluntarily or is apprehended and brought before the Court by whose order the property was attached, or the Court to which such Court is subordinate, and proves to the satisfaction of such C ourt that he did not abscond or conceal himself for the purpose of avoiding execution of the warrant, and that he had not such notice of the proclamation as to enable him to attend within the time specified therein, such property, or, if the same has been sold, the nett proceeds of the sale, or, if part only thereof has been sold, the nett proceeds of the sale and the residue of the property, shall, after satisfying thereout all costs incurred in consequence of the attachment, be delivered to him. D.—Other Rules regarding Processes
Section 90. Issue of warrant in lieu of or in addition to summons
A Court may, in any case in which it is empowered by this Code to issue a summons for the appearance of any person 3[* * * ] issue, after recording its reasons in writing, a warrant for his arrest—
(a) if, either before the issue of such summons, or after the issue of the same but before the time fixed for his appearance, the Court sees reasons to believe that he has absconded or will not obey the summons; or
(b) if at such time he fails to appear and the summons is proved to have been duly served in time to admit of his appearing in accordance therewith and no reasonable excuse is offered for such failure.
Section 91. Power to take bon d for appearance
When any person for whose appearance or arrest the officer presiding in any Court is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in such Court, such officer may require such person to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his appearance in such Court.
Section 92. Arrest by breach of bond for appearance
When any person who is bound by any bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not so appear, the officer presiding in such Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.
Section 93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest
The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to a summons and warrant, and their issue, service and execution, sha ll, so far as may be, apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest issued under this Code.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “Govt.”.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 13.
3The words “other than a juror or assessor” omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
1[E. — Special Rules regarding processes issued for service or execution outside 2[Pakistan] and processes received from outside 2[Pakistan] for service or execution within 2[Pakistan].
[1] Section 93A. Sending of summons for service outside Pakistan
(1) Where a Court in 2[Pakistan] desires that a summons issued by it to an accused person shall be served at any place outside 2[Pakistan] within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Court established or continued by the authority of the 3[Federal Government] 4[in exercise of its foreign jurisdiction], it shall send such summons, in duplicate, by post or otherwise, to the presiding officer of that Court to be served.
(2) The provisions of section 74 shall apply in the case of a summons sent for service under this section as if the presiding officer of the Court to whom it was sent were a Magistrate in 2[Pakistan].
193B. Sending of warrants for execution outside Pakistan. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 82, where a Court in 2[Pakistan] desires that a warrant issued by it for the arrest of an accused person shall be executed at any place outside 2[Pakistan] within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Court established or continued by the authority of the 3[Federal Government] 4[in exercise of its foreign jurisdiction], it may send such warrant, by post or otherwise, to the presiding officer of that Court to be executed.
[1] Section 93C. Service and execution in Pakistan of processes received from outside Pakistan
(1) Where a Court has received for service or execution a summons to, or a warrant for the arrest of, an accused person issued by a Court established or con tinued by the authority of the 3[Federal Government] 4[in exercise of its foreign jurisdiction], outside 2[Pakistan], it shall cause the same to be served or executed as if it were a summons or warrant received by it from a Court in 2[Pakistan] for service or execution within the local limits of its jurisdiction.
(2) Where any warrant of arrest has been so exec uted the person arrested shall so far as possible be dealt with in accordance with the procedure prescribed by sections 85 and 86.]
CHAPTER VII
OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MOVEABLE PROPERTY, AND FOR THE DISCOVERY OF PERSONS WRONGFULLY CONFINED. A.__Summons to produce
Section 94. Summons to produce document or other thing
(1) Whenever any Court, or 5[* * *], any officer in charge of a policestation considers that the production of any document or other thing is necessary or desirable for the purposes of any investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code by or before such Court or officer, such Court may issue a summons, or such officer a written order, to the person in whose possession or power such document or thing is believed to be, requiring him to attend and produce it, or to produce it, at the time and place stated in the summons or order [:]6
1Heading E and sections 93A to 93C ins. by Act No. XIV of 1941, s. 2.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ord inance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
3Subs. by Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P. O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government”.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “in any part of Pakistan”.
5The words “in any place beyond the limits of the towns of Calc utta and Bombay” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order , 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
6Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 2, for fullstop (w.e.f. 21568).
1[Provided that no such officer shall issue any such order requiring the production of any document or other thing which is in the custody of a bank or b anker as defined in the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act , 1891 ( XVIII of 1891 ), and relates, or might disclose any information which relates, to the bank account of any person except,__
(a) for the purpose of investigating an offence under sections 403, 406, 408 and 409 and sections 421 to 424 (both inclusive) and sections 465 to 477A (both inclusive) of the Pakistan Penal Code, with the prior permission in writing of a Sessions Judge ; and
(b) in other cases, with the prior permission in writing of the High Court.]
(2) Any person required under this section merely to produce a document or other thing shall be deemed to have complied with the requisition if he causes such document or thing to be produced instead of attending personally to produce the same.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), sections 123 and 124, or to apply to a letter, postcard, telegram or other document or any parcel or thing in the custody of the Postal or Telegraph authorities.
Section 95. Procedure as to letters and telegrams
(1) If any document, parcel or thing in such custody is, in the opinion of any 2[*] Magistrate, 3[* * * ], High Court or Court of Session, wanted for the purpose of any investigation, in quiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, such Magistrate or Court may require the Postal or Telegraph authorities, as the case may be, to deliver such document, parcel or thing to such person as such Magistrate or Court directs.
(2) If any such document, parcel or thing is, in the opinion of any other Magistrate, 4[* * *] or District Superintendent of Police, wanted for any such purpose, he may require the Postal or Telegraph Department, as the case may be, to cause search to be made for and to detain such document, parcel or thing pending the orders of any such 2[* * *] Court. B.—Searchwarrants
Section 96. When searchwarrant may be issued
(1) Where any Court has reason to believe that a person to whom a summons or order under section 94 or a requisition under section 95, subsection (1), has been or might be addressed, will not or would not produce the document or thing as required by such summons or requisition, or where such document or thing is not known to the Court to be in the posse ssion of any person, or where the Court considers that the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code will be served by a general search or inspection, it may issue a searchwarrant; and the person to whom such warrant is directed, may search or inspect in accordance therewith and the provision hereinafter contained.
(2) 2[* * * * * * *]
1Proviso added by Act No. III of 1968, s. 2 (w.e.f. 21568).
2Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 25-27.
3The words “Chief Presidency Magistrate” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch. 4The words “or of any Commissioner of Police” omitted ibid.
Section 97. Power to restrict warrant
The Court may, if it thinks fit, specify in the warrant the particular place or part thereof to which only the search or inspection shall extend; and the person charged with the execution of such warrant shall then search or inspect only the place or part so specified.
Section 98. Search of house suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc
(1) If a 1[* * * 2[* *] 1[*]] Magistrate of the first class, upon information and after such inquiry as he thinks necessary, has reason to believe that any place is used for the deposit or sale of stolen property, or for the deposit or sale or manufacture of forged documents, false seals or counterfeit stamps 3[, bank notes, currency notes or coin or instruments or materials for counterfeiting coin, stamps, bank notes or currency notes] or for forging, or that any forged documents, false seals or counterfeit stamps 3[bank notes, currency notes or coins or instruments or materials for counterfeiting coin, stamps, bank notes or currency notes] or for forging, are kept or deposited in any place, 4[or 5[* * * ] for the deposit, sale, manufacture or production of any obscene object such as is referred to in section 292 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or that any such obscene objects are kept or deposited in any place ;] he may by his warrant authorize any policeofficer above the rank of a constable__
(a) to enter, with such assistance as may be required, such place, and
(b) to search the same in manner specified in the warrant, and
(c) to take possession of any property, document s, seals, stamps 6[, bank notes, currency notes] or coins therein found which he reasonably suspects to be stolen, unlawfully obtained, forged, false or counterfeit, and also of any such instruments and materials 4[or of any such obscene objects] as aforesaid, and
(d) to convey such property, documents, seals, stamps, 6[bank notes, currency notes,] coins, instruments or materials 4[or such obscene objects] before a Magistrate, or to guard the same on the spot until the offender is taken before a Magistrate, or otherwise to dispose thereof in some place of safety, and
(e) to take into custody and carry before a Magistrate every person found in such place who appears to have been privy to the deposit, sale or manufacture or keeping of any such property, documents, seals, stamps, 6[, stamps*, bank notes or currency notes,] coins, instruments or materials 4[or such obscene objects] knowing or having reasonable cause to suspect the said property to have been stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained, or the said documents, seals, stamps, coins, instruments or materials to have been forged, falsified or counterfeited, or the said instruments or materials to have been or to be intended to be used for
1Omitted. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 2527. 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2. and Sch., for “or coin, or instruments or materials for counterfeiting coin or stamps”.
4Ins. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s. 3.
5The commas and words “, if a District Magistrate, or a Subdivisional Magistrate, upon information and after such inquiry as he thinks necessary, has reason to believe that any place is used” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2. and Sch.
6Ins. ibid.
*SIC. “stamps” is superfluous.
counterfeiting coin 1[, stamps, bank notes or currency notes] or for forging 2[or the said obscene objects to have been or to be intended to be sold, let to hire, distributed, publicly exhibited, circulated, imported or exported].
(2) The provisions of this section with respect to__
(a) counterfeit coin,
(b) coin suspected to be counterfeit, and
(c) instruments or materials fo r counterfeiting coin, shall, so far as they can be made applicable, apply respectively to__
(a) pieces of metal made in contravention of the Metal Tokens Act,1889 (I of 1889), or brought into 3[Pakistan] in contravention of any notification for the time b eing in force under 4[section 16 of the Customs Act, 1969]5[(IV of 1969)],
(b) pieces of metal suspected to have been so made or to have been so brought into 3[Pakistan] or to be intended to be issued in contravention of the former of those Acts, and
(c) instruments or materials for making pieces of metal in contravention of that Act.
Section 99. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
When, in the execution of a searchwarrant at any place beyond the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court w hich issued the same, any of the things for which search is made, are found, such things, together with the list of the same prepared under the provisions hereinafter contained, shall be immediately taken before the Court issuing the warrant, unless such place is nearer to the Magistrate having jurisdiction therein than to such Court, in which case the list and things shall be immediately taken before such Magistrate; and, unless there be good cause to the contrary, such Magistrate shall make an ord er authorizing them to be taken to such Court.
[6] Section 99A. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue searchwarrants for the same
(1) Where__
(a) any newspaper, or book as defined in the 7[8[***]West Pakistan Press and Publications Ordinance, 1963, or any other law relating to press and publications for the time being in force,] or
(b) any document,
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Ins. by the Obscene Publication Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s. 3.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
4Subs. by the Legal Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 192.
6Ins. by the Press Law Repeal and Amendment Act, 1922 (XIV of 1922), s. 5 and Sch. III.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch, for “Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867”.
8Omitted by the Legal Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
wherever printed, appears to the 1[Provincial Government] to contain any 2[treasonable or] seditious matter 3[or any matter which is prejudicial to national integration] 4[or any matter which promotes or is intended to promote feelings of enmity or hatred between different classes of 5[the citizens of Pakistan]]. 6[or which is deliberately and maliciously intende d to outrage the religious feelings of any such class by insulting the religion or the religious beliefs of that class], 7[or any matter of the nature referred to in clause (jj) of subsection (1) of section 24 of the West Pakistan Press and Publications O rdinance, 1963, (W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its opinion, declare every copy of the issue of the newspap er containing such matter, and every copy of such book or other document to be forfeited to 5[Government] ,and thereupon any policeofficer may seize the same wherever found in 9[Pakistan] and any Magistrate may by warrant authorize any policeofficer not below the rank of subinspector to enter upon and search for the same in any premises where any copy of such issue or any such book or other document may be or may be reasonably suspected to be.
(2) In subsection (1) “document” includes also any painting, drawing or photograph, or other visible representation.
Section 99B. Application to High Court to set aside order of forfeiture
10[(1)] Any person having any interest in any newspaper, book or other document, in respect of which an order of forfeiture has been made under section 99A, 11[or any other law for the time being in force] may, within two months from the date of such order, apply to the High Court to set aside such order on the ground that the issue of the newspaper, or the book or other d ocument, in respect of which the order was made, did not contain any 12[treasonable or] 13[seditious or other matter of such a nature as is referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A]. 14[(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall apply to a case where the order of forfeiture has been made__
(a) in respect of a newspaper, book or other document printed outside Pakistan ; or
(b) in respect of a newspaper, book or other document on the conviction, in respect of such newspaper, book or other document, of the au thor or editor thereof for any of the offences referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A.]
Section 99C. [Hearing by Special Bench.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1 972(XII of
1972), s. 2 and Sch. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 2.
3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (6 of 1973), s. 3 (w.e.f. 31173).
4Ins. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 2.
5Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order , 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961) , Art. 2 and Sch., for “His Majesty’s subjects ” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
6Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 (XXV of 1927), s. 3.
7Ins. by the AntiIslamic Activities of the Qudiani Group, Lahori Group and Ahmadis (Prohibition and Punishment) Ordinance, 1984 (XX of 1984), s.4.
8Subs. by A. O., 1937, for “local official Gazette”.
9Subs. by t he Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
10Renumbered by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
11Ins. ibid.
12Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 3.
13Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 3.
14Added the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
Section 99D. Order of High Court setting aside forfeiture
(1) On receipt of the application, the 1[High Court] shall, if it is not satisfied that the issue of the newspaper, or the book or other document, in respect of which the application has been made, contained 2[treasonable or] 3[seditious or other matter of such a nature as is] referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A, set aside the order of forfeiture.
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
Section 99E. Evidence to prove nature or tendency of newspapers
On the hearing of any such application with reference to any newspaper, any copy of such newspaper may be given in evidence in aid of the proof of the nature or tendency of the words, signs or visible representations contained in such newspaper, 5[in respect of which the order of forfeiture was made].
Section 99F. Procedure in High Court
Every High Court shall, as soon as conveniently may be, frame rules to regulate the procedure in the case of such applications, the amount of the costs thereof and the execution of orders passed thereon, and until such rules are framed, the practice of su ch Courts in proceedings other than suits and appeals shall apply, so far as may be practicable, to such applications.
Section 99G. Jurisdiction barred
No order passed or action taken under section 99A shall be called in question in any Court otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of section 99B.] C.—Discovery of persons wrongfully confined
100. Search for persons wrongfully confined. If any 6[* *], Magistrate of the first class 7[* * *] has reason to believe that any person is confined under such circum stances that the confinement amounts to an offence, he may issue a searchwarrant, and the person to whom such warrant is directed may search for the person so confined; and such search shall be made in accordance therewith, and the person, if found, shall be immediately taken before a Magistrate, who shall make such order as in the circumstances of the case seems proper. D.__ General Provisions relating to Searches
Section 101. Direction, etc., of searchwarrants
The provisions of sections 43, 75, 77, 79, 82, 83 and 84 shall, so far as may be, apply, to all searchwarrants issued under section 96, section 98, 8[section 99A] or section 100.
Section 102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
(1) Whenever any place liable to search or inspection under this Chapter is closed, any person residing in, or being incharge of such place shall, on demand of the officer or other person executing the warrant, and on production of the warrant, allow him free ingress thereto, and afford all reasonable facilities for a search therein.
(2) If ingress into such place cannot be so obtained, the officer or other person executing the warrant may proceed in manner provided by section 48.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 3.
3Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 4.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 5.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949, Sch.
7Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 28.
8Ins. by the Press Law Repeal and Amendment Act, 1922 (XIV of 1922), s. 5 and Sch. III.
(3) Where any person in or about such place is reasonably suspected of concealing about his person any article for which search should be made, such person may be searched. If such person is a woman, the directions of section 52 shall be observed.
Section 103. Search to be made in presence of witnesses
(1) Before making a search under this Chapter, the officer or other person about to make it shall call upon two or more respectable inhabitants of the locality in whi ch the place to be searched is situate to attend and witness the search 1[and may issue an order in writing to them or any of them so to do].
(2) The search shall be made in their presence, and a list of all things seized in the course of such search and of the places in which they are respectively found shall be prepared by such officer or othe r person and signed by such witnesses; but no person witnessing a search under this section shall be required to attend the Court as a witness of the search unless specially summoned by
it.
(3) Occupant of place searched may attend . The occupant of the place searched, or some person in his behalf, shall, in every instance, be permitted to attend during the search, and a copy of the list prepared under this section, signed by the said witnesses, shall be delivered to such occupant or person at his request.
(4) When any person is searched under section 102, subsection (3), a list of all things taken possession of shall be prepared, and a copy thereof shall be delivered to such person at his request. 2[(5) Any person who, without reasonable cause, refuses o r neglects to attend and witness a search under this section, when called upon to do so by an order in writing delivered or tendered to him, shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 187 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).] E.—Miscellaneous
Section 104. Power to impound document, etc., produced
Any Court may, if it thinks fit, impound any document or thing produced before it under this Code.
Section 105. Magistrate may direct search in his presence
Any Magistrate may direct a search to be ma de in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a searchwarrant.
PART IV
PREVENTION OF OFFENCES
CHAPTER VIII3
OF SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. A.—Security for keeping the Peace on Conviction
Section 106. Security for keeping the peace on conviction
(1) Whenever any person accused of 4[any offence punishable under Chapter VIII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), other
1Added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.14.
2Added ibid.
3Ss. 20 to 26 of the Sind Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892), are to be read with and construed as part of this Chapter— see s. 27 of that Regulation and s. 3, supra.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.15.
than an offence punishable under section 143, s ection 149, section 153A or section 154 thereof, or of] assault or other offence involving a breach of the peace, or of abetting the same, 1[* * *] or any person accused of committing criminal intimidation, is convicted of such offence before a High Court, a Court of Session, or the Court of 2[* * *] 3[* * *] a Magistrate of the first class, and such Court is of opinion that it is necessary to require such person to execute a bond for keeping the peace, such Court may, at the time of passing sentence on such person, order him to execute a bond for a sum proportionate to his means, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace during such period, not exceeding three years, as it thinks fit to fix.
(2) If the conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, the bond so executed shall become void.
(3) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court 4[or by a Court] exercising its powers of revision. B.__ Security for keeping the Peace in other Cases and security for Good Behaviour.
Section 107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases
(1) Whenever a 2[* *], 3[Magistrate of the first class] is informed that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace, or disturb the public tranquillity, the Mag istrate 5[if in his opinion there is sufficient ground for proceeding] may in manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered, to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace for such period not exceeding 6[three years] as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
(2) Proceedings shall not be taken under this section unless either the person informed against or the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended, is within the local limits of such Magistrate’s jurisdiction, and no proceedings shall be taken before any Magistrate , 3[except with the approval of the Sessions Judge], unless both the person informed against and the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is app rehended, are within the local limits of the Magistrate’s jurisdiction.
(3) Procedure of Magistrate not empowered to act under subsection (1). When any Magistrate not empowered to proceed under subsection (1) has reason to believe that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity, and that such breach of the peace or disturbance cannot be prevented otherw ise than by detaining such person in custody, such Magistrate may, after recording his reasons, issue a warrant for his arrest (if he is not already in custody or before the Court), and may send him before a Magistrate empowered to deal with the case, together with a copy of his reasons.
1Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 15.
2Omitted by by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Omitted and subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 29-30.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 16.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
(4) A Magistrate before whom a person is sent under 1[subsection (3)] may in his discretion detain such person in custody 2[pending further action by himself under this Chapter].
Section 108. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter
Whenever a 3[* * *] 4[Magistrate of the first class] has information that there is within the limits of his jurisdiction any person who, within or without such limits, either orally or in writing 5[or in any other manner intentionally] disseminates or attempts to disseminate, or in anywise abets the dissemination of,—
(a) any seditious matter, that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 6[section 123A or] section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860), or
(b) any matter the publication of whi ch is punishable under section 153A of the Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860), or
(c) any matter concerning a Judge which amounts to criminal intimidation or defamation under the Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860), such Magistrate, 5[if in his opinion there is sufficient ground for proceeding] may (in manner hereinafter provided) require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix. No proceedings shall be taken under this section against the editor, proprietor, printer or publisher of any publication registered under, 7[and edited, printed and published] in conformity with 8[, the provisions of 9[***] the West Pakistan Press and Publications Ordinance, 1963, or any other law relating to press and publications for the time being in force] 5[with reference to any matters contained in such publication] except by the order or under the authority of 10[* * *] the 11[Provincial Government] or some officer empowered 12[by the Provincial Government] in this behalf.
Section 109. Security for good behaviour from vagrants and suspected persons
Whenever a 13[* *] 4[Magistrate of the First Class receives] information__
(a) that any person is taking precautions to conceal his presence within the local limits of such Magistrate’s jurisdiction, and that there is reason to believe that such person is taking such precautions with a view to committing any offence, or
(b) that there is within such limits a person who has no ostensible means of subsistence, or who cannot give a satisfactory account of himself, such
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 16.
2Subs. ibid.
3Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949(O. No. 4of 1949), s.3 and Sch.
4Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 31-32.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 17.
6Ins. by Act No. LXXIII of 1950, s. 2.
7Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 17.
8Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1975 (XXIV of 1975), s.2 and Sch.
9Omitted by the Legal Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch. Item (8).
10The words “the G.G. in C., or” rep. by A.O., 1937.
11Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
12Subs. ibid., for “by the G.G. in C.”.
13Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4of 1949), s.3 and Sch.
*For further clarity on this provisions, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 195, may be perused.
Magistrate may, in manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his go od behaviour for such period, not exceeding 1[three years] as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
Section 110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
Whenever a 2[* *], 3[Magistrate of the first class] receives information that any person within the local limits of his jurisdiction—
(a) is by habit a robber, housebreaker, 4[*] thief 5[or forger,], or
(b) is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, or
(c) habitually protects or harbours thieves or aids, in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, or 6[(d) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence of kidnapping, abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or]
(e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences involving a breach of the peace, or
(f) is so desperate and da ngerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community, such Magistrate may, in manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviou r for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
Section 111. [Proviso as to European vagrants.] Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 8. 7, 8112. Order to be made
When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110 deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of the bond to be executed, the term for which it is to be in force, and the number, character and class of sureties (if any) required. 7, 8113. Procedure in respect of person present in Court. If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.
8114. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present. If such person is not present in Court, the Magistrate shall issue a summons requiring him to appear, or, when such person is in custody, a warrant directing the officer in whose custody he is, to bring him before the Court:
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 33.
4Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.18.
5Ins. ibid.
6Subs. ibid.
7Ss. 112, 113, 115 and 117 do not apply to an enquiry under s. 22 of the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892), or under s. 42 of the Frontier Crimes Regulation, 1901 (3 of 1901).
8Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873).
Provided that whenever it appears to such Magistrate, upon the report of a policeofficer or upon other information (the substance of which report or information shall be recorded by the Magistrate), that there is reason to fear the commission of a breach of the peace, and that such breach of the peace cannot be prevented otherwise than by the immediate arrest of such person, the Magistrate may at any time issue a warrant for his arrest. 1, 2115. Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant. Every summons or warrant issued under section 114 shall be accompanied by a copy of the order made under section 112, and such copy shall be delivered by the officer serving or executing such summons or warrant to the person served with, or arrested under, the same.
2116. Power to dispense with personal attendance. The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense with the personal attendance of any person called upon to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond for keeping the peace, and may permit him to appear by a pleader. 1, 2117. Inquiry as to truth of information.__ (1) When an order under section 112 has been read or explained under section 113 to a person present in Court, or when any person appears or is brought before a Ma gistrate in compliance with, or in execution of, a summons or warrant, issued under section 114, the Magistrate shall proceed to inquire into the truth of the information upon which action has been taken, and to take such further evidence as may appear necessary. 3[(2) Such inquiry shall be made, as nearly as may be practicable, in the manner prescribed in Chapter XX for conducting trials and recording evidence, except that no charge need be framed.] 4[(3) Pending the completion of the inquiry under subsection (1), the Magistrate, if he considers that immediate measures are necessary for the prevention of a breach of the peace or disturbance of the public tranquillity or the commission of any offence or for the public safety, may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct the person in respect of whom the order under section 112 has been made to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour until the conclusion of the inquiry, and may detain him in c ustody until such bond is executed or, in default of execution, until the inquiry is concluded :
Provided that__
(a) no person against whom proceedings are not being taken under section 108, section 109, or section 110, shall be directed to execute a bond for maintaining good behaviour, and
(b) the conditions of such bond, whether as to the amount thereof or as to the provision of sureties or the number thereof or the pecuniary extent of their liability, shall not be more onerous than those specified in th e order under section
Section 112. Order to be made
] 4[(4)] For the purposes of this section the fact that a person is an habitual offender 4[or is so desperate and dangerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community] may be proved by evidence of general repute or otherwise.
1Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873).
2Ss. 112, 113, 115 and 117 do not apply to an enquiry under s. 22 of the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892), or under s. 42 of the Frontier Crimes Regulation, 1901 (3 of 1901).
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Ins. and re-numbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 19.
1[(5)] Where two or more persons have been associated together in the matter under inquiry, they may be dealt with in the same or separate inquiries as the Magistrate shall think just.
2118. Order to give security. __ (1) If, upon such inquiry, it is proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made should execute a bond, with or without sureties the Magistrate shall make an order accordingly :
Provided— first, that no person shall be ordered to give security of a nature different from, or of an amount larger than, or for a period longer than, that specified in the order made under section 112 : secondly, that the amount of every bond shall be fi xed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive:
thirdly, that when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor, the bond shall be executed only by his sureties.
2119. Discharge of person informed against. If, on an inquiry under section 117, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him. C.—Proceedings in all Cases subsequent to Order to furnish Security
2120. Commencement of period for which security is required. __ (1) If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 118, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, impriso nment the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence.
(2) In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.
2121. Contents of bond. The bond to be executed by any such person shall bind him to keep the peace or to be of good behaviour, as the case may be, and in the latter case the commission or attempt to commit, or the abetment of, any offence punishable with imprisonmen t, wherever it may be committed, is a breach of the bond.
[1] Section 122. Power to reject sureties
(1) A Magistrate may refuse to accept any surety offered, or may reject any surety previously accepted by him or his predecessor under this Chapter on the ground that such surety is an unfit person for the purposes of the bond :
Provided that, before so refusing to accept or rejecting any such surety, he shall either himself hold an inquiry on oath into the fitness of the surety, or cause such inquiry to be held and a report to be made thereon by a Magistrate subordinate to him.
1Renumbered and subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, ss. 19-20.
2Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873).
(2) Such Magistrate shall, before holding the inquiry, give reasonable notice to the surety and to the person by whom the surety was offered and shall , in making the inquiry , record the substance of the evidence adduced before him.
(3) If the Magistrate is satisfied, after considering the evidence so adduced either before him or before a Magistrate deputed under subsection (1), and the report of such Magistrate (if any) that the surety is an unfit person for the purposes of the bond, he shall make an order refusing to accept or rejecting, as the case may be, such surety and recording his reasons for so doing:
Provided that, before making an order rejecting any surety who has previously been accepted, the Magistrate shall issue his summons or warrant, as he thinks fit, and cause the person for whom the surety is bound to appear or to be brought before him.]
1123. Imprisonment in default of security.__ (1) If any person ordered to give security under section 106 or section 118 does not give such security on or before the date on which the period for which such security is to be given commences, he shall, except in the case next hereinafter mentioned, be committed to prison, or, if he is already in prison be detained in prison until such period expires or until within such period he gives the security to the Court or Magistrate who made the order requiring it.
(2) Proceedings when to be laid before High Court or Court of Sessions. When such person has been ordered by a Magistrate to give security for a period exceeding one year, such Magistrate shall, if such person does not give such security as aforesaid, issue a warrant directing him to be detained in prison pending the orders of the Sessions Judge 2[* * *] ;and the proceedings shall be laid, as soon as conveniently may be, before 3[such Judge].
(3) 3[The Sessions Judge], after examining such proceedings and requiring from the Magistrate any further information or evidence which 4[he] thinks necessary, may pass such order on the case as 4[he] thinks fit:
Provided that the period (if any) for which any person is imprisoned for failure to give security shall not exceed three years. 5[(3A) If security has been required in the course o f the same proceedings from two or more persons in respect of any one of whom the proceedings are referred to the Sessions Judge 6[* * * ] under subsection (2), such reference shall also include the case of any other of such persons who has been ordered to give security, and the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) shall, in that event, apply to the case of such other person also, except that the period (if any) for which he may be imprisoned shall not exceed the period for which he was ordered to give security.
(3B) A Sessions Judge may in his discretion transfer any proceedings laid before him under subsection (2) or subsection (3A) to an Additional Sessions Judge or Assistant Sessions Judge and upon such transfer, such Additional Sessions Judge or Assistant Sessions Judge may exercise the powers of a Sessions Judge under this section in respect of such proceedings.]
1Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873).
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. ibid., for “such Court”.
4Subs. ibid., for “ it “.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 21.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Sch.
(4) If the security is tendered to the officer in charge of the jail, he shall forthwith refer the matter to the Court or Magistrate who made the order, and shall await the orders of such Court or Magistrate.
(5) Kind of imprisonment. Imprisonment for failure to give security for keeping the peace shall be simple.
(6) Imprisonment for failure to give security for good behaviour 1[shall, where the proceedings have be en taken under section 108 2[* * * ] be simple and, where the proceedings have been taken under 3[section 109 or] section 110], be rigorous or simple as the Court or Magistrate in each case directs.
4124. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to g ive security.__ (1) Whenever the 5[Sessions Judge] 6[* * *] is of opinion that any person imprisoned for failing to give security under this Chapter 7[* * * ] may be released without hazard to the community or to any other person, he may order such person to be discharged.
(2) Whenever any person has been imprisoned for failing to give security under this Chapter, the 8[* * *] 5[Sessions Judge] may (unless the order has been made by some Court superior to his own) make an order reducing the amount of the security or the number of sureties or the time for which security has been required. 9[(3) An order under subsection (1) may direct the discharge of such person either without conditions or upon any conditions which such person accepts:
Provided that any condition imposed shall cease to be operative when the period for which such person was ordered to give security has expired.] 10[(4) The 11[Provincial Government] may prescribe the conditions upon which a conditional discharge may be made.
(5) If any condition upon which any such person has been discharged is, in the opinion of the 5[Sessions Judge] 12[* * * ] by whom the order of discharge was made or of his successor, not fulfilled, he may cancel the same.
(6) When a conditional order of discharge has bee n cancelled under subsection (5), such person may be arrested by any policeofficer without warrant, and shall thereupon be produced before the 5[Sessions Judge] 12[* * *].
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.21.
2Rep. by Act No. X of 1926, s.2.
3Ins. ibid.
4Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873).
5Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 34.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
7Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 22.
8 Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
9Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 22.
10Ins. ibid.
11Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
12Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
Unless such person then gives security in accordance with the terms of the original order for the unexpired portion of the term for which he was in the first instance committed or ordered to be detained (such portion being deemed to be a period equal to th e period between the date of the breach of the conditions of discharge and the date on which, except for such conditional discharge, he would have been entitled to release), the 1[Sessions Judge] 2[* * * ] may remand such person to prison to undergo such unexpired portion. A person remanded to prison under this subsection shall, subject to the provisions of section 122, be released at any time on giving security in accordance with the terms of the original order for the unexpired portion aforesaid to the Court or Magistrate by whom such order was made, or to its or his successor.]
3125. Power of District Magistrate to cancel any bond for keeping the peace or good behaviour. The 4[* * *] 1[Sessions Judge] may at any time, for sufficient reasons to be record ed in writing, cancel any bond for keeping the peace or for good behaviour executed under this Chapter by order of any Court in his district not superior to his Court.
3126. Discharge of sureties.__ (1) Any surety for the peaceable conduct or good behaviour of another person may at any time apply to a 5[* * * ], 1[concerned Magistrate of the first class] to cancel any bond executed under this Chapter within the local limits of his jurisdiction.
(2) On such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue his summons or warrant, as he thinks fit, requiring the person for whom such surety is bound to appear or to be brought before
him. 6[126A.] 7[When a person for whose appearance a warrant or summons has been issued under the proviso to subsection (3) of section 122 or under section 126, subsection (2), appears or is brought before him, the Magistrate shall cancel the bond executed by such person] and shall order such person to give, for the unexpir ed portion of the term of such bond, fresh security of the same description as the original security. Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 121, 122, 123 and 124, be deemed to be an order made under section 106 or section 118, as the case may be. _______
CHAPTER IX
UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES 8[AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND SECURITY].
Section 127. Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or policeofficer
(1) Any 9[* * *] officer in charge of a police -station may command any unlawful assembly, or any assembly of five or more persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace, to disperse ; and it shall thereupon be the duty of the members of such assembly to disperse accordingly.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 3436.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873).
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
5Omitted, ibid. 6SubSection (3) of s. 126 renumbered as s. 126A by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 23.
7Subs. ibid.
8Added by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, s. 2.
9Omitted by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, ss. 34.
(2) 1[* * * * * * *]
Section 128. Use of civil force to disperse
If, upon being so commanded, any such assembly does not disperse, or if, without being so commanded, it conducts itself in such a manner as to show a determination not to disperse, any 2[* * *] officer in charge of a policestation, 3[* * *] , may proceed to disperse such assembly by force, and may require the assistance of any male person, not being an officer 4[, soldier, sailor or airman in 5[the armed forces of Pakistan]] 6[* * * ]7[***], and acting as such, for the purpose of dispersing such assembly , and, if necessary, arresting and confining the persons who form part of it, in order to disperse such assembly or that they may be punished according to law 8[:] 8[Provided that for dispersing any assembly, firing shall not be resorted to except under th e specific directions of an officer of the police not below the rank of an Assistant Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent of Police.]
Section 129. Use of military force
If any such assembly cannot be otherwise dispersed, and if it is necessary for the public security that it should be dispersed, 8[the police officer of the highest rank not below an Assistant Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent of Police] who is pres ent may cause it to be dispersed by 9[the armed forces].
Section 130. Duty of Officer Commanding troops required by Magistrate to disperse assembly
10[(1) When 8[a police officer of the highest rank not below an Assistant Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent, of Police] determines to disperse any such assembly by the armed forces, he may require any officer thereof in command of any group of persons belonging to the armed forces to disperse such assembly with the help of the armed forces under his command and to arrest and confine such persons forming part of it as the Magistrate 8[or such Police officer] may direct, or as it may be necessary to arrest and confine in order to disperse the assembly or to have them punished according to law.]
(2) Every such officer shall obey such requisition in such manner as he thinks fit, but in so doing he shall use as little force, and do as little injury to person and property, as may be consistent with dispersing the assembly and arresting and detaining such persons.
Section 131. Power of commissioned military officers to disperse assembly
When the public security is manifestly endangered by any such assembly, and when 8[a police officer of the highest rank not below an Assistant Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent, of Police] can be communicated with, any commissioned officer of 11[the Pakistan] Army may disperse such assembly by military force, and may arrest and confine any persons forming part of it, in order to disperse such assembly or that they may be punished according to law; but if, while he is acting under this section, it becomes practicable for him to communicate with 8[a police officer not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent, or Deputy Su perintendent, of Police], he shall do so, and shall thenceforward obey the instructions of 8[such Police officer] as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action.
1Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
2Omitted by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, ss. 34.
3Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
4Subs. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7Omitted ibid., item (196). 8Subs, added and ins. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 3841.
9Subs. by Act No. XLIX of 1975, s.2. for “military force” (w.e.f 25475).
10Subs. ibid, s.3.
11Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1961).
[1] Section 131A. Power to use military force for public security and maintenance of law and order
(1) If the Provincial Government is satisfied that, for the public security, protection of life and property, public peace and the maintenance of law and order, i t is necessary to secure the assistance of the armed forces or civil armed forces, the Provincial Government may required, with the prior approval of the Federal Government, or the Federal Government may on its own or on the request of the Provincial Government, direct any officer of the armed forces or civil armed forces not below the rank of a JCO or equivelant to render such assistance with the help of the forces under his command, and such assistance shall include the exercise of powers specified in se ctions 46 to 49, 53, 54, 55 (a) (c), 58, 61, 64 to 67, 102 and 103 for a particular area defined in the notification for a limited period of thirty days extendable by another period of thirty days, as the circumstances may warrant:
Provided that such powers shall not included the powers of a Magistrate.
(2) Every such officer shall obey such requisition or direction, as the case may be, and in doing so may use such force as the circumstances may require.
(3) In rendering assistance relating to exercise of p owers specified in subsection (1), every officer shall, as far as may be, follow the restrictions and conditions laid down in the Code.]
Section 132. Protection against prosecution for act done under th e Chapter
No prosecution against any person for any act purporting to be done under this Chapter shall be instituted in any Criminal Court, except with the sanction of the 2[Provincial Government] ; and__
(a) no 3[* *] police officer acting under this Chapter in good faith,
(b) no officer acting under section 131 in good faith,
(c) no person doing any act in good faith, in compliance with a requisition under section 128 or section 130, 4[or section 131A], and
(d) no inferior officer, or soldier, 5[sailor or airman i n the armed forces], doing any act in obedience to any order which he was bound to obey, shall be deemed to have thereby committed an offence: 6[Provided that no such prosecution shall be instituted in any Criminal Court against any officer or 7[soldier, sailor or airman in the armed forces] except with the sanction of the 8[Federal Government].]
1Ins. by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, s. 3.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 42.
4Ins. by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, s. 4.
5Subs. by XLIX of 1975, s. 4.
6Ins. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s.2 and Sch. I.
7Subs. by Act No. XLIX of 1975, s. 4.
8Subs. by Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P. O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table.
[1] Section 132A. Definitions
In this Chapter,__
(a) the expression “armed forces ” means the military, naval and air forces, operating as land forces and includes 2[* * * ] any other armed forces of Pakistan so operating ; 3[(aa) the expression “civil armed forces ” means t he Pakistan Rangers, Frontier Corps, Frontier Constabulary, Bal uchistan Constabulary, Pakistan Coast Gaurds or any other force as the Federal Government may notify.]
(b) “officer”, in relation to the armed forces, means a person commissioned, gazetted or i n pay as an officer of the armed forces and includes a junior commissioned officer, a warrant officer, a petty officer and a noncommissioned officer ; and
(c) “soldier” includes a member of the force constituted under the Act referred to in clause (a).]
CHAPTER X
PUBLIC NUISANCES
[4] Section 133. Conditional order for removal of nuisance
(1) Whenever a 5[Magistrate of the first class] considers, on receiving a policereport or other information and on taking such evidence (if any) as he thinks fit, that any unlawful obstruction or nuisance should be removed from any way, river or channel which is or may be lawfully used by the public, or from any public place, or that the conduct of any trade or occupation, or the keeping of any goods or merchandise, is injurious to the health or physical comfort of the community, and that in consequence such trade or occupation should be prohibited or regulated or such goods or merchandise should be removed or the keeping thereof regulated, or that the construction of any bui lding, or the disposal of any substance, as likely to occasion conflagration or explosion, should be prevented or stopped, or that any building, tent or structure, or any tree is in such a condition that it is likely to fall and thereby cause injury to per sons living or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing by, and that in consequence the removal, repair or support of such building, tent or structure, or the removal or support of such tree, is necessary, or that any tank, well or excavation adjacent to any such way or public place should be fenced in such manner as to prevent danger arising to the public, or that any dangerous animal should be destroyed, confined or otherwise disposed of,
1Ins. by Act No. XLIX of 1975, s. 5.
2Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
3Ins. by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, ss. 45.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 24.
5Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 43.
such Magistrate may make a conditional order requiring the person causing such obstruction or nuisance, or carrying on such trade or occupation, or keeping any such goods or merchandise, or owning, possessing or controlling such building, tent, structure, substance, tank, well or ex cavation, or owning or possessing such animal or tree, within a time to be fixed in the order, to remove such obstruction or nuisance ; or to desist from carrying on, or to remove or regulate in such manner as may be directed, such trade or occupation; or to remove such goods or merchandise, or to regulate the keeping thereof in such manner as may be directed ; or to prevent or stop the erection of, or to remove, repair or support, such building, tent or structure ; or to remove or support such tree ; or to alter the disposal of such substance ; or to fence such tank, well or excavation, as the case may be ; or to destroy, confine or dispose of such dangerous animal in the manner provided in the said order ; or, if he objects so to do, to appear before him self or some other 1[Magistrate of the first class], at a time and place to be fixed by the order, and move to have the order set aside or modified in the manner hereinafter
provided.
(2) No order duly made by a Magistrate under this section shall be calle d in question in any Civil Court. Explanation.__ A “public place ” includes also property belonging to the State, camping grounds and grounds left unoccupied for sanitary or recreative purposes.]
Section 134. Service or notification of order
(1) The order shall, if practicable, be served on the person against whom it is made, in manner herein provided for service of a summons.
(2) If such order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation, published in such manner as the 2[Provincial Government] may b y rule direct, and a copy thereof shall be stuck up at such place or places as may be fittest for conveying the information to such person.
Section 135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause or claim jury
The person against whom such order is made shall__
(a) perform, within the time 3[and in the manner] specified in the order, the act directed thereby ; or
(b) appear in accordance with such order and either show cause against the same, or apply to the Magistrate by whom it was made to appoint a jury to try whether the same is reasonable and proper.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.43.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 25.
Section 136. Consequence of his failing to do so
If such person does not perform such act or appear and show cause or apply for the appointment of a jury as required by section 135, he shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in that behalf in section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), and the order shall be made absolute.
Section 137. Procedure where he appears to show cause
(1) If he appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter 1[in the manner provided in Chapter XX].
(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order is not reasonable and proper, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case.
(3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, the order shall be made absolute.
Section 138. Procedure where he claims jury
(1) On receiving an application un der section 135 to appoint a jury, the Magistrate shall__
(a) forthwith appoint a jury consisting of an uneven number of persons not less than five, of whom the foreman and onehalf of the remaining members shall be nominated by such Magistrate, and the other members by the applicant ;
(b) summon such foreman and members to attend at such place and time as the Magistrate thinks fit; and
(c) fix a time within which they are to return their verdict.
(2) The time so fixed may, for good cause shown, be extended by the Magistrate.
Section 139. Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable
(1) If the jury or a majority of the jurors find that the order of the Magistrate is reasonable and proper as originally made, or subject to a modification which the Magistrate accepts, the Magistrate shall make the order absolute, subject to such modification (if any).
(2) In other cases no further proceedings shall be taken under this Chapter.
[2] Section 139A. Procedure where existence of public right is denied
(1) Where an order is made under section 133 for the purpose of preventing obstruction, nuisance or danger to the public in the use of any way, river, channel or place, the Magistrate shall, on the appearance before him of the person against whom the order was made, question him as to whether he denies the existence of any public right in respect of the way, river, channel or place, and if he does so, the Magistrate shall, before proceeding under section 137 or section 138, inquire into the matter.
(2) If in such inquiry the Magistrate finds that there is any reliable evidence in support of such denial, he shall stay the proceedings until the matter of the existence of such right has been decided by a competent Civil Court ; and, if he finds that there is no such evidence, he shall proceed as laid down in section 137 or section 138, as the case may require.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.26.
(3) A person who has, on being questioned by the Magistrate under subsection (1) failed to deny the existence of a public right of the nature therein referred to, or who, having made such denial, has failed to adduce reliable evidence in support thereof, shall not in the subsequent proceedings be permitted to make any such denial, nor shall any question in respect of the existence of any such public right be inquired into by any jury appointed under section 138.]
Section 140. Procedure on order being made absolute
(1) When an order has been made absolute under section 136, section 137 or section 139, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same to the person against whom the order was made, and shall further require him to perform the act directed by the order within a time to be fixed in the notice, and inform him that, in case of disobedience, he will be liable to the penalty provided by section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
(2) Consequences of disobedience to order. If such act is not performed within the time fixed, the Magistrate may cause it to be performed, and may recover the costs of performing it, either by the sale of any building, goods or other property removed by his order, or by the distress and sale of any other moveable property of such person within or without the local limits of such Magistrate’s jurisdiction. If such other property is without such limits, the order shall authorize its attachment and sale when endorsed by the Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the property to be attached is found.
(3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith under this section.
Section 141. Procedure on failure to appoint jury or omission to return verdict
If the applicant, by neglect or otherwise, prevents the appointment of the jury, or if from any cause the jury appointed do not return their verdict within the time fixed or within such further time as the Magistrate may in his discretion allow, the Magis trate may pass such order as he thinks fit, and such order shall be executed in the manner provided by section 140.
Section 142. Injunction pending inquiry
(1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may, whether a jury is to be, or has been, appointed or not, issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter.
(2) In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury.
(3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under this section.
Section 143. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance
A 1[Magistrate of the first class], may order any person not to repeat or continue a public nuisance, and defined in the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or any special or local law.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.44.
CHAPTER XI
TEMPORARY ORDERS IN URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED DANGER
Section 144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
(1) In cases where, in the opinion of 1[the Zila Nazim upon the written recommendation of the District Superintendent of Police or Executive District Officer] 2[ there is sufficient ground for proceeding under this section and] immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable, 1[the Zila Nazim] may, by a written order stating the material facts of the case and served in manner provided by section 134, direct any person to abstain from a certai n act or to take certain order with certain property in his possession or under his management, if 1[the Zila Nazim] considers that such direction is likely to prevent, or tends to prevent, obstruction, annoyance or injury, or risk of obstruction, annoyance or injury, to any person lawfully employed, or danger to human life, health or safety, or a disturbance of the public tranquillity, or a riot, or an affray.
(2) An order under this section may, in case s of emergency or in cases where the circumstances do not admit of the serving in due time of a notice upon the person against whom the order is directed, be passed, exparte.
(3) An order under this section may be directed to a particular individual, or to the public generally when frequenting or visiting a particular place.
(4) 1[The Zila Nazim ] may, 2[either on his own motion or on the application of any person aggrieved], rescind or alter any order made under this section by himself 1[** * * * * *] or by his predecessor in office. 2[(5) Where such an appl ication is received, the 1[Zila Nazim] shall afford to the applicant an early opportunity of appearing before him either in person or by pleader and showing cause against the order ; and, if the 1[Zila Nazim] rejects the application wholly or in part, he shall record in writing his reasons for so doing.] 3[(6) No order under this section shall remain in force for more than two 1[consecutive days and not more than seven days in a month] from the making thereof ; unless, in cases of danger to human life, health or safety, or a likelihood of a riot or an affray, the 4[Provincial Government], by notification in the official Gazette, otherwise directs. 5[(7) In the application of subsections (1) to (6) to the districts where the local Government elections have not been held, or the Zila Nazim has not assumed charge of office, any reference in those provisions to the Zila Nazim shall be read as a reference to the District Coordination Officer in relation to such districts:
Provided that this subsection shal l cease to have effect, and shall be deemed to have been repealed, at the time when local Governments are installed in the districts as aforesaid.]
1Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001 s. 45.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 27.
3Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, Section. 27.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5Added by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, s.5.
CHAPTER XII
DISPUTES AS TO IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY
Section 145. Procedure where dispute concerning land, etc., is likely to cause breach of peace
(1) Whenever a 1[Magistrate of the First Class] is satisfied from a policereport or other information that a dispute likely to cause a breach of the peace exists concerning any land or water or the boundaries thereof, within the local limits of his jurisdiction, he shall make an order in writing, stating the grounds of his being so satisfied, and requiring the parties concerned in such dispute to attend his Court in person or by pleader, within a time to be fixed by such Magistrate, and to put i n written statements of their respective claims as respects the fact of actual possession of the subject of dispute.
(2) For the purposes of this section the expression “land or water ” includes buildings, markets, fisheries, crops or other produce of land, and the rents or profits of any such property.
(3) A copy of the order shall be served in manner provided by this Code for the service of a summons upon such person or persons as the Magistrate may direct, and at least one copy shall be published by being affixed to some conspicuous place at or near the subject of dispute.
(4) Inquiry as to possession. The Magistrate shall then, without reference to the merits or the claims of any of s uch parties to a right to possess the subject of dispute, peruse the statements so put in, hear the parties, 2[receive all such evidence as may be] produced by them respectively, consider the effect of such evidence, take such further evidence (if any) a s he thinks necessary, and, if possible, decide whether any and which of the parties was at the date of the order before mentioned in such possession of the said subject:
Provided that, if it appears to the Magistrate that any party has within two mont hs next before the date of such order been forcibly and wrongfully dispossessed, he may treat the party so dispossessed as if he had been in possession at such date:
Provided also, that if the Magistrate considers the case one of emergency, he may at any t ime attach the subject of dispute, pending his decision under this section.
(5) Nothing in this section shall preclude any party so required to attend, or any other person interested, from showing that no such dispute as aforesaid exists or has existed ; a nd in such case the Magistrate shall cancel his said order, and all further proceedings thereon shall be stayed, but, subject to such cancellation, the order of the Magistrate under subsection (1) shall be final.
(6) Party in possession to retain possessi on until legally evicted. If the Magistrate decides that one of the parties was 2[or should under the first proviso to subsection (4) be treated as being] in such possession of the said subject, he shall issue an order declaring such party to be entitled to possession thereof until evicted therefrom in due course of law, and forbidding all disturbance of such possession until such eviction 2[and when he proceeds under the first proviso to subsection (4), may restore to possession the party forcibly and wrongfully dispossessed].
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 46.
2Subs. and ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 28.
1[(7) When any party to any such proceeding dies, the Magistrate may cause the legal representative of the deceased party to be made a party to the proceeding and shall thereupon continue the inquiry, and if any question arises as to who the legal representative of a deceased party for the purpose of such proceeding is, all persons claiming to be representatives of the deceased party shall be made parties thereto.] 2[(8) If the Magistrate is of opinion that any crop or other produce of the property, the subject of dispute in a proceeding under this section pending before him, is subject to speedy and natural decay, he may make an order f or the proper custody or sale of such property, and, upon the completion of the inquiry, shall make such order for the disposal of such property, or the saleproceeds thereof, as he thinks fit.
(9) The Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, at any stage of the proceedings under this section, on the application of either party, issue a summons to any witness directing him to attend or to produce any document or thing.
(10) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be in derogation of the powers of the Magistrate to proceed under section 107.]
Section 146. Power to attach subject of dispute
(1) If the Magistrate decides that none of the parties was then in such possession, o r is unable to satisfy himself as to which of them was then in such possession of the subject of dispute, he may attach it until a competent Court has determined the rights of the parties thereto, or the person entitled to possession thereof : 3[Provided that 4[* * * *] the Magistrate who has attached the subject of dispute may withdraw the attachment of any time if he is satisfied that there is no longer any likelihood of a breach of the peace in regard to the subject of dispute.]
(2) When the Magistrate attaches the su bject of dispute, he may, if he thinks fit 3[and if no receiver of the property, the subject of dispute, has been appointed by any Civil Court] appoint a receiver thereof, who, subject to the control of the Magistrate, shall have all the powers of a receiv er appointed under the 5[Code of Civil Procedure, 1908]6[(V of 1908)]: 3[Provided that, in the event of a receiver of the property, the subject of dispute, being subsequently appointed by any Civil Court, possession shall be made over to him by the receive r appointed by the Magistrate, who shall thereupon be discharged.]
[7] Section 147. Disputes concerning rights of use of immov eable property, etc
(1) Whenever any 4[Magistrate of the First Class] is satisfied, from a policereport or other information, that a dispute likely to cause a breach of the peace exists regarding any alleged right of user of any land or water as explained in section 145, subsection (2) (whether such rights be claimed as an easement or otherwise), within the local limits of his jurisdic tion, he may make an order in writing stating the grounds of his being so satisfied and requiring the parties concerned in such dispute to attend the Court in person or by pleader within a time to be fixed by such Magistrate and to put in written
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 28.
2Ins. ibid.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 29.
4Omitted and subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 4748.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. ibid.
7Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 30.
statements of their respective claims, and shall thereafter inquire into the matter in the manner provided in section 145, and the provisions of that section shall, as far as may be, be applicable in the case of such inquiry.
(2) If it ap pears to such Magistrate that such right exists, he may make an order prohibiting any interference with the exercise of such right:
Provided that no such order shall be made where the right is exercisable at all times of the year, unless such right has bee n exercised within three months next before the institution of the inquiry, or where the right is exercisable only at particular seasons or on particular occasions, unless the right has been exercised during the last of such seasons or on the last of such occasions before such institution.
(3) If it appears to such Magistrate that such right does not exist, he may make an order prohibiting any exercise of the alleged right.
(4) An order under this section shall be subject to any subsequent decision of a Civ il Court of competent jurisdiction.]
Section 148. Local inquiry
(1) Whenever a local inquiry is necessary for the purposes of this Chapter, any 1[a Sessions Judge] may depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to make the inquiry, and may furnish him with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance, and may declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the inquiry shall be paid.
(2) The report of the person so deputed may be read as evidence in the case.
(3) Order as to costs. When any costs have been incurred by any party to a proceeding under this Chapter 2[* * * ] the Magistrate passing a decision under section 145 , section 146 or section 147 may direct by whom such costs shall be paid, whether by such party or by any other party to the proceeding, and whether in whole or in part or proportion. 3[Such costs may include any expenses incurred in respec t of witnesses, and of pleaders’ fees, which the Court may consider reasonable.] _______
CHAPTER XIII
PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
Section 149. Police to prevent cognizable offences
Every policeofficer may interpose for the purpose of preventing, and shall, to the best of his ability, prevent, the commission of any cognizable offence.
Section 150. Information of design to commit such offences
Every policeofficer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the policeofficer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.
Section 151. Arrest to prevent such offences
A policeofficer knowing of a design to commit any cognizable offence may arrest, without orders from a Magistrate and without a warrant, the person so designing, if it appears to such officer that the commission of the offence cannot be otherwise prevented.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 49.
2Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.31.
3Subs. ibid.
Section 152. Prevention of injury to public property
A policeofficer may of his own authority interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property, moveable or immoveable, or the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark used for navigation.
Section 153. Inspection of weights and measures
(1) Any officer in charge of a policestation may, without a warrant, enter any place within the limits of such station for the purpose of inspecting or searching for any weights or measures or instruments for weighin g, used or kept therein, whenever he has reason to believe that there are in such place any weights, measures or instruments for weighing which are false.
(2) If he finds in such place any weights, measures or instruments for weighing which are false, he may seize the same, and shall forthwith give information of such seizure to a Magistrate having jurisdiction. _____
PART V
INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE _____
CHAPTER XIV
Section 154. Information in cognizable cases
Every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence if given orally to an officer in charge of a policestation, shall be reduced to writing by him or under his direction, and be read over to the informant ; and every such information, whether given in writing or reduced to writing as aforesaid, shall be signed by the person giving it, and the substance thereof shall be entered in a book to be kept by such officer in such form as the 1[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf 2[:] 2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female family member or any other person with consent of the complainant, as the case may be:
Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such information shall be record ed by an investigating officer at residence of the complainant or at a convenient place of the complainant's choice in presence of a police officer or family member or any other person with consent of the complainant, as the case may be.]
Section 155. Information in noncognizable cases
(1) When information is given to an officer incharge of a policestation of the commission within the limits of such station of a noncognizable offence, he shall enter in a book to be kept as aforesaid the substance of such information and refer the informant to the Magistrate.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s. 8.
(2) Investigation into noncognizable cases. No policeofficer shall investigate a noncognizable case without the order of a Magistrate of the first or second class having power to try such case 1[or send the same for trial to the Court of Session].
(3) Any policeofficer receiving such order may exercise the same powers in respect of the investigation (except the power to ar rest without warrant) as an officer in charge of a policestation may exercise in a cognizable case.
Section 156. Investigation into cognizable cases
(1) Any officer in charge of a policestation may, without the order of a Magistrate, investigate any cognizable case which a Court having jurisdiction over the local area within the limits of such station would have power to inquire into or try under the provisions of Chapter XV relating to the place of inquiry or trial.
(2) No proceeding of a polic eoffice in any such case shall at any stage be called in question on the ground that the case was one which such officer was not empowered under this section to investigate.
(3) Any Magistrate empowered under section 190 may order such an investigation as abovementioned. 2[(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsections (1), (2) or (3), no policeofficer shall investigate an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code, except upon a complaint made by the husband of the woman , or, in his absence, by some person who had the care of such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed.]
[3] Section 156A. Investigation of offence under section 295 C, Pakistan Penal Code
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, no police officer below the rank of a Superintendent of Police shall investigate the offence against any person alleged to have been committed by him under section 295 C of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860).
Section 156B. Investigation against a woman accused of the offence of zina
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, where a person is accused of offence of zina under the Offence of zina (Enforcement of Huddood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), no police officer below the rank of a Superintendent of Police shall investigate such offence nor shall such accused be arrested without permission of the court. Explanation.__ In this section ‘zina’ does not include ‘zinabiljabr’.]
Section 157. Procedure where cognizable offence suspected
(1) If, from information received or otherwise, an officer in charge of a policestation has reason to suspect the commission of an offence which he is empowered under section 156 to investigate, he shall forthwith send a report of the same to a Magistrate emp owered to take cognizance of such offence upon a policereport, and shall proceed in person, or shall depute one of his subordinate officers 4[not being below such rank as the 5[Provincial Government] may, by general or special order, prescribe in this beh alf] to proceed, to the spot, to investigate the facts and circumstances of the case, 6[and, if necessary, to take measures] for the discovery and arrest of the offender:
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Added ibid.
3Ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 13.
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 32.
5Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 32.
Provided as follows :__
(a) Where local investigation dispensed with. when any information as to the commission of any such offence is given against any person by name and the case is not of a serious nature, the officer in charge of a policestation need not proceed in person or depute a subordinate officer to make an investigation on the spot;
(b) Where policeofficer in charge sees no sufficient ground for investigation. if it appears to the officer in charge of a policestation that there is no sufficient ground for entering on an investigation, he shall not inves tigate the
case.
(2) In each of the cases mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of the proviso to subsection (1), the officer in charge of the policestation shall state in his said report his reasons for not fully complying with the requirements of that subs ection, 1[and, in the case mentioned in clause (b), such officer shall also forthwith notify to the informant, if any, in such manner as may be prescribed by the 2[Provincial Government], the fact that he will not investigate the case or cause it to be investigated.]
Section 158. Reports under section 157 how submitted
(1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 157 shall, if the 2[Provincial Government] so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the 2[Provincial Government], by general or special order, appoints in that behalf.
(2) Such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the policestation as he thinks fit, and shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.
Section 159. Power to hold investigation of preliminary inquiry
Such Magistrate, on receiving such report, may direct an investigation or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed, or depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into, or otherwise to dispose of, the case in manner provided in this Code.
Section 160. Policeofficer’s power to require attendance of witnesses
Any policeofficer making an investigation under this Chapter may, by order in writing, require the attendance before himself of any person being within the limits of his ow n or any adjoining station who, from the information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case; and such person shall attend as so required.
Section 161. Examination of witnesses by police
(1) Any policeofficer making an investigation under this Chapter 3[or any policeofficer not below such rank as the 2[Provincial Government] may, by general or special order, prescribe in this behalf, acting on the requisition of such officer] may examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case 4[:]
4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female family member or other person of her choice.]
1Added. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 32.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
3Ins. by the Act No. XVIII of 1923.
4Subs. and added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.9.
(2) Such person shall be bound to answer all questions relating to such case put to him by such officer, other than questions the answers to which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a penalty or forfeiture. 1[(3) The policeofficer may reduce into writing any statement made to him in the course of an examination under this section, and if he does so he shall make a separate record of t he statement, of each such person whose statement he records.]
[2] Section 161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc
(1) Where an offence under section 354A, section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information under section 154 shall inform the victim, against whom such offences have been committed or attempted to be committed, of his right to legal representation.
(2) If the victim under subsection (1) requires free legal aid the police officer shall provide him the list of lawyers maintained by the Provincial Bar Councils for this purpose.]
Section 162. Statements to police not to be signed; use of such statements in evidence
3[(1) No statement made by any person to a policeofficer in the course of an investigation under this Chapter shall, if reduced into writing, be signed by the person making it; nor shall any such statement or any record thereof, whether in a policediary or otherwise, or any part of such statement or record, be used for any purpose (save as hereinafter provided) at any inquiry or trial in respect of any offence under investigation at the time when such statement was made:
Provided that, when any witness is called for the prosecution in such inquiry or trial whose statement has been reduced into writing as aforesaid, the Court shall on the request of the accused, refer to such writing and direct that the accused be furnished with a copy thereof , in order that any part of such statement, if duly proved, may be used to contradict such witness in the manner
provided by section 145 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872). When any part of such statement is so used, any part thereof may also be used in the reexamination of such witness, but for the purpose only of explaining any matter referred to in his crossexamination:
Provided, further that, if the Court is of opinion that any part of any such statement is not relevant to the subjectmatter of the inquiry or trial or that its disclosure to the accused is not essential in the interests of justice and is inexpedient in the public interests, it shall record such opinion (but not the reasons therefor) and shall exclude such part from the copy of the st atement furnished to the accused.]
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to any statement falling within the provisions of section 32, clause (1), of the Evidence Act, 1872 4[or to affect the provisions of section 27 of that Act].
1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1945 (II of 1945), s. 2.
2Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016,s.10.
3Subs. Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 34.
4Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1941 (XV of 1941), s. 2.
Section 163. No inducement to be offered
(1) No policeofficer or other person in authority shall offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is mentioned in the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 24.
(2) But no policeofficer or o ther person shall prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any person from making in the course of any investigation under this Chapter any statement which he may be disposed to make of his own free will.
Section 164. Power to record statements and confessions
(1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an investigation under this Chapter or at any time afterwards before the commencement of the inquiry or trial. 4[(1A) Any such statement may be recorded by such Magistrate in the presence of the accused, and the accused given an opportunity of crossexaminin g the witness making the statement.]
(2) Such statements shall be recorded in such of the manners hereinafter prescribed for recording evidence as is, in his opinion best fitted for the circumstances of the case. Such confessions shall be recorded and signed in the manner provided in section 364, and such statements or confessions shall then be forwarded to the Magistrate by whom the case is to be inquired into or
tried.
(3) 5[A Magistrate shall, before recording any such confession, explain to the person making it that he is not bound to make a confession and that if he does so it may be used as evidence against him and no Magistrate] shall record any such confession unless, upon questioning the person making it, he has reason to believe that it was made v oluntarily; and, when he records any confession, he shall make a memorandum at the foot of such record to the following effect:__ 6[I have explained to (name) that he is not bound to make a confession and that, if he does so, any confession he may make may be used as evidence against him and I believe] that this confession was voluntarily made. It was taken in my presence and hearing, and was read over to the person making it and admitted by him to be correct, and it contains a full and true account of the statement made by him.
(Signed) A.B., Magistrate.] Explanation.__ It is not necessary that the Magistrate receiving and recording a confession or statement should be a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 35.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Added by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 35.
6Subs. ibid.
[1] Section 164A. Medical examination of victim of rape, etc
(1) Where an offence of committing rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376, section 377 or section 377B respectively of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860(Act XLV of 1860) is under investigation, the victim shall be examined by a registered medical practitioner, in the case of female victim by a female registered medical practitioner, immediately after commission of such offence:
Provided that in all cases, where possible, the female victim shall be escorted by a female police officer or a family member from a place of her convenience to the place of medical examination.
(2) The registered medical practitioner to whom such victim is sent under subsection (1) shall, without delay, examine the victim and prepare a report of examination giving the following particulars, namely:__
(a) name and address of the victim and of the person by whom she was escorted;
(b) age of the victim;
(c) description of material taken from body of the victim for DNA profiling;
(d) marks of injury, if any, on body of the victim;
(e) general mental condition of the victim; and
(f) other material particulars in reasonable detail.
(3) The report under s ubsection (2) shall state precisely the reasons for each conclusion arrived at.
(4) The report under subsection (2) shall specifically record that consent of the victim or of his or her natural or legal guardian to such examination had been obtained.
(5) The exact time of commencement and completion of the examination under subsection (1) shall also be noted in the report.
(6) The registered medical practitioner shall, without delay, forward the report to the investigation officer who shall forward it to the Magistrate along with other requirements as specified under clause (a) of subsection (1) of section 173.
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed as rendering lawful any examination without consent of the victim or of any person authorized under subsection (4). Explanation.__ In this section, “registered medical practitioner ” means a medical practitioner who possesses any qualification recognized as such under the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Ordinance, 1962 (XXXII of 1962) and whose name has accordingly been entered in the Register maintained in this behalf under the said Ordinance and has been authorized by the Government to conduct such examination.
1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.11.
Section 164B. DNA test
(1) Where an offence under section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860) is committed or attempted to have been committed or is alleged to have been committed, Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) samples, where practicable, shall be collected from the victim with his or her consent or with the consent of his or her natural or legal guardian and the accused during the medical examination conducted under section 164A within optimal time period of receiving information relating to commission of such offence.
(2) The DNA sample collected under subsection (1) shall at the earliest be sent for investigation to a forensic laboratory where these shall be properly examined and preserved:
Provided that confidentiality of such examination shall at all times be observed.].
Section 165. Search by policeofficer
1[(1) Whenever an officer in charge of a policestation or a policeofficer making an investigation has reasonable grounds for believing that anything necessary for the purposes of an investigation into any offence which he is authorised to investigate may be found in any place within the limits of the policestation of which he is in charge, or to which he is attached, and that such thing cannot in his opinion be otherwise obtained without undue delay, such officer may, after recording in writing the grounds of his belief and specifying in such writing, so far as possible, the thing for which search is to be made, search, or cause search to be made, for such thing in any place within the limits of such station 2[:] 3[Provided that no such officer shall search, or cause search to be made, for anything which is in the custody of a bank or b anker as defined in the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891 (XVIII of 1891), and relates, or might disclose any inform ation which relates, to the bank account of any person except,__
(a) for the purpose of investigating an offence under sections 403, 406, 408 and 409 and sections 421 to 424 (both inclusive) and sections 465 to 477A (both inclusive) of the Pakistan Penal Code, with the prior permission in writing of a Sessions Judge; and
(b) in other cases, with the prior permission in writing of the High Court.]
(2) A policeofficer proceeding under subsection (1) shall, if practicable, conduct the search in person.]
(3) If he is unable to conduct the search in person, and there is no other person competent to make the search present at the time, he may 4[after recording in writing his reasons for so doing] require any officer subordinate to him to make the search, and he shall deliver to such subordinate officer an order in writing 5[specifying the place to be searched and, so far as possible, the thing for which search is to be made]; and such subordinate officer may thereupon search for such thing in such place.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 36.
2Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 3. (w.e.f. 21.5.68).
3Added ibid.
4Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 36.
5Subs. ibid.
(4) The provisions of this Code as to searchwarrants 1[and the general provisions as to searches contained in section 102 and section 103] shall, so far as may be, apply to a search made under this section. 2[(5) Copies of any record made under subsection (1) or subsection (3) shall forthwith be sent to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cogni zance of the offence and the owner or occupier of the place searched shall on application be furnished with a copy of the same by the Magistrate:
Provided that he shall pay for the same unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks fit to furnish it free of cost.]
Section 166. When officer in charge of policestation may require another to issue search warrant
(1) An officer in charge of a policestation 3[or a policeofficer not being below the rank of subinspector making an investigation] may require a n officer in charge of another policestation, whether in the same or a different district, to cause a search to be made in any place, in any case in which the former officer might cause such search to be made, within the limits of his own station.
(2) Such officer, on being so required, shall proceed according to the provisions of section 165, and shall forward the thing found, if any, to the officer at whose request the search was
made. 4[(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned b y requiring an officer in charge of another policestation to cause a search to be made under subsection ( 1) might result in evidence of the commission of an offence being concealed or destroyed, it shall be lawful for an officer in charge of a policesta tion or a policeofficer making an investigation under this Chapter to search, or cause to be searched, any place in the limits of another policestation, in accordance with the provisions of section 165, as if such place were within the limits of his own station.
(4) Any officer conducting a search under subsection (3) shall forthwith send notice of the search to the officer in charge of the policestation within the limits of which such place is situate, and shall also send with such notice a copy of the list (if any) prepared under section 103, and shall also send to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence, copies of the records referred to in section 165, subsections (1) and (3).
(5) The owner or occupier of the place sear ched shall, on application, be furnished with a copy of any record sent to the Magistrate under subsection (4):
Provided that he shall pay for the same unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks fit to furnish it free of cost.]
Section 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twentyfour hours
(1) Whenever 5[any person is arrested and detained in custody, and it appears that the] investigation 6[* * *] cannot be completed within the period of twentyfour hours fixed by section 61, an d there are grounds for believing that the accusation or information is wellfounded, the officer in charge of the
1Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 3. (w.e.f. 2151968).
2Ins., by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.36.
3Ins. ibid., s. 37.
4Added ibid.
5Subs. ibid., s. 38.
6Omitted ibid.
policestation 1[or the policeofficer making the investigation if he is not below the rank of subinspector] shall forthwith transmit to the nearest Magistrate a copy of the entries in the diary hereinafter prescribed relating to the case, and shall at the same time forw ard the accused 2[* *] to such Magistrate. 3[* * * * * * *]
(2) The Magistrate to whom an accused person is forwarded under this section may, whether he has or has not jurisdiction to try the case from time to time authorize the detention of the accused in such custody as such Magistrate thinks fit, for a term not exceeding fifteen days in the
whole. If he has not jurisdiction to try the case or 4[send] it for trial, and considers further detention unnecessary, he may order the accused to be forwarded to a Magistrate having such jurisdiction: 5[Provided that no Magistrate of the third class, and no Magistrate of the second class not specially empowered in this behalf by the 6[Provincial Government] shall authorise detention in the custody of the police.]
(3) A Magistrate authorizing under this section detention in the custody of the police shall record his reasons for so doing. 7[(4) The Magistrate giving such order shall forward a copy of his order, with his reasons for making it, to the Sessions Judge.] 8[(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 60 and 61 or hereinbefore to the contrary, where the accused forwarded under subsection (2) is a female, the Magistrate shall not, except in the cases involving qatl or dacoity supported by reasons to be recorded in writing, authorise the detention of the accused in police custody, and the police officer making an investigation shall interrogate the accused referred to in subsection (1) in the prison in the presenc e of an officer of jail and a female policeofficer.
(6) The officer in charge of the prison shall make appropriate arrangements for the admission of the investigating policeofficer into the prison for the purpose of interrogating the accused.
(7) If for the purpose of investigation, it is necessary that the accused referred to in subsection (1) be taken out of the prison, the officer incharge of the police station or the policeofficer making investigation, not below the rank of subinspector, shall appl y to the Magistrate in that behalf and the Magistrate may, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, permit taking of accused out of the prison in the company of a female police officer appointed by the Magistrate:
Provided that the accused shall not be kept out of the prison while in the custody of the police between sunset and sunrise.]
Section 168. Report of investigation by subordinate policeofficer
When any subordinate policeofficer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the policestation.
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 37.
2Omitted ibid.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.50.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 38.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
8Ins. by Act No. XX of 1994, s. 2.
Section 169. Release of accused when evidence deficient
If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the policestation 1[or to the policeofficer making the investigation] that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond, with or without sureties, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a policereport and to try the accused or 2[send] him for trial.
Section 170. Case to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient
(1) If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the policestation that there i s sufficient evidence or reasonable ground as aforesaid, such officer shall forward the accused under custody to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence upon a policereport and to try the accused or 2[send] him for trial or, if the offenc e is bailable and the accused is able to give security, shall take security from him for his appearance before such Magistrate on a day fixed and for his attendance from day to day before such Magistrate until otherwise directed.
(2) When the officer in ch arge of a policestation forwards an accused person to a Magistrate or takes security for his appearance before such Magistrate under this section, he shall send to such Magistrate any weapon or other article which it may be necessary to produce before him , and shall require the complainant (if any) and so many of the persons who appear to such officer to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case as he may think necessary, to execute a bond to appear before the Magistrate as thereby directed and pros ecute or give evidence (as the case may be) in the matter of the charge against the accused.
(3) 3[* * * * * * *]
(4) 4[* * * * * * *]
(5) The officer in whose presence the bond is executed shall deliver a copy thereof to one of the persons who executed it, and shall then send to the Magistrate the original with his report.
171. Complainants and witnesses not to be required to accompany policeofficer. No complainant or witness on his way to the Court of the Magistrate shall be required to accompany a policeofficer, Complainents and witnesses not to be subjected to restraint. or shall be subjected to unnecessary restraint or inconvenience, or required to give any security for his appearance other than his own bond:
Recusant complainant or witness may be forwarded in custody. Provided that, if any complainant or witness refuses to attend or to execute a bond as directed in section 170, the officer in charge of the police station may forward him in custody to the Magistrate, who may detain him in custody until he executes such bond, or until the hearing of the case is completed.
Section 172. Diary of proceedings in investigation
(1) Every policeofficer making a n investigation under this Chapter shall day by day enter his proceedings in the investigation in a diary, setting forth the time at which the information reached him the time at which he began and closed his
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 39.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Omitted ibid.
4Rep. by the code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act 1926 (II of 1926), s. 2.
investigation, the place or places visited by him, and a statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation.
(2) Any Criminal Court may send for the policediaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such Court, and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial. Neither the accused nor his age nts shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor shall he or they be entitled to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court; but, if they are used by the policeofficer who made them, to refresh his memory, or if the Court, uses them for the purpose of contradicting such policeofficer, the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 161 or section 145, as the case may be, shall apply.
Section 173. Report of policeofficer
1[(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay, and , as soon as it is completed, the officer in charge of the policestation shall 2[,through the Public Prosecutor,]__
(a) forward to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a policereport a report, in the form prescribed by the 3[Provincial Government], setting forth the names of the parties, the nature of the information and the names of the persons who appear to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case, and stating whether the accused (if arrested) has been forwarded in custody, or has been released on his bond, and, if so, whether with or without sureties, and
(b) communicate, in such manner as may be prescribed by the 3[Provincial Government], the action taken by him to the person, if any , by whom the information relating to the commission of the offence was first given 2[:]] 2[Provided that, where investigation is not completed within a period of fourteen days from the date of recording of the first information report under section 154, the officer in charge of the police station shall, within three days of the expiration of such period, forward to the Magistrate through the Public Prosecutor, an interim report in the form prescribed by the Provincial Government stating therein the result of the investigation made until then and the Court shall commence the trial on the basis of such interim report, unless, for reasons to be recorded, the Court decides that the trial should not so commence.]
(2) Where a superior officer of police has been appointed under section 158, the report shall, in any cases in which the 3[Provincial Government] by general or special order so directs, be submitted through that officer, and he may, pending the orders of the Magistrate, direct the officer in charge of the policestation to make further investigation.
(3) Whenever it appears from a report forwarded under this section that the accused has been released on his bond, the Magistrate shall make such order for the discharge of such bond or otherwise as he thinks fit. 4[(4) A copy of any report forwarded under this section shall, on application, be furnished to the accused before the commencement of the inquiry or trial:
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 40.
2Added & subs.by Act No. XXV of 1992, s. 2.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 40.
Provided that the same shall be paid for unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks fit to furnish it free of cost.] 1[(5) Where the officer in charge of a policestation forwards a report under subsection (1), he shall alongwith the report produce the witnesses in the case, except the public servants, and the Magistrate shall bind such witnesses for appearance before him or some other Court on the date fixed for trial.]
Section 174. Police to inquire and report on suicide, etc
(1) The officer in charge of a policestation or some other policeofficer specially empowered by the 2[Provincial Government] in that behalf, on receiving information that a person__
(a) has committed suicide, or
(b) has been killed by another, or by an animal, or by machinery, or by an accident, or
(c) has died under circumstances raising a reasonable suspicion that some other person has committed an offence, shall immediately give intimation thereof to the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests, and, unless otherwise directed by any rule prescribed by the 2[Provincial Government], 3[*******] shall proceed to the place where the body of such deceased person is, and there, in the presence of two or more respectable inhabitants of the neighbourhood, shall make an investigation, and draw up a report of the apparent cause of death, describing such wounds, fractures, bruises and other marks of injury as may be found on the body , and stating in what manner, or by what weapon or instrument (if any), such marks appear to have been inflicted.
(2) The report shall be signed by such policeofficer and other persons, or by so many of them as concur therein, and shall be forthwith forwarded to the 3[concerned] Magistrate.
(3) When there is any doubt regarding the cause of death, or when f or any other reason the policeofficer considers it expedient so to do, he shall, subject to suc h rules as the 2[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf, forward the body, with a view to its being examined, to the nearest Civil Surgeon, or other qualified medical man appointed in this behalf by the 2[Provincial Government], if the state of the weather and the distance admit of its being so forwarded without risk of such putrefaction on the road as would render such examination useless.
(4) 4[* * * * * * *] 3[(5) The Magistrates of the first class are empowered to hold inquests.]
[5] Section 174A. Grievous injury by burns
(1) where a person, grievously injured by burns through fire, kerosene oil, acid, chemical or by any other way, is brought to a Medical Officer on duty designated by the Provincial Government for this purpose or, such incident is reported to the
1Added by Act No. XXV of 1992, S. 2.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
3 Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, S. 51.
4Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Ins. by Ord. No. LXIV of 2001, s.2.
OfficerinCharge of a Police Station, such Medical Officer on duty, or, as the case may be, OfficerinCharge of a Police Station, shall immediately give intimation thereof to the nearest Magistrates Simultaneously, the Medical Officer on duty shall record the statement of the injured person immediately on arrival so as to ascertain the circumstances and cause of the burn injuries. The statement shall also be recorded by the Magistrate in case the injured person is still in a position to make the statement.
(2) The Medical Officer on duty, or, as th e case may be, the Magistrate, before recording the statement under subsection (1), shall satisfy himself that the injured person is not under any threat or duress. The statement so recorded shall be forwarded to the Session Judge and also to the District Superintendent of Police and OfficerinCharge of the Police Station, for such action as may be necessary under this Code.
(3) If the injured person is unable, for any reason, to make the statement, before the Magistrate, his statement recorded by the Medical Officer on duty under subsection (1) shall be sent in sealed cover to the Magistrate or the trial court if it is other than the Magistrate and may be accepted in evidence as a dying declaration if the injured person expires.]
Section 175. Power to summon persons
(1) A policeofficer proceeding under section 174 may, by order in writing summon two or more persons as aforesaid for the purpose of the said investigation, and any other person who appears to be ac quainted with the facts of the case. Every person so summoned shall be bound to attend and to answer truly all questions other than questions the answers to which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge, or to a penalty or forfeiture.
(2) If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offe nce to which section 170 applies, such persons shall not be required by the policeofficer to attend a Magistrate’s Court.
Section 176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death
(1) When any person dies while in the custody of the police, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests shall, and, in any other case mentioned in section 174, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), any Magistrate so empowered may hold an inquiry into the cause of death either instead of, or in addition to, the investigatio n held by the policeofficer, and if he does so, he shall have all the powers in conducting it which he would have in holding an inquiry into an offence. The Magistrate holding such an inquiry shall record the evidence taken by him in connection therewith in any of the manners hereinafter prescribed according to the circumstances of the case.
(2) Power to disinter corpses. Whenever such Magistrate considers it expedient to make an examination of the dead body of any person who has been already interred, in order to discover the cause of his death, the Magistrate may, cause the body to be disinterred and examined.
PART VI
PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS ______
CHAPTER XV
OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS. A.__ Place of Inquiry or Trial
Section 177. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
Every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction it was committed.
Section 178. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 177, the 1[Provincial Government] may direct that any cases or class of cases 2[in any district sent for trial to a Court of Session may be tried in any sessions division]: 3[Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court under section 526 of this Code or any other law for the time being in force.]
Section 179. Accused triable in, district where act is done or where consequence ensues
When a person is accused of the Co mmission of any offence by reason of anything which has been done, and of any consequence which has ensued, such offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any such thing has been done, or any such conseq uence has ensued. Illustrations
(a) A is wounded within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court X, and dies within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Z. The offence of the culpable homicide of A may be inquired into or tried by X or Z.
(b) A is wounded within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court X, and is, during ten days within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Y, and during ten days more within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Z, unable in the local limit s of the jurisdiction of either Court Y, or Court Z, to follow his ordinary pursuits. The offence of causing grievous hurt to A may be inquired into or tried by X, Y or Z.
(c) A is put in fear of injury within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court X, and is thereby induced, within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Y, to deliver property to the person who put him in fear. The offence of extortion committed on A may be inquired into or tried either by X or Y.
(d) A is wounded in the 4[State of Junagadh], and dies of his wounds in 5[Karachi]. The offence of causing A’s death may be inquired into and tried in 5[Karachi].
Section 180. Place of trial where act is offence by reason of relation to other offence
When an act is an offence by reason of its relation to any other act which is also an offence or which would be an offence if the doer were capable of committing an offence, a charge of the firstmentioned offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdict ion either act was
done.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2. and Sch.
3Subs. ibid. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of Law Refo rms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972 ), s. 2 and Sch., item 198 may be perused.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
5Subs. ibid.
Illustrations
(a) A charge of abetment may be inquired into or tried either by the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the abetment was committed, or by the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the offence abetted was committed.
(b) A charge of receiving or retaining stolen goods may be inquired into or tried either by the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the goods were stolen, or by any Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any of them were at any time dishonestly received or retained.
(c) A charge of wrongfully concealing a person known to have been Kidnapped may be inquire into or tried by the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the wrongful concealing, or by the Court within the local limits of whose juri sdiction the kidnapping, took place.
Section 181. Being a thug or belonging to a gang of dacoits, escape from custody, etc
(1) The offence of being a thug, of being a thug and committing murder, of dacoity, of dacoity with murder, of having belonged to a gang of dacoits, or of having escaped from custody, may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the person charged is.
(2) Criminal misappropriation and criminal breach of trust. The offence of criminal misappropriation or of criminal breach of trust may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any part of the property which is the subject of the offence was received or retained by the accused person, or the offence was committed. 1[(3) Theft. The offence of theft, or any offence which includes theft or the possession of stolen property, may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such offence was committed or the property stolen was possessed by the thief or by any person who received or retained the same knowing or having reason to believe it to be stolen.]
(4) Kidnapping and abduction. The offence of kidnapping or abduction may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local l imits of whose jurisdiction the person kidnapped or abducted was kidnapped or abducted or was conveyed or concealed or detained.
Section 182. Place of inquiry or trial where scene of offence is uncertain or not in one district only or where offence is continuing o r consists of several acts
When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed, or where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another, or where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committ ed in more local areas than one, or where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 42.
Section 183. Offence committed on a journey
An offence committed whilst the offender is in the course of performing a journey or voyage may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into the local limits of whose jurisdiction the offender, or the person against whom, or the thing in respect of which, the offence was committed, passed in the course of that journey or voyage.
184. [Offences against Railway, Telegraph, Post Office and Arms Acts.] Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Second Schedule.
[1] Section 185. High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place
(1) Whenever a question arise s as to which of two or more Co urts subordinate to the same High Court ought to inquire into or try any offence, it shall be decided by that High Court.
(2) Where two or more Courts not subordinate to the same High Court have taken cognizance of the same offence, the High Court within t he local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced, may direct the trial of such offender to be held in any Court subordinate to it, and if it so decides all other proceedings against such person in respect of such offence shall be discontinued. If such High Court, upon the matter having been brought to its notice, does not so decide, any other High Court, within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction such proceedings are pending may give a like direction, and upon its so doing all other such proceedings shall be discontinued.]
Section 186. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. Magistrate’s procedure on arrest
(1) When 2[* * *], 3[* * * * * * *] a Magistrate of the first class, sees reason to believe that any person within the local limits of his jurisdiction has committed without such limits (whether within or without 4[Pakistan]) an offence which cannot, under the provisions of sections 177 to 184 (both inclusive), or any other law for the time being in force, be inquired into or tried within such local limits, but is under some law for the time being in force triable in 4[Pakistan], such Magistrate may inquire into the offence as if it had been committed within such local limits and compel such person in manner hereinbefore provided to appear before him, and send such person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence, or, if such offence is bailable, take a bond with or without sureties for his appearance before such Magistrate.
(2) When there are more Magistrates then one having such jurisdiction and the Magistrate acting under this section cannot satisfy himself as to the Magistrate to or before who m such person should be sent or bound to appear, the case shall be reported for the orders of the High Court.
Section 187. Procedure where warrant issued by subordinate Magistrate
(1) If the person has been arrested under a warrant issued under section 186 5[,the Magistrate issuing the warrant shall send the arrested person to the Sessions Judge] to whom he is subordinate, unless the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence issues his warrant for the arrest of such person, in which case the person arrested shall be delivered to the policeofficer executing such warrant or shall be sent to the Magistrate by whom such warrant was issued.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 43.
2Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 52.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
(2) If the offence which the person arrested is alleged or suspected to have committed is one which may be inquired into or tried by any Criminal Court in the same district other than that of the Magistrate acting under section 186, such Magistrate shall send person to such Court.
188. 1[Liability for offences committed outside Pakistan. ] When a 2[citizen of Pakistan] commits an offence at any place without and beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan], or 4[* * * * * * *] when a servant of the 5[State (whether a citizen of Pakistan or not)] commits an offence in 6[a tribal area],7[ or when any person commits an offence on any ship or aircraft registered in 3[Pakistan] wherever it may be,] he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within 3[Pakistan] at which he may be found: Political Agents to certify fitness of inquiry into charge. Provided that 8[notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter] no cha rge as to any such offence shall be inquired into in 3[Pakistan] unless the Political Agent, if there is one, for the territory in which the offence is alleged to have been committed, certifies that, in his opinion, the charge ought to be inquired into in 3[Pakistan]; and, where there is no Political Agent, the sanction of the 9[Federal Government] shall be required:
Provided, also, that any proceedings taken against any person under this section which would be a bar to subsequent proceedings against such person for the same offence if such offence had been committed in 3[Pakistan] shall be a bar to further proceedings against him under 10[the 11[Extradition Act, 1972 (XXI of 1972)]], in respect of the same offence in any territory beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan].
189. Power to direct copies of depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence. Whenever any such offence as is referred to in section 188 is being inquired into or tried, the 12[Provincial Government] may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced before the Political Agent or a judicial officer in or for the territory in which such offence is alleged to have been committed shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters to which such depositions or exhibits relate.
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 2 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
4Omitted by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
6Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XVII of 1981), s.2 and Second Sch.
7Ins. by the offences on Ships and Aircraft Act, 1940 (IV of 1940), s. 3.
8Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 44.
9Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Sch.
10Subs. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s.2 and Sch. I.
11Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XVII of 1981), s.2 and Second Sch.
12Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
B.__ Conditions requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
Section 190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
1[(1) All Magistrates of the first class, or any other Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government on the recommendation of the High Court, may take cognizance of any offence__
(a) upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence;
(b) upon a report in writing of such facts made by any police officer;
(c) upon information received from any person other than a police officer, or upon his own knowledge or suspicion that such offence has been committed which he may try or send to the Court of Sessions for trial.] 2[1[(2)] A Magistrate taking cognizance under sub-section (1) of an offence triable exclusively by a Court of Session shall, without recording any evidence, send the case to the Court of Session for trial.]
[3] Section 191. Transfer on application of the accused
When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under subsection (1), clause (c) of the preceding section, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case tried by another Court, and, if the accused, or any of the accused if there be more than one, objects to being tried by such Magistrate, the case shall, instead of being tried by such Magistrate, be sent to 4[1[* * *] to the Sessions Judge 1[* * *]] for transfer to another Magistrate.]
[1] Section 192. T ransfer of cases
A Session s Judge may empower any Judicial Magistrate, who has taken cognizance of any case, to transfer such case for trial to any other Judicial Magistrate in his district, and such Magistrate may dispose of the case accordingly.]
Section 193. Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session
(1) Except as otherwise expressly
provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session 5shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction, 6[unless the case has been sent to it under section 190, subsection 1[(2)].
(2) Additional Sessions Judges and Assistant Sessions Judges shall try such cases only as the 7[Provincial Government] by general or special order may direct them to try, or 8[* * *] as the Sessions Judge of the division, by general or special order, may make over to them for trial.
Section 194. Cognizance of offences by High Court
(1) The High Court may take cognizance of any offence 9[* * *] in manner hereinafter provided. 10[Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the provisions of any Letters Patent or Order by which a High Court is constituted or continued, or any other provision of this Code.] 11[* * * * * * *]
195. 12[(1) No Court shall take cognizance__ 1Subs., renumberred and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 5356.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (XXIII of 1997), s. 3 item (14).
5As to procedure of courts of se ssion in Balochistan, see British Balochistan Crinimal Justice Regulation, 1896(8 of 1896). This Procedure, however, does not affect the code in its application to European British Subjects, see the regulation referred to.
6Subs. by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
8Omitted by the code of criminal proceudre (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.46.
9Omitted by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
10Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) ord., 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3. and 2nd sch. (w.e.f 14101955).
11Omitted by Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981(XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
12Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 47.
(a) Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants. of any offence punishable under sections 172 to 1[187] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), except on the complaint in writing of the public servant concerned, or of some other public servant to whom he is subordinate;
(b) Prosecution for certain offences against public justice . of any offence punishable under any of the following sections of the same Code, namely, sections 193, 194, 195, 196, 199, 200, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211 and 228, when such offence is alleged to have been committed in, or in relation to, any proceeding in any Court, except on the complaint in writing of such Court or of some other Court to which such Court is subordinate; or
(c) Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence . of any offence described in section 463 or punishable under section 471 , section 475 or section 476 of the same Code, when such offence is alleged to have been committed by a party to any proceeding in any Court in respect of a document produced or given in evidence in such proceeding, except on the complaint in writing of such Court, or of some other Court to which such Court is subordinate.]
(2) In clauses (b) and (c) of subsection (1), the term “Court” 2[includes] a Civil, Revenue or Criminal Court, but does not include a Registrar or SubRegistrar under the 3[Registration Act, 1908]4[(XVI of 1908)].
4[(3) For the purposes of this section, a Court shall be deemed to be subordinate to the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie from the appealable decrees or sentences of such former Court, or in the case of a Civ il Court from whose decrees no appeal ordinarily lies , to the principal Court having ordinary original civil jurisdiction within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such Civil Court is situate:
Provided that__
(a) where appeals lie to more than one C ourt, the Appellate Court of inferior jurisdiction shall be the Court to which such Court shall be deemed to be subordinate; and
(b) where appeals lie to a Civil and also to a Revenue Court, such Court shall be deemed to be subordinate to the Civil or Rev enue Court according to the nature of the case or proceeding in connection with which the offence is alleged to have been committed.]
6[(4)] The provisions of subsection (1), with reference to the offences named therein, apply also to 7[criminal conspiracies to commit such offences and to] the abetment of such offences, and attempts to commit them.
(4) 8[* * * * * * *]
(5) 8[* * * * * * *]
(6) 8[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by Act XXXIX of 2022, s. 2.
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. ibid., item (199).
5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47, for the original subsection (7), renumbered as subsection (3).
6Renumbered by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 47.
7Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendement Act, 1913 (VIII of 1913), s. 4.
8Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47.
1[(5) Where a complaint has been made under subsection (1), clause (a), by a public servant, any authority to which such p ublic servant is subordinate may order the withdrawal of the complaint and, if it does so, it shall forward a copy of such order to the Court and, upon receipt thereof by the Court, no further proceedings shall be taken on the complaint.]
[2] Section 196. Prosecution for offences against the State
No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A] or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[ 6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this behalf by either of the two Governments.]
[7] Section 196A. Prosecution for certain classes of criminal conspiracy
No Court shall take cognizance of the offence of criminal conspiracy punishable under section 120B of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860),
(1) in a case where the object of the conspiracy is to commit either an illegal act other than an offence, or a legal act by illegal means, or an offence to which the provisions of section 196 apply, unless upon complaint made by order or under authority from 5[6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this behalf by either of the two Governments,] or
(2) in a case where the object of the conspiracy is to commit any noncognizable offence, or a cognizable offence not punishable with death, 8[imprisonment for life] or rigorous imprisonment for a term of two years or upwards, unless the 9[Provincial Government], or 10[a] 11[* * * ] 10[Officerincharge of the prosecution in the district] empowered in this behalf by the 9[Provincial Government], has, by order in writing, consented to the initiation of the proceedings:
Provided that where the criminal conspiracy is one to which the provisions of subsection 12[(4)] of section 195 apply no such consent shall be necessary.]
[13] Section 196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases
In the case of any offence in respect of which the provisions of section 196 or section 196A apply, 10[officerincharge of the investigation in the district] 14* * * may, notwithstanding anything contained in those sections or in any other part of this Code, order a preliminary investigation by a policeofficer not being below the rank of Inspector, in which case such policeofficer shall have the powers referred to in section 155, subsection (3).]
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47.
2This section has been amended in Sind by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Sind Amdt.) Act, 1947 (Sind Act 43 of 1947), and in the N.W.F.P by the Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt.) Act, 1938 (N.W.F.P. Act 8 of 1938). In the Punjab this section has been amnended by the Punjab Criminal Procedure (Election Offences Amdt.) Act, 1936 (Punjab I of 1936).
3Ins. by the Indian Elections Offences and Inquiries Act, 1920 (XXXIX of 1920), s.3.
4Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 (XXV of 1927), s. 3.
5The original words “the G.G. in C., the L.G., or some officer empowered by the G.G. in C. in this behalf” have successively been amended by A.O., 1937 and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1960 (XLVIII of 1960), ss. 2 and 3, respectively, to read as above.
6Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government”.
7Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1913 (VIII of 1913) s. 5.
8Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
9Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
10Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 5758.
11Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
12Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.48.
13Ins. ibid., s. 49.
14Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Section 197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants
1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Federal Government] or a Provincial Government], is accused of any offence alleged to have been committed by him while acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duty, no Court shall take cognizance of such offence except with the 4[previous sanction__
(a) in the case of a person employed in connection with the affairs of the 5[Federation] of the 6[President] 7[* * *] ; and
(b) in the case of a person employed in connection with the affairs of a Province, of the Governor of that Province 7[* * *]].
(2) Power of President or Governor as to prosecution . 8[The 6[President] or Governor, as the case may be, 7[* * * ] may determine the person by whom, the manner in which, the offence or offences for which, the prosecution of such Judge, 9[Magistrate] or public servant is to be conducted, and may specify the Court before which the trial is to be held.
(3) 10[* * * * * * *]
11198. Prosecution for breach of contract, defamation and offences against marriage. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence falling under Chapter XIX or Chapter XXI of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or under sections 493 to 496 (both inclusi ve) of the same Code, except upon a complaint made by some person aggrieved by such offence: 12[Provided that, where the person so aggrieved is a woman who, according to the customs and manners of the country, ought not to be compelled to appear in public , or where such person is under the age of eighteen years or is an idiot or lunatic, or is from sickness or infirmity unable to make a complaint, some other person may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his or her behalf:] 13[Provided further that where the husband aggrieved by an offence under section 494 of the said Code is serving in any of 14[the armed forces of Pakistan] under conditions which are certified by 15[the Commanding Officer] as precluding him from obtaining leave of absence t o enable him to make a complaint in person, some other person authorised by the husband in accordance with the provisions of subsection of section 199B may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf.]
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 50.
2Subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937.
5Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table.
6Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
7Omitted by G.G.O. XX of 1947, Art. 6.
8Subs. by A.O., 1937.
9Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 50.
10Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
11This section has been amended in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P. Act No. 26 of 1950, s. 11.
12Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 51.
13Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1943 (XXVIII of 1943), s.2.
14Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
15Subs. ibid.
[1] Section 198A. Prosecution for defamation against publ ic servants in respect of their conduct in the discharge of public functions
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, when any offence falling under Chapter XXI of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) is alleged to have be en committed against the President, the Prime Minister, a Federal Minister, Minister of State, Governor, Chief Minister or Provincial Minister or any public servant employed in connection with the affairs of the Federation or of a Province, in respect of his conduct in the discharge of his public functions, a Court of Session may take cognizance of such offence, without the accused being committed to it for trial, upon a complaint in writing made by the Public Prosecutor.
(2) Every such complaint shall set forth the facts which constitute the offence alleged, the nature of such offence and such other particulars as are reasonably sufficient to give notice to the accused of the offence alleged to have been committed by him.
(3) No complaint under subsection (1 ) shall be made by the Public Prosecutor except with the previous sanction,__
(a) in the case of the President or the Prime Minister or a Governor, o f any Secretary to the Government authorised by him in this behalf;
(b) in the case of a Federal Minister o r Minister of State, Chief Minister or Provincial Minister, of any Secretary to the Government authorised in this behalf by the Government concerned;
(c) in the case of any public servant employed in connection with the affairs of the Federation or of a Province, of the Government concerned.
(4) No Court of Session shall take cognizance of an offence under subsection (1), unless the complaint is made within six months from the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.
(5) When the Court of Session takes cognizance of an offence under subsection (1), then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, the Court of Session shall try the case without the aid of a jury or assessors and in trying the case shall follow the procedure presc ribed for the trial by Magistrates of warrant cases instituted otherwise than on a police report.
(6) The provisions of this section shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, those of section 198.]
2199. Prosecution for adultery or enticing a marr ied woman. 3[No Court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code, except__
(a) upon a report in writing made by a policeofficer on the complaint of the husband of the woman, or in his absence, by some person who had care of such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed; or
(b) upon a complaint made by the husband of the woman or, in his absence, made with the leave of the Court by some person who had care of such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed.]
1Ins. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1341974).
2S. 199 has been omitted in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P. Act 26 of 1950, s.12.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
1[Provided that, where such husband is under the age of eighteen years, or is an idiot or lunatic, or is from sickness or infirmity unable to make a complaint, some other person may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf:] 2[Provided further that where such husband is serving in any of 3[the armed forces of Pakistan] under conditions which are certified by his Commanding Officer as precluding him from obtaining leave of absence to enable him to make a complaint in person, and where for any reason no complaint has been made by a person having care of the woman as aforesaid, some other person authorised by the husband in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) of sec tion 199B may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf.]
[4] Section 199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person aggrived
When in any case falling under section 198 or section 199, the person on whose behalf the complaint is sought to be made is under the age of eighteen years or is a lunatic, and the person applying for leave has not been appointed or declared by competent authority to be the guardian of the person of the said minor or lunatic, and the Court is s atisfied that there is a guardian so appointed or declared, notice shall be given to such guardian, and the Court shall, before granting the application, give him a reasonable opportunity of objecting to the granting thereof.]
[5] Section 199B. Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199
(1) The authorisation of a husband given to another person to make a complaint on his behalf under the second proviso to section 198 or the second proviso to section 199 shall be in writing, shall be signed or otherwise attested by the husband, shall contain a statement to the effect that he has been informed of the allegations upon which the complaint is to be founded, shall be countersigned by the Officer referred to in the said provisos, and shall be a ccompanied by a certificate signed by that Officer to the effect that leave of absence for the purpose of making a complaint in person cannot for the time being be granted to the husband.
(2) Any document purporting to be such an authorisation and complyin g with the provisions of subsection (1), and any document purporting to be a certificate required by that subsection shall, unless the contrary is proved, be presumed to be genuine, and shall be received in evidence.] ______
CHAPTER XVI
OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES
Section 200. Examination of complainant
6[(1)] 7[* * *], a Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence on complaint shall at once examine the complainant upon oath, and the substance of the examination shall be reduced to writing and shal l be signed by the complainant, and also by the Magistrate :
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 52.
2Added by Act No. XXVIII of 1943, s. 3.
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from 23rd March, 1956).
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 53. This section has been amended in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P.
Act 26 of 1950, s. 13.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act 1943, (XXVIII of 1943), s. 4. This section has been omitted in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P. Act 26 of 1950, s. 13.
6Re-numbered by Act XVII of 2017, s.3, only for ICT when notified.
7Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 54.
Provided as follows:__
(a) when the complaint is made in writing, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require a Magistrate to examine the complainant before transferring the case under section 192 1[, or sending it to the Court of Session] ; 2[(aa) when the complaint is mad e in writing , nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the examination of a complainant in any case in which the complaint has been made by a Court or by a public servant acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duties;]
(b) 4[* * * * * * *] 3[(b) Where a complainant is a Court or a public servant, the Court or a public servant, as the case may be, shall not be liable to adjournment costs under sub-section (2)]
(c) when the case has been transferred under section 192 and the Magistrate so transferring it has already examined the complainant, the Magistrate to whom it is so transferred shall not be bound to reexamine the complainant. 3[(2) Subject to provisions of section 344, if on the date fixed for hearing in any proceedin gs, a party to a case or any other person, despite service of notice, fails to appear or comply with any order of the Court or mandatory provision of the code or any other law for the time being in force, seeks an adjournment for such purpose, the Court ma y, for sufficient cause and reasons to be recorded, grant such adjournment on the condition that such party or person shall pay to the other party, adjournment costs which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees per adjournment or such higher amount as may be prescribed from time to time.]
Section 201. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
(1) If the complaint has been made in writing to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the case, he shall return the complaint for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect.
(2) If the complaint has not been made in writing, such Magistrate shall direct the complainant to the proper Court.
[5] Section 202. Postponement of issue of process
(1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record ed, postpone the issue of process for compelling the attendance of the person complained against , and either inquire into the case itself or direct any inquiry or investigation to be made by 6[any Justice of the Peace , or by] a policeofficer, or by such other person as it thinks fit, for the purpose of ascertaining the truth or falsehood of the complaint:
Provided that, save where the complaint has been made by a Court, no such direction shall be made unless the complainant has been examined on oath under the provisions of section 200.
(2) A Court of Session may, instead of directing an investigation under the provisions of subsection (1), direct the investigation to be made by any Magistrate subordinate to it for the purpose of ascertaining the truth or falsehood of the complaint.
(3) If any inquiry or investigation under this section is made by a person not being a Magistrate, 6[or Justice of the Peace] or a policeofficer, such person shall exercise all the powers conferred by this Code on an officerincharge of a policestation, except that he shall not have power to arrest without warrant.
(4) Any Court inquiring into a case under this section may, if it thinks fit, take evidence of witnesses on oath.]
1Added by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 54.
3Ins. and added by Act XVII of 2017, s.3, only for ICT when notified.
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (O. No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
6Ins. ibid.
Section 203. Dismissal of complaint
The 1[Court] before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transferred 2[or sent] may dismiss the complaint, if, 3[after considering the statement on oath (if any) of the complainant and the result of 4[the investigation] or inquiry 5[(if any)] under section 202]; there is in his judgment no sufficient ground for proceeding. In such cases he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.
[6] Section 203A. Complaint in case of Zina
(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence on a complaint shall at once examine, on oath, the complainant and at least four Muslim, adult male eyewitnesses, about whom the Court is satisfied having regard to the requirement of tazkiyahalshahood, that, they are truthful persons and abstain from major sins (kabair), of the act of penetration necessary to the offence:
Provided that, if the accused is a nonMuslim, the eyewitnesses may be nonMuslims. Explanation.__ In this section “tazkiyahalshahood” means the mode of inquiry adopted by a Court to satisfy itself as to the credibility of a witness.
(3) The substance of the examination of the complainant and the eyewitnesses shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the eye -witnesses, as the case may be, and also by the Presiding Officer of the Court.
(4) If in the opinion of the Presiding Officer of a Court, there is sufficient ground for proceeding, the Court shall issue summons for the personal attendance of the accused.
(5) The Presiding Officer of a Court before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transferred may dismiss the complaint, if, after considering the statements on oath of the complainant and the four or more eyewitnesses there is, in his judgment, no sufficient ground for proceeding and in such case he shall record his reasons for so doing.
Section 203B. Complaint in case of Qazf
(1) Subject to subsection (2) of f section 6 of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 (VIII of 1979), no Court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 7 of the said Ordinance, except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence on a complaint shall at once examine on oath the complainant and the witnesses as mentioned in section 6 of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 (VIII of 1979) of the act of Qazf necessar y to the offence.
(3) The substance of the, examination of the complainant and the witnesses shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the witnesses, as the case may be, and also by the Presiding Officer of the Court.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. ibid.
3Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.55
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1926 (II of 1926), s. 5.
5Ins.ibid.
6Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 8.
(4) If in the opi nion of the Presiding Officer of a Court, there is sufficient ground for proceeding the Court shall issue summons for the personal attendance of the accused.
(5) The Presiding Officer of a Court before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transf erred may dismiss the complaint, if, after considering the statements on oath of the complainant and the witnesses there is, in his judgment, no sufficient ground for proceeding and in such case he shall record his reasons for so doing.
Section 203C. Complaint in case of fornication
(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 496A of the Pakistan Penal Code, except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence shall at once examine on oath the complainant and at least two eyewitnesses to the act of fornication.
(3) The substance of the examination of the complainant and the eyewitnesses shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the witnesses, as the case may be, and also by the Presiding Officer of the Court.
(4) If in the opinion of the Presiding Officer of a Court, there is sufficient ground for proceeding the Court shall issue a summons for the personal attendance of the accused:
Provided that the Presiding Officer of a Court shall not require the accused to furnish any security except a personal bond, without sureties, to ensure attendance before the Court in further proceedings.
(5) The Presiding Officer of a Court before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transferred may dismiss the complaint, if, after considering the statements on oath of the complainant and the witnesses there is, in his judgment, no sufficient ground for proceeding and in such case he shall record his reasons for so doing.
(6) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions or anything contained in any other law for the time being in force no complaint under this section shall be entertained against any person who is accused of zina under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance No. VII of 1979) and against whom a complaint under section 203A of this Code is pending or has been dismissed or who has been acquitted or against any person who is a complainant or a victim in a case of rape, under any circumstances whatsoever.] _____
CHAPTER XVII
OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE 1[COURTS]
Section 204. Issus of process
(1) If in the opinion of a 2[Court] taking cognizance of an offence there is sufficient ground for proceeding, and the case appears to be one in which, according to the fourth column of the second schedule, a summons should issue in the first instance, 3[it] shall issue
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. ibid.
*[his] summons for the attendance of the accused. If the case appears to be one in which, according to that column, a warrant should issue in the first instance, 1[it] may issue a warrant, or, if 1[it] thinks fit, a summons, for causing the accused to be brought or to appear at a certain time before such 2[Court] or (if 1[it] has not jurisdiction 3[itself]) some other 2[Court] having jurisdiction.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of section 90.
(3) When by any law for the time being in force any process -fees or other fees are payable, no process shall be issued until the fees are paid, and, if such fees are not paid within a reasonable time, the 2[Court] may dismiss the complaint.
Section 205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
(1) Whenever a Magistrate issues a summons, he may, if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal attendance of the accused, and permit him to appear by his pleader.
(2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying the case may, in his discretion, at any stage of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such attendance in manner hereinbefore provided. 4CHAPTER XVIII.__ [Of Inquiry into Cases triable by the Court of Session or High Court.]
Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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CHAPTER XIX
OF THE CHARGE Form of Charges
Section 221. Charge to state offence
Every charge under this Code shall state the offence with which the accused is charged.
(2) Specific name of offence sufficient description. If the law which creates the offence gives it any specific name, the offence may be described in the charge by that name only.
(3) How stated where offence has no specific name. If the law which creates the offence does not give it any specific name, so much of the definition of the offence must be stated as to give the accused notice of the matter with which he is charged.
(4) The law and section of the law against which the offence is said to have been committed shall be mentioned in the charge.
(5) What implied in charge. The fact that the charge is made is equivalent to a statement that every legal condition required by law to constitute the offence charged was fulfilled in the particular case.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. ibid.
Chapter XVIII was previously amended by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (12 of 1923), s. 9, A.O., 1949, Sch., Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 57 and A.O, 1937. *Sic. should read “its”.
1[(6) Language of charge. The charge shall be written either in English or in the language of the Court.]
(7) Previous conviction when to be set out. If the accused 2[having been previously convicted of any offence, is liable, by reason of such previous convicti on, to enhanced punishment, or to punishment of a different kind, for a subsequent offence, and it is intended to prove such previous conviction for the purpose of affecting the punishment which the Court may think fit to award for the subsequent offence,] the fact, date and place of the previous conviction shall be stated in the charge. If such statement 3[has been omitted,] the Court may add it at any time before sentence is passed. Illustrations
(a) A is charged with the murder of B. This is equivalent t o a statement th at A’s act fell within the definition of murder given in sections 299 and 300 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ; that it did not fall within any of the general exceptions of the same Code; and that it did not fall within any of the five exceptions to section 300, or that, if it did fall within Exception 1, one or other of the three provisos to that exception apply to it.
(b) A is charged, under section 326 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ), with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to B by means of an instrument for shooting. Th is is equivalent to a statement that the case was not provided for by section 335 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and that the general exceptions did not apply to it.
(c) A is accused of murder, cheating, theft, extortion, adultery or criminal intimidation, or using a false propertymark. The charge may state that A committed murder, or cheating, or theft, or extortion, or adultery, or criminal intimidation, or that he used a false propertymark, without reference to the definitions of those crimes contained in the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ; but the sections under which the offence is punishable must, in each instance, be referred to in the charge.
(d) A is charged, und er section 184 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) with intentionally obstructing a sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of a public servant. The charge should be in those words.
Section 222. Particulars as to time P lace and person
(1) The charge shall contain such particulars as to the time and place of the alleged offence, and the person (if any) against whom, or the thing (if any) in respect of which, it was committed, as are reasonably sufficient to give the accused notice of the matter with which he is charged.
(2) When the accused is charged with criminal breach of trust or dishonest misappropriation of money, it shall be sufficient to specif y the gross sum in respect of which the offence is alleged to have been committed, and the dates between which the offence is alleged to have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates, and the charge so framed shall be deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of section 234:
Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one
year.
1Subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 61.
3Subs. ibid.
Section 223. When manner of committing offence must be stated
When the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in sections 221 and 222 do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose. Illustrations
(a) A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected.
(b) A is accused of cheati ng B at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A cheated B.
(c) A is accused of giving false evidence at a given time and place. The charge must set out that portion of the evidence given by A which is alleged to be false.
(d) A is accused of obstructing B, a public servant, in the discharge of his public functions at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A obstructed B in the discharge of his functions.
(e) A is accused of the murder of B at a giv en time and place. The charge need not state the manner in which A murdered B.
(f) A is accused of disobeying a direction of the law with intent to save B from punishment. The charge must set out the disobedience charged and the law infringed.
Section 224. Words i n charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
In every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable.
Section 225. Effect of errors
No error in stating either the offence or the particulars required to be stated in the charge, and no omission to state the offence or those particulars, shall be regarded at any stage of the case as material, unless the accused was in fa ct misled by such error or omission, and it has occasioned a failure of justice. Illustrations
(a) A is charged under section 242 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ), with “having been in possession of counterfeit coin, having known at the time when he became possessed thereof that such coin was counterfeit, ” the word “fraudulently” being omitted in the charge. Unless it appears that A was in fact misled by this omission, the error shall not be regarded as material.
(b) A is charged with cheating B, and the manner in which he cheated B is not set out in the charge, or is set out incorrectly. A defends himself, calls witnesses and gives his own account of the transaction. The Court may infer from this that the omission to set out the manner of the cheating is not material.
(c) A is charged with cheating B, and the manner in which he cheated B is not set out in the charge. There were many transactions between A and B, an d A had no means of knowing to which of them the charge referred, and offered no defence. The Court may infer from such facts that the omission to set out the manner of the cheating was, in the case, a material error.
(d) A is charged with the murder of Kh oda Baksh on the 21st January 188 2. In fact, the murdered person’s name was Haider Baksh, and the date of the murder was the 20th January 1882. A was never charged with any murder but one, and had heard the 1[trial], which referred exclusively to the case of Haider Baksh. The Court may infer from these facts that A was not misled, and that the error in the charge was immaterial.
(e) A was charged with murdering Haider Baksh on the 20th January 1882, and Kh oda Baksh (who tried to arrest him for that murder) on the 21st January 1882. When charged for the murder of Haider Baksh, he was tried for the murder of Khoda Baksh. The witnesses present in his defence were witnesses in the case of Haider Baksh. The Court may infer from this that A was misled, and that the error was material.
2226. [Procedure on commitment without charge or with imperfect charge.] [Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XIl of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
Section 227. Court may alter charge
(1) Any Court may alter or add to any charge at any time before judgment is pronounced 3[* * *].
(2) Every such alteration or addition shall be read and explained to the accused.
Section 228. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration
If the charge framed or alteration or addition made under 4[* * *] section 227 is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is not likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused in his defence or the prosecutor in the conduct of the case, the Court may, in its discretion, after such charge or alterat ion or addition has been framed or made, proceed with the trial as if the new or altered charge had been the original charge.
Section 229. When new trial may be directed, or trial suspended
If the new or altered or added charge is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused or the prosecutor as aforesaid, the Court may either direct a new trial or adjourn the trial for such period as may be necessary.
Section 230. Stay of proceedings if prosecution of of fence in altered charge require previous sanction
If the offence stated in the new or altered or added charge is one for the prosecution of which previous sanction is necessary, the case shall not be proceeded with until such sanction is obtained, unless sanction has been already obtained for a prosecution on the same facts as those on which the new or altered charge is founded.
231. Recall of witnesses when charge altered. Whenever a charge is altered or added to by the Court after the commencement of t he trial, the prosecutor and the accused shall be allowed to recall or re summon, and examine with reference to such alteration or addition, any witness who may have been examined, and also to call any further witness whom the Court may think to be material.
Section 232. Effect of material error
(1) If any Appellate Court, or the High Court 5[,or the Court of Session] in the exercise of its powers of revision or of its powers under Chapter XXVII, is
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Section 226 was previously amended by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch.
3Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
4Omitted ibid.
5Ins. ibid.
of opinion that any person convicted of an offence was misled in his defence by the absence of a charge or by an error in the charge, it shall direct a new trial to be had upon a charge framed in whatever manner it thinks fit.
(2) If the Court is of opinion that the facts of the case are such that no valid charge cou ld be preferred against the accused in respect of the facts proved, it shall quash the conviction. Illustration A is convicted of an offence, under section 196 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860), upon a charge which omits to state that he knew the evidence, which he corruptly used or attempted to use as true or genuine, was false or fabricated. If the C ourt thinks it probable that A had such knowledge, and that he was misled in his defence by the omission from the charge of the statement that he had it, it shall direct a new trial upon an amended charge; but, if it appears probable from the proceedings that A had no such knowledge, it shall quash the conviction. Joinder of charges
Section 233. Separate charges for distinct offences
For every distinct offence of which any person is accused there shall be a separate charge, and every such charge shall be tried s eparately, except in the cases mentioned in sections 234, 235, 236 and 239. Illustration A is accused of a theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A must be separately charged and separately tried for the theft and causing grievous hurt.
Section 234. Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together
(1) When a person is accused of more offences than one of the same kind committed within the space of twelve months from the first to the last of such offences, 1[whether in respect of the same person or not], he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, any number of them not exceeding three.
(2) Offences are of the same kind when they are punishable with the same amount of punishment under the same section of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) or of any special or local law:
2[Provided that, for the purpose of this section, an offence punishable under section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) shall be deemed to be an offence of the same kind as an offence punishable under section 380 of the said Code, and that an offence puni shable under any section of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or of any special or local law, shall be deemed to be an offence of the same kind as an attempt to commit such offence, when such an attempt is an offence.]
Section 235. Trial for more than one off ence
(1) If, in one series of acts so connected together as to form the same transaction, more offences than one are committed by the same person, he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, every such offence.
(2) Offence falling within two definitions. If the acts alleged constitute an offence falling within two or more separate definitions of any law in force for the time being by which offences are defined or punished, the person accused of them may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each of such offences.
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 62.
2Ins., ibid.
(3) Acts constituting one offence, but constituting when combined a different offence. If several acts, of which one or more than o ne would by itself or themselves constitute an offence, constitute when combined a different offence, the person accused of them may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, the offence constituted by such acts when combined, and for any offence constituted by any one, or more, of such acts.
(4) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860), section 71. Illustrations to subsection (1)—
(a) A rescues B, a person in lawful custody, and in so doing causes grievous hurt to C, a constable in whose custody B was. A may be charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 225 and 333 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
(b) A commits housebreaking by day with intent to commit adultery, and commits in the house so entered adultery with B’ s wife. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 454 and 497 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860).
(c) A entices B, the wife of C, away from C, with intent to commit adultery with B, and then commits adultery with her. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 498 and 497 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
(d) A has in his possession several seals, knowing them to be counterfeit and intending to use them for the purpose of committing several forgeries punishable under section 466 of the Pakistan Penal Code. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, the possession of each seal under section 473 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(e) With intent to cause injury to B, A institutes a criminal proceeding against him, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such proceeding; and also falsely accuses B of having committed an offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such charges. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, two offences under section 211 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(f) A, with intent to cause injury to B, falsely accuses h im of having committed an offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such charge. On the trial, A gives false evidence against B, intending thereby to cause B to be convicted of a capital offence. A may be separately charged with and convi cted of, offences under sections 211 and 194 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(g) A, with six others, commits the offences of rioting, grievous hurt and assaulting a public servant endeavouring in the discharge of his duty as such to suppress the riot. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 147, 325 and 152 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(h) A threatens B, C and D at the same time with injury to their persons with intent to cause alarm to them. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, each of the three offences under section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The separate charges referred to in Illustrations (a) to (h) respectively may be tried at the same time. to subsection (2)__
(i) A wrongfully strikes B with a cane. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 352 and 323 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(j) Several stolen sacks of corn are made over to A and B, who know they are stolen property, for the purpose of concealing them. A and B t hereupon voluntarily assist each other to conceal the sacks at the bottom of a grain pit. A and B may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 411 and 414 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(k) A exposes her child with the knowledge t hat she is thereby likely to cause its death. The child dies in consequence of such exposure. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 317 and 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(l) A dishonestly uses a forged document as ge nuine evidence, in order to convict B, a public servant, of an offence under section 167 of the Pakistan Penal Code. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 471 (read with
466) and 196 of the same Code. to subsection (3)__
(m) A commits robbery on B, and in doing so voluntarily causes hurt to him. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 323, 392 and 394 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
236. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committ ed. If a single act or series of acts is of such a nature that it is doubtful which of several offences the facts which can be proved will constitute, the accused may be charged with having committed all or any of such offences, and any number of such charges may be tried at once; or he may be charged in the alternative with having committed some one of the said offences. Illustrations
(a) A is accused of an act which may amount to theft, or receiving stolen property, or criminal breach of trust or cheating. He may be charged with theft, receiving stolen property, criminal breach of trust and cheating, or he may be charged with having committed theft, or receiving stolen property, or criminal breach of trust or cheating.
(b) A states on oath before the Magistr ate that he saw B hit C with a club. Before the Sessions Court A states on oath that B never hit C. A may be charged in the alternative and convicted of intentionally giving false evidence, although it cannot be proved which of these contradictory statements was false.
Section 237. When a person is charged with one offence, he can be convicted of another
(1) If, in the case mentioned in section 236, the accused is charged with one offence, and it appears in evidence that he committed a different offence for whi ch he might have been charged under the provisions of that section, he may be convicted of the offence which he is shown to have committed, although he was not charged with it.
(2) 1[* * * * * * *] Illustration A is charged with theft. It appears that he committed the offence of criminal breach of trust, or that of receiving stolen goods. He may be convicted of criminal breach of trust or of receiving stolen goods (as the case may be) though he was not charged with such offence.
Section 238. When offence proved in cluded in offence charged
(1) When a person is charged with an offence consisting of several particulars, a combination of some only of which constitutes, a complete minor offence, and such combination is proved, but the remaining particulars are not proved, he may be convicted of the minor offence, though he was not charged with it.
(2) When a person is charged with an offence and facts are proved which reduce it to a minor offence, he may be convicted of the minor offence, although he is not charged with it. 2[(2A) When a person is charged with an offence, he may be convicted of an attempt to commit such offence although the attempt is not separately charged.]
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize a conviction of any offence referred to in section 198 or section 199 when no complaint has been made as required by that section. Illustrations
(a) A is charged, under section 407 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with criminal breach of trust in respect of property entrusted to him as a carrier. It appears, that he did commit criminal breach of trust under section 406 in respect of the property, but that it was not entrusted to him as a carrier. He may be convicted of criminal breach of trust under section 406.
(b) A is charged, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with causing grievous hurt. He proves that he acted on grave and sudden provocation. He may be convicted under section 335 of that Code.
[3] Section 239. What persons may be charged jointly
The following persons may be charged and tried together, namely:__
(a) persons accused of the same offence committed in the course of the same transaction;
(b) persons accused of an offence and persons accused of abetment, or of an attempt to commit such offence;
(c) persons accused of more than one offence of the same kind, within the meaning of section 234 committed by them jointly within the period of twelve months;
(d) persons accused of different offences committed in the course of the same transaction;
1Omitted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 63.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 64.
3Subs. ibid., s. 65.
(e) persons accused of an offence which includes theft, extortion, or cr iminal misappropriation, and persons accused of receiving or retaining, or assisting in the disposal or concealment of, property possession of which is alleged to have been transferred by any such offence committed by the firstnamed persons, or of abetmen t of or attempting to commit any such lastnamed offence;
(f) persons accused of offences under sections 411 and 414 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or either of those sections in respect of stolen property the possession of which has been transferred by one offence; and
(g) persons accused of any offence under Chapter XI I of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ) relating to counterfeit coin, and persons accused of any other offence under the said Chapter relating to the same coin, or of abetment of or attempting to commit any such offence; and the provisions contained in the former part of this Chapter shall, so far as may be, apply to all such charges.]
Section 240. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
When a charge containing more heads than one is framed against the same person, and when a conviction has been had on one or more of them, the complainant, or the officer conducting the prosecution, may, with the consent of the Court, withdraw the remaining charge or charges, or the Court of its own accord may stay the inquiry into, or trial of, such charg e or charges. Such withdrawal shall have the effect of an acquittal on such charge or charges, unless the conviction be set aside, in which case the said Court (subject to the order of the Court setting aside the conviction) may proceed with the inquiry into or trial of the charge or charges so withdrawn. _______
CHAPTER XX
OF THE TRIAL OF 1[CASES] BY MAGISTRATES
Section 241. 2[Procedure in trial of cases]
The following procedure shall be observed by Magistrates in the trial of 1[cases].
[3] Section 241A. Supply of statements and documents to the accused
(1) In all cases instituted upon police report, except those tried summarily or punishable with fine or imprisonment not exceeding six months, copies of statements of all witnesses recorded under section s 161 and 164 and of the inspection note recorded by an investigation officer on his first visit to the place of occurrence, shall be supplied free of cost to the accused not less than seven days before the commencement of the trial:
Provided that, if any part of a statement recorded under section 161 is such that its disclosure to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the statement shall be excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Ins. ibid.
(2) In all cases instituted upon a complaint in writing, the complainant shall__
(a) state in the petition of complaint the substance of the accusation, the names of his witnesses and the gist of the evidence which he is likely to adduce at the trial; and
(b) within three days of the order of the Court under section 204 for issue of process to the accused, file in the Court for supply to the accused, as many copies of the complaint and any other document which he has filed with his complaint as the number of the accused:
Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply in any case in which the complaint has been made by a Court or by a public se rvant acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duties].
[1] Section 242. Charge to be framed
When the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate, a formal charge shall be framed relating to the offence of which he is accused and he shall be asked whether he admits that he has committed the offence with which he is charged.]
Section 243. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation
If the accused admits that he has committed the offence 2[with which he is charged], his admission shall be recorded as nearly as possible in the words used by him; and, if he shows no sufficient cause why he should not be convicted, the Magistrate 3[may convict] him accordingly.
Section 244. Procedure when no such admission is made
(1) 4[If the Magistrate does not convict the accused under the preceding section or] if the accused does not make such admission, the Magistrate shall proceed to hear the complainant (if any), and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution, and also to hear the accused and take all such evidence as he produces in his defence:
4[Provided that the Magistrate shall not be bound to hear any person as complainant in any case in which the complaint has been made by a Court.] 5[(2) The Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, on the application of the complainant or accused, issue a summons to any witness directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing.]
(3) The Magistrate may, before summoning any witness on such application, require that his reasonable expenses, incurred in attending for the purposes of the trial, be deposited in Court [:]6 7[Provided that it shall not be necessary for the accused to deposit any such expenses in Court in cases where he is charged with an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding six months.]
[8] Section 244A. Statement made under section 164
The statement of a witness duly recorded under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of the Court, if such witness is
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procdure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 66.
4Ins. ibid, s. 67.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. ibid.
7Added ibid.
8Ins. ibid.
produced and examined, be treated as evidence in the case for all purposes subject to the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872.]
Section 245. Acquittal
(1) If the Magistrate upon taking the evidence referred to in section 244 and such further evidence (if any) as he may, of his own motion, cause to be produced, and (if he thinks fit) examining the accused, finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal. 1[(2) Where the Magistrate does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of secti on 349 2[* * *], he shall, if he finds the accused guilty, pass sentence upon him according to law.]
[3] Section 245A. Procedure in case of previous convictions
In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of section 221, subsection (7), and the accused does not admit that he ha s been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Magistrate may, after he has convicted the accused under section 243, or under section 245, subsection (2), take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and, if he does so, shall record a finding thereon.]
Section 246. [Finding not limited by compliant or summons.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinan ce,
1972 (XII of 1972), s.2. and Sch.
Section 247. Nonappearance of complainant
If the summons has been issued on complaint, and upon the day appointed for the appearance of the accused, or any day subsequent thereto to which the hearing may be adjourned, the co mplainant does not appear, the Magistrate shall, notwithstanding anything herein before contained, acquit the accused, unless for some reason he thinks proper to adjourn the hearing of the case to some other day:
Provided that, where the complainant is a p ublic servant and his personal attendance is not required, the Magistrate may dispense with his attendance, and proceed with the case 4[:] 5[Provided further that nothing in this section shall apply where the offence of which the accused is charged is either cognizable or noncompoundable.]
Section 248. Withdrawal of complaint
If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and sh all thereupon acquit the accused.
Section 249. Power to stop proceedings when no complainant
In any case instituted otherwise than upon complaint, 6[* * * ] a Magistrate of the first class, or with the previous sanction of the 7[Sessions Judge 8[*******]], any other Magistrate, may for reasons to be recorded by him, stop the proceedings at any stage without pronouncing any judgment either of acquittal or conviction, and may thereupon release the accused. 9[249A. Power of Magistrate to acquit accused at any stage. Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prevent a Magistrate from acquitting an accused at any stage of the case if, after hearing the prosecutor and the accused and for reasons to be recorded, he considers that the charge is groundless or that there is no probability of the accused being convicted of any offence.]
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 68.
2Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
3Ins. ibid.
4Subs. ibid.
5Added ibid.
6Omitted by A.O. 1949, Sch.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
8Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.59 (14-08-2001).
9Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ord. 1977 (XXXVI of 1977), s.2 (w.e.f 301077).
Frivolous Accusations in 1[Cases tried by Magistrate]
Section 250. False, frivolous or vexatious accusations
2[(1) If in any case instituted upon complaint or upon information given to a policeofficer or to a Magistrate, one or more persons is or are accused before a Magistrate or any offence triable by a Magistrate, and the Magistrate by whom the ca se is heard 3[* * *] acquits all or any of the accused, and is of opinion that the accusation against them or any of them was false and either frivolous or vexatious, the Magistrate may, by his order of 3[* * * ] acquittal, if the person upon whose complaint or information the accusation was made is present, call upon hi m forthwith to show cause why he should not pay compensation to such accused or to each or any of such accused when there are more than one, or, if such person is not present dire ct the issue of a summons to him to appear and show cause as aforesaid.
(2) The Magistrate shall record and consider any cause which such complainant or information may show and if he is satisfied that the accusation was false and either frivolous or vexatious may, for reasons to be recorded, direct that compensation to such amount not exceeding 4[twenty five thousand rupees]* or, if the Magistrate is a Magistrate of the third class, not exceeding 4[two thousand and five hundred rupees] , as he may determi ne, be paid by such complainant or informant to the accused or to each or any of them.
5[(2A) The compensation payable under subsection (2) shall be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue.]
(2B) When any person is imprisoned under subsection (2A), the provisions of sections 68 and 69 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) shall, so far as may be, apply.
(2C) No person who has been directed to pay compensation under this section shall, by reason of such order, be exempted fr om any civil or criminal liability in respect of the complaint made or information given by him:
Provided that any amount paid to an accused person under this section shall be taken into account in awarding compensation to such person in any subsequent civ il suit relating to the same matter.]
(3) A complainant or informant who has been ordered under 6[subsection (2)] by a Magistrate of the second or third class to pay compensation 7[or has been so ordered by any other Magistrate to pay compensation exceedi ng fifty rupees] may appeal from the order, in so far as the order relates to the payment of the compensation, as if such complainant or informant had been convicted on a trial held by such Magistrate.
(4) When an order for payment of compensation to an accused person is made in a case which is subject to appeal under subsection (3), the compensation shall not be paid to him before the period allowed for the presentation of the appeal has elapsed, or, if an appeal is presented, before the ”
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.69
3Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs by Ord. No. VI of 1980, s.2.
5Subs. ibid.
6Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.69.
7Subs. ibid.
*“One hundred thousand rupees” as subs. by Act XVII of 2017, s.3 only for ICT when notified.
appeal has been decided 1[and, where such order is made in a case which is not so subject to appeal, the compensation shall not be paid before the expiration of one month from the date of the order].
(5) 2[* * * * * * *]
[3] Section 250A. Special summons in case of petty offences
(1) Any Magistrate of the first class specially empowered in this behalf by the Provincial Government taking cognizance of any offence punishable only with fine shall, except for reasons to be recorded in writing, issue summons to the accused requiring him either to appear before him on a specified date in person or by an advocate or, if he desires to plead guilty to the charge, without appearing before the Magistrate, to transmit to the Magistrate before the specified date, by registered post or through a messenger, the said plea in writing and the amount of fine specified in the summons or, if he desires to appear by an advocate and to plead guilty to the charge, to authorise, in writing, such advocate to plead guilty to the charge on his behalf and to pay the fine:
Provided that the amount of the fine specified in such summons shall not be less than twentyfive percent nor more than fifty per cent of the maximum fine provided for such offence.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to an offence punishable under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965 (W.P. Ordinance XIX of 1965), or under any other law which provides for the accused person being convicted in his absence on a plea of guilty.] 4CHAPTER XXI. __ [OF THE TRIAL OF WARRANT CASES BY MAGISTRATES.]
Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
CHAPTER XXII
OF SUMMARY TRIALS
5260. Power to try summarily.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code,__
(a) 6[* * * * * * *]
(b) any Magistrate of the first class specially empowered in this behalf by the 7[Provincial Government], and
(c) any Bench of Magistrates invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the first class and especially empowered in this behalf by the 7[Provincial Government], may, if he or they think fit, try in a summary way all or any of the following offences:__
(a) offences not punishable with death, transportation or imprisonment for a term exceeding six months;
(b) offences relating to weights and measures under sections 264, 265 and 266 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860);
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.69.
2Omitted ibid.
3Ins. by Act No. XXV of 1992, s.3.
4This chapter was previously amended by Act 18 of 1923, s.70. 5For notifn. Conferring powers on the Additional City Magistrate, Karachi, to try cases summarily under this section, see Gaz. of P., 1957, Pt. VI, p.6
6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for ‘’L.G.”,
(c) hurt, under section 1[clause (i) of section 337A] of the same Code;
(d) theft, under sections 379, 380 or 381 of the same Code, where the value of the property stolen does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ;
(e) dishonest misappropriation of property under section 403 of the same Code, where the value of the property misappropriated does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ;
(f) receiving or retaining stolen property under section 411 of the same code, where the value of such property does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ;
(g) assisting in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, under section 414 of the same Code, where the value of such property does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ;
(h) mischief, under section 427 of the same Code;
(i) housetrespass, under section 448, and offences under sections 451, 2[453, 454], 456 and 457 of the same Code ;
(j) insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, under section 504, and criminal intimidation, under section 506, of the same Code; 3[(jj) offence of personation at an election under section 171F of the same Code;]
(k) abetment of any of the foregoing offences;
(l) an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offences, when such attempt is an offence;
(m) offences under section 20 of the Cattletrespass Act, 1871 (I of 1871) : 4[* * * * * * *]
(2) When in the course of a summary trial it appears to the Magistrate or Bench that the case is one which is of a character which renders it undesir able that it should be tried summarily, the Magistrate or Bench shall recall any witnesses who may have been examined and proceed to rehear the case in manner provided by this Code.
Section 261. Power to invest Bench of Magistrates invested with less powers
The 5[Provincial Government] may 6[, on the recommendation of the High Court,] confer on any Bench of Magistrates invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second or third class power to try summarily all or any of the following offences:__
1Subs. by Ordinance No. LXXXV of 2002, s. 4.
2Ins. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), s.3 and Sch., II, Pt. II.
3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1957 (XLIII of 1957), s.2.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
6Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
(a) offences against the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), sections 277, 278, 279, 285, 286, 289, 290, 292, 293, 294, 1[337A (i), 337L (2), 337H (2)], 341, 352, 426, 2[447 and 504] ;
(b) offences against Municipal Acts, and the conservancy clauses of Police Acts which are punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month 3[with or without fine] ;
(c) abetment of any of the foregoing offences ;
(d) an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offences, when such att empt is an offence.
Section 262. Procedure 4[prescribed in Chapter XX] applicable
5[(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure prescribed in Chapter XX shall be followed, except as hereinafter mentioned.]
(2) Limit of imprisonment . No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.
Section 263. Record in cases w here there is no appeal
In cases where no appeal lies, the Magistrate or Bench of Magistrates need not record the evidence of the witnesses or frame a formal charge; but he or they shall enter in such form as the 6[Provincial Government] may direct the following particulars :__
(a) the serial number;
(b) the date of the commission of the offence;
(c) the date of the report or complaint;
(d) the name of the complainant (if any) ;
(e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused ;
(f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (d), clause (e), clause (f) or clause (g) of subsection (1) of section 260 the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed ;
(g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any);
(h) the finding, and, in the case of a conviction, a brief statement of the reasons therefor ;
(i) the sentence or other final order; and
(j) the date on which the proceedings terminated.
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXV of 2002, s. 5.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.75.
3Ins. ibid., s. 75.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. ibid.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
[1] Section 264. Record in appealable cases
In every case tried summarily by a Magistrate or Bench in which an appeal lies, such Magistrate or Bench shall record the substance of the evidence and also the particulars mentioned in section 263 and shall, before passing any sentence , record a judgment in the case.]
Section 265. Language of record and Judgment
(1) Records made under section 263 and judgments recorded under section 264 shall be written by the presiding officer, either in English or in the language of the Court, or, if the C ourt to which such presiding officer is immediately subordinate so directs, in such officer’s mothertongue.
(2) Bench may be authorized to employ clerk . The 2[Provincial Government] may authorize any Bench of Magistrates empowered to try offences summaril y to prepare the aforesaid record or judgment by means of an officer appointed in this behalf by the Court to which such Bench is immediately subordinate, and the record or judgment so prepared shall be signed by each member of such Bench present taking part in the proceedings.
(3) If no such authorization be given, the record prepared by a member of the Bench and signed as aforesaid shall be the proper record.
(4) If the Bench differ in opinion, any dissentient member may write a separate judgment. ______
3[CHAPTER XXIIA TRIALS BEFORE HIGH COURTS AND COURTS OF SESSION
Section 265A. Trial before Court of Session to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
In every trial before a Court of Session, initiated upon a police report, the prosecution shall be conducted by the Public Prosecutor.
Section 265B. Procedure in cases triable by High Courts and Courts of Session
The following procedure shall be observed by the High Courts and the Courts of Session in the trial of cases triable by the said Courts.
Section 265C. Supply of statements and documents to the accused
(1) In all cases instituted upon police report, copies of the following documents shall be supplied free o f cost to the accused not later than seven days before the commencement of the trial, namely:__
(a) the first information report ;
(b) the police report ;
(c) the statements of all witnesses recorded under sections 161 and 164; and
(d) the inspection note recorded by an investigation officer on his first visit to the place of occurrence and the note recorded by him on recoveries made, if any:
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O, 1973, for “L.G”.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XLIV of 1976), s.2.
The Code of Crimnal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XLIV of 1976), i.e Chapter XXIIA only shall apply to the Provincially Administerd Tribal Area of N.W.F.P. by N.W.F.P. notfn NO. 13/27HD (TAI)77, dated 22678, see, N.W.F.P., Gazette, Extraordinary, page 11.
Provided that, if arty part of a statement recor ded under section 161 or section 164 is such that its disclosure to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the statement shall be excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused.
(2) In all cases instituted upon a complaint in writing,__
(a) the complainant shall__
(i) state in the petition of complaint the substance of the accusation, the names of his witnesses and the gist of the evidence which he is likely to adduce at the trial; and
(ii) within three days of the order of the Court under section 204 for issue of process to the accused, file in the Court for supply to the accused as many copies of the complaint and any other document which he has filed with his complaint as the number of the accused;
(b) copies of the complaint and any other documents which the complainant has filed therewith and the statement s under section 200 or section 202 shall be supplied free of cost to the accused not later than seven days before the commencement of the trial.
Section 265D. When charge is to be framed
If, after persuing the police report or, as the case may be, the complaint, and all other documents and statements filed by the prosecution, the Court is of opinion that there is ground for proceeding with the trial of the acc used it shall frame in writing a charge against the accused.
Section 265E. Plea
(1) The charge shall be read and explained to the accused, and he shall be asked whether he is guilty or has any defence to make.
(2) If the accused pleads guilty, the Court shall record the plea, and may in its discretion convict him thereon.
Section 265F. Evidence for prosecution
(1) If the accused does not plead guilty or the Court in its discretion does not convict him on his plea, the Court shall proceed to hear the complainant (if
any) and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution:
Provided that the Court shall not be bound to hear any person as complainant in any case in which the complaint has been made by a Court.
(2) The Court shall ascertain from the Public Prosecutor or, as the case may be, from the complainant, the names of any persons likely to be acquainted with the facts of the case and to be able to give evidence for the prosecution, and shall summon such persons to give evidence before it.
(3) The Court may refuse to summon any such witness, if it is of opinion that such witness is being called for the purpose of vexation or delay or defeating the ends of justice. Such ground shall be recorded by the Court in writing.
(4) When the examinatio n of the witnesses for the prosecution and the examination (if
any) of the accused are concluded, the accused shall be asked whether he means to adduce evidence.
(5) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Court shall file it with the record.
(6) If the accused, or any one of several accused, says that he means to adduce evidence, the Court shall call on the accused to enter on his defence and produce his evidence.
(7) If the accused, or any one of several accused, after entering on his defence, a pplies to the Court to issue any process for compelling the attendance of any witness for examination or the production of any document or other thing, the Court shall issue such process unless it considers that the application is made for the purpose of v exation or delay or defeating the ends of Justice. Such ground shall be recorded by the Court in writing.
Section 265G. Summing up by prosecutor and defence
(1) In cases where the accused, or any one of several accused, does not adduce evidence in his defence, the Court shall, on the close of the prosecution case and examination (if any) of the accused, call upon the prosecutor to sum up his case whereafter the accused shall make a reply.
(2) In cases where the accused, or any of the several accused, examines evidence in his defence, the Court shall, on the close of the defence case, call upon the accused to sum up the case whereafter the prosecutor shall make a reply.
Section 265H. Acquittal or conviction
(1) If in any case under this Chapter in which a c harge has been framed the Court finds the accused not guilty, it shall record an order of acquittal.
(2) If in any case under this Chapter the Court finds the accused guilty the Court shall, subject to the provisions of section 265I, pass a sentence upon him according to law.
Section 265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction
(1) In a case where, by reason of a previous conviction, the accused has been charged under section 221, subsection (7), the Court, after finding the accused guilty of the offence c harged and recording a conviction, shall record the plea of the accused in relation to such part of the charge.
(2) If the accused admits that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Court may pass a sentence upon him according to law, and if the accused does not admit that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Court may take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and shall record a finding thereon, and then pass sentence upon him according to law.
Section 265J. Statement under section 164 admissible
The statement of a witness duly recorded under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of the Court, if such witness is produced and examined, be treated as evidence in the case for all purposes subject to the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (II of 1872).
Section 265K. Power of Court to acquit accused at any stage
Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prevent a Court from a cquitting an accused at any stage of the case, if, after hearing the prosecutor and the accused and for reasons to be recorded, it considers that there is no probability of the accused being convicted of any offence.
Section 265L. Power of AdvocateGeneral to stay prosecution
At any stage of any trial before a High Court under this Code, before the sentence is passed, the AdvocateGeneral may, if he thinks fit, inform the Court on behalf of Government that he will not prosecute the accused upon the charge; and thereupon all proceedings against the accused shall be stayed, and he shall be discharged of and
from the same. But such discharge shall not amount to an acquittal unless the presiding judge otherwise directs.
Section 265M. Time of holding sittings
For the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, every High Court shall hold sittings on such days and at such convenient intervals as the Chief Justice of such Court from time to time appoints.
Section 265N. Place of holding sittings
(1) The High Court shall hol d its sittings at the place at which it held them immediately before the commencement of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, or at such other place (if any) as the Provincial Government may direct.
(2) But the High Court may, from time to time with the co nsent of the Provincial Government, hold sittings at such other places within the local limits of its appellate jurisdiction as the High Court appoints.
(3) Such officer as the Chief Justice directs shall give prior notice in the official Gazette of all sittings intended to be held for the exercise of the original criminal jurisdiction of the High Court.]
CHAPTER XXIII. __ [OF TRIALS BEFORE HIGH COURTS AND COURTS OF
SESSIONS.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. ______
CHAPTER XXIV
GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
Section 337. Tender of pardon to accomplice
1[(1) In the case of any offence triable exclusively by the High Court or Court of Session, or any offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, or any offence punishable under section 211 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, or any offence unde r any of the following sections of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), namely, sections 216A, 369, 401, 435 and 477A the 2[officerincharge of the prosecution in the d istrict] may, at any stage of the investigation or inquiry into, or the trial of the offence, with a view to obtaining the evidence of any person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in or privy to the offence, tender a pardon to such person on condition of his making a full and true disclosure of the whole of the circumstances within his knowledge relative to the offence and to every other person concerned, whether as principal or abettor, in the commission thereof 4[:] 3[* * * * * * *] 4[Provided that no person shall be tendered pardon who is involved in an offence relating to hurt or qatl without permission of the victim or, as the case may be, of the heirs of the victim.]
(1A) Every Magistrate who tenders a pardon under subsection ( 1) shall record his reason for so doing, and shall, on application made by the accused, furnish him with a copy of such record:
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.86.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.60.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXVII of 1981, s.3 and second Sch.
4Subs. and added by Act No. II of 1997, s.12.
Provided that the accused shall pay for the same unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks fit to furnish it free of cost.] 1[(2) Every person accepting a tender under this section shall be examined as a witness in the subsequent trial, if any.] 2[(2A) In every case where a person has accepted a tender of pardon a nd has been examined under sub section (2), the Magistrate before whom the proceedi ngs are pending shall, if he is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accused is guilty of an offence, commit him for trial to the Court of Session or High Court, as the case may be.]
(3) Such person, 3[unless he is already on bail], shall be detained in custody until the termination of the trial 4[* * *].
(4) 5[* * * * * * *]
[6] Section 338. Power to grant or tender pardon
At any time before the judgment is passed, the High Court or the Court of Session trying the case may, with the view of obtaining on the trial the evidence of any person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in, or privy to , any such offence, tender, or order the 7[officerincharge of the prosecution in the district] to tender, a pardon on the same condition to such person 8[:]] 8[Provided that no person shall be tendered pardon who is involved in an offence relating to hurt or qatl without permission of the victim or, as the case may be, of the heirs of the victim.]
Section 339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered
(1) Where a pardon has been tendered under section 3 37 or section 3 , and 9[the Public Prosecutor certifies t hat in his opinion] any person who has accepted such tender has, either by wilfully concealing anything essential or by giving false evidence, not complied with the condition on which the tender was made 10[such person may be] tried for the offence in respect of which the pardon was so tendered, or for any other offence of which he appears to have been guilty in connection with the same matter: 9[Provided that such person shall not be tried jointly with any of the other accused, and that he shall be ent itled to plead at such trial that he has complied with the conditions upon which such tender was made; in which case it shall be for the prosecution to prove that such conditions have not been complied with.]
(2) The statement made by a person who has accepted a tender of pardon may be given in evidence against him 11[at such trial].
(3) No prosecution for the offence of giving false evidence in respect of such statement shall be entertained without the sanction of the High Court.
1Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ord., 1981(XXVII of 1981), s.3 and 2nd Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 86.
3Subs. ibid.
4Omitted ibid. 5Omitted ibid.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2. and Sch.
7Subs. by Ord No. XXXVII of 2001, s .61.
8Subs. & added by Act No. II of 1997, s.13.
9Ins., subs. and added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.87.
10Subs. ibid.
11Subs. ibid.
[1] Section 339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339
(1) The Court trying under section 339 a person who has accepted a tender of pardon shall, before the evidence of the witnesses for the prosecution is taken, ask the accused whether he pleads that he has complied with the conditions on which the tender of the pardon was made.
(2) If the accused does so plead, the Court shall record the plea and proceed with the trial, and shall, before judgment is passed in the case, find whether or not the accused has complied with the conditions of the pardon, and, if it is found that he has so complied, the Court shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, pass Judgment of acquittal.]
[2] Section 340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended and his competency to be a witness
(1) Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Code in any such Court, may of right be defended by a pleader. 3[(2) Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Code in any such Court shall, if he does not plead guilty, give evidence on oath in disproof of the charges or allegations made against him or any person charged or tried together with him at the same trial:
Provided that he shall not be asked, and, if asked, shall not be requi red to answer, any question tending to show that he has committed or been convicted of any offence other than the offence with which he is charged or for which he is being tried, or is of bad character, unless__
(i) the proof that he has committed or bee n convicted of such offence is admissible in evidence to show that he is guilty of the offence with which he is charged or for which he is being tried; or
(ii) he has personally or by his pleader asked questions of any witness for the prosecution with a vi ew to establishing his own good character, or has given evidence of his good character; or
(iii) he has given evidence against any other person charged with or tried for the same offence.]
Section 341. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
If the accused, though not insane, cannot be made to understand the proceedings, the Court may proceed with the 4[* * *] trial; and, in the case of a Court other than a High Court, 4[* * * ] or if such trial results in a conviction, the proceedings shall b e forwarded to the High Court with a report of the circumstances of the case, and the High Court shall pass thereon such order as it thinks fit.
Section 342. Power to examine the accused
(1) For the purpose of enabling the accused to explain any circumstances appearing in the evidence against him, the Court may, at any stage of any inquiry or trial without previously warning the accused, put such questions to him as the Court considers necessary, and shall, for the purpose aforesaid, question him generally on t he case after the witnesses for the prosecution have been examined and before he is called on for his defence.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.89.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1985 (XII of 1985), s.2.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
(2) The accused shall not render himself liable to punishment by refusing to answer such questions, or by giving false answers to them; but the Court 1[* * *] may draw such inference from such refusal or answers as it thinks just.
(3) The answers given by the accused may be taken into consideration in such inquiry or trial, and put in evidence for or against him in any other inquiry into, or trial for, any other offence which such answers may tend to show he has committed. 2[(4) Except as provided by subsection (2) of section 340, no oath shall be administered to the accused.]
Section 343. No influence to be used to induce disclosures
Except as provided in sections 337 and 338, no influence, by means of any promise or threat or otherwise, shall be used to an accused person to induce him to disclose or withhold any matter within his knowledge.
Section 344. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedin gs
(1) If, from the absence of a witness, or any other reasonable cause, it becomes necessary or advisable to postpone the commencement of, or adjourn any inquiry or trial, the Court may, if it thinks fit, by order in writi ng, stating the reasons th erefor, from time to time, postpone or adjourn the same on such terms 3[including adjournment costs] as it thinks fit, for such time as it considers reasonable, and may by a warrant remand the accused if in custody :
Remand. Provided that no Magistrate shall remand an accused person to custody under this section for a term exceeding fifteen days at a time.
(2) Every order made under this section by a Court other than a High Court shall be in writing signed by the presiding Judge or Magistrate. Explanation.__ Reasonable cause for remand . If sufficient evidence has been obtained to raise a suspicion that the accused may have committed an offence, and it appears likely that further evidence may be obtained by a remand, this is a reasonable cause for a remand.
[4] Section 344A. Conclusion of trial
The Court shall, upon taking cognizance of a case under sections 354A, 376, 377 and 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860), decide the case within three months failing which the matter shall be brought by the Court to the notice of the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned for appropriate directions.]
Section 345. Compounding offences
(1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Scheduled.
3Ins. by Act No. XVII of 2017, s.3, only for ICT when notified.
4Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.12.
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.90.
Offence. Sections of Pakistan Penal Code applicable. Persons by whom offence may be compounded. Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person. 298 The person whose religious feelings are intended to be wounded. 1[* * * * * * *] Wrongfully restraining or confining any person. 341, 342 The person restrained or confined. Assault or use of criminal force. 352,355,358 The person assaulted or to whom criminal forces is used. Unlawful compulsory labour.. 374 The person compelled to labour. Mischief, when the only loss or damage caused is loss or damage to a private person 426, 427 The person to whom the loss or damage is caused. Criminal trespass .. .. 447 The person in possession of the property trespassed upon. Housetrespass .. .. 448 2[Dishonestly issuing a cheque for repayment of loan or fulfillment of an obligation. 489F The person in whose favour cheque issued.] Criminal breach of contract of service .. .. .. 490, 491, 492 The person with whom the offender has contracted. Adultery .. .. .. 497 The husband of the woman. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman .. .. 498
Defamation .. .. ..
500
The person defamed. Printing or engraving matter, knowing it to be defamatory.
501 Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter.
502 Insult intended to provoke a breach of the peace.
504 The person insulted. Criminal intimidation except when the offence is punishable with imprisonment for seven years.
506 The person intimidated. 3[Act caused by making a person believe that he will be an object of divine displeasure. 508 The person against whom the offence was committed.].
1Omitted by Act II of 1997, s. 14.
2Ins. by Ord No. LXXXV of 2002, s.6.
3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 90.
1[(2) 2[Subject to subsection (7) , the] offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) specified in the first two columns of the table next following may, with the permission of the Court before which any prosecution for such offence is pending, be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 90.
2Subs. by Act No. XLIII of 2016, s.8.
3Ins. by Act No. VI of 04, s. 2.
4Subs. by Act No. II of 1997, s.14.
5Subs. and added by Act No. XLIII of 2016.
6Added and subs. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 14.
Offence Sections of the Pakistan Penal Code applicable Persons by whom offence may be compounded 3[Rioting 147 The person against whom the offence was committed or the heirs of such person, as the case may be, if the offence was committed alongwith another compoundable offence Rioting armed with deadly weapon 148 Ditto] 4[Qatliamd 302 5[by the heirs of the victim, subject to the provisions of section 311.]. Qatl under ikrahitam 303 Ditto. Qatliamd not liable to qisas 308 Ditto. QatliShibhiamd 316 6[By the heirs of the victim] Qatlikhata 319 Ditto Qatlikhata by rash or negligent driving. 320 Ditto Qatlbissabab 322 Ditto Attempt to commit qatliamd 324 The person against whom the offence was committed. Itlafiudw 334 The person to whom hurt is caused ItlafiSalahiyyatiudw 336 Ditto Shajjah of any kind 337A Ditto Jaifah 337D Ditto Ghayrjaifah of any kind 337F Ditto Hurt by rash or negligent driving 337G Ditto Hurt by rash or negligent act 337H Ditto Hurt by mistake 337I Ditto Hurt by means of a poison 337J Ditto Hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property 337K Ditto Other hurts 337L Ditto Hurt not liable to qisas 337M Ditto
Cases in which qisas for hurt cannot be enforced 337N Ditto Isqatihaml 338A The victim or the heirs of the victim, as the case may be. Isqatijanin 338C The victim or the heirs of the victim, as the case may be.] Wrongfully confining a person for three days or more. 343 The person confined. Wrongfully confining a person in secret. 346 Ditto. Assault or criminal force in attempting wrongfully to confine a person. 357 The person assaulted or to whom the force was
used. Dishonest misappropriation of property 403 The owner of the property misappropriated. Cheating .. .. .. 417 The person cheated. Cheating a person whose interest the offender was bound, by law or by legal contract, to protect 418 Ditto Cheating by personation .. .. .. 419 Ditto Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property or the making, alteration or destruction of a valuable security. 420 Ditto Mischief by injury to work of irrigation by wrongfully diverting water when the only loss or damage caused is loss or damage to a private person 430 The person to whom the loss or damage is caused. Housetrespass to commit an offence (other than theft) punishable with imprisonment. 451 The person in possession of the house trespassed upon. Using a false trade or property mark. 482 The person to whom loss or injury is caused by such use. Counterfeiting a trade or property mark used by another. 483 The person whose trade or property mark is counterfeited. Knowingly selling, or exposing or possessing for sale or for trade or manufacturing purpose, goods marked with a counterfeit trade or property
mark. 486 Ditto. Marrying again during the lifetime of a husband or wife. 494 The husband or wife of the person so marrying. Uttering words or sounds or making gestures or exhibiting any object intending to insult the modesty of a woman or intruding upon the privacy of a woman. 509 The woman whom it is intended to insult or whose privacy is intruded upon.]
1 [(2a) Where an offence under Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860), has been committed in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other customs or practices, such offence may be waived or compounded subject to such conditions as the Court may de em fit to impose with the consent of the parties having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case.]
(3) When any offence is compoundable under this section, the abetment of such offence or an attempt to commit such offence (when such attempt is itself an offence) may be compounded in like manner.
(4) When the person who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence under this section is 2[under the age of eighteen years or is] an idiot or a lunatic, any person competent to contract on his behalf may 3[with the permission of the Court] compound such offence. 4[(5) when the accused has been convicted and an appeal is pending, no composition for the offence shall be allowed without the leave of the Court before which the appeal is to be heard.] 3[(5A) A High Court acting in the exercise of its powers of revision under section 439 5[,and a Court of Session so acting under section 439A,] may allow any person to compound any offence which he is competent to compound under this section.]
(6) The composition of an offence under this section shall have the effect of an acquittal of the accused 2[with whom the offence has been compounded.] 6[(7) No offence shall be waived or compounded save as provided by this section and section 311 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act V of 1860).]
[7] Section 346. Procedure of Magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of
(1) If, in the course of an inquiry or trial before a Magistrate in any district, the evidence appears to him to warrant a presumption that the case is one which should be tried, or sent for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court, by some other Magistrate in such district, he shall stay proceedings and submit the case, with a brief report explaining its nature, to the Sessi ons Judge or to such other Magistrate, having jurisdiction, as the Sessions Judge directs.
(2) The Magistrate to whom the case is submitted may, if so empowered, either try the case himself or send the case for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court.]
[8] Section 347. Procedure when after commencement of trial, Magistrate finds case should be tried by Court of Session or High Court
If in any trial before a Magistrate, before signing judgment, it appears to him at any stage of the proceeding that the case is one which ought to be tried by the Court of Session or High Court, he shall send the case to the Court of Session or High Court, for trial.]
1Ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s.14.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923, (XVIII of 1923), s. 90.
3Ins. ibid.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Ins. ibid.
6Subs. by Act No. XLIII of 2016, s.8.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
8Subs. ibid.
Section 348. Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamplaw or property
1[(1)] Whoever, having been convicted of an offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) with imprisonment for a term of three years or upwards, is again accused of any offence punishable under either of those chapters with imprisonment for a term of three years or upwards, shall 2[if the Magistrate before whom the case is pending is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds 3[for the trial of the accused by the Court of Session or High Court, as the case may be, send the accused for trial to such Court] unless the Magistrate 4[is competent to try the case and] is of opinion that he can himself pass an adequate sentence if the accused is convicted:
5[* * * * * * *] 6[(2) When any person is sent for trial to the Court of Session or High Court under subsection (1), any other person accused jointly with him in the trial shall be similarly sent for trial.]
Section 349. Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe
(1) Whenever a Magistrate of the second or third class, hav ing jurisdiction, is of opinion, after hearing the evidence for the prosecution and the accused, that the accused is guilty, and that he ought to receive a punishment different in kind from, or more severe than, that which such Magistrate is empowered to inflict, or that he ought to be required to execute a bond under section 106, he may record the opinion and submit his proceedings, and forward the accused, 7[to a Magistrate of the first class specially empowered in this behalf by the Provincial Government] to whom he is subordinate. 8[(1A) When more accused than one are being tried together , and the Magistrate considers it necessary to proceed under subsection (1) in regard to any of such accused, he shall forward all the accused who are in his opinion guilty to the 7[Magistrate empowered under subsection (1)].]
(2) The Magistrate to whom the proceedings are submitted may, if he thinks fit, examine the parties and recall and examine any witness who has already given evidence in the case and may call for and take any further evidence, and shall pass such Judgment, sentence or order in the case as he thinks fit, and as is according to law:
Provided that he shall not inflict a punishment more severe than he is empowered to inflict under sections 32 and 33.
[9] Section 350. Conviction on evidence partly recorded by one presiding officer and partly by another
(1) Whenever any Sessions Judge or Magistrate, after having heard and recorded the whole or any part of the evidence in an inquiry or a trial, ceases to exercise jurisdiction therein, and is succeeded by another Sessions Judge or Magistrate who has and who exercises such jurisdiction, the Sessions Judge or Magistrate so succeeding may act on the evidence so recorded by his predecessor, or partly recorded by his predecessor and partly recorded by himself; or he may reexamine the witnesses and recommence the inquiry or trial :
1Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.92.
2Ins. ibid.
3Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 92.
5Omitted by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
6Subs. ibid.
7Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
8Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.93.
9Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (VIII of 1980), s.2.
Provided that—
(a) Where the conviction was held before a Sessions Judge, the High Court; and
(b) where the conviction was held before a Magistrate, the High Court or the Court of Session, may, whether there be an appeal or not, set aside any conviction passed on evidence not wholly recorded by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate before whom the conviction was held, if such Court is of opinion that the accused has been materia lly prejudiced thereby, and may order a new inquiry or trial.]
(2) Nothing in this section applies to cases in which proceedings have been stayed under section 346 1[or in which proceedings have been submitted to a 2[Magistrate specially empowered] under section 349]. 1[(3) When a case is transferred under the provisions of this Code from one Magistrate to another, the former shall be deemed to cease to exercise jurisdiction therein and to be succeeded by the latter within the meaning of subsection (1).]
[3] Section 350A. Changes in constitution of Benches
No order or judgment of a Bench of Magistrates shall be invalid by reason only of a change having occurred in the constitution of the Bench in any case in which the Bench by which such order or judgment is passed is duly constituted under sections 15 and 16, and the Magistrates constituting the same have been present on the Bench throughout the proceedings.]
Section 351. Detention of offenders attending Court
(1) Any person attending a Criminal Court, although not under arrest or upon a summons, may be detained by such Court for the purpose of inquiry into or trial of any offence of which such Court can take cognizance and which, from the evidence, may appear to have been committed, and may be proceeded against as th ough he had been arrested or summoned.
(2) When the detention takes place 4[* * *] after a trial has been begun the proceedings in respect of such person shall be commenced afresh, and the witnesses reheard.
Section 352. Courts to be open
5[(1)] The place in which any Criminal Court is held for the purpose of inquiring into or trying any offence shall be deemed an open Court, to which the public generally may have access, so far as the same can conveniently contain them:
Provided that the presiding Judge or Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, order at any stage of any inquiry into, or trial of, any particular case, that the public generally, or any particular person, shall not have access to, or be or remain in, the room or building used by the Court. 5[(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (1), the trial of offences under sections 354A, 376, 376A, 377 and 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) shall be conducted in camera:
1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.94.
2Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Ins. Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 95.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.13.
Provided that the Presiding Officer, if he thinks fit, or on an application made by either of the parties, allow any particular person to have access to, or be or remain in, the Court.
(3) Where any proceeding are held under subsect ion (2), the Government may adopt appropriate measures, including holding of the trial through video link or usage of screens, for protection of the victim and the witnesses.
(4) Where any proceedings are held under subsection (2), it shall not be lawful for any person to print or publish or broadcast any matter in relation to any such proceedings, except with permission of the Court.] ______
CHAPTER XXV
OF THE MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
Section 353. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
Except as otherwise expressly
provided, all evidence taken under 1[Chapters XX, XXI, XXII and XXIIA] shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in presence of his pleader.
Section 354. Manner of recording evidence
In inquiries and trials (other than summary trials) under this Code by or before a Magistrate 2[* * * ] or Sessions Judge, the evidence of the witnesses shall be recorded in the following manner.
Section 355. 3[Record in trials of certain cases by first and Second class Magistrates]
(1)4[in cases tried under Chapter XX or Chapter XXII] by a Magistrate of the first or second class and in all proceedings under section 514 (if not in the course of a trial), the Magistrate shall mak e a memorandum of the substance of the evidence of each witness as the examination of the witness proceeds.
(2) Such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Magistrate with his own hand, and shall form part of the record.
(3) If the Magistrate is prevented from making a memorandum as above required, he shall record the reason of his inability to do so, and shall cause such memorandum to be made in writing from his dictation in open Court, and shall sign the same, and such memorandum shall form part of the record.
Section 356. Record in other cases
(1) 5[In trials before Courts of Session and in inquiries under Chapter XII], the evidence of each witness shall b e taken down in writing in the language of the Court by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge, or in his presence and hearing and under his personal direction and superintendence and shall be signed by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge.
(2) Evidence given in English . When the evidence of such witness is given in English, the Magistrate or Sessions Judge ma y take it down in that language with his own hand, and, unless the accused is familiar with English, or the language of the Court is English, an authenticated translation of such evidence in the language of the Court shall form part of the record.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Subs. ibid. item (120).
5Subs. ibid. item (121).
1[(2A) When the evidence of such witness is given in any other language, not being English, than the language of the Court, the Magistrate or Sessions Judge may take it down in that language with his own hand, or cause it to be taken down in that language in his presence and hearing and under his p ersonal direction and superintendence, and an authenticated translation of such evidence in the language of the Court or in English shall form part of the record.]
(3) Memorandum when evidence not taken down by the Magistrate or Judge himself. In cases in which the evidence is not taken down in writing by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge, he shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of what such witness deposes; and such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge with his own hand, and shall form part of the record.
(4) If the Magistrate or Sessions Judge is prevented from making a memorandum as above required, he shall record the reason of his inability to make it.
Section 357. Language of record of evidence
(1) The 2[Provincial Government] may direct that in any district or part of a district, or in proceedings before any Court of Session, or before any Magistrate or class of Magistrates the evidence of each witness shall, in the cases referred to in section 356, be taken down by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate with his own hand and in his mothertongue, unless he is prevented by any sufficient reason from taking down the evidence of any witness, in which case he shall record the r eason of his inability to do so and shall cause the evidence to be taken down in writing from his dictation in open Court.
(2) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate, and shall form part of the record:
Provided that the 2[Provincial Government] may direct the Session Judge or Magistrate to take down the evidence in the English language or in the language of the Court, although such language is not his mothertongue.
Section 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 3 55
In cases of the kind mentioned in Section 355, the Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, take down the evidence of any witness in the manner provided in section 356, or, if within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Magistrate the 2[Provincial Government] has made the order referred to in section 357, in the manner provided in the same section.
Section 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357
(1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of question and answer, but in the form of a narrative.
(2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any particular question and answer.
Section 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
(1) As the evidence of each witness taken under section 356 or section 357 is completed, it shall be read over to him in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his pleader, if he appears by pleader, and shall, if necessary, be corrected.
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 96.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
(2) If the witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence when the same is read over to him, the Magistrate or Ses sions Judge may, instead of correcting the evidence, make a memorandum thereon of the objection made to it by the witness, and shall add such remarks as he thinks necessary.
(3) If the evidence is taken down in a language different from that in which it ha s been given and the witness does not understand the language in which it is taken down, the evidence so taken down shall be interpreted to him in the language in which it was given, or in a language which he understands.
Section 361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
(1) Whenever any evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused, and he is present in person, it shall be interpreted to him in open Court in a language understood by him.
(2) If he appears by pleader and the evide nce is given in a language other than the language of the Court, and not understood by the pleader, it shall be interpreted to such pleader in that language.
(3) When documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, it shall be in the discretion of the Court to interpret as much thereof as appears necessary.
Section 362. [Record of evidence in Presidency Magistrate's Court.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Section 363. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
When a Sessions Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.
Section 364. Examination of accused how recorded
(1) Whenever the accused is examined by any Magistrate, or by any Court other than a High Court 1[* * *] 2[* * *] ,3[* * *], the whole of such examination, including every question put to him and every answer given by him, shall be recorded in full, in the language in which he is examined, or, if that is not practicable, in the language of the Court or in English: and such record shall be shown or read to him, or, if he does not understand the language in which it is written, shall be interpreted to him in a language which he understands, and he shall be at liberty to explain or add to his answers.
(2) When the whole is made conformable to what he declares is the truth, the record shall be signed by the accused and the Magistrate or Judge of such Court, and such Magistrate or Judge shall certify under his own hand that the examination was taken in his presence and hearing and that the record contains a full and true account of the statement made by the accused.
(3) In cases in which the examination of the accused is not recorded by the Mag istrate or Judge himself, he shall be bound, 4[* * * ] as the examination proceeds, to make a memorandum thereof in the language of the Court, or in English, if he is sufficiently acquainted with the latter language; and such memorandum shall be written a nd signed by the Magistrate or Judge with his own hand, and shall be annexed to the record. If the Magistrate or Judge is unable to make a memorandum as above required, he shall record the reason of such inability.
1Omitted by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1919 (XVIII of 1919).
3Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923), s.3 & sch. II.
4Rep. by the code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s.2.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to the examination of an accused person under section 263 1[* * *].
Section 365. Record of evidence in High Court
Every High Court 2[* * *] 3[*] 4[* * *] 5[* * *] 6[shall] from time to time, by general rule prescribe the manner in which evidence shall be taken down in cases coming before the Court, 7[and the evidence shall be taken down in accordance with such rule]. ______
CHAPTER XXVI
OF THE JUDGMENT
Section 366. Mode of delivering judgment
(1) The judgment in every trial in any Criminal Court of original jurisdiction shall be pronounced, or the substance of such judgment shall be explained,__
(a) in open Court either immediately after the termination of the tri al or at some subsequent time of which notice shall be given to the parties or their pleaders, and
(b) in the language of the Court, or in some other language which the accused or his pleader understands:
Provided that the whole judgment shall be read out by the presiding Judge, if he is requested so to do either by the prosecution or the defence.
(2) The accused shall, if in custody, be brought up, or, if not in custody, be required by the Court to attend, to hear judgement delivered, except where his pers onal attendance during the trial has been dispensed with and the sentence is one of fine only or he is acquitted, in either of which cases it may be delivered in the presence of his pleader.
(3) No judgment delivered by any Criminal Court shall be deemed to be invalid by reason only of the absence of any party or his pleader on the day or from the place notified for the delivery thereof, or of any omission to serve, or defect in serving, on the parties or their pleaders, or any of them, the notice of such day and place.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit in any way the extent of the provisions of section 537.
Section 367. Language of judgment. Contents of judgment
(1) Every such judgment shall, except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code, be written by the presiding officer of the Court 8[or from the dictation of such presiding officer] in the language of the Court, or in English; and
1Omitted by A.O, 1949, Sch.
2Omitted by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3Rep. by the Lower Burma Courts Act, 1900 (VI of 1900).
4Rep. by Act No. 18 of 1919.
5Rep. by Act No. XI of 1923, s.3 and Sch. II.
6Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 99.
7Subs. ibid.
8Ins. ibid., s.100.
shall contain the point or points for determination, the decision thereon and the reasons for the decision; and shall be dated and signed by the presiding officer in open Court at the time of pronouncing it 1[and where it is not written by the presiding officer with his own hand, every page of such judgment shall be signed by him].
(2) It shall specify the offence (if any) of which, and the section of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or other law under which, the accused is convicted, and the punishment to which he is sentenced.
(3) Judgment in alternative . When the conviction is under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ) and it is doubtful under which of two sections, or under which of tw o parts of the same section, of that Code the offence falls, the Court shall distinctly express the same, and pass judgment in the alternative.
(4) If it be a judgment of acquittal, it shall state the offence of which the accused is acquitted and direct that he be set at liberty.
(5) If the accused is convicted of an offence punishable with death, and the Court sentences him to any punishment other than death, the Court shall in its judgment state the reason why sentence of death was not passed 2[.] 3[* * * * * * *] 4[(6) For the purposes of this section, an order under section 118 or section 123, subsection (3), shall be deemed to be a judgment.]
Section 368. Sentence of death
(1) When any person is sentenced to death, the sentence shall direct that he be hanged by the neck till he is dead.
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
Section 369. Court not to alter judgment
6[Save as otherwise provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force or, in the case of a High Court 7[* * *], by the Letters Patent of such High Court, no Court], when it has signed its judgment, shall alter or review the same, except 8[* * *] to correct a clerical error.
Section 370. [Presidency Magistrate's judgment.] Omitted by A.O. 1949, Sch.
1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.100.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Omitted ibid.
4Added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 100.
5Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974, (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f . 1341972)
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 101.
7Omitted by the Central Laws (Statute Reform ) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960) s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
8Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.101.
Section 371. Copy of Judgment, etc., to be given to accused 1[* *]
2[(1) In every case where the accused is convicted of an offence, a copy of the judgment shall be given to him at the time of pronouncing the judgment, or, when the accused so desires, a translation of the judgment in his own language, if practicable, or in the language of the Court, shall be given to him without delay. Such copy or translation shall be given free of cost: 3[Provided that this subsection shall not apply to cases tried summarily.]]
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
(3) Case of person sentenced to death. When the accused is sentenced to death by a Sessions Judge, such Judge shall further inform him of the period within which, if he wishes to appeal, his appeal should be preferred.
Section 372. Judgment when to be translated
The original judgment shall be filed with the record of proceedings, and, where the original is recorded in a different language from that of the Court, and the accused so requires, a translation thereof into the language of the Court shall be added to such record.
Section 373. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to 5[officerincharge of prosecution]
In cases tried by the Court of Session, the Court shall forward a copy of its finding and sentence (if any) to the 5[officerincharge of prosecu tion in the district] within the local limits of whose Jurisdiction the trial was held. _______
CHAPTER XXVII
OF THE SUBMISSION OF SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION
Section 374. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session
When the Court of Session passes sentence of death, the proceedings shall be submitted to the High Court and the sentence shall not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court.
Section 375. Power to Direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidenc e to be taken
(1) If when such proceedings are submitted the High Court thinks that a further inquiry should be made into, or additional evidence taken upon, any point bearing upon the guilt or innocence of the convicted person, it may make such inquiry or take such evidence itself, or direct it to be made or taken by the Court of Session. 6[(2) Unless the High Court otherwise directs, the presence of the convicted person may be dispensed with when such inquiry is made or such evidence is taken.]
(3) When the inquiry and the evidence (if any) are not made and taken by the High Court, the result of such inquiry and the evidence shall be certified to such Court.
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid. item (124)
3Subs. by Ord. No. XV of 02, s.2.
4Omitted ibid.
5Subs. by Ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.62.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
Section 376. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
In any case submitted under section 374, 1[* * *] the High Court__
(a) may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law, or
(b) may annul the conviction, and convict the accused of any offence of which the Sessions Court might have convicted him, or order a new trial on the same or an amended charge, or
(c) may acquit the accused person:
Provided that no order of confirmation shall be made under this section until the period allowed for preferring an appeal has expired, or, if an ap peal is presented within such period, until such appeal is disposed of.
Section 377. Confirmation of new sentence to be signed by two Judges
In every case so submitted, the confirmation of the sentence, or any new sentence or order passed by the High Court, shall, when such Court consists of two or more judges, be made, passed and signed by at least two of
them.
Section 378. Procedure in case of difference of opinion
When any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case, will their opinions thereon, shall be laid before another Judge, and such Judge, after such hearing as he thinks fit, shall deliver his opinion, and the judgment or order shall follow such opinion.
Section 379. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation
In cases submitted by the Court of Session to the High Court for the confirmation of a sentence of death, the proper officer of the High Court shall, without delay, after the order of confirmation or other order has been made by the High Court, send a copy of the order, under the seal of the High Court and attested with his official signature, to the Court of Session. 2[380. Procedure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section
562. Where proceedings are submitted to a Magistrate of the first class 3[***] as provided by section 562, such Magistrate may thereupon pass such sentence or make such order as he might have passed or made if the case had originally been heard by him, and, if he thinks further inquiry or addition al evidence on any point to be necessary, he may make such inquiry or take such evidence himself or direct such inquiry or evidence to be made or taken.
CHAPTER XXVIII
OF EXECUTION
Section 381. Execution of order passed under section 376
When a sentence of death passed by a Court of Session is submitted to the High Court for confirmation, such Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of confirmation or other order of the High Court thereon, cause such order to be carried into effect by issuing a warrant or taking such other steps as may be necessary 4[:]
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and sch.
2Rep. by Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (LXV of 1960).
3Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and 2nd Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. II of 1997, s.14.
1[Provided that the sentence of death shall not be executed if the heirs of the deceased pardon the convict or enter into a compromise with him even at the last moment before execution of the sentence].
Section 382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman
If a woman sentenced to death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall order the execution of the sentence to be postponed, and may, if it thinks fit, commute the sentence to 2[imprisonment for life].
[3] Section 382A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 383 or 391, where the accused__
(a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or
(b) is sentenced in cases other than those provided for in section 381, to imprisonment whether with or without fine or whipping, for a period of less than one year, the sentence shall n ot, if the accused furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the Court for his appearance at such time and place as the Court may direct, be executed, until the expiry of the period prescribed for making an appeal against such sentence, or, if an appeal is m ade within that time, until the sentence of imprisonment is confirmed by the Appellate Court, but the sentence shall be executed as soon as practicable after the expiry of the period prescribed for making an appeal, or, in case of an appeal, as soon as practicable after the receipt of the order of the Appellate Court confirming the sentence.
Section 382B. Period of detention to be considered while awarding sentence of imprisonment
Where a Court decides to pass a sentence of imprisonment on an accus ed for an offence, it 4[shall] take into consideration the period, if any, during which such accused was detained in custody for such offence.] 382C. Scandalous or false and frivo lous pleas to be considered in passing sentence. __In passing a sentence on an accused for any offence, a Court may take into consideration any scandalous or false and frivolous plea taken in defence by him or on his behalf.]
Section 383. Execution of sentences of 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment in other cases
Where the accused is sentenced to 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment in cases other than those provided for by section 381, 5[and section 382A], the Court passing the sentence shall forthwith forward a warrant to the jail in which he is, or is to be, confined, and, u nless the accused is already confined in such jail, shall forward him to such jail, with the warrant.
Section 384. Direction of warrant for execution
Every warrant for the execution of a sentence of imprisonment shall be directed to the officer in charge of the j ail or other place in which the prisoner is, or is to be, confined.
1Added by Act No. II of 1997, s.15.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13.4.72)
3Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Ordinance, 1979 (LXXI of 1979), s. 2.
5Added by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1972 (VIII of 1972), s. 4.
6Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
Section 385. Warrant with whom to be lodged
When the prisoner is to be confined in a jail, the warrant shall be lodged with the jailor.
[1] Section 386. Warrant for levy of fine
(1) Whenever an offender has been sentenced to pay a fine, the Court passing the sentence may tak e action for the recovery of the fine in either or both of the following ways, that is to say, it may__
(a) issue a warrant for the levy of the amount by attachment and sale of any movable property belonging to the offender;
(b) issue a warrant to the 2[District Officer (Revenue)] authorising him to realise the amount by execution according to civil process against the movable or immovable property, or both, of the defaulter:
Provided that, if the sentence directs that in default of payment of the fine the offender shall be imprisoned, and if such offender has undergone the whole of such imprisonment in default, no Court shall issue such warrant 3[* * *].
(2) The 4[Provincial Government] may make rules 5 regulating the manner in which warrants under subsection (1), clause (a), are to be executed, and for the summary determination of any claims made by any person other than the offender in respect of any property attached in execution of such warrant.
(3) Where the Courts issue a warrant to the 6[District Officer (Revenue)] under subsection (1), clause (b), such warrant shall be deemed to be a decree, and the Collector to be the decree holder, within the meaning of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908), and the nearest Civil Court by which any decree for a like amount could be executed shall, for the purposes of the said Code, be deemed to be the Court which pas sed the decree, and all the provisions of that Code as to execution of decrees shall apply accordingly :
Provided that no such warrant shall be executed by the arrest or detention in prison of the offender.]
Section 387. Effect of such warrant
7[A warrant issued under section 386, subsection (1), clause (a), by any Court] may be executed within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Court, and it shall authorize the 8[attachment] and sale of any such property without such limits, when endorsed by the 6[*] Magistrate 9[* * *] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such property is found.
[10] Section 388. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment
(1) When an offender has been sentenced to fine only and to imprisonment in default of payment of the fine, and the fine is not paid forthwith, the Court may—
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 102.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.63.
3Omitted by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
5For “Karachi” Rules for Recovery of Fines, 1960, see Gaz. of Karachi, 1960, Pt. II, pp. 8384.
6Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 6364 (w.e.f 14082001).
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 103.
8Subs. ibid.
9Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
10Subs. by the code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s.3.
(a) order that the fine shall be payable either in full on or before a date not more than thirty days from the date of the order, or in two or three instalments, of which the first shall be payable on or before a date not more than thirty days from the date of the order and the other or others at an interval or at in tervals, as the case may be, of not more than thirty days, and
(b) suspend the execution of the sentence of imprisonment and release the offender, on the execution by the offender of a bond, with or without sureties, as the Court thinks fit, co nditioned for his appearance before the Court on the date or dates on or before which payment of the fine or the instalments thereof, as the case may be, is to be made; and if the amount of the fine or of any installment, as the case may be, is no t realised on or before the latest date on which it is payable under the order, the Court may direct the sentence of imprisonment to be carried into execution at once.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall be applicable also in any case in which an order for the payment of money has been made on nonrecovery of which imprisonment may be awarded and the money is not paid forthwith; and, if the person against whom the order has been made, on being required to enter into a bond such as is referred to in that subsection, fails to do so, the Court may at once pass sentence of imprisonment.]
Section 389. Who may issue warrant
Every warrant for the execution of any sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor in office.
Section 390. Execution of sentence of whipping only
When the accused is sentenced to whipping only, the sentence shall 1[subject to the provisions of section 391] be executed at such place and time as the Court may direct.
Section 391. Execution of sentence of whipping, in addition to imprisonment
(1) When the accused__ 2[(a) is sentenced to whipping only and furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the Court for his appearance at such time and place as the Court may direct, or
(b) is sentenced to whipping in addition to imprisonment.] the whipping shall not be inflicted until fifteen days from the date of the se ntence, or, if an appeal is made within that time, until the sentence is confirmed by the Appellate Court, but the whipping shall be inflicted as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fifteen days, or, in case of an appeal, as soon as practicable after the receipt of the order of the Appellate Court confirming the sentence.
(2) The whipping shall be inflicted in the presence of the officer in charge of the jail, unless the Judge or Magistrate orders it to be inflicted in his own presence.
(3) No accused person shall be sentenced to whipping in addition to imprisonment when the term of imprisonment to which he is sentenced is less than three months.
1Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.21.
2Subs. ibid., s. 22.
Section 392. Mode of inflicting punishment
(1) In the case of a pers on of or over sixteen years of age whipping shall be inflicted with a light rattan not less than half an inch in diameter, in such mode, and on such part of the person, as the 1[Provincial Government] directs; and, in the case of a person under sixteen years of age, it shall be inflicted in such mode, and on such part of the person, and with such instruments, as the 1[Provincial Government ] directs.
(2) Limit of number of stripes. In no case shall such punishment exceed thirty stripes 2[and, in the case of a person under sixteen years of age, it shall not exceed fifteen stripes].
Section 393. Not to be executed by instalments, Exemptions
No sentence of whipping shall be executed by instalments: and none of the following persons shall be punishable with whipping, namely :__
(a) females;
(b) males sentenced to death or to 3[imprisonment for life], 4[* * * ], or to imprisonment for more than five years;
(c) males whom the Court considers to be more than fortyfive years of age.
Section 394. Whipping not to be inflicted if offender not in fit state of health
(1) The punishment of whipping shall not be inflicted unless a medical officer, if present, certifies, or, if there is not a medical officer present, unless it appears to the Magistrate or officer present, that the offender is in a fit state of health to undergo such punishment.
(2) Stay of execution . If, during the execution of a sentence of whipping, a medical officer certifies, or it appears to the Magistrate or officer present, that the offender is not in a fit state of health to undergo the remainder of the sentence, the whipping shall be finally stopped.
Section 395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394
(1) In any case in which, under section 394, a sentence of whipping is, wholly or partially, prevented from being executed, the offender shall be kept in custody till the Court which passed the sentence can revise it; and the said Court may, at its discretion, either remit such sentence, or sentence the offender in lieu of whipping, or in lieu of so much of the sentence of whipping as was not executed, to imprisonment for any term not exceeding twelve mo nths, 5[or to a fine not exceeding five hundred rupees], which may be in addition to any other punishment to which he may have been sentenced for the same offence.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize any Court to inflict imprisonme nt for a term 5[or a fine of an amount] exceeding that to which the accused is liable by law, or that which the said Court is competent to inflict.
Section 396. Execution of sentences on escaped convicts
(1) When sentence is passed under this Code on an escaped convict, such sentence, if of death, fine or whipping, shall, subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, take effect immediately, and, if of imprisonment, 6[* * ] or 3[imprisonment for life], shall take effect according to the following rules, that is to say :__
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
2Ins. by the Whipping Act, 1909 (IV of 1909), s. 7.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 13.4.72)
4omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), sch.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 105.
6Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
(2) If the new sentence is severer in its kind than the sentence which such convict was undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect immediately.
(3) When the new sentence is not severer in its kind than the sentence the convict was undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect after he has suffered imprisonment, 1[* 2[* *]* *] for a further period equal to that which, at the time of his escape, remained unexpired of his former sentence. Explanation.__ For the purposes of this section__
(a) 3[* * * * * * *]
(b) a sentence of imprisonment with solitary confinement shall be deemed severer than a sentence of the same description of imprisonment without solitary confinement; and
(c) a sentence of rigorous imprisonment shall be deemed severer than a sentence of simple imprisonment with or without solitary confinement.
Section 397. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence
When a person already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment, 2[* *] 4[imprisonment for life], is sentenced to imprisonment, 2[* *] 4[imprisonment for life], suc h imprisonment, 2[* * ] 4[imprisonment for life] shall commence at the expiration of the imprisonment, 2[* *] 4[imprisonment for life], to which he has been prev iously sentenced, 5[unless the Court directs that the subsequent sentence shall run concurrently with such previous sentence]: 6[* * * * * * *] 7[Provided, further, that where a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment by an order under section 123 in default of furnishing security is, whilst undergoing such sentence, sentenced to imprisonment for an offence committed prior to the making of such order, the latter sentence shall commence immediately.]
Section 398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397
(1) Nothing in section 39 6 or section 397 shall be held to excuse any person from any part of the punishment to which he is liable upon his former or subsequent conviction.
(2) When an award of imprisonment in default of payment of a fine is annexed to a substantive sentence of imprisonment, or to a sentence of 4[imprisonment for life] 8[* * * ], and the person undergoing the sentence is after its execution to undergo a further su bstantive sentence, or further substantive sentences, of imprisonment, 9[or 4[imprisonment for life]], effect shall not be given to the award of imprisonment in default of payment of the fine until the person has undergone the further sentence or sentences.
1Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
2Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
3Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
4
Subs. ibid.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 106.
6Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
7Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 106.
8Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
9Subs. ibid.
Section 399. Confinement of youthful offenders in reformatories
(1) When any person under the age of fifteen years is sentenced by any Criminal Court to imprisonment for any offence, the Court may direct that such person, instead of being imprisoned in a criminal jail, shall be confined in any reformatory established by the 1[Provincial Government] as a fit place for confinement, in which there are means of suitable discipline and of training in some branch of useful industry or which is kept by a person willing to obey such rules as the 1[Provincial Government] prescribes with regard to the discipline and training of persons confined therein.
(2) All persons confined under this section shall be subject to the rules so prescribed.
(3) This section shall not apply to any place in which the Reformatory Schools Act, 1897 (VIII of 1897), is for the time being in force.
Section 400. Return of warrant on execution of sentence
When a sentence has been fully executed, the officer executing it shall return the warrant to the Court from which it issued, with an endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.
CHAPTER XXIX
OF SUSPENSIONS, REMISSIONS AND COMMUTATIONS OF SENTENCES
2401. Power to suspend or remit sentences. __ (1) When any person has been sentenced to punishment for an offence, 3[* * * ] the 1[Provincial Government] may at any time without conditions or upon any conditions which the person sentenced accepts, suspend the execution of his sentence or remit the whole or any part of the punishment to which he has been sentenced 4[:] 4[Provided that the Provincial Government shall have no power to suspend or remit any sentence awarded to an offender under chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal code if an offence has been committed by him in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other customs or practices].
(2) Whenever an application is made to 3[* * * ] the 1[Provincial Government] for the suspension or remission of a sentence, 3[* * *] the 1[Provincial Government] , 5[* * *], may require the presiding Judge of the Co urt before or by which the conviction was had or confirmed to state his opinion as to whether the application should be granted or refused, together with his reasons for such opinion 6[and also to forward with the statement of such opinion a certified copy of the record of the trial or of such record thereof as exists].
(3) If any condition on which a sentence has been suspended or remitted is, in the 7[opinion of] the 1[Provincial Government], 5[* * * ], not fulfilled, 3[* * * ] the 1[Provincial Government] may cancel the suspension or remission, and thereupon the person in whose favour the sentence has been suspended or remitted may, if at large, be arrested by any policeofficer without warrant and remanded to undergo the unexpired portion of the sentence.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2As regards conditional release of good conduct prisoners in the Punjab, see the Good Conduct Prisoners Probational Release Act, 1926 (Punjab Act 10 of 1926). The Chief Commissioner of Karachi shall exercise the powers co nferred as a Provincial Government under this section, subject to certain conditions, see Gaz. of P, 1953, Ext., P. 861.
3Rep. by A.O, 1937.
4Subs. and ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s.15.
5Rep. ibid.
6Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 107.
7Subs. by the Repealing and Amending Ordinance, 1961 (I of 1961), s. 3 and 2nd Sch.
(4) The condition on which a sentence is suspended or remitted under this section may be one to be fulfilled by the person in whose favour the sentence is suspended or remitted, or one independent of his will. 1[(4A) The provisions of the above subsections shall also apply to any order passed by a Criminal Court under any section of this Code or of any other law, which restricts the liberty of any person or imposes any liability upon him or his property.]
(5) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to interfere with the right of 2[3[the President] or of the 4[Federal Government] when such right is delegated to 5[it]] to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment. 1[(5A) Where a conditional pardon is granted by 3[the President] or, in virtue of any powers delegated to 5[it], by the 4[Federal Government], any condition thereby imposed, of whatever nature, shall be deemed to have been imposed by a sentence of a competent Court under this Code and shall be enforceable accordingly].
(6) The 6[* * * ] 7[Provincial Government] may, by general rules or special orders, give directions a s to the suspension of sentences and the conditions on which petitions should be presented and dealt with.
Section 402. Power to commute punishment
8[(1)] The 6[* * * ] 7[Provincial Government] may, without the consent of the person sentenced, commute any one of the following sentences for any other mentioned after it:__ death, 9[imprisonment for life] 10[* *], rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding that to which he might have been sentenced, simple imprisonment for a like term, fine. 11[(2) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 54 or section 55 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).]
[12] Section 402A. Sentences of death
The powers conferred by sections 401 and 402 upon the Provincial Government may, in the case of sentence s of death, also be exercised by the 13[President] 14[* * *].
[15] Section 402B. Certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by Provincial Government
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401 or section 402, the Provincial Government shall not, except with the previous approval of the President, exercise the powers conferred thereby in a case
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 107
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. by A.O, 1961, Art.2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956),
4Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art 2 and Table. (w.e.f. 28.07.75).
5Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “him”.
6Rep. by A.O., 1937, for “G. G. in C. 7Subs.by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”. 8Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 108. The Chief Commissioner of Karachi shall exercise the powers conferred on a Provincial Government under this section subject to certain conditions, see Gazette of Pakistan, Extra., 1953, p. 861.
9Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 13472).
10Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), sch.
11Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 108.
12Ins. by A.O.,1937, of the G. of I. Act, 1935, s. 295.
13Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
14Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch. II.
15Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 2 (w.e.f. 29673).
where the President has passed any order s in exercise of his powers under the Constitution to grant pardons, reprieves and respites or to remit, suspend or commute any sentence or of his powers under section 402A.]
[1] Section 402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government or the President shall not, without the consent of the victim or, as the case may be, of his heirs, suspend, re mit or commute any sentence passed under any of the sections in Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code.]
[2] Section 402D. Provincial Government not to interfere in sentences of rape
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, 402 or 402B, the Provincial G overnment shall not suspend, remit or commute any sentence passed under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860).]
CHAPTER XXX
OF PREVIOUS ACQUITTALS OR CONVICTIONS
Section 403. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence
(1) A person who has once been tried by a Court of competent jurisdiction for an offence and convicted or acquitted of such offence shall, while such conviction or acquittal remains in force, not be liable to be tried again for the same offence, nor on the same facts for any other offence for which a different charge from the one made against him might have been made under section 236, or for which he might have been convicted under section 237.
(2) A person acquitted or convicted of any offence may be afterwards tried for any distinct offence for which a separate charge might have been made against him on the former trial under section 235, sub section (1).
(3) A person convicted of any offence constituted by any act causing consequences which, together with such act, constituted a different offence from that of which he was convicted, may be afterwards tried for such lastmentioned offence, if the consequences had not happened, or were not known to the Court to have happened, at the time when he was convicted.
(4) A person acquitted or convicted of any offence constituted by any acts may, notwithstanding such acquittal or conviction, be subsequently charged with, and tried for, any other offence constituted by the same acts which he may have committe d if the Court by which he was first tried was not competent to try the offence with which he is subsequently charged.
(5) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 26 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (X of 1897), or section 188 of this Code. Explanation.__ The dismissal of a complaint, the stopping of proceedings under section 249, 3[or the discharge of the accused] is not an acquittal for the purposes of this section. Illustrations
(a) A is tried upon a charge of theft as a servant and acquitted. He cannot afterwards, while the acquittal remains in force, be charged with theft as a servant, or, upon the same facts, with theft simply, or with criminal breach of trust.
1Added by Act No. II of 1997, s. 16.
2Ins. by Act No. XXVI of 2011, s.4.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
(b) A is tried upon a charge of murder and acquitted. There is no charge of robbery ; but it appears from the facts that A committed robbery at the time when the murder was committed ; he may afterwards be charged with, and tried for, robbery.
(c) A is tried for causing grievous hurt and convicted. The person injured afterwards dies. A may be tried again for culpable homicide.
(d) A is charged before the Court of Session and convicted of the culpable homicide of B. A may not afterwards be tried on the same facts for the murder of B.
(e) A is charged by a Magistrate of the first class with, and convicted by him of, voluntarily causing hurt to B. A may not afterwards be tried for voluntarily causing grievous hurt to B on the same facts, unless the case comes within paragraph 3 of the section.
(f) A is charged by a Magistrate of the second class w ith, and convicted by him of, theft of property from the person of B. A may be subsequently charged with, and tried for, robbery on the same facts.
(g) A, B and C are charged by a Magistrate of the first class with, and convicted by him of, robbing D. A, B and C may afterwards be charged with, and tried for dacoity on the same
facts. ______
PART VII
OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION ______
CHAPTER XXXI
OF APPEALS1
Section 404. Unless otherwise provided, no appeal to lie
No appeal shall lie from any judgment or order of a Criminal Court except as provided for by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force.
Section 405. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property
Any person whose app lication under section 89 for the delivery of property or the proceeds of the sale thereof has been rejected by any Court may appeal to the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie from the sentences of the former Court.
[2] Section 406. Appeal from order requiring security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour
Any person who has been ordered by a Magistrate under section 118 to give security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour may appeal against such order to the Court of Session:
Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to persons the proceedings against whom are laid before a Sessions Judge in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) or subsection (3A) of section 123.]
1For periods of limitation, see the Limitation Act, 1908 (IX of 1908), s.3 and Sch. I, second division.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 65.
[1] Section 406A. Appeal from order refusing to accept or rejecting a surety
Any person aggrieved by an order refusing to accept or rejectin g a surety under section 122 may appeal against such order to the Court of Session.]
Section 407. [Omitted]
1[* * * * * * *]
Section 408. Appeal from sentence of Assistant Sessions Judge or 1[Judicial Magistrate]
Any person convicted on a trial held by an Assistant Sessions Judge, 1[or a Judicial Magistrate] 2[, Special Magistrate], or any person sentenced under section 349 3[* * *], may appeal to the Court of Session :
Provided as follows :__
(a) 4[* * * * * * *]
(b) When in any case an Assistant Sessions Judge 3[* * *] passes any sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding four years, 5[* * *] the appeal 6[of all or any of the accused convicted at such trial] shall lie to the High Court ;
(c) when any person is convicted by a Magistrate of an offence under section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the appeal shall lie to the High Court.
[1] Section 409. Appeals to Court of Session how heard
Subject to the provision s of this section, an appeal to the Court of Session or Sessions Judge shall be heard by the Sessions Judge or by an Additional Sessions Judge or an Assistant Sessions Judge :
Provided that an Additional Sessions Judge shall hear only such appeals as the Provincial Government may, by general or special order, direct or as the Sessions Judge of the division may make over to him:
Provided further that no such appeal shall be heard by an Assistant Sessions Judge unless the appeal is of a person convicted on a trial held by any Magistrate of the second class or third class.]
Section 410. Appeal from sentence of Court of Session
Any person convicted on a trial held by a Sessions Judge, or an Additional Sessions Judge, may appeal to the High Court.
Section 411. [Appeal from sentence of Presidency Magistrate.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
[7] Section 411A. Appeal from sentence of High Court
(1) 8[Except in cases in which an appeal lies to the Supreme Court under 9[Article 185] of the Constitution] any person convicted on a trial held by a High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction may, notwithstanding anything contained in section 418 or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High Court, appeal to the High Court__
1Subs. and omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch . (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of Ordinance No. Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch., item 20 may be perused.
2Ins. by Act No. III of 2006, s. 21.
3Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Omitted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.23.
5Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
6Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 112.
7Ins. by the Criminal procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.2.
8Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd Marach, 1956).
9Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f 14873).
(a) against the conviction on any ground of appeal which involves a matter of law only ;
(b) with the leave of the Appellate Court, or upon the certificate of the judge who tried case that it is a fit case for appeal, against the conviction on any ground of appeal which involves a matter of fact only, or a matter of mixed law and fact, or any othe r ground which appears to the appellate Court to be a sufficient ground of appeal ; and
(c) with the leave of the Appellate Court, against the sentence passed unless the sentence is one fixed by law.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 417, t he Provincial Government may direct the public prosecutor to present an appeal to the High Court from any order of acquittal passed by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, and such appeal may, notwithstanding anything contained in section 418, or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High Court, but subject to the restrictions imposed by clause (b) and clause (c) of subsection (1) of this section on an appeal against a conviction, lie on a matter of fact as well as a matter of law.
(3) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in any Act or Regulation, an appeal under this section shall be heard by a Division Court of the High Court composed of not less than two judges, being judges other than the judge or judges by whom the original trial was held ; and if the constitution of such a Division Court is impracticable, the High Court shall report the circumstances to the Provincial Government which shall take action with a view to the transfer of the appeal under section 527 to another High Court.
(4) Subject to such rules as may from time to time be made by 1[the 2[Supreme Court]] in this behalf, and to such conditions as the High Court may establish or require, an appeal shall lie to 1[the 2[Supreme Court]] from any order made on appeal under subsection (1) by a Division Court of the High Court in respect of which order the High Court declares that the matter is a fit one for such appeal.]
Section 412. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilt y
Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained where an accused person has pleaded guilty and has been convicted by 3[a High Court,] a Court of Session 4[* * * ] or Magistrate of the first class on such plea, there shall be no appeal except as to the extent or legality of the sentence.
Section 413. No appeal in petty cases
Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in cases in which 5[a High Court passes a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding six months only or of fine not exceeding two hundred rupees only or in which] a Court of Session 6[* * *] passes a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding one month only, or 7[in which a Court of Session or 8[a] Magistrate of the first class passes a sentence] of fine not exceeding fifty rupees only 9[* * *].
1Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.4 and III Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1964, Art.2 and Sch.
3Ins. by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.3.
4Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.4.
6Omitted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 24.
7Ins. ibid.
8Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch
9Omitted by Act No. XII of 1923.
Explanation.__ There is no appeal from a sentence of imprisonment passed by such Court or Magistrate in default of payment of fine when no substantive sentence of imprisonment has also been passed.
Section 414. No appeal from certain summary convictions
Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in any case tried summarily in which a Magistrate empowered to act under section 260 passes a sentence 1[* * * ] of fine not exceeding 2[two thousand] rupees only 3[* * *].
[2] Section 414A. No appeal from certain summary convictions under the law relating to price control
No appeal from certain summary convictions under the law relating to price control.__ Notwithstanding anything contained in t his Code or any other law for the time being in force, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in any case tried summarily in which a Special Magistrate appointed under section 14A passes a sentence of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 (XXIX of 1977) or under any other Federal law or Provincial law relating to price control.]
Section 415. Proviso to sections 413 and 414
Any appeal may be brought against any sentence referred to in section 413 or section 414 4[by which any punishment therein mentioned is combined with any other punishment], but no sentence which would not otherwise be liable to appeal shall be appealable merely on the ground that the person convicted is ordered to find security to keep the
peace. Explanation.__ A sentence of imprisonment in default of payment of fine is not a sentence by which two or more punishments are combined within the meaning of this section.
[5] Section 415A. Special right of appeal in certain cases
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial shall have a right of appeal.]
416. [Saving of sentences on European British subjects.] Rep. by the criminal law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), S.26. 6[4l7. Appeal in case of acquittal.__ (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (4), the Provincial Government may, in any case, direct the Public Prosecutor to present an appeal to the High Court from an original or appellate order of acquittal passed by any Court other than a High
Court.
(2) If such an order of acquittal is passed in any case instituted upon complaint and the High Court, on an application made to it by the complainant in this behalf, grants special leave to appeal from the order of acquittal, the complainant may present such an appeal to the High Court. 7[(2A) A person aggrieved by the order of acquittal passed by any court , other than a High Court, may, within thirty days, file an appeal against such order.]
1Omitted by Act No. XII of 1923, s. 25.
2Subs. and ins. by Act No. III of 2006, S.21.
3Omitted by Act No. XII of 1923, s. 24
4Subs. by the Repleaing and Amending Act, 1945 (VI of 1945), s.3 and II Sch.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedrue (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 114.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7Ins. by Act No. XX of 1994, S.3.
(3) No application under subsection (2) for the grant of special leave to appeal from an order of acquittal shall be entertained by the High Court after the expiry of sixty days from the date of that order.
(4) If, in any case, the application under subsection (2) for the grant of special leave to appeal from an order of acquittal is refused, no appeal from that order of acquittal shall lie under subsection (1).] 1[(5) An appeal against an order of conviction or acquittal under section s 354A, 376, 376A, 377 or 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) shall be decided within six months.]
[2] Section 418. Appeal on what matters admissible
(1)] An appeal may lie on a matter of fact as well as a matter of law 3* * *.
(2) 4[* * * * * * *] Explanation.__ The alleged severity of a sentence shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be a matter of law.
Section 419. Petition of appeal
Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the appellant or his pleader, and every such petition shall (unless the Court to which it is presented otherwise directs) be accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed aga inst 5[* * *].
Section 420. Procedure when appellant in jail
If the appellant is in jail, he may present his petition of appeal and the copies accompanying the same to the officer in charge of the jail, who shall thereupon forward such petition and copies to the proper Appellate Court.
Section 421. Summary dismissal of appeal
(1) On receiving the petition and copy under section 419 or section 420, the Appellate Court shall pursue the same, and, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, it may dismiss the appeal summarily:
Provided that no appeal presented under section 419 shall be dismissed unless the appellant or his pleader has had a reasonable opportunity of being heard in support of the same.
(2) Before dismissing an appeal under this section, the Court may call for the record of the case, but shall not be bound to do so.
Section 422. Notice of appeal
If the Appellate Court does not dismiss the appeal summarily, it shall cause notice to be given to the appellant or his pleader, and to such officer as the 6[Provincial Government] may appoint in this behalf, of the time and place at which such appeal will be heard, and shall, on the application of such officer, furnish him with a copy of the grounds of appeal ; and, in cases of appeals under 7[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the Appellat e Court shall cause a like notice to be given to the accused.
1Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.14.
2Renumbered by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 115.
3Omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
4Omitted ibid. 5Omitted ibid.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendement Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.5.
Section 423. Powers of Appellate Court in disposing of appeal
(1) The Appellate Court shall then send for the record of the case, if such record is not already in Court. After perusing such record, and hearing the appellant or his pleader, if he appears, and the Public Prosecutor, if he appears, and, in case of an appeal under 1[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the accused, if he appears, the Court may, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, dismiss the appeal, or may
(a) in an appeal from an order of acquittal, reverse such order and direct that further inquiry be made, or that the accu sed be retried or 2[sent for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court] as the case may be, or find him guilty and pass sentence on him according to law ;
(b) in an appeal from a conviction, (1) reverse the finding and sentence, and acquit or dischar ge the accused, or order him to be retried by a Court of competent jurisdiction subordinate to such Appellate Court or 3[sent] for trial, or (2) alter the finding, maintaining the sentence, or, with or without altering the finding, reduce the sentence, or, (3) with or without such reduction and with or without altering the finding, alter the nature of the sentence, but, subject to the provisions of section 106, subsection (3), not so as to enhance the same ;
(c) in an appeal from any other order, alter or reverse such order ;
(d) make any amendment or any consequential or incidental order that may be just or proper.
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
Section 424. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Courts
The rules contained in Chapter XXVI as to the judgment of a Criminal Court of original jurisdiction shall apply, so far as may be practicable, to the judgment of any Appellate Court other than a High Court:
Provided that, unless the Appellate Court otherw isedirects, the accused shall not be brought up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered.
Section 425. Order by High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court
(1) Whenever a case is decided on appeal by the High Court under this Chapter, it sha ll certify its judgment or order to the Court by which the finding, sentence or order appealed against was recorded or passed. If the finding, sentence or order was recorded or passed by a Magistrate other than the District Magistrate, the certificate shall be sent through the District Magistrate.
(2) The Court to which the High Court certifies its judgment or order shall thereupon make such orders as are conformable to the judgment or order of the High Court ; and, if necessary, the record shall be amended in accordance therewith.
Section 426. Suspension of sentence pending appeal. Release of appellant on bail
(1) Pending any appeal by a convicted person, the Appellate Court may, for reasons to be recorded by it in writing, order that the execution of the sent ence or order appealed against be suspended and, also, if he is in confinement, that he be released on bail or on his own bond.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendement Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.5.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. ibid.
4Omitted ibid.
1[(1A) An Appellate Court shall, except where it is of the opinion that the delay in the decision of appeal has been occasioned by an act or omission of the appellant or a ny other person acting on his behalf, order a convicted person to be released on bail who has been sentenced—
(a) to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years and whose appeal has not been decided within a period of six months of his conviction;
(b) to imprisonment for a period exceeding three years but not exceeding seven years and whose appeal has not been decided within a period of one year of his conviction; or
(c) to imprisonment for life or imprisonment exceeding seven years and whose appeal has not been decided within a period of two years of his conviction:
Provided that the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs shall not apply to a previously convicted offender for an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or to a person w ho, in the opinion of the Appellate Court, is a hardened desperate or dangerous criminal or is accused of an act of terrorism punishable with death or imprisonment for life.]
(2) The power conferred by this section on an Appellate Court may be exercised al so by the High Court in the case of any appeal by a convicted person to a Court subordinate thereto. 2[(2A) 3[Subject to the provisions of section 382A,] when any person other than a person accused of a nonbailable offence is sentenced to imprisonment by a Court, and an appeal lies from that sentence, the Court may, if the convicted person satisfies the Court that he intends to present an appeal, order that he be released on bail for a period sufficient in the opinion of the Court to enable him to present the appeal and obtain the orders of the Appellate Court under subsection (1) and the sentence of imprisonment shall, so long as he is so released on bail, be deemed to be suspended.] 4[(2B) Where a High Court is satisfied that a convicted person has been granted special leave to appeal to 5[the 6[Supreme Court]] against any sentence which it has imposed or maintained, 7[* * *it may if it so thinks fit order that pending the appeal the sentence or order appealed against be suspended, and also, if the said person is in confinement, that he be released on bail.]
(3) When the appellant is ultimately sentenced to imprisonment, 8[* * ] 9[imprisonment for life], the time during which he is so released shall be excluded in computing the term for which he is so sentenced.
Section 427. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
When an appeal is presented under 10[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417], the High Court may issue a warrant directing that the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordina te Court, and the Court before which he is brought may commit him to prison pending the disposal of the appeal, or admit him to bail.
1Ins. by Act No. VIII of 2011, s. 2.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1945 (II of 1945), s.3.
3Ins. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Ins by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1946 (IV of 1946), s.2.
5Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.4 and III Sch.
6Subs. by A.O, 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (With effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
7Rep. by Act No. XXVI of 1951, s.3 and Sch.II. 8Rep., ibid.
9Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974, (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
10Subs. by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.5.
Section 428. Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken
(1) In dealing with any appeal under this Chapter, the Appellate Court, if it thinks additional evidence to be necessary, shall record its reasons, and may either take such evidence itself, or direct it t o be taken by a Magistrate, or, when the Appellate Court is a High Court, by a Court of Session or a Magistrate.
(2) When the additional evidence is taken by the Court of Session or the Magistrate, it or he shall certify such evidence to the Appellate Court, and such Court shall thereupon proceed to dispose of the appeal.
(3) Unless the Appellate Court otherwise directs, the accused or his pleader shall be present when the additional evidence is taken. 1[* * *].
(4) The taking of evidence under this section shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter XXV, as if it were an inquiry.
Section 429. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided
When the Judges composing the Court of Appeal are equally divided in opinion, the case, with their opinions thereon, shall be laid before another Judge of the same Court, and such Judge, after such hearing (if any) as he thinks fit, shall deliver his opinion, and the judgment or order shall follow such opinion.
Section 430. Finality of orders on appeal
Judgments and orders passed by an Appellate Court upon appeal shall be final, except in the cases provided for in section 417 and Chapter XXXII.
Section 431. Abatement of appeals
Every appeal under 2[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417] shall finally abate on the death of the accused, and every other appeal under this Chapter (except an appeal from a sentence of fine) shall finally abate on the death of the appellant.
CHAPTER XXXII
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OF REFERENCE AND REVISION 432 and 433. [Reference by Presidency Magistrate to High Court. Disposal of case according to decision of High Court and direction as to costs.] Omitted by A.O.,1949, Schedule.
434. [Power to reser ve questions arising in original jurisdiction of High Court and procedure when question reserved.] Omitted by Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s. 6.
Section 435. Power to call for records of inferior Courts
(1) The High Court or any Sessions Judge 3[* * * * * * *] may call for and examine the record of any proceeding before any inferior Criminal Court situate within the local limits of its or his jurisdiction for the purpose of satisfying itself or himself as to the correctness, legality or propriety of any finding, sentence or order recorded or passed, and as to the regularity of any proceedings of such inferior Court 4[and may, when calling for such record, direct that the execution of any sentence be suspen ded and, if the accused is in confinement, that he be released on bail or on his own bond pending the examination of the record].
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s. 5.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 116.
1[Explanation.__ All Magistrates, shall be deemed to be inferior to the Sessions Judge for the purposes of this subsection.]
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(3) 2[* * * * * * *]
(4) 1[* * * * * * *]
[1] Section 436. Power to order further inquiry
On examining any record under section 435 or otherwise__
(a) the High Court may direct the Sessions Judge to require an judicial Magistrate subordinate to him to make, and the Sessions Judge himself may direct 3[any] Magistrate subordinate to him to make, further inquiry into any complaint which has been dism issed under section 203 or sub section (3) of section 204 4[***]
(b) the High Court or the Sessions Judge may direct 3[any Magistrate] to make further inquiry into any proceeding in which an order of discharge or release has been made under section 119:
4[* * * * * * * *]] 5[437. Power to order commitment]. Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
Section 438. [Omitted]
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Section 439. High Court’s powers of revision
(1) In the case of any proceeding the record of which has been called for by itself 6[* * * ] or which otherwise comes to its knowledge, the High Court may, in its discretion, exercise any of the powers conferred on a Court of Appeal by sections 7[*], 423, 4 26, 427 and 428 or on a Court by section 338, and may enhance the sentence; and, when the Judges composing the Court of Revision are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be disposed of in manner provided by section 429.
(2) No order under this section shall be made to the prejudice of the accused unless he has had an opportunity of being heard either personally or by pleader in his own defence.
(3) Where the sentence dealt with under this section has been passed by a Magistrate 1[* * *], the Court shall not inflict a greater punishment for the offence which, in the opinion of such Court, the accused has committed than might have been inflicted for such offence by 8[* * * ] a Magistrate of the first class.
1Subs. and omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Omitted by the Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 116.
3Subs. by Ordinance No. XXXVII of 2001, s.66.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
5This section which was originally numbered 436 was renumbered 437, by Act 18 of 1923, s. 117.
6Omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
7Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 119.
8The Words “a Presidency Magistrate or” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
1[(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorise a High Court—
(a) to convert a finding of acquittal into one of conviction; or
(b) to entertain any proceedings in revision with respect to an order made by the Sessions Judge under section 439A.]
(5) Where under this Code an appeal lies and no appeal is brought, no proceedings by way of revision shall be entertained at the instance of the party who could have appealed. 2[(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, any convicted person to whom an opportunity has been given under subsection (2) of showing cause why his sentence should not be enhanced shall, in showing cause, be entitled also to show cause against his conviction.]
[3] Section 439A. Sessions Judge ’s powers of revision
(1) In the case of any proceeding before a Magistrate the record of which has been called for by the Sessions Judge or which otherwise comes to his knowledge, the Sessions Judge may exercise any of the powers conferred on the High Court by section 439.
(2) An Additional Sessions Judge shall have and may exercise all the powers of a Sessions Judge under this Chapter in respect of any case which may be transferred to him under any general or special order of the Sessions Judge.]
Section 440. Optional with Court to hear parties
No party has any right to be heard either personally or by pleader before any Court when exercising its powers of revision:
Provided that the Court may, if it thinks fit, when exercising such powers, hear any party either personally or by pleader, and that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect section 439, subsection (2).
441. [Statement by Presidency Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Schedule.
Section 442. High Court’ s order to be certified to lower Court or Magistrate
When a case is revised under this Chapter by the High Court, it shall, in manner hereinbefore provided by section 425, certify its decision or order to the Court by which the finding, sentence or order revised was recorded or passed, and the Court or Magistrate to which the decision or order is so certified shall thereupon make such orders as are conformable to the decisi on so certified ; and, if necessary, the record shall be amended in accordance therewith. _______
PART VIII
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS _____ 4CHAPTER XXXIII. __ [SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CASES IN WHICH EUROPEAN AND PAKISTAN BRITISH SUBJECTS ARE CONCERNED.] Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.119.
3Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Chapter XXXIII (Sections 443 to 449) was subs. for the original Chapter XXXIII (sections 443 to 463) by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (12 of 1923), s.27.
CHAPTER XXXIV
LUNATICS
Section 464. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic
(1) When a Magistrate holding an inquiry or a trial has reason to believe that the accused is of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate shall inquire into the fact of such unsoundness, and shall cause such person to be examined by the Civil Surgeon of the district or such other medical officer as the 1[Provincial Government] directs, and thereupon shall examine such Surgeon or other officer as a witness, and shall reduce the examination to writing. 2[(1A) Pending such examination and inquiry, the Magistrate may deal with the accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466.]
(2) If such Magistrate is of opinion that the accused is of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, he 2[shall record a finding to that effect and] shall postpone further proceedings in the case.
Section 465. Procedure in case of person 3[sent for trial] Court of Session or High Court being lunatic
4[(1) If any person before a Court of Session or a High Court appears to the Court at his trial to be of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, the Court shall, in the first instance, try the fact of such unsoundness and incapacity, and if the Court is satisfied of the fact, it sha ll record a finding to that effect and shall postpone further proceeding s in the case.]
(2) The trial of the fact of the unsoundness of mind and incapacity of the accused shall be deemed to be part of his trial before the Court.
Section 466. Release of lunatic pending investigation or trial
(1) Whenever an accused person is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, 5[whether the case is one in which bail may be taken or not], may release him on sufficient security being given that he shall be properly taken care of and shall be prevented from doing injury to himself or to any other person, and for his appearance when required before the Magistrate or Court or such officer as the Magistrate or Court appoints in this behalf. 6[(2) Custody of lunatic. If the case is one in which, in the opinion of the Magistrate or Court, bail should not be taken, or if sufficient security is not given, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, shall order the accused to be detained in safe custody in such place and manner as he or it may think fit, and shall report the action taken to the 7[Provincial Government]:
Provided that no order for the detention of the accused in a lunatic asylum shall be made otherwise than in accordance with such rules as the 7[Provincial Government] may have made under the Lunacy Act, 1912.]
Section 467. Resumption of inquiry or trial
(1) Whenever an inquiry or a trial is postponed under section 464 or section 465, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, may at any time resume the inquiry or trial, and require the accused to appear or be brought before such Magistrate or
Court.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.120
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. ibid.
5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.122.
6Subs. ibid.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
(2) When the accused has been released under section 466, and the sureties for his appearance produce him to the officer whom the Magistrate or Court appoints in this behalf, the certificate of such officer that the accused is capable of making his defence shall be receivable in evidence.
Section 468. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
(1) If, when the accused appears or is again brought before the Magistrate or the Court, as the case may be, the Magistrate or Court considers him capable of making his defence, the inquiry or trial shall proceed.
(2) If the Magistrate or Court considers the accused 1[*] to be still incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall again act according to the provisions of section 464 or section 465, as the case may be, 2[and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466].
[3] Section 469. When accused appears to have been insane
When the accused appears to be of sound mind at the time of inquiry or trial, and the Magistrate or Court is satisfied from t he evidence given before him or it that there is reason to believe that the accused committed an act which, if he had been of sound mind, would have been an offence, and that he was, at the time when the act was committed, by reason of unsoundness of min d, incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the Magistrate or Court shall proceed with the case.]
Section 470. Judgment of acquittal on ground of lunacy
Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence, or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically whe ther he committed the act or not.
Section 471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody
(1) Whenever 4[the finding] states that the accused person committed the act alleged, the Magistrate or Court before whom or which the trial has bee n held, shall, if such act would, but for the incapacity found, have constituted an offence, order such person to be 5[detained] in safe c ustody in such place and manner as the Magistrate or Court thinks fit, 6[and shall report the action taken to the 7[Provincial Government]] 8[* * *]:
6[Provided that no order for the detention of the accused in a lunatic asylum shall be made otherwise than in accordance with such rules as the 7[Provincial Government] may have made under the Lunacy Act, 1912.]
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1Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 123.
2Added ibid.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.124.
5Subs. ibid.
6Ins.ibid.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
8Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914), s.3 and Sch. II.
9Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912 (IV of 1912), s.101 and Sch., II.
1[(2)] Power of Provincial Government to relieve Inspector General of certain functions. The 2[Provincial Government] may empower the officer incharge of the jail in which a person is confined under the provisions of section 466 or this section, to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector General of Prisons under 3[* *] section 473 or section 474.
472. [Lunatic prisoner to be visited by Inspector General] Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912 (IV of 1912), S.101 and Schedule II.
Section 473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence
If such person is 4[detained] under the provisions of section 466, and 5[in the case of a person det ained in a jail, the Inspector General of Prisons, or, in the case of a person detained in a lunatic asylum, the visitors of such asylum or any two of them] shall certify that, in his or their opinion, such person is capable of making his defence, he shall be taken before the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, at such time as the Magistrate or Court appoints, and the Magistrate or Court shall deal with such person under the provisions of section 468 ;and the certificate of such InspectorGeneral or visitors as aforesaid shall be receivable as evidence.
Section 474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released
(1) If such person i s 6[detained] under the provisions of section 466 or section 471, and such Inspector General or visitors shall certify that, in his or their judgment, he may be 7[released] without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person, the 2[Provincial Government] may thereupon order him to be 7[released] or to be detained in custody, or to be transferred to a public lunatic asylum if he has not been already sent to such an asylum ; and, in case it orders him to be transferred to an asylum, may appoi nt a Commission, consisting of a judicial and two medical officers.
(2) Such Commission shall make formal inquiry into the state of mind of such person, taking such evidence as is necessary, and shall report to the 2[Provincial Government], which may order his 8[release] or detention as it thinks fit.
[9] Section 475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend
(1) Whenever any relative or friend of any person detained under the provisions of section 466 or section 471 desires that he shall be delivered to his care and custody, the 2[Provincial Government] may, upon the application of such relative or fr iend and on his giving security to the satisfaction of such 2[Provincial Government] that the person delivered shall__
(a) be properly taken care of and prevented from doing injury to himself or to any other person, and
(b) be produced for the inspection of such officer, and at such times and places, as the 2[Provincial Government] may direct, and
(c) in the case of a person detained under section 466, be produced when required before such Magistrate or Court, order such person to be delivered to such relative or friend.
1Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 124.
2Subs. by A.O, 1937, for “L.G”.
3Rep. by Act No. X of 1914, s.3 and Sch. II.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.125.
5Subs. ibid.
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 126.
7Subs. ibid.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.126.
9Subs. ibid., s. 127.
(2) If the person so delivered is accused of any offence the trial of which has been postponed by reason of his being of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, and the inspecting officer referred to in subsection (1), clause (b), certifies at any time to the Magistrate or Court that such person is capable of making his defence, such Magistrate or Court shall call upon the relative or friend to whom such accused was delivered to produce him before the Magistrate or Court ; and, upon such production, the Magistrate or Court shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 468, and the certificate of the inspecting officer shall be receivable as evidence.] _______
CHAPTER XXXV
PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
[1] Section 476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195
(1) When any offence referred to in section 195, subsection (1), clause (b) or clause (c), has been committed in , or in relation to, a proceeding in any Civil, Revenue or Criminal Court, the Court may take cognizance of the offence and try the same in accordance with the procedure prescribed for summary trials in Chapter XXII.
(2) When in any case tried under subsection (1) the Court f inds the offender guilty, it may, notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (2) of section 262__
(a) pass any sentence on the offender authorised by law for such offence, except a sentence of de ath, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment exceeding five years, if such Court be a High Court, a Court of Session, a District Court or any Court exercising the power of a Court of Session or a District Court ;
(b) sentence the offender to simple impri sonment for a term which may extend to three months, or to pay a fine not exceeding 2[one thousand rupees] or both, if such Court be a Court of a Magistrate of the first Class, a Civil Court other than a High Court, a District Court or a Court exercising t he powers of a District Court, or a Revenue Court not inferior to the Court of Collector ;
(c) sentence the offender to simple imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, or to pay a fine not exceeding fifty rupees, or both, if such Court be a Criminal Court or a Revenue Court other than a Court referred to in clause (a) or clause (b).
(3) The powers conferred on Civil, Revenue and Criminal Courts under this section may be exercised in respect of any offence referred to in subsection (1) and alleged t o have been committed in relation to any proceeding in such Court by the Court to which such former Court is subordinate within the meaning of subsection (3) of section 195.
(4) Any person sentenced by any Court under this section may, notwithstanding any thing hereinbefore contained, appeal__
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch.. (w.e.f 18476).
(a) in the case of a sentence by the High Court, to the Supreme Court ;
(b) in the case of a sentence by a Court of Session, or District Court, or a Court exercising the powers of a Court of Session or a District Court, to the High Court ; and
(c) in any other case, to the Sessions Judge.
(5) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to appeals under this section and the Appellate Court may alter the finding or reduce or enhance the sentence appealed against.
Section 476A. Forwarding of cases for trial by Courts having jurisdiction
(1) If the Court in any case considers that the person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 476, subsection (1), and committed in, or in relation to, any proceedings before it, should not be tried under that section, such Court may, af ter recording the facts constituting the offence and the statement of the accused person, as hereinbefore provided, forward the case to a Court having jurisdiction to try the case, and may require security to be given for the appearance of such accused person before such Court, or, if sufficient security is not given, shall forward such person in custody to such Court.
(2) The Court to which a case is forwarded under this section shall proceed to hear the complaint against the accused person in the manner hereinbefore provided.]
Section 476B. [Appeals.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
Section 477. [Power of Court of Session as to such offences comitted before itself.] Omitted by the
Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.129.
478. [Power of Civil or Revenue Courts to complete inquiry and commit to High Court or Court of Session.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII Of 1972), s. 2 and sch.
Section 479. [Procedure of Civil or Revenue Court in such case s.] Omitted by the Law Reforms
Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch.
Section 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt
(1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender 1[* * * ] to be detained in custody and at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day may, if it thinks fit, take cognizance of the offence and sentence the offender to fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, and, in default of payment, to simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, unless such fine be sooner paid.
(2) 2[* * * * * * *]
Section 481. Record in such cases
(1) In every such case the Court shall record the facts constituting the offence, with the statement (if any) made by the offender, as well as the finding and sentence.
(2) If the offence is under section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860), the record shall show the nature and stage of the judicial proceeding in which the Court interrupted or insulted was sitting, and the nature of the interruption or insult.
1Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 29.
2Omitted by Act No. II of 1950, s. 2 and Sch.
Section 482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480
(1) If the Court in any case considers that a person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 480 and committed in its view or presence should be imprisoned otherwise than in default of payment of fine, or that a fine exceeding two hundred rupees should be imposed upon him, or such Court is for any other reason of opinion that the case should not be disposed of under section 480, such Court, after recor ding the facts constituting the offence and the statement of the accused as hereinbefore provided, may forward the case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the same, and may require security to be given for the appear ance of such accused person before such Magistrate, or if sufficient security is not given, shall forward such person in custody to such Magistrate.
(2) The Magistrate, to whom any case is forwarded under this section, shall proceed to hear the complaint against the accused person in manner hereinbefore provided.
Section 483. When Registrar or SubRegistrar to be deemed a Civil Court within sections 480 and 482
When the 1[Provincial Government] so directs, any Registrar or any Sub Registrar appointed under the 2[Registration Act, 1908], 3[(XVI of 1908)] shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of sections 480 and 482.
Section 484. Discharge of offender on submi ssion or apology
When any Court has under section 480 3[or section 482] adjudged an offender to punishment 3[or forwarded him to a Magistrate for trial] for refusing or omitting to do anything which he was lawfully required to do or for any intentional insult or interruption, the Court may, in its discretion, discharge the offender or remit the punishment on his submission to the order or requisition of such Court, or on apology being made to its satisfaction.
Section 485. Imprisonment or committal of person ref using to answer or produce document
If any witness or person called to produce a document or thing before a Criminal Court refuses to answer such questions as are put to him or to produce any document or thing in his possession or power which the Court re quires him to produce, and does not offer any reasonable excuse for such refusal, such Court may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, sentence him to simple imprisonment, or by warrant under the hand of the presiding Magistrate or Judge commit him to t he custody of an officer of the Court for any term not exceeding seven days, unless in the meantime such person consents to be examined and to answer, or to produce the document or thing. In the event of his persisting in his refusal, he may be dealt wit h according to the provisions of section 480 or section 482, and, in the case of a 5[High Court], shall be deemed guilty of a contempt.
Section 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases
(1) Any person sentenced by any Court under section 480 or section 48 5 may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable.
(2) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to appeals under this section, and the Appellate Court may alter or reverse the finding, or reduce or reverse the sentence appealed against.
(3) 6[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Ins. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914), s.2 and Sch. I.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
5Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
an appeal from such conviction by 1[a] Court of Small Causes shall lie to the Court of session for the sessions division within which such Court is situate.
(4) An appeal from such conviction by any office r as Registrar or SubRegistrar appointed as aforesaid may, when such officer is also Judge of a Civil Court, be made to the Court to which it would, under the preceding portion of this section, be made if such conviction were a decree by such officer in h is capacity as such Judge, and in other cases may be made to the District Judge, 2* * *.
Section 487. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195 when committed before themselves
(1) Except as provided in sections 3[476,] 4[*] 480 and 485, no Judge of a Criminal Court or Magistrate, other than a Judge of a High Court 5[* * *], shall try any person for any offence referred to in section 195, when such offence is committed before himself or in contempt 6 of his authority, or is b rought under his notice as such Judge or Magistrate in the course of a judicial proceeding.
(2) 7[* * * * * * *]
8[CHAPTER XXXVI. __ [Of the Maintenance of Wives and Children.] Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981(XXVII of 1981), s. 2 and Second Schedule. __________
CHAPTER XXXVII
DIRECTIONS OF THE NATURE OF A Habeas Corpus
Section 491. Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas co rpus
(1) 9[Any High Court] may, whenever it thinks fit, direct__
(a) that a person within the limits of its 10[appellate criminal jurisdiction] be brought up before the Court to be dealt with according to law;
(b) that a person illegally or improperly detained in public or private custody within such limits be set at liberty ;
(c) that a prisoner detained in any jail situate within such limits be brought before the Court to be there examined as a witness in any matter pending or to be inquired into in such Court;
(d) that a prisoner detained as aforesaid be brought before a Courtmartial or any Commissioners 11[* * * ] for trial or to be examined touching any matter pending before such Courtmartial or Commissioners respectively ;
1Subs. by the Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
2Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch. II.
3Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 130.
5Rep. by the Lower Burma Courts Act, 1900 (VI of 1900). 6As to trials for contempt of authority of a Criminal Court or Magistrate in Baluchistan, see the British Baluchistan Criminal Justice Regulation, 1896 (8 of 1896), Sch., Art. 16.
7Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
8This chapter containing sections 488490 have been amended previously by various enactments.
9Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 30.
10Subs. ibid.
11The words “acting under the authority of any commission from the G.G in C.” rep. by A.O., 1937.
(e) that a prisoner within such limits be removed from one custody to another for the purpose of trial; and
(f) that the body of a defendant within such limi ts be brought in on the Sheriff’ s return of cepi corpus to a writ of attachment. 1[(1A) The High Court may, b y general or special order published in the official Gazette, direct that all or any of its powers specifed in clauses (a) and (b) of subsection (1) shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by—
(a) a Sessions Judge; or
(b) an Additional Sessions Judge, within the territorial limits of a Session Division.]
(2) 2[The High Court] may, from time to time, frame rules to regulate the procedure in cases under this section. 3[(3) Nothing in this section appl ies to persons detained under any law providing for preventive detention.]
4491A. [Powers of High Court outside the limits of appellate jurisdiction.] Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule. ______
PART IX
SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS _________
CHAPTER XXXVIII
OF THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
Section 492. Power to appoint Public Prosecutors
(1) The 4[* *] 5[Provincial Government] may appoint, generally, or in any case, or for any specified class of cases, in any local area, one or more officers to be called Public Prosecutors.
(2) 6[* * *] 7[officerincharge of prosecution in the district] may, in the absence of the Public Prosecutor, or where no Public Prosecutor has been appointed, appoi nt any other person, not being an officer of police below 8[such rank as the 5[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf] to be Public Prosecutor for the purpose of 9[any case].
1Ins. by Ord. No. VIII of 2002, s.2
2Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 30.
3Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
4The words “G.G in C. or the” rep. by A.O., 1937.
5Subs. ibid., for “L.G.”.
6Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 133.
7Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 67.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 133.
9Subs. ibid.
Section 493. Public Prosecutor may plead in all Courts in cases under his charge Pleaders privately instructed to be under his direction
The Public Pros ecutor may appear and plead without any written authority before any Court in which any case of which he has charge is under inquiry, trial or appeal, and if any private person instructs a pleader to prosecute in any Court any person in any such case, the Public Prosecutor shall conduct the prosecution, and the pleader so instructed shall act therein, under his directions.
Section 494. Effect of withdrawal from prosecution
Any Public Prosecutor 1[* * * ] may, with the consent of the Court, 2[* * *] before the judgment is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution of any person 3[either generally or in respect of any one or more of the offences for which he is tried] ; and upon such withdrawal,__
(a) if it is made before a charge has been framed, the accused shall be discharged 3[in respect of such offence or offences] ;
(b) if it is made after a charge has been framed, or when under this Code no charge is required, he shall be acquitted 3[in respect o f such offence or offences].
Section 495. Permission to conduct prosecution s
(1) Any Magistrate inquiring into or trying any case may permit the prosecution to be conducted by any person other than an officer of police below the rank to be prescribed by the 4[Provincial Government] in this behalf 5[* * *] but no person, other than the Advocate General, Standing Counsel, Government Solicitor, Public Prosecutor or other officer generally or specially empowered by the 4[Provincial Government] in this behalf, shal l be entitled to do so without such permission.
(2) Any such officer shall have the like power of withdrawing from the prosecution as is
provided by section 494, and the provisions of that section shall apply to any withdrawal by such officer.
(3) Any person conducting the prosecution may do so personally or by a pleader.
(4) An officer of police shall not be permitted to conduct the prosecution if he has taken any part in the investigation into the offence with respect to which the accused is being prosecuted.
CHAPTER XXXIX
OF BAIL
Section 496. In what cases bail to be taken
When any person other than a person accused of a nonbailable offence is arrested or detained without warrant by an officer in charge of a policestation, or appears or is brought before a Co urt, and is prepared at any time while in the custody of such officer or at any stage of the proceedings before such Court to give bail, such person shall be released on bail : Provided that such officer or Court, if he or it thinks fit, may, instead of taking bail from such person, discharge him on his executing a bond without sureties for his appearance as hereinafter provided :
1Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 134.
2Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 134.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5Rep. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s. 2 and Sch. I.
1[Provided, further, that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of section 107, subsection (4), or section 117, subsection (3).]
Section 497. When bail may be taken in case of nonbailable offence
(1) When any person accused of any nonbailable offence is arrested or detained without warrant by an officer in charge of a police station, or appears or is brought before a Court, he may be released on bail, but he shall not be so released if there appea r reasonable grounds for believing that he has been guilty of 2[an offence punishable with death or 3[imprisonment for life or imprisonment for ten years]]: 4[Provided that the Court may direct that any person under the age of sixteen years 5[or any woman] or any sick or infirm person accused of such an offence be released on bail [:]6] 5[Provided further that the Court shall, except where it is of the opinion that the delay in the trial of the accused has been occasioned by an act or omission of the accused or any other person acting on his behalf, direct that any person shall be released on bail—
(a) Who, being accused of any offence not punishable with death, has been detained for such offence for a continuous period exceeding one year or in case of a woman exceeding six months and whose trial for such offence has not concluded; or
(b) Who, being accused of an offence punishable with death, has been detained for such offence for a continuous period exceeding two years and in case of woman e xceeding one year and whose tr ial for such offence has not concluded:
Provided further that the provisions of the foregoing proviso shall not apply to a previously convicted offender for an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or to a per son who, in the opinion of the court, is a hardened, desperate or dangerous criminal or is accused of an act of terrorism punishable with death or imprisonment for life.].
(2) If it appears to such officer or Court at any stage of the investigation, inqui ry or trial, as the case may be, that there are not reasonable grounds for believing that the accused has committed 7[a nonbailable offence], but that there are sufficient grounds for further inquiry into his guilt, the accused shall, pend ing such inquiry, be released on bail, or, at the discretion of such officer or Court, on the execution by him of a bond without sureties for his appearance as hereinafter
provided. 8[(3) An officer or a Court releasing any person on bail under subsection (1) or subsection
(2) shall record in writing his or its reasons for so doing.
1Proviso ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 135.
2Subs. ibid., s. 136, for “the offence of which he is accused”.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., for “transportation for life”.
4Proviso and subsections (3) and (4) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 135. 5Ins., omitted and added by the Act VIII of 2011, s. 3. (for further clarity on the provisos of sub-section (1) of section 497, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notifications of Act No. XVIII of 1923, Law Reforms Ordinance (XII of 1972), Act No. XXV of 1974, Ordinance No. LXXI of 1979, Ordinance No. 1983, Act No. XIX of 1994, Ordinance No. LIV of 2001 and Act No. VIII of 2011 may be perused in the chronological sequence.
6Subs. by Act XXV of 1974, s.2 and Sch., for fullstop
7Subs. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 135 for “such offence”.
8Subsections (3) and (4) ins. ibid.) s. 135.
(4) If, at any time after the conclusion of the trial of a person accused of a nonbailable offence and before Judgment is delivered, the Court is of opinion that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accused is not guilty of any such offence, it shall release the accused, if he is in custody on the execution by him of a bond without sureties for his appearance to hear judgment delivered.] 1[(5) A High Court or Court of Session and, in the case of a person released by itself, any other Court may cause any person who has been released under this section to be arrested and may commit him to custody.]
Section 498. Power to direct admission to bail or reduction of bail
The amount of every bond executed under this Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case, and shall not be excessive ; and the High Court or Court of Session may, in any case, whether there be an appeal on conviction or not, direct that any person be admitted to bail, or that the bail req uired by a policeofficer or Magistrate be reduced.
[2] Section 498A. No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no case is registered, etc
No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no case is registered, etc. Nothing in section 497 or section 498 shall be deemed to require or authorise a Court to rel ease on bail, or to direct to be admitted to bail, any person who is not in custody or is not present in court or against whom no case stands registered for the time being and an order for the release of a person on bail, or a direction that a person be admitted to bail, shall be effective only in respect of the case that so stands registered against him and is specified in the order or direction.]
Section 499. Bond of accused and sureties
(1) Before any person is released on bail or released on his own bond, a bond for such sum of money as the policeofficer or Court, as the case may be, thinks sufficient shall be executed by such person, and, when he is released on bail, by one or more sufficient sureties conditioned that such person shall attend at the time and place mentioned in the bond, and shall continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the policeofficer or Court, as the case may be.
(2) If the case so require, the bond shall also bind the person released on bail to appear when called upon at the High Court, Court of Session or other Court to answer the charge.
Section 500. Discharge from custody
(1) As soon as the bond has been executed, the person for whose appearance it has been executed shall be released ; and, when he is in jail, the Court admitting him to bail shall issue an order of release to the officer incharge of the Jail, and such officer on receipt of the order shall release him.
(2) Nothing in this section, secti on 496 or section 497 shall be deemed to require the release of any person liable to be detained for some matter other than that in respect of which the bond was executed.
Section 501. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
If, throu gh mistake, fraud or otherwise, insufficient sureties have been accepted, or if they afterwards become insufficient, the Court may issue a warrant of arrest directing that the person released on bail be brought before it and may order him to find sufficien t sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may commit him to Jail.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 136.
2Ins. by Act No. XIII of 1976, s. 4 (w.e.f. 1541976).
Section 502. Discharge of sureties
(1) All or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a person released on bail may at any time apply to a Magistrate to discharge the bond, either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants.
(2) On such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue his warrant of arrest directing that the person so released be brought before him.
(3) On the appearance of such person pursuant to the warrant, or on his voluntary surrender, the Magistrate shall direct the bond to be discharged either wholly or so far as relates to the applicants, and shall call upon such person to find other sufficient sureties, and, if he falls to do so, may commit him to custody. ________
CHAPTER XL
OF COMMISSIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
Section 503. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with
(1) Whenever, in the course of an inquiry, a trial or any other proceeding under this Code, it appears to 1[* * * ], 2[* * * ] a Court of Session or the High Court that the examination of a witness is necessary for the ends of Justice, and that the atten dance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, under the circumstances of the case, would be unreasonable, such 2[* *] Court may dispense with such attendance and may issue a commission to any 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first class, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such witness resides, to take the evidence of such witness.
(2) 3[* * * * * * *] 4[(2A) When the witness resides in an area in or in relation to which the President has extraprovincial jurisdiction within the meaning of the ExtraProvincial Juris diction Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 5 of 1949) the commission may be issued to such Court or officer in the area as may be recognised by the President by notification in the off icial Gazette has a Court or officer to which or to whom commissions may be issued under this subsection and within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the witness resides.] 5[(2B) When the witness resides in the United Kingdom or any other country of the Commonwealth 6[* * *] or in the Union of Burma, 7[or any other country in which reciprocal arrangement in this behalf exists,] the commission may be issued to such Court or Judge having authority in this behalf in that country as may be specified by th e 8[Federal Government] by 9notification in the official Gazette.]
1Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
2Omitted by ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 68.
3Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
4Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 2.
6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7Ins. by the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1962 (LXVII of 1962), s. 2.
8Subs. by the Federal Adaptation Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table.
9For instances of notifications see Gaz of P., 1960, Ext., pp 461462, ibid., 1963, Pt.Ip.20.
(3) The Magistrate or officer to whom the commission is issued, 1[* * * ] 2[* * * ] shall proceed to the place where the witness is or shall summon the witness bef ore him, and shall take down his evidence in the same manner, and may for this purpose exercise the same powers, as in trials of 3[cases] under this Code. 4[(4) Where the commission is issued to such officer as is mentioned in subsection (2A), he may, in lieu of proceeding in the manner provided in subsection (3), delegate his powers and duties under the commission to any officer subordinate to him whose powers are not less than those of a Magistrate of the first class in Pakistan.]
Section 504. [Commission in case of witness being within Presidencytown] Omitted by A,O.,1949,
Schedule.
Section 505. Parties may examine witnesses
(1) The parties to any proceeding under this Code in which a commission is issued, may respectively forward any interrogatories in writing wh ich the Magistrate or Court directing the commission may think relevant to the issue 5[and when the commission is directed to a Magistrate or officer mentioned in section 503, such Magistrate or the Officer] 6[to whom the duty of executing such commission has been delegated ] shall examine the witness upon such interrogations.
(2) Any such party may appear before such Magistrate or 7[8[*******]officer] by pleader, or if not in custody, in person, and may examine, crossexamine and reexamine (as the case may be) the said witness.
Section 506. Power of 9[* * ] Magistrate to apply for issue of commission
Whenever, in the course of an inquiry or a trial or any other proceeding under this Code before any Magistrate 10[* * *] 11[* * *] 10[* *] it appears that a commission ought to be issued for the examination of a witness whose evidence is necessary for the ends of justice, and that the attendance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, under the circumsta nces of the case, would be unreasonable, 12[such Magistrate 10[* * *] shall apply to the Sessions Judge 10[* * * * * * ]], stating the reasons for the application ; 12[and the Sessions Judge 10[* * * * * * ]] may either issue a commission in the manner hereinbefore provided or reject the application.
Section 507. Return of commission
(1) After any commission issued under section 503 or section 506 has been duly executed, 13[* * *] it shall be returned, together with the deposition of the witness examined there under, to the Court out of which it issued ; and the commission, the return thereto and the deposition shall be open at all reasonable times to inspection of the parties, and may, subject to all just excep tions, be read in evidence in the case by either party, and shall form part of the record.
1Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
2Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs ibid.
4Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 2.
6Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1950, s. 138.
7Subs. by Act No. XXVII of 1943, s. 3.
8Amended by Act No. XIV of 1950.
9Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
10Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 69.
11Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
12Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
13Omitted by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 4.
(2) Any deposition so taken, if it satisfies the conditions prescribed by section 33 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1874), may also be received in evidence at any subsequent stage of the case before another Court.
Section 508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial
In every case in which a commission is issued under section 503 or section 506, the inquiry, trial o r other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.
[1] Section 508A. Application of this Chapter to commissions issued in Burma
The provisions of subsection (3) of section 503, 2[* * * ] and so much of sections 505 and 507 as relate s to the execution of a commission and its return by the Magistrate or officer to whom the commission is directed shall apply in respect of commissions issued 3[by any Court or Judge having authority in this behalf in the United Kingdom or in any other country of the Commonwealth 4[* * * ] or in the Union of Burma 5[or any other country in which reciprocal arrangement in this behalf exists] under the law in force in that country] relating to commissions for the examination of witnesses, as they apply to commissions issued under section 503 or section 506.] _______
CHAPTER XLI
SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE
Section 509. Deposition of medical witness
(1) The deposition of a Civil Surgeon or other medical witness, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the presence of the accused, or taken on commission under Chapter XL, may be given in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, although the deponent is not called as a witness.
(2) Power to summon medical witness. The Court may, if it thinks fit, summon and examine such deponent as to the subject-matter of his deposition.
[6] Section 510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist etc
Any document purporting to be a report, under the hand of any Chemical Examiner or Assistant Chemical Examiner to Government or any Serologist, fingerprint expert or firearm expert 7[or the chemist or pharmacist or the Forensic Scientist or Hand-writing expert] appointed by Government, 8[or of the Chief Chemist of the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Limited,] upon any matter or thing duly submitted to him for examination or analysis and report in the course of any proceeding under this Code, may, without calling him as a witness, be used as evid ence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code:
Provided that the Court may, 9[if it considers necessary in the interest of justice], summon and examine the person by whom such report has been made.]
Section 511. Previous conviction or acquittal h ow proved
In any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, a previous conviction or acquittal may be proved, in addition to any other mode provided by any law for the time being in force__
1Ins. by Act No. XXXV of 1940, s.3.
2Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch. II.
3Subs. by Act No. XIV of 1950, s.5.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Ins. by the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (LXVII of 1962) s.2.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
7Ins. by Act No. XXXIII of 2022, s.2.
8Ins. by Ordinance No. V of 1983, s.2.
9Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 18476).
(a) by an extract certified under the hand of the officer having the custody of the records of the Court in which such conviction or acquittal was had to be a copy of the sentence or order ; or
(b) in case of a conviction, either by a certificate signed by the officer in charge of the jail in which the punishment or any part thereof was inflicted, or by production of the warrant of commitment under which the punishment was suffered ; together with, in each of such cases, evidence as to the identity of the accused person with the person so convicted or acquitted.
Section 512. Record of evidence in absence of accused
(1) If it is proved that an accused person has absconded, and that there is no immediate prospect of arresting him, the Court competent to tr y or 1[send for trial to the Court of Session or High Court] such person for the offence complained of may, in his absence, examine the witnesses (if any) produced on behalf of the prosecution, and record their depositions. Any such deposition may, on th e arrest of such person, be given in evidence against him on the inquiry into, or trial for, the offence with which he is charged, if the deponent is dead or incapable of giving evidence or his attendance cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expe nse or inconvenience which, under the circumstances of the case, would be unreasonable.
(2) Record of evidence when offender unknown. If it appears that an offence punishable with death or 2[imprisonment for life] has been committed by some person or perso ns unknown, the High Court may direct that any Magistrate of the first class shall hold an inquiry and examine any witnesses who can give evidence concerning the offence. Any depositions so taken may be given in evidence against any person who is subsequen tly accused of the offence, if the deponent is dead or incapable of giving evidence or beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan]. ________
CHAPTER XLII
PROVISIONS AS TO BONDS
Section 513. Deposit instead of recognizance
When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond, with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes 4[or furnish bank guarantee] to such amount as the Court or officer may fix, in lieu of executing such
bond.
5514. Procedure on forfeiture of bond. __ (1) Whenever it is proved to the satisfaction of the Court by which a bond under this Code has been taken, or of the Court of a 6[* * * ] Magistrate of the first class, or, when the bond is for appearance before a Court, to the satisfaction of such Court, that such bond has been forfeited, the Court shall record the grounds of such proof, and may call upon any person bound by such bond to pay the penalty thereof, or to show c ause why it should not be paid.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1341972).
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
4Ins. by Act No. XXXVI of 2026, s.2 (Applicable only to the extent of ICT)
5S. 514 applies to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873), s.6.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
(2) If sufficient cause is not shown and the penalty is not paid, the Court may proceed to recover the same by issuing a warrant for the attachment and sale of the moveable 1[or immovable] property belonging to such person or his estate if he be dead.
(3) Such warrant may be executed within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court which issued it; and it shall authorize the 2[attachment] and sale of any moveable property belonging to such person without such limits, when endorsed by the 3[District Officer (Revenue)] 4[* * * ] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such property is found.
(4) If such penalty is not paid and cannot be recovered by such attachment and sale, th e person so bound shall be liable, by order of the Court which issued the warrant, to imprisonment in the civil jail for a term which may extend to six months.
(5) The Court may, at its discretion, remit any portion of the penalty mentioned and enforce payment in part only 1[which shall not be more than half of surety amount of penalty].
(6) Where a surety to a bond dies before the bond is forfeited, his estate shall be discharged from all liability in respect of the bond 5[* * *]. 6[(7) When any person who has furnished security under section 106 or section 118 7[* * *] is convicted of an offence the commission of which constitutes a breach of the conditions of his bond, or of a bond executed in lieu of his bond under section 514B, a certified copy of the judgment of the Court by which he was convicted of such offence may be used as evidence in proceedings under this section against his surety or sureties, and, if such certified copy is so used, the Court shall presume that such offence was committed by him unless the contrary is proved.]
[8] Section 514A. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
When any surety to a bond under this Code becomes insolvent or dies, or when any bond is forfeited under the provis ions of section 514, the Court by whose order such bond was taken, or a 9[* * * ] Magistrate of the first class, may order the person from whom such security was demanded to furnish fresh security in accordance with the directions of the original order, and , i f such security is not furnished, such Court or Magistrate may proceed as if there had been a default in complying with such original order.
Section 514B. Bond required from a minor
When the person required by any Court or officer to execute a bond is a minor, such Court or officer may accept, in lieu thereof, a bond executed by a surety or sureties only.]
[3] Section 515. Appeals from, and revision of, orders under section 514
All orders passed by any Magistrate under section 514 shall be appealable to the Sessions Judge or, if no appeal is preferred against any such order, may be revised by the Sessions Judge.]
Section 516. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances
The High Court or Court of Session may direct any Magistrate to levy the amount due on a bond to appear and attend at such High Court or Court of Session.
1 Ins. by Act No. XXXVI of 2026, s.3. (Applicable only to the extent of ICT.)
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 139.
3Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.70-71.
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
5Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 139.
6Ins. ibid.
7Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
8Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 140.
9Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
CHAPTER XLIII
OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
[1] Section 516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
When any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before any Criminal Court during any inquiry or trial, the Court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property pending the conclusion of the inquiry or trial, and, if the property is subject to speedy or natural decay, may, after recording such evidence as it th inks necessary, order it to be sold or otherwise disposed of 2[:]] 3[Provided that, if the property consists of explosive substance, the Court shall not order it to be sold or handed over to any person other than a Government department or office dealing w ith, or to an authorised dealer in, such substances 4[:] 4[Provided further that if the property is a dangerous drug, intoxicant, intoxicating liquor or any other narcotic substance seized or taken into custody under the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (II of 1930), the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), the Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979 (P.O. 4 of 1979), or any other law for the time being in force, the Court may, either on an application or of its own motion and under its supervision and control, obtain and prepare such number of samples of the property as it may deem fit for safe custody and production before it or any other court and cause destruction of the remaining portion of the property under a certificate issued by it in that behalf:
Provided also that such samples shall be deemed to be whole of the property in an inquiry or proceedings in relation to such offence before any authority or court.]
Section 517. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed
(1) When an inquiry or a trial in any Criminal Court is concluded, the Court may make such order as it thinks fit for the disposal 5[by destruction, confiscation, or delivery to any person claiming to be entitled to possession thereof or otherwise] of a ny property or document produced before it or in its custody or regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which has been used for the commission of any offence.
(2) When a High Court or a Court of Session makes such order and cannot th rough its own officers conveniently deliver the property to the person entitled thereto, such Court may direct that the order be carried into effect by the 6[District Officer (Revenue)]. 7[(3) When an order is made under this section such order shall not, except where the property is livestock or subject to speedy and natural decay, and save as provided by subsection (4), be carried out for one month, or, when an appeal is presented, until such appeal has been disposed of.
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 141.
2Subs. by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1981 (XXXIII of 1981), s.3.
3Added ibid.
4Subs. & added. by Act No. VII of 1993, s. 3.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 142.
6Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 72.
7Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 142.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit any Court from delivering any property under the provisions of subsection (1) to any person claiming to be entitled to the possession thereof, on his executing a bond with or with out sureties to the satisfaction of the Court , engaging to restore such property to the Court if the order made under this section is modified or set aside on appeal.] Explanation.__ In this section the term “property” includes in the case of property rega rding which an offence appear to have been committed, not only such property as has been originally in the possession or under the control of any party, but also any property into or for which the same may have been converted or exchanged, and anything acq uired by such conversion or exchange, whether immediately or otherwise.
Section 518. Order may take form of reference 1[* * * * *]
In lieu of itself passing an order under section 517, the Court may direct the property to be delivered to 1[a Magistrate of the first class] who shall in such cases deal with it as if it had been seized by the police and the seizure had been reported to him in the manner hereinafter mentioned.
Section 519. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
When any person is convicted of any offence which includes, or amounts to, theft or receiving stolen property, and it is proved that any other person has bought the stolen property from him without knowing, or having reason to believe, that the same was stolen, and that any money h as on his arrest been taken out of the possession of the convicted person, the Court may, on the application of such purchaser and on the restitution of the stolen property to the person entitled to the possession thereof, order that out of such money a sum not exceeding the price paid by such purchaser be delivered to him.
Section 520. Stay of order under section 517,518 or 519
Any Court of appeal, confirmation, reference or revision may direct any order under section 517, section 518, or section 519, passed by a Court subordinate thereto, to be stayed pending consideration by the former Court, and may modify, alter or annul such order and make any further orders that may be just.
Section 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter
(1) On a convict ion under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 292, section 293 , section 501 or section 502, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of that thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted.
(2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed.
Section 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property
(1) Whenever a person is convicted of an offence, 2[of cheating or forgery or of an offence] attended by criminal force 3[or show of force or by criminal intimidation] and it appears to the Court that by such 2[cheating forgery,] force 3[or show of force or criminal intimidation] any person has been dispossessed of any immoveable property, the Court may, if it thinks fit, 3[when convicting such person
1Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 73.
2Ins. by Ordinance No. XVII of 1984, s. 2.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 143.
or at any time within one month from the date of the conviction] order 1[the person dispossessed] to be restored to the possession of the same 2[, whether such property is in the possession or under the control of the person convicted or of any other person to whom it may have been transferred for any consideration or otherwise.]
(2) No such order shall prejudice any right or interest to or in such immovable property which any person may be able to establish in a civil suit. 3[(3) An order under this section may be made by any Court of appeal, confirmation, reference or revision.]
[4] Section 522A. Power to restore possession of moveable property
(1) Whenever a person is convicted of an offence of criminal misappropriation of property or criminal breach of trust or cheating or forgery and it appears to the Court that, by such misapp ropriation, breach of trust, cheating or forgery, any person has been dispossessed or otherwise deprived of any moveable property, the Court may, if thinks fit, when convicting such person o r at any time within one month from the date of the convection, order the person dispossessed or deprived of the property, where such property can be identified, to be restored to the possession of such property, whether such property is in the possession or under the control of the person convicted or of any other per son to whom it may have been transferred for any consideration or otherwise.
(2) Where the property referred to in subsection (1) cannot be identified or has been disposed of by the accused so that it may not be identified, the Court may order such compen sation to be paid to the person dispossessed or deprived of such property as it may determine in the circumstances of the case.
(3) No order referred to in subsection (1) or subsection (2) shall prejudice any right or interest in any moveable property which any person may be able to establish in a civil suit.]
Section 523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen
(1) The seizure by any police -officer of property taken under section 51, or alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence, shall be forthwith reported to a Magistrate, who shall make such order as he thinks fit respecting the disposal of such property or the delivery of such propert y to the person entitled to the possession thereof, or, if such person cannot be ascertained, respecting the custody and production of such property. 5[(2) Procedure where owner of property seized unknown . If the person so entitled is known, the Magistrate may order the property to be delivered to him on such conditions (if any) as the Magistrate thinks fit. If such person is unknown, the Magistrate may detain it and shall, in such case, issue a proclamation specifying the articles of which such property consists, and requiring any person who may have a claim thereto, to appear before him and establish his claim within six months from the date of such proclamation.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 143.
2Added by Ordinance No. XVII of 1984, s. 2.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 143.
4Ins. by Ordinance No. XVII of 1984, s. 3.
5Amended in its application to the Pronvice of Punjabsee West Punjab Ordinance 3 of 1948.
Section 524. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
(1) If no person within such period establishes his claim to such property, and if the person in whose possession such property was found, is unable to show that it was legally acquired by him, such property shall be at the disposal of the 1[Provincial Government], and may be sold under the orders of the 2[* *], 3[Magistrate of the First Class] empowered by the 4[Provincial Government] in this behalf.
(2) In the case of every order passed under this section, an appeal shall lie to t he Court to which appeals against sentences of the Court passing such order would lie.
Section 525. Power to sell perishable property
If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, 5[or if the Magistrate] to whom its seizure is reported is of opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the owner, 6[or that the value of such p roperty is less than ten rupees ] the Magistrate may at any time direct it to be sold; and the provisions of sections 523 and 524 shall, as nearly as may be practicable, apply to the nett proceeds of such sale. ________
CHAPTER XLIV
OF THE TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES
Section 526. High Court may transfer case or itself try it
(1) Whenever it is made to appear to the High Court:—
(a) that a fair and impartial inquiry or trial cannot be had in any Criminal Court subordinate thereto, or
(b) that some question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise, or
(c) that a view of the place in or near which any offence has been committed may be required for the satisfactory inquiry into or trial of the same, or
(d) that an order under this section will tend to the general convenience of the parties or witnesses, or
(e) that such an order is expedient for the ends of justice, or is required by any provision of this Code; it may order__
(i) that any offence be inquired into or tried by an y Court not empowered under sections 177 to 184 (both inclusive) , but in other respects competent to inquire into or try such offence;
(ii) that any particular 7[*] case or appeal, or class of 8[*] cases or appeals, be transferred from a Criminal Court subordinate to its authority to any other such Criminal Court of equal or superior jurisdiction;
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “Govt.”.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Laws and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 74. (w.e.f. 14-08-2001).
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5Subs. by Act. No. XVIII of 1923, s. 144.
6Ins. ibid.
7Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 145.
8Omitted ibid.
(iii) that any particular 1[*] case or appeal be transferred to and tried before itself; or
(iv) that an accused person be 2[sent] for trial to itself or to a Court of Session.
(2) When the High Court withdraws for trial before itself any case from any Court 3[* * *] it shall, 4[* * *] observe in such trial the same procedure which that Court would have observed if the case had not been so withdrawn.
(3) The High Court may act either on the report of the lower Court, or on the application of a party interested, or on its own initiative.
(4) Every application for the exercise of the power conferred by this section shall be made by motion, which shall, except whe n the applicant is the Advocate General, be supported by affidavit or affirmation.
(5) When an accused person makes an application under this section, the High Court may direct him to execute a bond, with or without sureties, conditioned that he will, if 5[so ordered] pay 6[any amount which the High Court 7[may under this section award by way of Compensation] to the person opposing the application.]
(6) Notice to Public Prosecutor of application under this section . Every accused person making any such application shall give to the Public Prosecutor notice in writing of the application, together with a copy of the grounds on which it is made; and no order shall be made on the merits of the application unless at least twentyfour hours have elapsed between the giving of such notice and the hearing of the application. 8[(6A) Where any application for the exercise of the power conferred by this section is dismissed, the High Court may , if it is of opinion that the application was frivolous or vexatious, order the applicant to pay by way of 9[compensation] to any person who has opposed the application 10[such sum not exceeding 11[five hundred rupees] as it may consider proper in the circumstances of the case].]
(7) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect any order made under section 197. 12[(8) In an inquiry under Chapter VIII or any trial, the fact that any party intimates to the Court at any stage that he intends to make an application under this section shall not require the Court to adjourn the case; but the Court shall not pronounce its final judgment or order until the application has been finally disposed of by the Hig h Court and, if the application is accepted by the High Court, the proceedings taken by the Court subsequent to the intimation made to it shall, at the option of the accused, be held afresh.]
1Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 145.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4The words figure and comma, “except as provided in section 267,” omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2. and Sch.
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 145, for “convicted”.
6Subs. ibid., for “the costs of the Prosecutor”.
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1932 (21 of 1932), s.2 for “has power under this section to award by way of costs”.
8Subsection (6A) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 145.
9Subs. by Act 21 of 1932, s.2 for “costs”.
10Subs. ibid., for “any expenses reasonably incurred by such person in consequence of the application”.
11Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. For “two hundred and fifty rupees”.
12Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (Act No. XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
(10) If, before the argument (if any) for the admission of an appeal begins, or, in the case of an appeal admitted, before the argument for the appellant begins, any party interested intimates to the Court that he intends to make an application under this section, the Court shall, upon such party executing, if so required, a bond without suret ies of an amount not exceeding 1[five hundred rupees] that he will make such application within a reasonable time to be fixed by the Court, postpone the appeal for such a period as will afford sufficient time for the application to be made and an order to be obtained thereon.] 2[526A. [High Court to transfer for trial to itself in certain cases. Omitted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1969 (20 of 1969), S. 2 (w.e.f. 2971969).
Section 527. Power of Provincial Government to transfer cases and appeals
(1) The 4[Provincial Government] may, by notification in 3 [official Gazette], direct the transfer of any particular 5[*] case or appeal from one High Court to another High Court, or from any Criminal Court subordinate to one High Court, to any other Criminal Court of equal or superior jurisdiction subordinate to another High Court, whenever it appears to 6[it] that such transfer will promote the ends of justice, or tend to the general convenience of parties or witnesses : 7[Provided that no case or appeal shall be transferred to a High Court or other Court in another Province without the consent of the Provincial Government of that Province.]
(2) The Court to which such case or appeal is transferred shall deal wi th the same as if it had been originally instituted in, or presented to, such Court.
Section 528. Sessions Judge may withdraw cases from Assistant Sessions Judge
8[(1) Any Sessions Judge may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he has made over to, any Assistant Sessions Judge subordinate to him.] 9[(1A) At any time before the trial of the case or the hearing of the appeal has commenced before the Additional Sessions Judge, any Sessions Judge may recall any case or appeal Which he has made over to any Additional Sessions Judge.
(1B) Where a Sessions Judge withdraws or recalls a case under subsection (1) or recalls a case or appeal under subsection (1A), he may either try the case in his own Court or hear the appeal
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. For “two hundred rupees.” 2This section has previously been amended by various enactments.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “G.G, in C”.
4Subs. ibid., for “Gazette of India”.
5The word “criminal” rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 146.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “him”.
7Proviso ins., ibid. 8Subsection (1) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 147. 9Subsections (1A) and (1B) ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1946 (III of 1946), s.2.
himself, or make it over in accordance with the provisions of this Code to another Court for trial or hearing, as the case may be.] 1[(1C) Any Sessions Judge may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he ha s made over to, any Magistrate subordinate to him, and may refer it for inquiry or trial to any other such Magistrate competent to inquire into or try the same. 2[* * * * * * *]]
(2) 1[* * * * * * *]
(3) 1[* * * * * * *] 3[(4) Any Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under section 192, subsection (2), to any other Magistrate and may inquire into or try such case himself.] 4[(5)] A Magistrate making an order under [this] * 5[preceding subsection ] shall record in writing his reasons for making the same.
(6) 6[* * * * * * *]
528A. 7[* * * * * * *]
8CHAPTER XLIVA. __ [SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EUROPEAN AND PAKISTAN BRITISH SUBJECTS AND OTHERS.]Omitted b y the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), s. 2 and Schedule. ______
CHAPTER XLV
OF IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS
Section 529. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings
If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:__
(a) to issue a search warrant under section 98;
(b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence;
(c) to hold an inquest under section 176;
(d) to issue process, under section 186, for the apprehension of a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside such limits;
(e) to take cognizance of an offence under section 190, subsection (1), clause (a) or clause (b) ;
1Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 27 and Sch.
2Omitted by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (Act No. XXIII of 1997), s. 2.
3Subsection (4) ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.147. 4Original subsections (1), (2) and (3) were renumbered as (2), (3) and (5) respectively, by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 137.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “section”.
6Subsection (6) omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7Omitted by Ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.75.
8Chapter XLIVA (ss. 528A to 528 D) was ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.33. *Sic should read as ”the”.
(f) to transfer a case under section 192;
(g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338;
(h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or
(i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered.
Section 530. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings
If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:__
(a) attaches and sells property under section 88;
(b) issues a searchwarrant for a letter, parcel or other thing in the Post Office, or a telegram in the Telegraph Department;
(c) demands security to keep the peace;
(d) demands security for good behaviour;
(e) discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour;
(f) cancels a bond to keep the peace;
(g) makes an order under section 133 as to a local nuisance;
(h) prohibits, under section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance;
(i) issues an order under section 144;
(j) makes an order under Chapter XII;
(k) takes cognizance, under section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence;
(l) passes a sentence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate;
(m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings;
(n) 1[* * * * * * *]
(o) revises, under section 515, an order passed under section 514;
(p) tries an offender;
(q) tries an offender summarily; or
1Clause (n) omitted by the Federal Law (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
(r) decides an appeal; his proceedings shall be void.
Section 531. Proceedings in wrong place
No finding, sentence or order of any Criminal Court shall be set aside merely on the ground that the inquiry, trial or other proceeding in the course of which it was arrived at or passed, took place in a wrong sessions division, district, subdivision or other local area, unless it appears that such error has in fact occasioned a failure of justice.
1532. [When irregular commitments may be validated.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
Section 533. Noncompliance with provisions of section 164 or 364
(1) If any Court, before which a confession or other statement of an accused person recorded or purporting to be recorded under section 164 or section 364 is tendered or has been received in evidence, finds that any of the provisions of either of such sections have not been complied with by the Magistrate recording the statement, it shall take evidence that such person duly made the statement recorded; and, notwithstanding anything contained in the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), s ection 91, such statement shall be admitted if the error has not injured the accused as to his defence on the merits.
(2) The provisions of this section apply to Courts of Appeal, Reference and Revision.
2534. [Omission to give information unde r section 447.] Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule.
Section 535. Effect of omission to prepare charge
(1) No finding or sentence pronounced or passed shall be deemed invalid merely on the ground that no charge was framed, unles s, in the opinion of the Court of appeal or revision, a failure of justice has in fact been occasioned thereby.
(2) If the Court of appeal or revision thinks that a failure of justice has been occasioned by an omissio n to frame a charge, it shall order that a charge be framed, and that the trial be recommenced from the point immediately after the framing of the charge.
1536. [Trial by jury of offence triable with assessors.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
[3] Section 537. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or other proceedings
Subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, no finding, sentence or order passed by a Court of competent jurisdic tion shall be reversed or altered under Chapter XXVII or on appeal or revision on account__
(a) of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint , report by policeofficer under section 173, summons, warrant, charge, proclamation, order, judgment or other proceedings before or during trial or in any inquiry or other proceedings under this Code, or
(b) of any error, omission or irregularity in the mode of trial, including any misjoinder of charges, unless such error, omission or irregularity has in fact occasioned a failure of justice.
1 Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2The original s. 534 was subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.34.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. for section 537, which has previously been amended by various enactments.
Explanation.__ In determining whether any error, omission or irregularity in any proceeding under this Code has occasioned a failure of Justice, the Court sh all have regard to the fact whether the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.] 1[* * * * * * *]
Section 538. Attachment not illegal, person making same not trespasser for defect or want of form in proceedings
No 2[attachment] made under this Code shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall any person making the same be deemed a trespasser, on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, writ of 2[attachment] or other proceedings relating thereto. _______
CHAPTER XLVI
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 539. Courts and persons before whom affidavits may be sworn
Affidavits and affirmations to be used before any High Court or any officer of such Court may be sworn and affirmed before such Court 3[* * * ] or any Commissioner or other person appointed by such Court for that purpose or any Judge, or any Commissioner for taking affidavits in any Court of Record in 4[Pakistan] 5[* * *].
[6] Section 539A. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servant
(1) When any application is made to any Court in the course of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, and allegations are made therein respecting any public servant, the applicant may give evidence of the facts alleged in the application by affidavit, and the Court may, if it thinks fit, order that evidence relating to such facts be so given.
An affidavit to be used before any Court other than a High Court under this section may be sworn or affirmed in the manner prescribed in section 539, or before any Magistrate.
Affidavits under this section shall be confined to, and shall state separately, such facts as the deponent is able to prove from his own knowledge and such facts as he has reasonable groun ds to believe to be true, and, in the latter case, the deponent shall clearly state the grounds of such belief.
(2) The Court may order any scandalous and irrelevant matter in an affidavit to be struck out or amended.]
[7] Section 539B. Local inspection
(1) Any Judge or Magistrate may at any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding, after due notice to the parties, visit and inspect any place in which an offence is alleged to have been committed, or any other place which it is in his opinion necessary to view for the purpose of properly appreciating the evidence given at such inquiry or trial, and shall without unnecessary delay record a memorandum of any relevant facts observed at such inspection.
(2) Such memorandum shall form part of the record of th e case. If the Public Prosecutor, complainant or accused so desires, a copy of the memorandum shall be furnished to him free of cost 8[.] 1The illustration rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 148.
2Subs. ibid., s. 149, for “distress”.
3The words “or the [Clerk of the State]” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., The words in crotchets were subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Clerk of the Crown” (w.e.f 23.3.1956).
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch., (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”, which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India”.
5Certain words omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and 2nd Sch.
6S. 539A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 150.
7S. 539B ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s.150.
8Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch., for colon.
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Section 540. Power to summon material witness or examine person present
Any Court may, at any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, summon any person as a witness, or examine any person in attendance, though not summoned as a witness, or recall and re -examine any person already examined; and the Court shall summon and examine or recall and re-examine any such person if his evidence appears to it essential to the just decision of the case.
[2] Section 540A. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
(1) At any stage of an inquiry or trial under this Code, where two or more accused are before the Court, if the Judge or Magistrate is satisfied, for reasons to be recorded, that any one or more of such accused is or are incapable of remaining before the Court, he may , if such accused is represented by a pleader, dispense with his attendance and proceed with such inquiry or trial in his absence, and may, at any subsequent stage of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of such accused.
(2) If the accused in a ny such case is not represented by a pleader, or if the Judge or Magistrate considers his personal attendance necessary, he may, if he thinks fit, and for reasons to be recorded by him, either adjourn such inquiry or trial, or order that the case of such a ccused be taken up or tried separately.]
Section 541. Power to appoint place of imprisonment
(1) Unless when otherwise provided by any law for the time being in force, the 3[Provincial Government] may direct in what place any person liable to be imprisoned or committed to custody under this Code shall be confined.
(2) Removal to criminal jail of accused or convicted persons who are in confinement in civil jail, and their return to the civil jail. If any person liable to be imprisoned or committed to custody und er this Code is in confinement in a civil jail, the Court or Magistrate ordering the imprisonment or committal may direct that the person be removed to a criminal jail.
(3) When a person is removed to a criminal Jail under 4[sub-section (2)], he shall, on being released therefrom, be sent back to the civil Jail, unless either__
(a) three years have elapsed since he was removed to the criminal Jail, in which case he shall be deemed to have been discharged from the civil Jail under Section 5[58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 6[(Act V of 1908)],]: or
(b) the Court which ordered his imprisonment in the civil jail has certified to the officer in charge of the criminal jail that he is entitled to be discharged under section 5[58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 6[(Act V of 1908)]].
542. [Power of Presidency Magistrate to order prisoner in jail to be brought up for examination.] Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (26 of 1951), S. 3 and II Schedule.
Section 543. Interpreter to be bound to i nterpret truthfully
When the services of an interpreter are required by any Criminal Court for the interpretation of any evidence or statement, he shall be bound to state the true interpretation of such evidence or statement. 1Proviso omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch. 2Section 540A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 151.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Subs. for “sub-section (1)” by the Repealing and Amending act, 1924 (VII of 1924), s.2 and Sch. I.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “341-342 of the Code Civil Procedure”.
6Subs. ibid., item 209 for “XVI of 1882”.
Section 544. Expenses of complainants and witnesses
Subject to any rules1 made by the 2[Provincial Government], 3[* * *] any Criminal Court may, if it thinks fit, order payment, on the part of Government, of the reasonable expenses of any complainant or witness attending for the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before such Court under this Code.
[4] Section 544A. Compensation to the heirs of the person killed, etc
5[(1) Whenever a person is convicted of an offence in the commission whereof the death of, or hurt, injury, or mental anguish or psychological damage, to, any person is caused, or damage to or loss or destruction of any property is caused, the Court shall, when convicting such person, unless for reasons to be recorded in writing it otherwise directs, order the person convicted to pay to the heirs of the person whose death has been caused, or to t he person hurt or injured, or to the person to whom mental anguish or psychological damage has been caused, or to the owner of the property damaged, lost or destroyed, as the case may be, such compensation as the Court may determine having regard to the circumstances of the case.]
(2) The compensation payable under sub-section (1) shall be recoverable as 6[an arrear of land revenue] and the Court may further order that, in default of payment 7[or of recovery as aforesaid] the person ordered to pay such co mpensation shall suffer imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or if it be a Court of the Magistrate of the third class, for a period not exceeding thirty days.
(3) The compensation payable under sub -section (1) shall be in addition to any s entence which the Court may impose for the offence of which the person directed to pay compensation has been convicted.
(4) The provisions of sub -sections (2B), (2C), (3) and (4) of section 250 shall, as far as may be, apply to payment of compensation under this section.
(5) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by a Court when exercising its powers of revision.]
Section 545. Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine
(1) Whenever under any law in force for the time being a Criminal Court imposes a fine or confirms in appeal, revision or otherwise a sentence of fine, or a sentence of which fine forms a part, the Court may, when passing judgment, order the whole or any part of the fine recovered to be applied__
(a) in defraying expenses properly incurred in the prosecution;
8[(b) in the payment to any person of compensation for any loss 9[, injury or mental anguish or psychological damage] caused by the offence, when substantial compensation is, in the opinion of the Court, recoverable by such person in a Civil Court;]
10[(c) when any person is convicted of any offence which includes theft, criminal misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, or cheating, or of having dishonestly received or retained, or of having voluntarily assisted in disposing of, stolen
1For rules, see the different local Rules and Orders.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
3The words “with the previous sanction of the G.G; in C”. rep. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s. 2 and Sch. I.
4Ins. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (VI of 1980), s.3, for subsection (1).
6Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (VI of 1980), s.3, for “if it were a fine imposed by the Court”.
7Ins. ibid.
8Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 152, for the original clause (b).
9Subs. by Ordinance VI of 1980, s.4, for “or injury”.
10Clause (c) ins. Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 152.
property knowing or having reason to believe the same to be stolen, in compensating any bona fide purchaser, of such property for the loss of the same if such property is restored to the possession of the person entitled thereto.]
(2) If the fine is imposed in a case which is subject to appeal, no such payment shall be made before the period allowed f or presenting the appeal has elapsed, or, if an appeal be presented, before the decision of the appeal.
Section 546. Payments to be taken into account in subsequent suit
At the time of awarding compensation in any subsequent civil suit relating to the same ma tter, the Court shall take into account any sum paid or recovered as compensation under section 1[544A or section] 545.
[2] Section 546A. Order of payment of certain fees paid by complainant in non -cognizable cases
(1) Whenever any complaint of a non-cognizable offence is made to a Court, the Court, if it convicts the accused, may in addition to the penalty imposed upon him, order him to pay to the complainant__
(a) the fee (if any) paid on the petition of complaint or for the examination of the complainant, and
(b) any fees paid by the complainant for serving processes on his witnesses or on the accused, and may further order that, in default of payment, the accused shall suffer simple imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days.
(2) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court, or by the High Court, when exercising its powers of revision.]
Section 547. Moneys ordered to be paid recoverable as fines
Any money (other than a fine) payable by virtue of any order made under this Cod e 3[and the method of recovery of which is not otherwise expressly provided for], shall be recoverable as if it were a fine.
Section 548. Copies of proceedings
If any person affected by a Judgment or order passed by a Criminal Court desires to have a copy of 4[* * *] any order or deposition or other part of the record he shall, on applying for such copy, be furnished therewith:
Provided that he pays for the same, unless the Court, for some special reason, thinks fit to furnish it free of cost.
Section 549. Delivery to military authorities of persons liable to be tried by Court - martial
(1) The 5[Federal Government] may make rules 6 consistent with this Code and the 7[Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953) and the Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961 ),] and any similar law for the time being in force as to the cases to which this Code applies, or by CourtMartial, and when any person is brought
1Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Section 546A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.153.
3Ins. ibid., s. 154.
4The words “the Judges charge to the jury or of” omitted by Ordinance 12 of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art 2 and Table for “Central Government (w.e.f. 28-7-1975), which was previously amended by A.O., 1937 for “G.G. in C”.
6For the Criminal Procedure (Military Offenders) Rules, 1958, see Gaz of P., 1958, Pt. I, pp. 463-464.
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1969, (XX of 1969), s. 3 for certain words (w.e.f. 2971969).
before a Magistrate and charged with an offence for which he is liable, 3[to be tried either by a Court to which this Code applies or by a Courtmartial], such Magistrate shall hav e regard to such rules, and shall in proper cases deliver him, together with a statement of the offence of which he is accused, to the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, 2[ship] or detachment, to which he belongs, or to the commanding officer o f the nearest 4[military 2[, naval] or airforce station, as the case may be], for the purpose of being tried by Courtmartial.
(2) Apprehension of such persons. Every Magistrate shall, on receiving a written application for that purpose by the commanding officer of any body of 5[soldiers, sailors or airmen] stationed or employed at any such place, use his utmost endeavours to apprehend and secure any person accused of such offence.
Section 550. Powers to police to seize property suspected to be stolen
Any policeofficer may seize any property which may be alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or which may be found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence. Such policeofficer, if subordinate to the officer in charge of a policestation, shall forthwith report the seizure to that officer.
Section 551. Powers of superior officers of police
Policeofficers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a policestation may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to w hich they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.
Section 552. Powers to compel restoration of abducted females
Upon complaint made to a 6[* * *] 7[Sessions Judge] on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a wo man or of a female child under the age of 8[sixteen] years, for any unlawful purpose, he may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or other person having the lawfu l charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary.
553. [Compensation to persons groundlessly given in charge in presidencytown.] Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Schedule II.
Section 554. Power of 9[*] High Courts to make rules for inspection of records of subordinate Courts
10[With the previous sanction of the Provincial Government, any High Court] 11[* * * ] may, from time to time, make rules for the inspection of the records of subordinate Courts.
(2) Powers of 12[*] High Courts to make rules for other purposes . Every High Court 13[* * *] may, from time to time, and with the previous sanction of the 14[Provincial Government],__
1Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military law”.
2Ins. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. ibid., Sch. for “under the Army Act, section 141, or under the Air Force Act, section 41, to be tried by a Courtmartial”.
4Subs. by Act No. X of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military station”.
5Sub.s by Act No. XXXV of 1934, s.2 and Sch., for “troops”. 6The words “Presidency Magistrate or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7Subs. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.76.
8Subs. by the Indian Criminal Law Amendment act, 1924 (XVIII of 1924), s.5, for “fourteen”.
9The word “Chartered” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
10Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “with the Previous sanction of the G.G. in C., the High Court at Fort William, and, with the previous of the L.G., any other High Court”.
11The words “within the meaning of the Government of India Act, 1935,” which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch., for “established by Royal Charter” have been omitted by the Central laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch (with effect from the 14th October, 1955). 12The word “other” omitted by Ordinance XXVII of 1981, s.3 and 2nd Sch. 13The words “not being a High Court to which subsection (1) applies which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch. for “not established by Royal charter “omitted by Ordinance No. XXI of 1960, s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October,1955).
14Subs. by A.O., 1937 for “L.G.”
(a) make rules for keeping all books, entries and accounts to be kept in all Criminal Courts subordinate to it, and for the preparation and transmission of any returns or statements to be prepared and submitted by such Courts ;
(b) frame forms for every proceeding in the said Courts for which it thinks that a form should be provided ;
(c) make rules for regulating its own practice and proceedings and the practice and proceedings of all Criminal Courts subordinate to it; and
(d) make rules for regulating the execution of warrants issued under this Code for the levy of fines:
Provided that the rules and forms made and framed under this section shall not be inconsistent with this Code or any other law in force for the time being.
(3) All rules made under this section shall be published in the 1[official Gazette].
Section 555. Forms
Subject to the powers conferred by section 2[554], and by 3[Articles 202 and 203] of the Constitution , the forms set forth in the fifth schedule , with such variation as th e circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and if used shall be sufficient.
Section 556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested
No Judge or Magistrate shall, except with the permission of t he Court to which an appeal lies from his Court, try 4[* * * ] any case to or in which he is a party, or personally interested, and no Judge or Magistrate shall hear an appeal from any judgment or order passed or made by himself. Explanation.__ A Judge or Magistrate shall not be deemed a party, or personally interested, within the meaning of this section, to or in any case by reason only that he is a Municipal Commissioner or otherwise concerned therein in a public capacity, or by reason on ly that he has viewed the place in which an offence is alleged to have been committed, or any other place in which any other transaction material to the case is alleged to have occurred, and made an inquiry in connection with the case. Illustration A, as Collector, upon consideration of information furnished to him, directs the prosecution of B for a breach of the Excise Laws. A is disqualified from trying this case as a Magistrate.
Section 557. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts
No pleader who practises in the Court of any Magistrate in 5[* * *] district, shall sit as a Magistrate in such Court or in any Court within the jurisdiction of such Court.
1Subs by A.O, 1937, for “local official Gazette”.
2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), for “553”.
3The original words and figures “section 15 of the India High Courts Act 1861” have successively been subs. by the Amending Act, 1916 (XIII of 1916), s.2 and Sch., A.O., 1937, A.O., 1961, Art.2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), A.O., 1964, and F.A.O., 1975, Art.2 and Sch., to read as above. 4The words “or commit for trail” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 5The words “Presidencytown or” rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch.II.
Section 558. Powers to decide language of Courts
The 1[Provincial Government] may determine what, for the purposes of this Code, shall be deemed to be the language of each Court within the territories administered by such Government, other than 2[the High Courts].
[3] Section 559. Provision for powers of Judges and Mag istrates being exercised by their successors in office
(1) Subject to the other provisions of the Code, the powers and duties of a Judge or Magistrate may be exercised or performed by his successor in office.
(2) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor in office of any Magistrate, 4[* * *] 5[the Sessions Judge 6[* * *]] 7[* * *] shall determine by order in writing the Magistrate who shall, for the purposes of this Code or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor in office of such Magistrate.
(3) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor in office of any Additional or Assistant Sessions Judge, the Sessions Judge shall determine by order in writing the Judge who shall, for the purposes of this Code or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor in office of such Additional or Assistant Sessions Judge.]
Section 560. Officers concerned in sales not to purchase or bid for property
A public servant having any duty to perform in connection with the sale of any property under this Code shall not purchase or bid for the property.
561. [Special provisions with respect to offence of rape by a husband.] Rep. by the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadood), Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), s.20. 7[561A. Saving of inherent power of High Court. Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or affect the inherent power of the High Court to make such order as may be necessary to give effect to any order under this Code, or to prevent abuse of the process of an y Court or otherwise to secure the ends of justice.] First Offenders 9 10[562. Power of Court to release certain convicted offenders on probation of good conduct instead of sentencing to punishment. __ (1) When any person not under twentyone years of age is convicted of an offence punishable with imprisonment for not more than seven years, or when any person under twentyone years of age or any woman is convicted of an offence not punishable with death or 11[imprisonment] for life, and no previous conviction is proved against the offender, if it appears to the Court before which he is convicted, regard being had to the age, character or anteced ents of the offender, and to the circumstances in which the offence was committed, that it is expedient that the offender should be released on probation of good conduct, the Court may, instead of sentencing him at once to any punishment, direct that he be released on his entering into a bond, with or without
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “the Courts which are High Courts for the Purposes of the Government of India Act, 1935”, which had been subs. by A.O., 1937, for “the High Courts establishes by Royal Charter”.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 155, for the original s. 559.
4The words “the Chief Presidency Magistrate in a Presidencytown, and” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by ord. XII of 1972, s.2.sch.
6Omitted. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.77. 7The words “outside such towns” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
8S. 561A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 156.
9Ss. 380, 562, 563 and 564 have been rep. by the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (45 of 1960), s. 16, only in its application to__
(i) the Provinces of West Pakistan with effect from the 1st July, 1961; see Gaz. of P., 1961, Ext., p.957, and
10Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.157, for the original s. 562.
11Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and 2nd Sch., for “transportation”.
sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon during such period (not exceeding three
years) as the Court may direct, and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour:
Provided that, where any first offender is convicted by a Magistrate of the third class, or a Magistrate of the second class not specially empowered by the 1[Provincial Government] in this behalf, and the Magistrate is of opinion that the powers conferred by this section should be exercised, he shall record his opinion to that effect, and submit the proceedings to a Magistrate of the first class 2[* * * ] forwarding the accused to, or taking bail for his appearance before, such Magistrate, who shall dispose of the case in manner provided by section 380. 3.4[(1A) Conviction and release with admonition . In any case in which a person is convicted of theft, theft in a building, dishonest misappropriation, cheating or any offence under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) punishable with not more than two year's imprisonment and no previous conviction is proved against him, the Court before whom he is so convicted may, if it thinks fit, having regard to the age, character, antecedents or physical or mental condition of the offender and to the trivial nature of the offence or any extenuating circumstances under which offence was committed, instead of sentencing him to any punishment, release him after due admonition.]
(2) An order under this section may be made by any Appellate Court or by the High Court when exercising its power of revision.
(3) When an order has been made under this section in respect of any offender, the High Court may, on appeal when there is a right of appeal to such Court, or when exercising its power s of revision, set aside such order, and in lieu thereof pass sentence on such offender according to law:
Provided that the High Court shall not under this subsection inflict a greater punishment than might have been inflicted by the Court which the offender was convicted.
(4) The provisions of sections 122, 126A and 406A sh all, so far as may be, apply in the case of sureties offered in pursuance of the provisions of this section.]
3563. Provision in case of offender failing to observe conditions of his recognizance. __ (1) If the Court which convicted the offender, or a Court which could have dealt with the offender in respect of his original offence, is satisfied that the offender has failed to observe any of the conditions of his recognizance, it may issue a warrant for his apprehension.
(2) An offender, when apprehended on any such warrant, shall be brought forthwith before the Court issuing the warrant, and such Court may either remand him in custody until the case is heard or admit him to bail with a sufficient surety conditioned on his appearing for sentences. Such Court may, after hearing the case, pass sentence
3564. Conditions as to abode of offender. __ (1) The Court, before directing the release of an offender under section 562, 5[sub section (1)], shall be satisfied that the offender or his surety (if
any) has a f ixed place of abode or regular occupation in the place for which the Court acts or in which the offender is likely to live during the period named for the observance of the conditions.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2The words “or Subdivisional Magistrate” omitted by Ordinance No. XXVII of 1981, s.3 and 2nd Sch. 3Ss.380, 562, 563 and 564 have been rep. by the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (XLV of 1960), s.16, only in its application to__
(i) the Province of West Pakistan with effect from the 1st July, 1961; see Gaz. Of P., 1961 Ext., p.957, and 4Subsection (1A) ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s. 4.
5Ins. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1924 (VII of 1924), s.2 and Sch.I.
(2) Nothing in this section or in sections 562 and 563 shall affect the provisions of section 31 of the Reformatory School Act, 1897 (VIII of 1897). Previously convicted offenders
[1] Section 565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender
(1) When any person having been convicted__
(a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of that Code, with im prisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards, or
(b) 3[* * * * * * *] is again convicted of any offence punishable under any of those sections or Chapters with imprisonment for a term of three years or upwards by a High C ourt, Court of Sessions, 4[* * ], 5[***] or Magistrate of the first class, such Court or Magistrate may, if it or he thinks fit, at the time of passing sentence of 5[* *] imprisonment on such person, also order that his residence and any change of or absence from such residence after release be notified as hereinafter provided for a term not exceeding five years from the date of the expiration of such sentence.
(2) If such conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, such order shall become void.
(3) The 6[Provincial Government] may make rules to carry out the provisions of this section relating to the notification of residence or change of or absence from residence by released convicts.
(4) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by the High Court when exercising its powers of revision.
(5) 7[* * * * * * *] 8[(5)] Any person charged with a breach of any such rule may be tried by a Magistrate of competent jurisdiction in the district in which the place last notified by him as his place of residence is situated.]
SCHEDULE I.__ [Enactments Repealed.] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of
1914), s. 3 and Schedule II. Subsection (1) of section 10 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932, provides that the Provincial Government may, by notification in the official Gazette declare that any offence punishable under section 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 5 07 of the Pakistan Penal Code, when committed in any area specified in the notification shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, be cognizable, and thereupon the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, shall, while such notification remains in force, be deemed to be amended accordingly. Subsection (2) of section 10 ibid provides that the Provincial Government may, in like manner and subject to the like conditions,
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.158, for the Original, s. 565.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”, Which had been subs. by A.O, 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India.” 3Clause (b) omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch. Which has previously been amended by various enactments.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O, 1949, Sch.
5Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
7Subsection (5) omitted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1939 (XXII of 1939), s. 3. 8The original sub-section (6) was re-numbered as sub-section (5), ibid.
and with the like effect, declare that an offence punishable under section 188 or section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code shall be nonbailable. In exercise of the pow ers conferred by section 10 ibid, vide notification No. JudlI3(1)/69, dated March 14, 1969, the Governor of West Pakistan has declared that any offence punishable under sections 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 507 of the Pakistan Penal Co de committed in any place in West Pakistan, shall be cognizable. By another notification of even number and date, the Governor of West Pakistan has declared that an offence punishable under section 188 or section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code, committed i n any place in West Pakistan, shall be nonbailable. [See Gaz. of w.p., Ext., 1969. 421]. 1SCHEDULE–II TABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFENCES EXPLANATORY NOTE.__ The entries in the second and seventh columns of this schedule, headed respectively “Offence” and “Punishment under the Pakistan Penal Code ”, are not intended as definitions of the offences and punishments described in the several corresponding sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, or even as abstracts of those sections, but merely as references to the s ubject of the section, the number of which is given in the first column. 2[* * * * * * *]
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8 Section. Offence. Whether the police may arrest without warrant or not. Whether a warrant or a summons shall ordinarily issue in the first instance. Whether bailable or not. Whether compound able or not. Punishment under the Pakistan Penal
Code. By what Court triable. 109 Abetment of any offence, if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment May arrest without warrant if arrest for the offence abetted may be made without warrant, but not otherwise. According as a warrant or summons may issue for the offence abetted. According as the offence abetted is bailable or not. According as the offence abetted is compound able or not. The same punishment as for the offence abetted. The Court by which the offence abetted is triable.
1This Schedule has been amended in its application to the N.W.F.P. by N.W.F.P. Acts 10 1937 and 8 of 1938. 2The second paragraph of the EXPLANTORY NOTE rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch.II.
110 Abetment of any offence, if the person abetted does the act with a differen t intention from that of the abettor. May arrest without warrant if arrest for the of fence abetted may be made without warrant, but not otherwise. According as a warrant or summons may issue for the offence abetted. According as the offence abetted is bailable or
not. According as the offence abetted is compound able or not. The same punishment as for the offence abetted. Ditto 111 Abetment of any offence, when one act is abetted and a different act is done; subject to the proviso. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. The same punishment as for the offence intended to be abetted.
Ditto. 113 Abetment of any offence, when an effect is caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. The same punishment as for the offence committed. Ditto.. 114 Abetment of any offence, if abettor is present when offence is committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto. 115 Abetment of an offence, punishable with death or 1[imprisonment for life], if the offence be not committed in consequence of the abetment. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years and fine.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974) , s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
If an act which causes harm be done in consequence of the abetment. May arrests without warrant if arrest for the offence abetted may be made without warrant, but not otherwise. According as a warrant or summons may issue for the offence abetted. Not bailable. According as the offence abetted is compoundable or not. Imprisonment of either description for 14 years and
fine. The court by which the offence abetted is triable. 116 Abetment of an offence, punishable with imprisonment, if the offence be not committed in consequence of the abetment. Ditto .. Ditto .. According as the offence abetted is bailable or not. Ditto .. Imprisonment extending to a quarter part of the longest term, and of any description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both.
Ditto. If the abettor or the person abetted be a public servant whose duty it is to prevent the offence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment extending to half of the longest term, and of any description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both.
Ditto. 117 Abetting the commission of an offence by the public, or by more than ten persons. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both.
Ditto. 118 Concealing a design to commit an offence punishable with death or 1[imprisonment for life] if the offence be committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years and
fine.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f 130472).
If the offence be not committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Bailable] Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years and
fine.
Ditto. 119 A public servant concealing a design to commit an offence which it is his duty to prevent, if the offence be committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. According as the offence abetted is bailable or
not. Ditto .. Imprisonment extending to half of the longest term, and of any description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both.
Ditto. If the offence be punishable with death or 2[imprisonment for life]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not Bailable Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years.
Ditto. If the offence be not committed. Ditto.. Ditto.. 1[Bailable] Ditto.. Imprisonment extending to a quarter part of the longest term, and of any description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both. Ditto.. 120 Concealing a design to commit an offence punishable with imprisonment, if the offence be committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[According as the offence concealed is bailable or not.] Ditto .. Imprisonment extending to a quarter part of the longest term, and of any description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Admt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f 130472).
If the offence be not committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Bailable] Ditto .. Imprisonment extending to one‑eighth part of the
Ditto.
longest term, and of the description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or
both. 2[CHAPTER VA. CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY 120B Criminal conspiracy to commit an offence pun ishable with death, 3[*] or rigorous imprisonment for a term of two years or upwards. May arrest Without warrant if arrest for the offence which is the object of the conspiracy may be made without warrant, but not otherwise. According as a warrant or summons may issue for the offence which is the object of the cons piracy. According as the offence which is the object of the conspiracy is bailable or
not. Not com poundable. The same punishment as that
provided for the abetment of the offence which is the object of the conspiracy. Court of Session when the offence which is the object of the conspiracy is triable exclusively by such Court: in the case of all other offences Court of Session, 4[**] or Magistrate of the first
class.
Any other criminal conspiracy. Shall not arrest without a warrant. Summons Bailable .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for six months or fine, or both. 5[* * *] Magistrate of the first
class.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Admt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2Ins. by Act No. VIII of 1913, s. 6 and Sch.
3The word “transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1341972). 4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted ibid.
CHAPTER VI. __OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE
121 Waging or attempting to wage war, or abetting the waging of war, against 1[Pakistan.] Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Not compoundable. Death, or 2[imprisonment for life], and 3[fine] Court of Session. 121A Conspiring to commit certain offences against the
State. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2[Imprisonment for life] or any shorter term, or imprisonment of either description for 10 years 4[and fine].
Ditto. 122 Collecting arms, etc., with the intention of waging war against 1[Pakistan.] Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2[Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years and 3[fine].
Ditto. 123 Concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage
war. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Not bailable. Not compoundable. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session. 5[123A Condemnation of the State and advocacy of abolition of its sovereignty. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Ditto.] 6[123B Defiling or unauthorisedly removing the National Flag of Pakistan from Government building, etc. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 8 years or fine, or both. Magistrate of first class]. 124 Assaulting 7[President], Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful
power. 8[Shall not arrest without warrant.] Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine.
Ditto.
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. for “the Queen”. (w.e.f. 2331956).
2Subs. by Act XXV of 1974, s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
3Subs. for “forfeiture of property” by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 159.
4Ins. ibid.
5This item was ins. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 4 and Sch. III.
6Ins. by the Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (XLIII of 1984), s. 3.
7Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
8Subs. by Ordinance No. XLIII of 1984, s. 3.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s 2. and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2Subs. by Ord. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. for “the Queen”. (w.e.f. 2331956).
4The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s. 2 and Sch., I, for “or sailor.”.
124A Sedition .. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. 1[Imprisonment for life] or for any term and fine, or imprisonment of either description for 3 years and fine, or
fine. 2[Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the Provincial Government in that behalf on the recommendation of the High Court.] 125 Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance or at peace with 3[Pakistan], or abetting the waging of such
war. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Imprisonment for life] and fine, or imprisonment of either description for 7 years and fine, or
fine. Court of Session 126 Committing depredation on the territories of any Power in alliance or at peace with 3[Pakistan]. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years and fine, and forfeiture of certain property. Ditto .. 127 Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and
126. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 128 Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Ditto .. 129 Public servant negligently suffering prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 3 years and fine. 4[* * *] Magistrate of the first class. 130 Aiding escape of, rescuing or har bouring, such prisoner, or offering any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner. Shall not arrest without warrent .. warrent .. Not bailable. Not compound -able. 1[Imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session.
CHAPTER VII.__ OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY AND NAVY
131 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce an officer, soldier, 5[sailor or airman,] from his allegiance or
duty. May arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Not com poundable. 1[Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session.
132 Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto... Death, or 1 [imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 133 Abetment of an assault by an officer, soldier, 2 [Sailor or airman] on his superior officer, when in the execution of his office. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of first class. 134 Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session. 135 Abetment of the desertion of an officer, soldier,2[sailor or airman]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 4 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 136 Harbouring such an officer, soldier 2[sailor or airman who has deserted. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 137 Deserter concealed on board merchant‑ vessel, through negligence of master or person in charge thereof. Shall not arrest with out warrant. Summons Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 5 [1500] rupees Ditto . 138 Abetment of act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, 2 [sailor or airman] if the offence be committed in consequence. May arrest without warrant. warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. Ditto . 140 Wearing the dress or carrying any token used by a soldier, 2 [sailor or airman] with intent that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, 2 [sailor or airman]. Ditto .. Summons Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine of 5 [1500] rupees, or both. Any Magistrate.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
2Subs. by Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s. 2 and Sch., I, for “or sailor.” 3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by Ordinance No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 and Sch. II.
CHAPTER VIII.— OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY
143 Being member of an unlawful as sembly. May arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable .. Not compoundable. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. 1[Any Judicial Magistrate.] 144 Joining an un lawful assembly armed with any deadly weapon. Ditto .. Warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 145 Joining or continuing in an unlawful assembly, knowing that it has been commanded to disperse. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [147 Rioting Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. According as the offence is committed with another compoundable offence or not. Ditto .. Ditto .. 148 Rioting armed with deadly weapon. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Impriosment of either desription for 3 years, or fine or both. Magistrate of the first class.] 149 If an offence be committed by any member of an unlawful assembly, every other member of such assembly shall be guilty of the offence. According as arrest may be made without warrant for the offence or not. According as a warrant or summons may issue for the offence According as the offence is bailable or
not. Ditto .. The same as for the offence. The Court by which the offence is triable. 150 Hiring, engaging or employing persons to take part in an unlawful assembly. May arrest without warrant. According to the offence committed by the person hired, engaged or employed Ditto .. Ditto .. The same as for a member of such assembly, and for any offence com mitted by any member of such assembly Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. Item 210 (vii) (a).
2Subs. by Act No. VI of 04, s. 3.
151 Knowingly joining or continuing in any assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse. May arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. 1[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 152 Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot,
etc. Ditto .. Warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 153 Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot, if rioting be committed. May arrest without warrant Warrrant Bailable Not compoundab
le. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or both. [Any Judicial Magistrate] . If not committed Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 153A 3 [Promoting enmity between groups]. 4 [May arrest without warrant]. Warrant Not bailable. Ditto .. 5 [Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, or fine] 6 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 154 Owner or occupier of land not giving information of riot,
etc. 7 [Shall not arrest without warrant]. Summons Bailable Ditto .. Fine of 8 [3,000] rupees. 6 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (6 of 1973), s. 3, for “Promoting enmity between classes” (w.e.f. 31173).
4Subs. ibid., for “Shall not arrest without warrant”.
5Subs. ibid., for “Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both”.
6The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7Subs. by Act VI of 1973, s. 3, for “Ditto” (w.e.f. 31173).
8Subs. by ord. LXXXVI of 02, sec. 3 (Sch. II).
155 Person for whose benefit or on whose behalf a riot takes place not using all lawful means to prevent it. 1 [Shall not arrest without warrant] Summons Bailable Not compoundable. Fine 2 [* * *] Magistrate of first class or second
class. 156 Agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit a riot is committed not using all lawful means to prevent it. Ditto .. Ditto . . Ditto . . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 157 Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly. May arrest without warrant. Ditto . . Ditto . . Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 158
3[*] Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot.
Or to go armed. Ditto ..
Ditto .. Ditto
Warrant . . Ditto
Ditto . . Ditto
Ditto ..
.. Ditto ..
Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto ..
Ditto .. . . . . 160 Committing affray. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Ditto . . Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for one month, or fine of 4 [300] rupees, or both. 5[Any Judicial Magistrate].
1Subs.by Act VI of 1973, s. 3, for “Ditto” (w.e.f. 31173). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 3The figures “159”rep. by the Repealing and amending Act, 1925 (XXXVII of 1925), s. 3 and Sch. II.
4Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 02, s. 3 (Sch. II).
5 Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
CHAPTFR IX. __OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS 161 Being or expecting to be a public servant, and taking a gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official
act. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons.. Bailable .. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 162 Taking a gratification in order by corrupt or illegal means to influence a public servant. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable .. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class 163 Taking a gratification for the exercise of personal influence with a public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for1 year, or fine, or both. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first
class. 164 Abetment by public servant of the offences defined in the last two preceding clauses with reference to himself. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class 165 Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consi deration, from a person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3 [Ditto] 4 [Ditto] 5 [165A Abetment of offences under sections 161 and
165. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..] 166 Public servant disobeying a direction of the law with intent to cause injury to any person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. Ditto ..
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1953 (XXXVII of 1953), s. 3 (i) for “Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine or both”.
4Subs. ibid., for “* * * Magistrate of the first and second class”. The asterisks denote the omission of “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Item 165A, ins. by Act 37 of 1953, s. 3(ii).
1 [166(2) Public servant fails to carry out the investigation properly or diligently or fails to pursue the case, and in breach of his duties. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for three years, or fine, or both. Ditto] 167 Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. 168 Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. 169 Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 2 years or fine, or both, and confiscation of property, if purchased. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. 170 Personating a public servant. May arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 4[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 171 Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent. Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine of 5 [600] rupees, or both. Ditto.. 6 [CHAPTER IXA. __OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS 171E Bribery Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable .. Not compou nd-able. Imprisonment of either description for one year, or fine, or both or if treating only, fine
only. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class.
1Ins. by Act XLIV of 2016, s. 15.
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4 Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
5Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section3 (SchII).
6Ins. by the Indian Election Offences and Inquiries Act, 1920 (39 of 1920), s. 3.
1 171F Undue influence and personation at an election. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for one year, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 171G False statement in connection with an election. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine .. .. Ditto .. 171H Illegal payments in connection with elections. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 2 [1500] rupees Ditto .. 171I Failure to keep election accounts. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..] 3 [171J Inducing and person not to participate in any election or referendum, etc May arrest without warrant. Warrant . Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for three years, or fine of five lac rupees, or both. Court of Session or Magistrate of first class.]
CHAPTER X. __CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
172 Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding from a public servant. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable Not compound -able. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 2 [1500] rupees, or both. 4[Any Judicial Magistrate ]. If summons or notice require attendance in person, etc., in a Court of Justice. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 2 [3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto ..
1This item has been amended in its application to the N.W.F.P. by the Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt.) Act, 1938 (N.W.F.P. Act 8 of 1938).
2Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
3Ins. by Criminal Law (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (54 of 1984), s. 3.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
173 Preventing the service or the affixing of any summons or notice, or the removal of it when it has been affixed, or pre venting a proclamation. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or
both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. If summons, etc., require attendance in person, etc., in a Court of Justice. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or
both. Ditto .. 174 Not obeying a legal order to attend at a certain place in person or by agent, or departing therefrom without authority. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or
both. 3[Any Judicial Magistrate]. If the order require personal attendance, etc., in a Court of Justice. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or
both. Ditto 4[If it be proclamation issued under section 87 of this Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for three years. Ditto.]
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., Item 210(vii)(a).
4Ins. ibid.,item 210(i).
175 Intentionally omitting to produce a document to a public servant by a person legally bound to produce or deliver such document. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Not compound
able. Simple imprison- ment for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or both. The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions f Chapter XXXV; or, if not committed in a Court, a 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class.
If the document is required to be produced in or delivered to a Court of Justice. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or
both. Ditto .. 176 Intentionally omitting to give notice or information to a public servant by a person legally bound to give such notice or information. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class.
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
If the notice or information required respects the commission of an offence, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 3[If the notice or information is required by an order passed under subsection
(1) of section 565 of this Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto ..] 177 Knowingly furnishing false information to a public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. If the information required respects the commission of an offence, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 178 Refusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or both. The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXXV; or, if not committed in a Court, a 2[* * * ] Magistrate of the first o r second
class. 179 Being legally bound to state truth, and refusing to answer questions. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXXV; or, if not committed in a Court, a 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class.
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1939 (XXII of 1939), s. 4.
180 Refusing to sign a statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so. Shall not arrest without warrant Summons .. Bailable .. Not Compound-
able. Simple Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or
both. The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXXV; or, if not committed in a Court, a 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 181 Knowingly stating to a public servant on oath as true that which is false. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class or second class. 182 Giving false information to a public servant in order to cause him to use his lawful power to the injury or annoyance of any person. Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3[extend to__
(a) seven years in case the offence in which false information is given is punishable with death;.
(b) five years in case the offence in which false information is given is punishable with imprisonment for life; or
(c) onefourth of the longest term of imprisonment or with fine as it provided for the offence in which false information is given and such offence is not covered under clause
(a) or clause (b).]
Court of Sessions
Court of Sessions
Magistrate of the first class]
183 Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine of 1 [3,000] rupees, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 184 Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of a public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or
both. Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs. by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (1).
185 Bidding, by a person under a legal in capacity to purchase it, for property at a lawfully authorized sale, or bidding without intending to perform the obligations incurred thereby. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 month, or fine of 1 [600] rupees, or both.
Ditto. 186 Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 [one year], or fine of 3 [50,000] rupees, or both. Ditto .. 3 [186(2) Public servant fails to carry out the investigation properly etc; Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for three years, or fine, or both. Ditto] 187 Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give such assistance. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 1 [600] rupees, or both. Ditto .. Wilfully neglecting to aid a public servant who demands aid in the execution of process, the prevention of offences, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1 [1500] rupees, or both. Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXVI of 2002, s.3 (Sch-II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3Subs, Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.15.
188 Disobedience to an order law fully promulgated by a public servant, if such disobedience causes obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable .. Not compound -able. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 1[600] rupees, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. If such disobedience causes danger to human life, health or safety, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or
both. Ditto .. 189 Threatening a public servant with injury to him, or one in whom he is interested, to in duce him to do or for bear to do any official act. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 190 Threatening any person to induce him to refrain from making a legal application for protection form injury. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or both. Ditto .. CHAPTER. __XI FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE 193 Giving or fabricating false evidence in a judicial proceeding. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable .. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session, 3[* * *] or Magistrate of the first
class. Giving or fabricating false evidence in any other case. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 4[Magistrate of first class]
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, ibid.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
194 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to cause any person to be convicted of a capital offence Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto.. 1[Imprisonment for life,] or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. If innocent person be thereby convicted and executed. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death, or as
above. Ditto .. 195 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with 1[imprisonment for life] or with imprisonment for 7 years or upwards. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2[Not bailable.] Ditto.. The same as for the offence. Ditto .. 196 Using in a judicial proceeding evidence known to be false or fabricated. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. According as the offence. of giving such evidence is bailable or not. Not compound
able. The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence. Court of Session, 3[* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 197 Knowingly issuing or signing a false certificate relating to any fact of which such certificate is by law admissible in evidence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable.. Ditto.. The same as for giving false evidence. Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), s. 3 and Sch. II, Part II, for “Bailable”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
198 Using as a true certificate one known to be false in a material point. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable. Not compound -able. The same as for giving false evidence. Court of Session, 1 [* * *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 199 False statement made in any declaration which is by law receivable as evidence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 200 Using as true any such declaration known to be
false. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 201 Causing disappearance of evidence of an offence committed, or giving false information touching it to screen the offender, if a capital offence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session. If punishable with 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment for 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years and fine. 3[* *] Magistrate of the first
class.
If punishable with less than 10 year’s imprisonment. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the description
provided for the offence, or fine, or
both. 4[* * *] Magistrate of the first class, or Court by which the offence is triable.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
3The words “Court of Session “or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”. 4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
202 Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform. Ditto.. Summons.. Bailable.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 203 Giving false information respecting an offence committed. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto . 204 Secreting or destroying any document to prevent its production as evidence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 205 False personation for the purpose of any act or proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 206 Fraudulent removal or concealment, etc., of property to prevent its seizure as a forfeiture, or in satisfaction of a fine under sentence , or in execution of a decree. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 2[* *1[* *]*] Magistrate of the first or second
class.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 2The word “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.12 and Sch.
207 Claiming property without right, or practicing deception touching any right to it, to prevent its being taken as a forfeiture, or in satisfaction of a fine under sentence, or in execution of a decree. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. 208 Fraudulently suffering a decree to pass for a sum not due, or suffering decree to be executed after it has been satisfied. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. 209 False claim in a Court of Justice. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, and
fine. Ditto .. 210 Fraudulently obtaining a decree for a sum not due , or causing a decree to be executed after it has been satisfied. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 211 False charge of offence made with intent to injure. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. If offence charged be punishable with imprisonment for 7 years or upwards. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session, 2[* * *] or Magistrate of the first
class. If offence charged be capital, or punishable with 3 [imprisonment of life]. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable .. Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session. 212 Harbouring an offender, if the offence be capital. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, and fine. Court of Session, 4 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted ibid.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
If punishable with 1 [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for 10 years. May arrest Without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable .. Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 2 [Magistrate of the first class] If punishable with imprisonment for 1 year and not for 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class, or Court by which the offence is triable. 213 Taking gift, etc., to screen an offence from punishment, if the offence be capital. 4 [May arrest without warrant] Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session. If punishable with 1[imprisonment for life] or with imprisonment for 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 5 [* *] Magistrate of he first
class. If with imprisonment for less than 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or
both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class, or Court by which the offenceis triable. 214 Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender, if the offence be capital. 2 [Shall not Arrest without warrant.] Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session. If punishable with 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 5 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
5The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
If with imprisonment for less than 10
years. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or both. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class, or Court by which the offence is triable. 215 Taking gift to help to recover moveable property of which a person has been deprived by an offence, without causing apprehension of offender. 1 [May arrest without warrant] Warrant .. Bailable .. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. 216 Harbouring an offender who has escaped from custody, or whose apprehension has been ordered, if the offence be capital. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. If punishable with 4[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for 10
years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, with or without fine. 5 [Magistrate of the first
class. If with imprisonment for 1 year, and not for 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the description,
provided for the offence, or fine, or
both. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class, or Court by which the offence is triable.
1Subs by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, ibid.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” ( w.e.f. 13472).
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
216A Harbouring robbers or dacoits. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session, 1 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. 217 Public servant disobeying a direction of law with intent to save person from punishment, or property from forfeiture. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 218 Public servant framing an incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment, or property from forfeiture. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years,or fine, or both. 3 [Magistrate of the first class] 219 Public servant in a judicial proceeding corruptly making and pronouncing an order, report, verdict or decision which he knows to be contrary to law. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years,or fine, or both. Ditto .. 220 Commitment for trial or confinement by a person having authority, who knows that he is acting contrary to law. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Bailable .. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or
both. Court of Session. 221 Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of a public servant bound by law to apprehend an offender, if the offence be capital. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, with or without fine. Ditto ..
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted ibid.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Court of Session”.
If punishable with 1 [imprisonment for life], or imprisonment for 10
years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, with or without fine. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class. If with imprisonment for less than 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, with or without fine. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 222 Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of a public servant bound by law to apprehend person under sentence of a Court of Justice if under sentence of death. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 14 years, with or without fine. Court of Session. If under sentence of 4 [imprisonment for life] 5 [* * * ], or 6 [*], imprisonment 7 [* * *] for 10 years or upwards. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, with or without fine. Ditto . If under sentence of imprisonment for less than 10 years or lawfully committed to custody. Ditto.. Ditto .. Bailable .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 2 [* *] Magistrate of the first class. 223 Escape from confinement negligently suffered by a public servant. Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 224 Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension. May arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act. 1974 (XXV of 1974) , s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and, Sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by Act XXV of 1974, s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
5The words “or penal servitude for life” omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch. 6The word “transportation” omitted by Act XXV of 1974, s. 2 and Sch. 7The words “or penal servitude” omitted by “Act No. II of 1950, Sch”.
225 Resistance or obstruction to the lawful apprehension of another person, or rescuing him from lawful custody. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Bailable.. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. If charged with an offence punishable with 2 [imprisonment for life], or imprisonment for 10
years. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years and
fine. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. If charged with a capital offence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session. If the person is sentenced to 2 [imprisonment for life], or to 4 [* *], 5 [*] or imprisonment for 10 years or up wards. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. If under sentence of
death. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine Ditto .. 225A Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise pro vided for-
(a) in case of intentional omission or sufferance; Shall not arrest without warrant Ditto .. Bailable.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, fine or both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class.
(b) in case of negligent omission or sufferance. Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 4The words “penal servitude” omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch. 5The word “transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch.
225B Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehe nsion, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided
for. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both Ditto .. 1 [* * * * * * * *] 227 Violation of condition of remission of punishment. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment of original sentence, or , if part of the punishment has been undergone, the residue. The Court by which the original offence was triable. 228 Intentional insult or interruption to a public servant sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Not compound -able.
Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 2 [3,000] rupees, or
both. The Court in which the, offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter
XXXV. 229 Personation of a juror or assessor. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class.
CHAPTER XII. __OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS
231 Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting,
coin. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Not bailable. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session. 232 Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting 4 [Pakistan coin]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 5 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine Ditto ..
1The original entry 226 omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2, s. 3 ( Sch.II).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by A.O., 1961 Art, 2 and Sch. for “The Queen’s Coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2, and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472)
233 Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting coin.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class 234 Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting 2 [Pakistan coin]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session. 235 Possession of Instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class. If 3 [Pakistan coin]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 236 Abetting in 4 [Pakistan] the counterfeiting out of 4 [Pakistan] of
coin. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. The punishment
provided for abetting the counterfeiting of such coin with in 4 [Pakistan]. Ditto .. 237 Import or export of counterfeit coin, knowing the same to be counterfeit. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 1 [* *] Magistrate of the first class. 238 Import or export of counterfeits of 2 [Pakistan c oin], knowing the same to be counterfeit. May arrest without warrant . Warrant .. Not bailable. Not compo und--
able. 5 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session.
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956.).
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956.).
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Art. 3 (2) and 4, for “British India”.
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
239 Having any counterfeit coin known to be such when it came into pos session, and delivering, etc., the same to any person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, and
fine. Court of Session 1 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 240 The same with respect to 2 [Pakistan coin]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine.
Ditto. 241 Knowingly delivering to another any counterfeit coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine of ten times the value of the coin counterfeited, or
both. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 242 Possession of counterfeit coin by a person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 4 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first
class. 243 Possession of 2 [Pakistan coin] by a person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. 5 [Court of Session, or Magistrate of the first class.]
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, ibid. 4The word “court of Sesseion or” omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
244 Person employed in a Mint causing coin to be of a different weight or composition from that fixed by law. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session. 245 Unlawfully taking from a Mint any coining instrument. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 246 Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of any
coin. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first
class. 247 Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of 2 [Pakistan coin]. May arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 Years, and fine. Court of Session, 3 [* *] Magistrate of the first class. 248 Altering appearance of any coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 4 [Magistrate of the first class] 249 Altering appearance of 2 [Pakistan coin] with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years and fine. 4 [Court of Session, or Magistrate of first class.]
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
250 Delivery to another of coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years and
fine. Ditto . 251 Delivery of 1 [Pakistan coin] possessed with the knowledge that it is altered. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Ditto .. 252 Possession of altered coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 2 [Magistrate of the first class]. 253 Possession of 1 [Pakistan coin] by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, and
fine. 2 [Court of Session, or Magistrate of the first class.] 254 Delivery to another of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years or fine of ten times the value of the
coin. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 255 Counterfeiting a Government
stamp. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4 [Ditto] .. Ditto .. 5 [Imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session.
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, ibid. by A.O., 1949 Sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 4 for “Bailable” (w.e.f. 29673).
5Subs. by Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
256 Having possession of an instrument or material for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Bailable]. Ditto .. Imprison- ment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto . 257 Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp. May arrest without warrant . Warrant.. Bailable.. Not compound-
able. Imprison- ment of either description for 7 years, and fine Court of Session. 258 Sale of counterfeit Government stamp. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 259 Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session, 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 260 Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprison- ment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or
both. Ditto .
1Subs. by Act LVII of 1973, s. 4, for “Ditto” (w.e.f. 29673).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
261 Effacing any writing from a substance bearing a Government stamp, or removing from a document a stamp used for it with intent to cause loss to Government. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [Magistrate of the first class.] 262 Using a Government stamp known to have been before used. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 263 Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been
used. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class. 263A Fictitious stamps Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 4 [600] rupees 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first class.
CHAPTER XIII. __OFFENCES RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
264 Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing. Shall not arrest without warrant . Summons . Bailable . Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or both. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 265 Fraudulent use of false weight or measure. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 266 Being in possession of false weights or mea sures for frau dulent use. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 267 Making or selling false weights or measures for fraudulent use. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch. 3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s. 2. and Sch.
4Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (SchII).
CHAPTER XIV. __OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE,
DECENCY AND MORALS 269 Negligently doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to
life. May arrest without warrant. Summons. Bailable . Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 270 Malignantly doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 271 Knowingly disobeying any quarantine rule. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. Ditto .. 272 Adulterating food or drink intended for sale, so as to make the same noxious. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine or 2 [3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto .. 273 Selling any food or drink as food and drink, knowing the same to be noxious. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (Sch.II).
274 Adulterating any drug or medical preparation in tended for sale so as to lessen its efficacy, or to change its operation, or to make it noxious. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 275 Offering for sale or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 276 Knowingly selling or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation as a different drug or medical preparation. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 277 Defiling the water of a public spring or reservoir. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine of 1 [1500] rupees, or
both. 2[Any Judicial Magistrate] . 278 Making atmosphere noxious to health. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 1 [1500] rupees Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (SchII).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., item 210 (viii)(a).
279 Driving or riding on a public way so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc., May arrest without warrant. Summons. Bailable. Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 1 [2 years], or fine of 2 [3,000] rupees, or both. 1 [Magistrate of the first or second class]. 280 Navigating any vessel so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 281 Exhibition of a false light, mark or buoy. Ditto .. Warrant.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or both. Court of Session. 282 Conveying for hire any person by water, in a vessel in such a state, or so loaded, as to endanger his life. Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, of 2 [3,000] rupees, or both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 283 Causing danger, obstruction or injury in any public way or line of navigation. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 2 [600] rupees. Ditto . 284 Dealing with any poisonous substance so as to endanger human life, etc. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, of 2 [3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto .
1Subs. by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (III of 1980), s. 13.
2Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (SchII).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
285 Dealing with fire or any combustible matter so as to endanger human life,
etc. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 286 So dealing with any explosive substance. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 287 So dealing with any machinery. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 288 A person omitting to guard against probable danger to human life by the fall of any building over which he has a right entitling him to pull it down or repair it. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 289 A person omitting to take order with any animal in his possession, so as to guard against danger to human life, or of grievous hurt, from such animal. May arrest without warrant. Summons . Bailable. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine of 1 [3,000] rupees, or
both. Any Magistrate. 290 Committing a public nuisance. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 1 [600] rupees. Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1979 (XII of 1972), s.2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VII of 1925), s. 3, for the original entry.
3Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
4Subs. by Act No. XXVII of 2018, s.4.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
6Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (Sch.II).
291 Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or
both. 1[* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 292 Sale, etc., of obscene books,
etc. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine, or both. 2[1[* * * ] Magistrate of the first class.] 3[292A Exposure to seduction. May arrest without warrant. Warrant. Not bail-
able. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year and may extend to seven years or with fine which may not be less than rupees one hundred thousand and may extend to rupees five hundred thousand, or with
both. Court of Sessions. 292C Punishment for child pornography. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. 4[Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than fourteen years and may extend up to twenty years and with fine which shall not be less than one million rupees] Ditto.. 293 4[Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young persons.] Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both.] 1[* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 294 Obscene songs. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine, or both. 5[Any Judicial Magistrate.] 294A Keeping a lottery office. Shall not arest without warrant. Summons.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine, or both. Ditto .. Publishing proposals relating to lotteries. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 6[3,000] rupees Ditto ..
CHAPTER XV.__OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION
295 Destroying, damaging or defiling a place of worship or sacred object with intent to insult the religion of any class of persons. May arrest without warrant. Summons.. Bailable .. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 1[* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class.
1 [295A Maliciously insulting the religion or the religious beliefs of any class. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2[10] year, or fine, or
both. 3 [Magistrate of the first class]] 4 [295B. Defiling, etc., of copy of Holy
Quran. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for life Court of Session.
295C. Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of the Holy Prophet. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death, or imprisonment for life and
fine. Court of Session which shall be presided over by a Muslim.] 296 Causing a disturbance to an assembly engaged in religious worship. 1 [May arrest without warrant.] 1 [Summons] 1 [Bailable] 1 [Not compound -able.] Imprisonment of either description for one year or fine, or both. 1 [ 5 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class.] 297 Trespassing in place of worship or sepulture,disturbing funeral with inten tion to wound the feelings or to insult the religion of any person, or offering indignity to a human corpse. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for one year, or fine, or
both. Ditto ..
1Ins. and subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 (XXV of 1927), s.3.
2Subs. by Act No. XVI of 1991, s.3.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Court of Session”.
4Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1986 (III of 1986), s.3.
5The “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
298 Uttering any word or making any sound in the hearing, or making any gesture, or placing any object in the sight , of any person, with in tention to wound his religious feeling. Shall not arrest without warran. Ditto .. Ditto .. Compound -able. 1 [imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years but shall not be less than one year, or with fine , or with both.] Ditto . 2 [298A Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of holy personage's. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either drescription for three years or fine, or both. Ditto .] 3[298B Misuse of epithets, discriptions and tiltes, etc.,reserved for certain holy personages or places. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not Bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for three years, and fine. Ditto . 298C Person of Quadiani group , etc., calling himself a muslim or preaching or propagating his faith. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.]
CHAPTER XVI.__ OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of offences affecting Life
4 [302 Qatliamd May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable. Compound -able. Qisas, or death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment upto twentyfive years Court of Session. 303 (a) Qatl under ikrahi
tam. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Impriosnment of either description for twentyfive years but not less than ten years.
Ditto .
(b) Causing of ikrahi tam for commission of
qatl. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment provided for the kind of qatl committed. Ditto .
(c) Qatl under Ikrahi
naqis. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment provided for the kind of qatl committed. Ditto ..
(d) Causing ikrahi naqis for the commission of qatl. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisoment of either description for ten years. Ditto ..
1Subs. by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (2).
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Third Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (XLV of 1980), s. 2.
3Ins. by the Anti Islamic Activities of Quadiani Group Lahori Group and Ahmadis (Prohibition and Punishment) Ordinance, 1984 (XX of 1984),s.5
4Subs. by Act No. II of 1997, s.17.
308 Qatliamd not liable to qisas. May arrest without warrant. warrant. Not Bailable. Compound-
able. Diyat, and imprisonment of either description for 1 [twenty five years]. Court of Session. 2 [310 A Giving a female forcefully in Marriage or otherwise in badlisulh, wanni or swara. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant . Not Bailable Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description which may extend to 7 years but shall not be less than 3 years and fine of rupees 500,000/ Court of sessions or Magistrate of first class.] 311 Qatliamd when waived compounded. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Compound -able] 3[Death or imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to fourteen years as ta'zir, or if the offence has been committed in the name or on the pretext of honour, imprisonment for life]. Ditto . 312 Qatliamd after compounding of qisas etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Qisas or diyat. Ditto . 316 Qatl Shibhi
amd. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. . Diyat, and impriosnment of either description for fourteen years. Ditto .
1Subs. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 16.
2Subs. by Act No. XXVI of 2011, s. 5.
3subs. by Act No. XLIII of 2016,s.9.
319 Qatli khata Ditto Ditto Bailable Ditto Diyat, and imprisonment of either description for five years. Ditto 320 Qatli khata by rash or negligent driving. May arrest without warrant. Warrant Bailable Compoundable Diyat, and imprisonment of either description for ten years. Ditto 322 Qatlbis sabab. Ditto Ditto Not bailable Ditto Diyat Ditto 324 Attempt to qatli amd Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Imprisonment of either description for ten years, 1[but shall not be less than five years if the offence has been committed in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other customs or practices] and fine, qisas, or arsh in case of hurt and imprisonment upto seven
years. Ditto 2325 [* * * * * * *] 327 Being a thug. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Not Compoundable Imprisonment for life and
fine. Court of Session.
1Ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 16.
2Omitted by Act No. XXXVII of 2022,s.3.
328 Exposure of a child under 12 years of age by parent or person having care of it with intention of wholly abandoning
it. Ditto.. Ditto Ditto.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of either description for seven years, or fine, or both. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first
class. 1[328A Cruelty to a Child May arrest without warrant Warrant Bailable Compound -able Imprisonment which shall not be less than one year and may extend to three years or with fine which shall not be less than twenty five thousand rupees and may extend to fifty thousand rupees or with both. Magistrate of the first class.] 329 Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. Ditto.. Ditto.. Bailable Ditto.. Imprisonment of either description for two year, or fine, or both. Magistrate of the first
class. 334 Itlafiudw. Ditto.. Ditto.. Not bailable Compound- able Qisas, or arsh, and imprisonment of either description for ten
years. Court of Session. 336 Itlafisalahiyyat iudw. May arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Compound- able Qisas, or arsh, and imprisonment of either description for ten
years. Court of Session. 2[336B Hurt caused by Corrosive Substances Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Not compound- able Life imprisonment or imprisonment of either description for not less then 14 years and a minimum fine of one one million rupees Ditto..]
1Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
2Ins. by Act No. XXV of 2011, s. 4.
337A (i) Shajjahi khafifah Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Compound- able Daman, and imprisonment of either description for two
years. Magistrate of the first class.
(ii) Shajjahi mudihah. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable
Ditto. Qisas, or arsh, and imprisonment of either description for five years. Court of Session or Magistrate of first class.
(iii) Shajjahi hashimah. Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, and imprisonment of either description for ten
years. Ditto
(iv) Shajjahi munaqqilah. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Coumpoun- able Arsh, and imprisonment of either description for ten
years. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.
(v) Shajjahi
ammah. Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, and imprisonment of either description for fourteen years.
Ditto.
(vi) Shajjahi damighah. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Arsh, and imprisonment of either description for fourteen years.
Ditto. 337D Jaifah. Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, imprisonment of either description for ten years and punishment
provided for Itlafiudw or Itlaf isalahiyyatiudw, if caused. Ditto 337F (i) Damiyah. Shall not arrest without warrant Summons Bailable Compound- able Daman, and imprisonment of either description for one years. Magistrate of the first class. (ii)Badi`ah May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Ditto.. Daman, and imprisonment of either description for three years. Ditto
(iii) Mutalahimah. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Daman, and imprisonment of either description for three years. Ditto
(iv) Mudihah. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Daman, and imprisonment of either description for five years. Court of Session or Magistrate of first class.
(v) Hashimah. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Compound -able Daman, and imprisonment of either description for five years. Court of Session or Magistrate of first class.
(vi) Munaqqilah. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Daman, and imprisonment of either description for seven years. Ditto 337G Hurt by rash or negligent driving. Ditto.. Ditto.. Bailable Ditto.. Arsh, or daman, and imprisonment of either description for five years. Ditto 337H (1) Hurt by rash or negligent act. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Arsh, or daman, and imprisonment of either description for three years. Magistrate of the first class.
(2) A rash or negligent act to endanger human life or personal safety of others. Shall not arrest without warrant Summons Ditto.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of either description for three months, or with fine,or with both. Magistrate of the first or second class. 337 I Hurt by mistake (khata). Shall not arrest without warrant Summons Bailable Compound -able Arsh, or daman, for the kind of hurt caused. Magistrate of the first class. 337J Hurt by poison. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Compound -able Arsh,or daman,
provided for the kind of hurt caused and imprisonment of either description for ten years. Court of Session.
337K Hurt for extorting confession
etc. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not Bailable Compound -able Qaisas, arsh, or daman,
provided for the kind of hurt caused and imprisonment of either description for ten years. Court of Session. 337 L (a) Hurts other than specified in sections hereto before. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Daman, and imprisonment of either description for seven years. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first
class.
(b) Other hurts not covered hereto before. Shall not arrest without warrant Summon s Bailable Compound -able Daman, or imprisonment of either description for two years or with both. Magistrate of the first
class. 337M Hurt not liable to
qisas. Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, ta'zir and punishment
provided for the kind of hurt caused. Ditto 337N Hurt where qisas cannot be enforced. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Ditto Arsh, ta'zir and punishment
provided for the kind of hurt caused 1 [but ta'zir shall not be less than one third of the maximum imprisonment
provided for the offence where the offender is a previous convict, habitual or hardened, desperate or dangerous criminal or if the offence has been committed by him in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other customs or practices.] Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.
1Added by Act No. I of 2005, s. 16.
338A (a) Isqati haml with consent. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Compound -able Imprisonment of either description for three years and punishment provided for the kind of hurt or death, if caused. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.
(b) Isqati haml without consent. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Compound -able Imprisonment of either description for ten years and punishment provided for the kind of hurt or death, if caused. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first
class. 338C Isqatijanin May aresst without warrant Warrant Not bailable Compound -able Diyat, ta'zir and Imprisonment of either description for seven years and punishment
provided for the kind of hurt or death, if caused. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.] Of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement 341 Wrongfully restraining any person. May arrest without warrant. Summon .. Bailable .. Compound -able.. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 1 [1500] rupees, or
both. 2[Any Judicial Magistrate].
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.-II).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), S.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
342 Wrongfully confining any person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine of 1 [3000] rupees, or
both. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 343 Wrongfully confining for three or more days. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. 3 [Compound -able when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto . 344 Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. 3 [Not compound- able] Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 4 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 345 Keeping any person in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ has been issued for his liberation. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, in addition to imprisonment under any other section. Ditto .. 346 Wrongful confinement in secret. May arrest without warrant . Ditto .. Ditto.. 3 [Compound -able when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Ditto .. Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.-II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
4The words “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
347 Wrongful confinement for the purpose of extorting property, or constraining to an illegal act, etc. May arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable .. 1 [Not Compound- able.] Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 348 Wrongful confinement for the purpose of extorting confession or information, or of compelling restoration of property, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first class. Of Criminal Force and Assault 352 Assault or use of criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable .. Compound- able Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine of 4 [1500] rupees, or both. 3[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 353 Assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Ditto .. Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 5 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 354 Assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 6 [354A Assault or use of criminal force to women and striping her of her clothes. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable Ditto .. 7[**] Imprisonment for life, and
fine. Court of Session.]
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972),s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
4Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.II).
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
6Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1984 (XXIV of 1984), s. 3.
7Omitted by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Act, 2025 (Act No. XXVII of 2025), s. 4.
355 Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons.. Ditto .. Compound-
able. Ditto .. Ditto .. 356 Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property worn or carried by a person. May arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Not- bailable Not compound-
able. Ditto .. 1[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 357 Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable.. 2 [Compound able when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine of 3 [3,000] rupees, or
both. Ditto . 358 Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons.. Bailable Compound-
able. Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 2 [600] rupees, or
both. 1[Any Judicial Magistrate]. Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour 363 Kidnapping .. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. 2[Bail- able] Not compound -able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 4 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.II).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
364 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Not bailable] Ditto .. 2 [Imprisonment for life,] or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 3 [364A Kidnapping or abducting a person under the 4 [age of fourteen.] Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death or imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 14 years and shall not be less than 7 years. Ditto.] 365 Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session 5 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. 4 [365A Kidnapping or abduction for extorting any property or valuable security, or compelling any person to comply with any other demand. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 6 [Death or imprisonment] for life and for feiture of property. Court of Session.] 7 [365B Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel for marriage etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for life and fine. Ditto ..] 366 Kidnapping or abducting a woman to compel her marriage or to cause her defilement, etc. Ditto ..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 8 [366A Procuration of minor
girl. Ditto ..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session. 366B Importation of girl from foreign country. Ditto ..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .]
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (VI of 1973), s. 3 (w.e.f. 28773.).
4Subs. and Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1989 (III of 1990), s. 4.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
6Subs. by Act No. II of 1991, s. 3.
7Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
8Ins. by the Indian Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XX of 1923), s. 4.
367 Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject a person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. 1 [367A Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to unnatural lust. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death or rigorous imprisonment which may extend to twentyfive years and fine. Ditto.] 368 Concealing or keeping in confinement a kidnapped person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment for kidnapping or abduction. 2 [Court of Session, 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class.] 369 Kidnapping or abducting a child with intent to take property from the person of such child. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto . 4 [369A Trafficking of human beings May arrest without warrant War- rant Not bail- able Not compound- able Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years and may extend to seven years and liable to fine which shall not be less than rupees five hundred thousand and may extend to rupees seven hundred thousand or with both. Court of Sessions.] 370 Buying or disposing of any person as a slave. Shall not arrest without warrant Ditto .. Bail- able .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session. 371 Habitual dealing in slaves. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. 5 [Imprisonment for life,] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Ditto . 1 [371A Selling person for purposes of prostitution, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment which may extend to twentyfive years and fine. Ditto . 371B Buying person for purposes of prostitution etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment which may extend to twentyfive years and fine. Ditto .]
1Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3The Word “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
372 Selling or letting to hire a minor for purposes of prostitution,
etc. May arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 1 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 373 Buying or obtaining possession of a minor for the same pur
poses. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 374 Unlawful compulsory labour. 2 [Shall not arrest without warrant.] Ditto .. Bailable. Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine or both. 3[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 4 [Of Rape] 5[375A Gang Rape May arrest without warrant None required Not bailable Not compound- able Death or imprisonment for the remainder period of natural life or imprisonment for life and fine Court of Sessions] 5 [376 Rape May arrest without warrant.
None required Not bailable Not compound- able Death or imprisonment not less than ten years or more than twenty -five years or imprisonment for the remainder period of natural life and fine Court of Sessions] 6 [376A Disclosure of identity of the victim Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Imprisonment of either description upto three years and fine. Ditto]
1The word “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3Subs. by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s.2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
4Ins. by Act VI of 2006, s.9, Sch-II.
5Ins. and sub. by Act LVI of 2021, s.5.
6Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.15.
Of Unnatural Offence; 377 Unnatural offences. May arrest without warrant. Warrant. Not bailable Not compoundable. 1 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session, 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. 3 [377B Sexual abuse May arrest without warrant. Warrant. Not bailable Not compounable 4[Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than fourteen years and may extend up to twenty years and with fine which shall not be less than one million rupess.] Court of Sessions.] CHAPTFR XVII. __OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY Of Theft 379 Theft . May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Not bailable Not compoundable. Imprisonmen t of either description for 3 years, or fine, or
both. 5[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 380 Theft in a building, tent or vessel. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonmen t of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto .. 381 Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master or employer. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session, 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first or second class. 6 [381A Theft of a car or other motor vehicle. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Impriosment of either description for 7 years and fine. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class]
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949. Sch.
3Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
4Subs. by Act No. XXVII of 2018,s.4.
5Subs. by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s.2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
6Ins. by Act No. I of 1996, s. 3.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 2This item has been amended in its application to the Province of Sind by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Sind Amdt.) Act, 1950 (Sind Act 23 of 1950). 3The words “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
382 Theft, preparation having been made for causing death, or hurt, or restraint, or fear of death, or of hurt or of restraint, in order to the committing of such theft, or to retiring after committing it, or to retaining property taken by it. May arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Not compound-
able. Rigorous imprisonmen t for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 1 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. Of Extortion 2 [384 Extortion. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant . Bailable Not compound-
able. Imprisonme nt of either description for 3 years, or fine, or
both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 2 [385 Putting or attempting to put in fear of injury, in order to commit extortion. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto Imprisonme nt of either description for 2 years, or fine, or
both. Ditto.. 2 [386 Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous
hurt. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session. 2 [387 Putting or attempting to put a person in fear of death or grievous hurt in order to commit extortion. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonme nt of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto .
388 Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death, 1 [imprisonment for life] or imprisonment for 10 years. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [Ditto.] Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years , and
fine. Ditto . If the offence threatened be an unnatural offence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life.] Ditto . 389 Putting a person in fear of accusation of offence punish able with death, 1 [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for 10 years, in order to commit extortion. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Ditto . If the offence be an unnatural offence. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life.] Ditto .
CHAPTER XVII.__ OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY__ contd.
Of Robbery and Dacoity 392 Robbery May arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Not compoundable. - Rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session, 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class If committed on the highway between sunset and sunrise. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for 14 years, and fine. Ditto .. 393 Attempt to commit robbery. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years, and fine. Ditto..
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 4, for “Bailable” (w.e.f. 29673).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949. Sch.
394 Person voluntarily causing hurt in committing or attempting to commit robbery, or any other person jointly concerned in such robbery. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life], or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Ditto . 395 Dacoity .. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session. 396 Murder in dacoity. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death, 1 [imprisonemnt for life], or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Ditto . 397 Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for not less than 7 years. Ditto . 398 Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 399 Making preparation to commit dacoity. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Ditto . 400 Belonging to a gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing dacoity. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life], or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Ditto .
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2 Ins. by Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act,2025 (Act No. XXVII of 2025), s.4
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
5The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item (210) (vii) (f) may be perused. 6The figures “405” rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 159.
7Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
401 Belonging to a wandering gang of persons associated for the purpose of habitually committing thefts. Ditto Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprison- ment for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 1 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. 402 Being one of five or more persons assembled for the purpose of committing dacoity. Ditto Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session. 2[402- C Punishment for harbouring highjacker, etc. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable Not compoundable Imprison- ment for life and fine Court of Session] Of Criminal Misappropriation of Property 403 Dishonest misappropriation of moveable property, or converting it to one's own use. Shall not arrest without warrant . Warrant .. Bailable .. 3[Compound- able when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprison- ment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or
both. 4[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 404 Dishonest misappropriation of property, knowing that it was in possession of a deceased person at his death, and that it has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to it. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compound-
able. Imprison- ment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 5 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 6 [*] If by clerk or person employed by deceased. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3 [Imprisonm ent of either description for 7 years, and fine.] 7 [Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class.]
Of Criminal Breach of Trust 406 Criminal breach of trust. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 407 Criminal breach of trust by a carrier, wharfinger, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 2 [**] or Magistrate of the first
class. 408 Criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session, 2 [**] or Magistrate of the first or second class. 409 Criminal breach of trust by public servant or by banker, merchant or agent, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3[Imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. Of the Receiving of Stolen Property 411 Dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing it to be stolen. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 412 Dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing that it was obtained by dacoity. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3 [Imprisonment for life], or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 413 Habitually dealing in stolen property. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Ditto .
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
414 Assisting in concealment or disposal of stolen property, knowing it to be stolen. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. Of Cheating 417 Cheating Shall not arrest without warrant. War- rant
Bailable .. 2 [Compoundable when permission is given by the court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or
both. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 418 Cheating a person whose interest the offender was bound, either by law or by legal contract, to protect. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [Compoundable when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or
both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 419 Cheating by personation. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. 4 [Not bailable] 2 [Compoundable when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Ditto .... Ditto . 420 Cheating and thereby dishonestly inducing delivery of property, or the making, alteration or destruction of a valuable security. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto.. 2 [Compoundable when permission is given by the court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session, 5 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class.
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1981 (XXXIII of 1981), s. 3, for “Ditto”.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Of Fraudulent Deeds and Disposition of Property 421 Fraudulent removal or concealment of property, etc., to prevent dis tribution among creditors. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable .. Not Compound -able. Imprisonm ent of either description for 2 years, or fine, or
both. 1 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 422 Fraudulently preventing from being made available for his creditors a debt or demand due to the offender. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 423 Fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing a false statement of consideration. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 424 Fraudulent removal or concealment of property, of himself, or any other person, or assisting in the doing thereof, or dishonestly releasing any demand or claim to which he is entitled. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Of Mischief 426 Mischief .. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons .. Bailable .. Compoundable When the only loss or damage caused is loss or damage to a private person. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine, or
both. 1[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 427 Mischief, and thereby causing damage to the amount of 50 rupees or up wards. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 428 Mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal of the value of 10 rupees or upwards. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compound-
able. Ditto .. Ditto . 429 Mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any elephant, camel, horse, etc., whatever may be its value or any other animal of the value of 50 rupees or upwards. May arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable .. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, or fine, or
both. Court of Session, 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first or second
class. 430 Mischief by causing diminution of supply of water for agricultural purpose, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4 [Compound- able when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Ditto .. Ditto .
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
431 Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, navigable river, or navigable channel, and rendering it impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Not compound- able.] Ditto .. Ditto . 432 Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage, attended with damage. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 433 Mischief by destroying or moving or rendering less useful a lighthouse or sea-mark, or by exhibiting false lights. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or both. Court of Session. 434 Mischief by destroying or moving, etc, a land mark fixed by public authority. Shall not arrest without warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or
both. 2 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 435 Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of 100 rupees or upwards, or, in case of agricultural produce, 10 rupees or upwards. May arrest without warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class.
436 Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy, a house,
etc. May arrest without warrant warrant. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. 4 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session.
437 Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or a vessel of 20 tons burden. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Ditto .
438 The mischief described in the last section when committed by fire or any explosive substance. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Ditto .
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
439 Running vessel ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine.
Ditto .. 440 Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death, or hurt, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, and
fine. Court of Session, 1 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class. Of Criminal Trespass 447 Criminal trespass. May arrest without warrant. Summons. . Bailable .. Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months, or fine of 2 [1500] rupees, or both. 3[Any Judicial Magistrate]. 448 House-trespass. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for one year, or fine of 2[3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto . 449 House-trespass in order to the commission of an offence punishable with
death. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. 4 [Imprisonment for life], or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 450 House-trespass in order to the commission of an offence punishable with 4[Imprisonemnt for life.] Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Ditto . 451 House-trespass in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable .. 5 [Compound -able when permission is given by the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, and fine. 3[Any Judicial Magistrate
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (Sch. II).
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (25 of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
451 If the offence is theft. May arrest without warrant.. Warrant .. Not bailable. 1 [Not compound- able.] Imprisonment of either description for 7 years and
fine. Court of Session, 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first or second
class. 452 Housetrespass, having made preparation for causing hurt, assault, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 453 Lurking house trespass or house-breaking. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, and
fine. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 454 Lurking house -trespass or house-breaking in order to the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 4 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. If the offence is theft. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. 5 [Court of session, or Magistrate of the first and second class.] 455 Lurking house -trespass or house breaking after preparation made for causing hurt, assault, etc., Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 456 Lurking house -trespass or house-breaking by night. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 4 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted ibid. 4The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. ibid., for “Ditto”.
457 Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to the commission of an offence pun ishable with imprisonment. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, and fine. 1 [Court of session, or Magistrate of the first class.] If the offence is
theft. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 14 years, and fine Ditto .. 458 Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night, after preparation for causing hurt, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session, 2 [* *] or Magistrate of the first
class. 459 3 [Hurt] caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4 [Impriosment for life], or imprisonment of either description for ten years, and fine 3[and shall also be liable to the kind of qatl committed by him or hurt caused or attempted to cause]. Court of Session 460 3 [Qatl or] hurt caused by one of several persons jointly concerned in housebreaking by night, etc. May arrest without warrant . Warrant.. Not bailable. Not compound -able. 4[Impriosment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine 3[and shall also be liable to the kind of qatl committed by him or hurt caused or attempted to cause]. Court of Session. 461 Dishonestly breaking open or unfastening any closed receptacle containing or supposed to contain property. Ditto.. Ditto .. Bailable .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 5 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second
class.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. for “Ditto”.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. and added by Act No. II of 1997, s. 17.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
462 Being entrusted with any closed receptacle containing or supposed to contain any property, and fraudulently , opening the same. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or
both. 1 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 2 [CHAPTER XVII A OFFENCES RELATING TO OIL AND GAS 462B Tampering with petroleum pipelines etc. May arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Not bailable Not compound -able Rigorous imprisonment for 14 years but not less than 7 years and fine upto ten million rupees. Court of Sessions. 462C Tampering with auxiliary o r distribution pipelines of petroleum. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for 10 years but not less than 5 years and fine upto three million rupees. Court of Sessions. 462D Tampering with gas meter by domestic consumer, etc. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Bailable .. Not compound -able. Imprisonment upto 6 months or fine upto 100 thausands rupees or
both. Magistrate of first class. 462E Tampering with gas meter by industrial or commercial consumer,
etc. May arrest without warrant. A warrant shall ordinarily issued in the first issuance. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment for 10 years but not less than 5 years or fine upto 5 million rupees or both. Court of Sessions. 462F Damaging or destructing the transmission or transportation lines etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compound able Rigorous imprisonment for 14 years but not less than 7 years and fine not less than 1 million rupees. Court of Sessions. ]
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XX of 2011, s. 3.
1 [CHAPTER XVII B. OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTRICITY 462H Abstraction or tampering etc, with transmission May arrest without warrant. A warrant shall not ordinarily issued in the first instance. Not bailable. Not compound -able. Rigorous imprisonment for three years or with fine upto ten million rupees or with both. Court of Session designated as Electricity Utilities Court. 462I Abstraction or tampering etc., with distribution or auxiliary. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for three years or with fine upto three million rupees or with
both. Ditto .. 462J Interference, improper use or tampering etc., with electric meter by domestic consumer,
etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment upto two years or fine upto one million rupees or with both. Ditto .. 462K Interference, improper use or tampering etc., with electric meter by industrial or commercial consumer, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for three years or with fine upto six million rupees or with both. Ditto .. 462L Interference, improper use or tampering etc., with electric meter by agricultural consumer, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for two years or with fine upto two and half million rupees or with
both. Ditto .. 462M Damaging or destroying the transmission lines, distribution lines, electric, meters etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous imprisonment for seven years and with fine not less than three million rupees. Ditto ..]
1Ins. by Act No. VI of 2016, s. 3.
CHAPTER XVIII. __OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO TRADE OF
PROPERTY MARKS 465 Forgery .. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bailable .. Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. 1 [* * *] Magistrat e of the first
class. 466 Forgery of a record of a Court of Justice or of a Register of Births, etc., kept by a public servant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session. 467 Forgery of a valuable security, will or authority to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive any money,
etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 10 years and
fine. Ditto.. When the valuable security is a promissory note of the 3[Federal Government]. May arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. 468 Forgery for the Purpose of cheating. Shall not arrest without warrant. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Court of Session 4[* *] or Magistrate of the first
class.
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
3Subs. by F.A.O., 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975),Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government” which has previously been amended by A.O.,1937, for “G of I.” 4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
469 Forgery for the purpose of harming the reputation of any person, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable.. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and
fine. 1 [Magistrate of the first class.] 471 Using as genuine a forged document which is known to be forged. Shall not arrest without warrant Warrant. . Bailable. . Not compound -able. Punishment for forgery of such document. Same Court as that by which the forgery is triable. When the forged document is a promissory note of the 2[Federal Government.] May arrest without warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session. 472 Making or counterfeiting a seal, plate, etc., with intent to commit a forgery punishable under section 467 of the Pakistan Penal Code, or possessing with like intent any such seal, plate, etc., knowing the same to be counterfeit. Shall not arrest without warrant . Ditto .. 3 [Not bailable] Ditto .. 4 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and
fine. Ditto . 473 Making or counterfeiting a seal, plate, etc., with intent to commit a forgery punishable otherwise than under section 467 of the Pakistan Penal Code, or possessing with like intent any such seal, plate, etc., knowing the same to be counterfeit. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years and
fine. Ditto . 474 Having possession of a document, knowing it to be forged, with intent to use it as genuine; if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
1Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
2Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table for “Central Government” which was subs. by A.O.,1937, for “G. of I”.
3Subs. by Act No. VII of 1993, s. 4.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
If the document is one of the description mentioned in section 467 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto . 475 Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467 of the Pakistan Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Bailable.. Not compound -able. 1 [Imprisonemnt for life], or imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Court of Session. 476 Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those des cribed in section 467 of the Pakistan Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto . 477 Fraudulently destroying or defacing , or attempting to destroy or deface, or secreting, a will etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. Ditto . 477A Falsification of accounts. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2 [Bailable] . Ditto .. 2 [Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or both.] 2 [Court of Session 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class.]
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
2Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Of Trade and Property Marks 482 Using a false trade or property mark with intent to deceive or injure any person. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant.. Bailable.. 1[Compoundable when permission is given by the court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 483 Counterfeiting a trade or property mark used by another, with intent to cause damage or in
jury. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto . 484 Counterfeiting a property mark used by a public servant, or any mark used by him to denote the manufacture, quality, etc., of any property. Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. 1 [Not compoundable.] Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 485 Fraudulently making or having possession of any die, plate or other instrument for counterfeiting any public or private property or trade-mark. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Not Compoundable. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or
both. 3 [* * *] Magistrate of the first
class. 486 Knowingly Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Compoundable Imprisonment 4 [* * *]
selling goods with permission of either Magistrate marked with a of the Court description of the first counterfeit before which the for 1 year or or second
property or trade-mark. prosecution is pending.] fine, or both. class.
1Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry. 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, ibid. 3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
487 Fraudulently making a false mark upon any package or receptacle containing goods, with intent to cause it to be believed that it contains goods which it does not contain, etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1 [Not compound- able.] Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, or fine, or
both. 2 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 488 Making use of any such false mark. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compound-
able. Ditto .. Ditto .. 489 Removing, destroying or defacing any property-mark with intent to cause injury. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or both. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 4 [Of Currency-Notes and Bank -Notes 489A Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes. May arrest without warrant . Warrant .. Not bailable. Not compound-
able. 5 [Imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and
fine. Court of Session 489B Using as genuine forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank
notes. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto . 489C Possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank
notes. Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable . Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or
both. Ditto . 489D Making or posse ssing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency notes or bank-notes. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable . Ditto .. 5 [imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description, for 10 years and
fine.
Court of Session.]
1Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry. 2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 4This portion was ins. by the Currency Notes Forgery Act, 1899 (XII of 1899), s. 3.
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
1 [489E Making or using documents resembling currency notes or bank notes Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine or both. Magistrate of the first class]. 2 [489F Dishonestly issuing a cheque for repayment of loan etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Compoun dable Imprisonment of either description for 3 year or with fine, or both. Magistrate of the first class.] 3 [489G Counterfeiting or using documents resembling Prize Bonds or unauthorized sale etc., thereof. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compou nd-able. Imprisonment for seven years, and fine. Court of Sessions or Magistrate of first
class. ]
CHAPTER XIX.__CRIMINAL BREACH OF CONTRACTS OF SERVICE
4[* * * * * * * *] 491 Being bound to attend on or supply the wants of a person who is helpless from youth, unsoundness of mind or disease, and voluntarily omitting to do so. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable. Compoun
dable. Imprisonment of either description for 3 months or fine of 5 [600] rupees, or
both. 6 [* * *] Magistrate of the first or second
class. 4[* * * * * * * *]
1Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (VIII of 1976), s. 3 (w.e.f. 8-3-76).
2Ins. by Ord. No. LXXV of 2002, s. 7.
3Ins. by Act No. XXIII of 2012, s . 3.
4Enrties relating to sections 490 and 492 rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch.. II.
5Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 and Sch. II.
6The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
CHAPTER XX.-OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE
493 A man by deceit causing a woman not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit with him in that belief. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Not bailable Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. Court of Session. 1 [493A Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage. May arrest without warrant Warrant Not bailable . Not compound -able. Rigorous imprisonment which may extend to twenty-five years and
fine. Ditto;] 494 Marrying again during the lifetime of a husband or
wife. 1 [Shall not arrest without warrant] Ditto .. Bailable.. 2[Compound- able with permission of the Court before which the prosecution is pending.] Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine. 2 [Court of Session, 3 [* *] or Magistrate of the first class.]
495 Same offence with concealment of the former marriage from the person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4 [Ditto] .. 2 [Not compound- able.] Imprisonment of either description for 10 years, and fine. 2 [Court of Session.] 496 A person with fraudulent intention going through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married. Ditto .. Ditto .. 5 [Bailabl e] Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine.
Ditto.
1Ins. and subs. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
2Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 4The original entry successively amended by Act 18 of 1923, s. 159, Ord. 8 of 1973, s. 4. has been subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 4, to read as above.
5Subs. ibid., for “Ditto”.
1[496A Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a
women. May arrest without warrant Ditto Not bailable Ditto Imprisonment of either description which may extend to seven years, and fine. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first class:
496B Fornication Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Not compound- able Imprisonment which may extend to five years and fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees. Magistrate of the first class:
496C False accusation of Fornication. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons Bailable Not compound- able Imprisonment which may extend to five years and fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees. Magistrate of the first class :
and] 497 Adultery .. 2[May arrest without warrant.] Warrant .. Bailable.. Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 5 years, or fine, or both. Court of Session, 3[* *] or Magistrate of the first class. 498 Enticing or taking away or detaining with a criminal intent a married woman. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 4[3] years, or fine, or both 5[* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 6[498A Prohibition of depriving women from inheriting property. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable Not compound- able Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years but shall not less than 5 years or with a fine of rupees 10,00,000/ or both Court of Sessions.
1Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
2Subs. and omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “Shall not arrest without warrant”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “2”.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
6Ins. by Act No. XXVI of 2011, s. 5.
498B Prohibition of forced marriage. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant Not Bail- able Not Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description which may extend to 7 years but shall not be less than 3 years and a fine of rupees 500,000/ 1[and in case of a female child or a nonMuslim woman,imprisonment upto ten years and not less than five years and fine upto one million rupees.] Court of Sessions or Magistrate of first class. 498C Prohibition of marriage with the Holy Quran. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description which may extend to 7 years but shall not be less than 3 years and a fine of rupees 500,000/ Ditto..]
CHAPTER XXI. __DEFAMATION
2[500 Defamation Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant Bail- able Compound-
able. imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both, and in case of originator the imprisonment of either description for 5 years, or fine, or both. Court of Session 501 Printing or engraving matter knowing it to be defamatory. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Ditto] 502 Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing it to contain such matter. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
CHAPTER XXII. __CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT AND ANNOYANCE.
504 Insult intended to provoke a breach of the peace. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant .. Bail- able .. Compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both. Any Magistrate. 505 False statement, rumour, etc., circulated with intent to cause mutiny or offence against the public
peace. 3[May arrest without warrant.] Ditto .. Not Bail-
able. Not compound-
able. 3[Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, and fine.] 4[* * *] Magistrate of the first
class.
1Ins by Act IV of 2017, s. 4.
2Subs. by Act IX of 2004, s. 9.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (6 of 1973), s. 3, for “Ditto”. (w.e.f. 28773).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
506 Criminal intimidation. 1 [Shall not arrest without warrant] Ditto .. Bailable .. Compound-
able. 1 [Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine or both.] 2 [ 3 [* * *]Magistrate of the first or second class.] If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt,
etc. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not compound-
able. Imprisonment of either description for 7 years, or fine, or both. Court of Session, 4[* * or Magistrate of the first class. 507 Criminal intimidation by anonymous communication or having taken precaution to conceal whence the threat
comes. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, in addition to the punishment under above section. 5 [Magistrate of the first class.] 508 Act caused by inducing a person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displea
sure. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 6 [Compound- able.] Imprisonment of either description for 1 year, or fine, or both. 3 [* * * ] Magistrate of the first or second class. 7 [509 Insulting modesty or causing sexual harassment. Shall not arrest without warrant. Warrant . Bailable. Compound-
able. with permission of the Court. Imprisonment upto 3 years, or fine, or both. Magistrate of the first class.] 510 Appearing in a Public place, etc., in a state of intoxication, and causing annoyance to any person. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 6 [Not compound- able.] 8[simple imprisonment for 7 days but shall not be less than 48 hours, or fine of 100000 rupees but shall not be less than 10000 rupees, or both.]
9[Any Judicial Magistrate].
1Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (VI of 1973), s. 3, for “Ditto”. (w.e.f. 28773).
2Subs.by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “Ditto”. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
6Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
7Subs. by Act No. I of 2010, s. 3.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 2018, s. 3.
9Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.,
1The word “transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974, (XXV of 1974) s. 2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. II of 1997, s. 17.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1979 (X of 1979), s. 2, for the original heading and entries.
4Omitted by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (4).
CHAPTER XXIII_ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT OFFENCES 511 Attempting to commit offences punishable with 1 [* *] or imprisonment, and in such attempt doing any act towards the commission of the offence. According as the offence is one in respect of which the police may arrest without warrant or not. According as the offence is one in respect of which a summons or warrant shall ordinarily issue. According as the offence contemplated by the offender is bailable or
not. Compound- able when the offence attempted is compounda
ble. 1[*] or imprison- ment not exceeding half of the longest term, and of any description,
provided for the offence, or fine 2 [daman], or
both. The Court by which the offence attempted is triable. 3 [OFFENCES AGAINST OTHER LAWS If punishable with death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment exceeding seven years, amputation of hand or foot or both hand and foot or with whipping exceeding 80 stripes with or without any other of the said punishment. May arrest without warrant. Warrant Not bailable. Not compound-
able. .. Court of Session. If punishable with imprisonment for three years and upwards but not exceeding 7 years or with whipping not exceeding 80 stripes with or without imprisonment.
Do. Do. Do.
4 [* * *]
Do. .. Court of Session or Magistrate of the first
class. If punishable with imprisonment for 1 year and upwards but less than 3 years or with whipping not exceeding 40 stripes with or without imprisonment. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons. Bailable. Do .. Magistrate of the first or second
class.
If punishable with Imprisonment for less than 1 year or with whipping not exceeding 10 stripes with or without imprisonment, or with fine only.
Do. Do. Do. Do. .. Any Magistrate.] 1[Section 5 of Ordinance VII of 1979
Zina. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons. Bailable. Not Compound-
able. Stoning to death in case of Muhsan and if not Muhsan whipping not exceeding one hundred stripes. Court of Sessions. Section 7 of Ordinance VIII of 1979
Qazf. Shall not arrest without warrant. Summons. Bailable. Not Compound-
able. Whipping numbering eighty stripes. Court of Sessions.]
SCHEDULE III
(See section 36) ORDINARY POWERS OF PROVINCIAL MAGISTRATES
I.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Third Class
(1) Power to arrest or direct the arrest of, and to commit to custody, a person committing an offence in his presence, section 64.
(2) Power to arrest, or direct the arrest in his presence of, an offender, section 65.
(3) Power to endorse a warrant, or to order the removal of an accused person arrested under a warrant, sections 83,84 and 86.
(4) Power to issue proclamations in cases judicially before him, section 87.
(5) Power to attach and sell property 2[and to dispose of claims to attached property] in cases judicially before him, section 88.
1Added.by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch.II.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), S.160.
(6) Power to restore attached property, section 89.
(7) Power to require search to be made for letters and telegrams, section 95.
(8) Power to issue searchwarrant, section 96.
(9) Power to endorse a searchwarrant and order delivery of thing found, section 99. (10-12)1[* * * * * * *]
(13) 2[* * * * * * *]
(14) Power to authorise detention 3[not being detention in the custody of the police] of a person during a policeinvestigation, section 167. 3[(14a) Power to postpone issue of process and inquire into case himself, section 202;]
(15) Power to detain an offender found in Court, section 351.
(16) 4[* * * * * * *]
(17) Power to apply to 1[Session Judge] to issue commission for examination of witness, section 506 (2).
(18) Power to recover forfeited bond for appearance before Magistrate’s Court, section 514 3[and to require fresh security, section 514A]. 3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry or trial, section 516A;]
(19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517.
(20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspected character, section 525. 3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;] 3[(22) Power to make local inspection, section 539B;] II.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Second Class
(1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the third class.
(2) Power to order the police to investigate an offence in cases in which the Magistrate has jurisdiction to try or 6[send for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court], section 155.
1Omitted & subs., by Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.211. 2Item 13 omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 160.
3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923).
4Item 16 rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1925(XXXVII of 1925), s.3 and Sch. II. 5The word “perishable” rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 160.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “commit for trail”.
1[(3) Power to postpone issue of process and to inquire into a case or direct investigation, section 202.]
(4) 2[* * * * * * *] III.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the First Class
(1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the second Class. 3[(1a) Power to direct warrant to land holders, etc., section 78.
(1ab) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.]
(2) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.
(3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discovery of persons wrongfully confined, section
100. 3[(3a) Power to require security for keeping peace, section 107.
(3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter, section 108.
(3ac) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109.
(3ad) Power to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110.
(3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126.
(3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.]
(4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107.
(5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109.
(6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section
143.
(6ac) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, section 145,146 and 147.]
(7) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, sections 145,146 and 147.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160, for the Original item.
2Item (4) rep., ibid.
3Ins. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.78.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160, for “126” 5Ins., ibid.
1[(7a) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164.] 1[(7aa) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167;] 1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;]
(8) Power to commit for trial, section 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174.
(8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.]
(9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249.
(9a) 3[* * * * * * *]
(10) 3[* * * * * * *]
(11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503.
(12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514. 1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.] 2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524.
(12b) 2[* * * * * * *]
(13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562. 1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section 565.] IV.__ Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed under section 13 2[Omitted] V.__ Ordinary Powers of a District Magistrate 2[Omitted]
4[SCHEDULE IV
(See Section 37) Additional Powers with which Magistrates may be invested.
PART I
Powers with which a Magistrate of first class may be invested by the Provincial Government.
(1) Power to try cases under section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code.
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160.
2ins & omitted by ord. No. XXXVII of 2001 s. 78.
3Cls. (9a) and (10) omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
4Subs. by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., item 212.
(2-6) 1[* * * * * * *]
(7) Power to try summarily, section 260.
(8) Power to pass sentence on proceedings recorded by a Magistrate of the second or third class, section 349. Powers with which a Magistrate of the second class may be invested by the Provincial Government.
(1) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164.
(2) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167.
(3) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190.
(4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190.
(5) Power to take cognizance of offences without complaint, section 190. Powers with which a Magistrate of the third class may be invested by the Provincial Government.
(1) Power to take cognizance of offences upon compliant, section 190.
(2) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. PART-II 1[* * * * * * *]]
SCHEDULE V
(See Section 2[555].) FORMS I.__ SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON. (See Section 68) To of WHEREAS your attendance is necessary to answer to a charge of ( state shortly the offence charged), you are hereby required to appear in person (or by pleader, as the case may be ) before the
(Magistrate)
1Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 79.
2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), Sch. II, Pt. II, for “554”.
of , on the day of . Herein fail not. Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature) ______
II.__ WARRANT OF ARREST (See Section 75) To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS of stands charged with the offence of (state the offence), you are hereby directed to arrest the said and to produce him before me. Herein fail not.
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _______
(See Section 76) This warrant may be endorsed as follows:__ If the said shall give bail himself in the sum of ,with one surety in the sum of (or two sureties each in the sum of ) to attend before me on the day of and to continue so to attend until otherwise directed by me, he may be released. Dated this day of ,18.
(Signature) _______ III.__ BOND AND BAILBOND AFTER ARREST UNDER A WARRANT (See Section 86) I, (name), of being brought before the 1[*] Magistrate of (or as the case may be) under a warant issued to compel my appearance to answer to the charge of , do hereby bind myself to attend in the Court of on the day of next, to answer to the said charge, and to continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the Court; and, in case of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit, to 2[Government] 3[* * *] the sum of rupees. Dated this day of ,18.
(Signature) 1Omitted, by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 80.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Express of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
I do hereby declare myself surety for the above named of , that he shall attend before in the Court of on the day of
next, to answer to the charge on which he has been arrested, and shall continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the Court; and, in case of his making default therein, I bind myself to forfeit to 1[Government] 2[* * *] the sum of rupee. Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature) _______ IV_PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 87) WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name, description and address) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of , punishable under section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said (name) cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satis faction that the said ( name) has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the said of is required to appear at
(place) before this Court (or before me) to answer the said complaint 3[on the day of ].
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
________ V.__ PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS (See Section 87) WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name, description and address) has committed (or is suspected to have committed ) the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ) and a warrant has been issued to compel the attendance of ( name, description and address of the witness ), before this Court to be examined touching the matter of the said complaint; and whereas it has been returned to the said warrant that the said (name of witness ) cannot be served, and it has been shown to my satisfaction that he has absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant); Proclamation is hereby made that the said ( name) is required to appear at ( place) before the Court of on the day of next at o’clock to be examined touching , the offence complained of.
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _______
1subs. by A.O., 1961, Art.2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “within days from this date”.
VI.__ ORDER OF ATTACHMENT TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS (See Section 88) To the Policeofficer in charge of the Policestation at WHEREAS a warrant has been duly issued to compel the attendance of ( name, description and address) to testify concerning a complaint pending before this Court, and it has been returned to the said warrant that it cannot be served; and whereas it has been shown to my satisf action that he has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant) ; and thereupon a 1[proclamation has been or is being duly issued] and published requiring the said to appear and give evidence at the time and place mentioned therein, 2[* * *] ; This is to authorize and require you to attach by seizure the movable property belonging to the said to the value of rupees which you may fin d within the District of and to hold the said property under attachment pending the fur ther order of this Court, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
______ ORDER OF ATTACHMENT TO COMPEL THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 88) To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name description and address ) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of punishable under section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said ( name) cannot be found; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said
(name) has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant), and thereupon, a 1[Proclamation has been or is being duly issued] and published requiring the said
to appear to answer the said charge within days; and whereas the said is possessed of the following property other than land paying revenue to Government in the village (or town) of , in the District of ,viz.,
, and an order has been made for the attachment thereof; You are hereby r equired to attach the said property by seizure, and to hold the same under attachment pending the further order of this Court, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Proclamation was duly issued”.
2The words “and he has failed to appear” rep., ibid.
ORDER AUTHORIZING AN ATTACHMENT BY THE 1 [DISTRICT OFFICER (REVENUE)] AS COLLECTOR (See Section 88) To the 1 [District Officer (Revenue)] of the District of WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that (name, description and address ) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of , punishable under section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said ( name) cannot be found; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said ( name) has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant) and thereupon a 2 [Proclamation has been or is being duly issued] and published requiring the said to appear to answer the said charge within days 3 [* * *]; and whereas the said is possessed of certain land paying revenue to Government in the village (or town) of in the District of ; You are hereby authorised and requested to cause the said land to be attached, and to be held under attachment pending the further order of this Court and to certify without delay what you may have done in pursuance of this order.
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________
VII_WARRANT IN THE FIRST INSTANCE TO BRING UP A WITNESS (See Section 90) To (name and designation of the PoliceOfficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that of has ( or is suspected to have) committed the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ), and it appears likely that (name and description of witness) can give evidence concerning the said complaint; and whereas I have good and sufficient reason to believe that he will not attend as a witness on the hearing of the said complaint unless compelled to do so; This is to authorise and require you to arrest the said (name), and on the day of to bring him before this Court, to be examined touching the offence complained of.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
1Subs .by ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.80.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Proclamation was duly issued”.
3The word “but he has not appeared” omitted, ibid.
VIII.__ WARRANT TO SEARCH AFTER INFORMATION OF A PARTICULAR OFFENCE (See Section 96) To (name and designation of the Policeofficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS information has been laid ( or complaint has been made ) before me of the commission (or suspected commission ) of the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ), and it has been made to appear to me that the production of ( specify the thing clearly) is essential to the inquiry now being made (or about to be made) into the said offence (or suspected offence); This is to authorize and require you to search for the said (the thing specified) in the (describe the house or place or part thereof to which the search is to be confined ) and, if found, to produce the same forthwith before this Court, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________
IX.__ WARRANT TO SEARCH SUSPECTED PLACE OF DEPOSIT (See Section 98) To (name and designation of a Policeofficer above the rank of a Constable). WHEREAS information has been laid before me, and on due inquiry thereupon had I have been led to believe that the ( describe the house or other place ) is used as a place for the deposit ( or
sale) of stolen property ( or if for either of the other purposes expressed in the section, state the purpose in the words of the section) ;
This is to authorise and require you to enter the said house (or other place) with such assistance as shall be required, and to use, if necessary, reasonable force for that purpose, and to search every part of the said house (or other place, or if the search is to be confined to a part, specify the part clearly) and to seize and take possession of any property (or documents, or stamps, or seals, or coins, 1[or obscene objects], as the case may be) _[Add (when the case requires it) and also of any instruments and materials which you may reasonably believe to be kept for the manufacture of forged documents, or counterfeit stamps, or false seals, or counterfeit coin (as the case may be)], and forthwith to bring before this Court such of the said things as may be taken possession of, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
1Ins. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s.3.
X.__ BOND TO KEEP PEACE (See Section 107) WHEREAS I, ( name) inhabitant of ( place), have been called upon to enter into a bound to keep the peace for the term of 1[or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of now pending in the Court of ;] I hereby bind myself not to commit a breach of the peace, or do any act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace, during the said term 1[or until the completion of the said inquiry] and, in case of my making default therein, I hereby bind myself to forfeit to 2[Government], 3[* * *], the sum of rupees Dated this day of ,18.
(Signature) _______ XI.__ BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR (See Sections 108, 109 and 110) WHEREAS I (name), inhabitant of ( place), have been called upon to enter into a bond to be of good behaviour to 4[Government and to all the citizens of Pakistan] for the term of ( state the period) 5[or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of now pending in the Court of ,] I he reby bind myself to be of good behaviour to 2[Government and to all the citizens of Pakistan] during the said term 5[or until the completion of the said inquiry] ; and , in case of my making default therein, I bind myself to forfeit to 6[Government] the sum of rupees Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature) (Where a bond with sureties is to be executed, add)__ We do hereby declare ourselves sureties for the abovenamed that he will be of good behaviour to 4[Government and to all the citizens of Pakistan] during the said term 1[or until the completion of the said inquiry]; and, in case of his making default therein, we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, to forfeit to 5[Government] the sum of rupees Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923).
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (With effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen”, * * *, and to all Her subject” (with effect from the 23rd M arch, 1956). The asterisks represent the omission of the words “Empress of India” by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
XII.__SUMMONS ON INFORMATION OF A PROBABLE BREACH OF THE PEACE (See Section 114) To of WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me by credible information that ( state the substance of the information ), and that you are likely to commit a breach of the peace ( or by which act a breach of the peace will probably be occasioned), you are hereby required to attend in person (or by a duly authorised agent) at the Office of the Magistrate of on the day of ,18 ,at ten o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause why you should not be required to enter into a bond for rupees [when sureties are required, add and also to give security by the bond of one (or two, as the case may be) surety (or sureties) in the sum of rupees (each if more than one)] that you will keep the peace for the term of . Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature) _________
XIII.— WARRANT OF COMMITMENT ON FAILURE TO FIND SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE (See Section 123) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS (name and address ) appeared before me in person (or by his authoris ed agent) on the day of in obedience to a summons calling upon him to show cause why he should not enter into a bond for rupees with one surety ( or a bond with two sureties each in rupees ), that he, the said ( name), would k eep the peace for the period of months; and whereas an order was then made requiring the said ( name) to enter into and find such security (state the security ordered when it differs from that mentioned in the summons), and he has failed to comply with the said order ; This is to authoris e and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said (name), into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of ( term of imprisonment ) unless he shall in the meantime 1[be lawfully ordered to be released] and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _________
1Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “comply with the said order by himself and his surety (or sureties), entering into the said bond, in which case the same shall be received and the said (name) released”.
XIV.__ WARRANT OF COMMITMENT ON FAILURE TO FIND SECURITY FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. (See Section 123) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that ( name and description ) has been and is lurking within the district of having no ostensible means of subsistence ( or, and that he is unable to give any satisfactory account of himself); or WHEREAS evidence of the general character of ( name and description ) has been adduced before me and recorded, from which it ap pears that he is an habitual robber ( or housebreaker, etc., as the case may be) ; And Whereas an order has been recorded stating the same and requiring the said ( name) to furnish security for his good behaviour for the term of ( state the period) by entering into a bond with one surety (or two or more sureties, as the case may be), himself for rupees , and the said surety (or each of the said sureties) for rupees , and the said ( name) has failed to comply with the said order and for such default has been adjudged imprisonment for ( state the term) unless the said security be sonner furnished; This is to authoris e and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said
(name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of ( term of imprisonment ) unless he shall in the meantime 1[be lawfully ordered to be released] and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18. (Seal.) (Signature) _________
XV.—WARRANT TO DISCHARGE A PERSON IMPRISONED ON FAILURE TO GIVE SECURITY. (See Sections 123 and 124) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at (or other officer in whose custody the person is). WHEREAS ( name and description of prisoner ) was committed to your custody under warrant of the Court, dated the day of and has since duly given security under section of the Code of Criminal Procedure ; or
1Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “comply with the said order by himself and his surety (or sureties), entering into the said bond, in which case the same shall be received and the said (name) released”.
and there have appear ed to me sufficient grounds for the opinion that he can be released without hazard to the community; This is to authorise and require you forthwith to discharge the said ( name) from your custody unless he is liable to be detained for some other cause.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________
XVI.—ORDER FOR THE REMOVAL OF NUISANCES (See Section 133) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you have caused an obstruction ( or nuisance) to persons using the public roadway ( or other public place) which, etc., (describe the road or public place ), by, etc., ( state what it is that causes the obstruction or nuisance ), and that such obstruction (or nuisance) still exists; or WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are carrying on as owner, or manager, the trade or occupation of ( state the particular trade or occupation and the place where it is carried on), and that the same is injurious to the public health ( or comfort) by reason ( state briefly in what manner the injurious effects are caused), and should be suppressed or removed to a different place; or WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are the owner ( or are in possession of or have the control over) a certain tank ( or well or excavation) adjacent to the public way ( describe the thoroughfare), and that the safety of the public is endangered by reason of the said tank ( or well or excavation) being without a fence (or insecurely fenced) ; or WHEREAS etc., etc. (as the case may be) ; I do hereby direct and require you within (state the time allowed) to (state what is required to be done to abate the nuisance) or to appear at in the Court of on the day of next, and to show cause why this order should not be enforced ; or I do hereby direct and require you within ( state the time allowed ) to cease carrying on the said trade or occupation at the said place, and not again to carry on the same, or to remove the said trade from the place where it is now carried on, or to appear, etc. ; or I do hereby direct and require you within ( state the time allowed) to put up a sufficient fence
(state the kind of fence and the part to be fenced) ; or to appear, etc.; or I do hereby direct and require you, etc., etc. (as the case may be).
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature).
__________ XVII.— MAGISTRATE’S ORDER CONSTITUTING A JURY (See Section 138)
WHEREAS on the day of 18 , an order was issued to ( name) requiring him ( state the effect of the order ), and whereas the said ( name) has applied to me, by a petition bearing date the day of ,for an order appointing a Jury to try whether the sai d recited order is reasonable and proper; I do hereby appoint ( the names, etc., of the five or more Jurors) to be the Jury to try and decide the said question, and do require the said Jury to report their decision within days from the date of this order at my office at .
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
_________ XVIII.—MAGISTRATE’S NOTICE AND PEREMPTORY ORDER AFTER THE FINDING BY A JURY. (See Section 140) To (name, description and address). I HEREBY give you notice that the Jury duly appointed on the petition presented by you on the day of have found that the order issued on the day of requiring you (state substantially the requisition in the order ) is reasonable and proper . Such order has been made absolute, and I hereby direct and require you to obey the said order within (state the time allowed ), on peril of the penalty provided by the Pakistan Penal Code for disobedience thereto. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature) ________
XIX.—INJUNCTION TO PROVIDE AGAINST IMMINENT DANGER PENDING INQUIRY BY
JURY.
(See section 142) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS the inquiry by a Jury appointed to try whether my order issued on the day of 18 , is reasonable and proper is still pending, and it has been made to appear to me that the nuisance mentioned in the said order is attended with so imminent serious danger to the public as to render necessary immediate measures to prevent such danger, I do hereby, under the provisions of section 142 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, direct and enjoin you forthwith to (state plainly what is required to be done as a temporary safeguard ), pending the result of the local inquiry by the Jury.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature.) _________
XX.— MAGISTRATE’S ORDER PROHIBITING THE REPETITION, ETC., OF A NUISANCE (See section 143) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that, etc., ( state the proper recital, guided by Form No. XVI or Form No. XXI, (as the case may be) ; I do hereby strictly order and en join you not to repeat the said nuisance by again placing or causing or permitting to be placed, etc. (as the case may be).
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________
XXI.—MAGISTRATE’S ORDER TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION, RIOT, ETC. (See section 144) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are in possession ( or have the management) of (describe clearly the property), and that, in digging a drain on the said land, you are about to throw or place a portion of the earth and stones dug up upon the adjoining public road, so as to occasion risk of obstruction to persons using the road;
or
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you and a number of other persons (mention the class of persons ) are about to meet and proceed in a religious procession along the public street, etc., (as the case may be), and that such procession is likely to lead to a riot or an affray ; or WHEREAS etc., etc. (as the case may be); I do hereby order you not to place or p ermit to be placed any of the earth or stones dug from land on any part of the said road; or I do hereby prohibit the procession passing along the said street, and strictly warn and enjoin you not to take any part in such procession (or as the case recited may require).
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________
XXII.__MAGISTRATE’S ORDER DECLARING PARTY ENTITLED TO RETAIN POSSESSION OF LAND, ETC., IN DISPUTE (See section 145) It appearing to me, on the grounds duly recorded, that a dispute, likely to induce a breach of the peace, existed between ( describe the parties by name and residence, or residence only if the dispute be between bodies of villagers ) concerning certain (state concisely the subject of dispute), situate within the local limits of my jurisdiction, all the said parties were called upon to give in a written statement of their respective claims as to the fact of actual possession of the said ( the subject of dispute), and being satisfied by due inquiry had thereupon, without reference to the merits of the claim of either of the said parties to the legal right or possession, that the claim of actual possession by the said (name or names or description) is true ; I do decide and declare that he is ( or they are) in possession of the said ( the subject of dispute) and entitled to retain such possession until ousted by due course of law, and do strictly forbid any disturbance of his (or their) possession in the meantime.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
XXlll.— WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT IN THE CASE OF A DISPUTE AS TO THE POSSESSION OF LAND, ETC. (See section 146) To the Policeofficer in charge of the Policestation at [or, To the Collector of ]. WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that a dispute likely to induce a breach of the peace existed between ( describe the parties concerned by name and residence, or residence only if the dispute be between bodies of villagers) concerning certain (state concisely the subject of dispute) situate within the limits of my jurisdiction, and the said parties were thereupon duly called upon to state in writing their respective claims as to the fact of actual possession of the said ( the subject of dispute), and whereas, upon due inquiry into the said claims, I have decided that neither of the said parties was in possession of the said ( the subject of dispute ) [or I am unable to satisfy myself as to which of the said parties was in possession as aforesaid]; This is to authori se and require you to attach the said ( the subject of dispute ) by taking and keeping possession thereof, and to hold the same under attachment until the decree or order of a competent Court determining the rights of the parties, or the claim to possession, shall have been obtained, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _________
XXIV.__ MAGISTRATE’S ORDER PROHIBITING THE DOING OF ANYTHING ON LAND OR WATER (See section 147) A DISPUTE having arisen concerning the right of use of ( state concisely the subject of dispute) situate within the limits of my jurisdiction, the possession of which land ( or water) is claimed exclusively by (describe the person or persons ), and it appearing to me, on due inquiry into the same, that the said land ( or water) has been open to the enjo yment of such use by the public ( or if by an individual or a class of persons, describe him or them ) and ( if the use can be enjoyed throughout the year) that the said use has been enjoyed within three months of the institution of the said inquiry ( or if the use is enjoyable only at particular seasons, say “during the last of the seasons at which the same is capable of being enjoyed”). I do order that the said ( the claimant or claimants of possession ), or any one in their interest, shall not take (or retain) possession of the said land ( or water) to the exclusion of the enjoyment of the right of use aforesaid, until he ( or they) shall obtain the decree or order of a competent Court adjudging him (or them) to be entitled to exclusive possession.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
XXVBOND AND BAILBOND ON A PRELIMINARY INQUIRY BEFORE A POLICEOFFICER (See section 169) I, (name), of , being charged with offence of and after inquiry required to appear before the Magistrate of , or and after inquiry called upon to enter into my own recognizance to appear when required, do hereby bind myself to appear at , in the Court of , on the day of next (or on such day as I may hereafter be r equired to attend) to answer further to the said charge, and, in case of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to 1[Government], 2[* * *],
the sum of rupees . Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature) I hereby declare myself (or we jointly and severally declare ourselves and each of us) surety (or sureties) for the abovesaid that he shall attend at , in the Court of , on the day of next ( or on such day as he may hereafter be required to attend), furthe r to answe r to the charge pending against him, and, in case of his making default therein, I hereby bind myself (or we hereby bind ourselves) to forfeit to 1[Government], 2[* *
*], the sum of rupees . Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature) _________ XXVI_BOND TO PROSECUTE OR GIVE EVIDENCE (See section 170) I, (name), of (place), do hereby bind myself to attend at in the Court of at o’clock on the day of next and then and there to prosecute ( or to prosecute and give evidence) (or to give evidence) in the matter of a charge of against one A.B., and, in case of making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to 1[Government],2[* * *], the sum of rupees . Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
XXVII. _3[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O, 1949, Sch. 3Form XXVII omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
XXVIII.__ CHARGES (See sections 221, 222, 223)
(I) CHARGES WITH ONE HEAD
(a) I, [name and office of Magistrate, etc .], hereby charge you [ name of accused person ] as follows:__ On Penal Code, section 121.
(b) that you, on or about the day of , at , waged war against 1[Pakistan] , 2[* * *] and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 121 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session 3[when the accused is to be tried by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction ], for Court of Session substitute High Court.]
(c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge. [Signature and seal of the Magistrate] [To be substituted for (b)]:__ On Section 124.
(2) That you, on or about the day of , at ,with the intention of inducing 4[the 5[President] of Pakistan to refrain from exercising a lawful power as such 5[President], assaulted him], and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 124 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 161.
(3) That you, being a public servant in the Department, directly accepted from [ state the name ], for another party [ state the name ], a gratification other than legal remuneration, as a motive for forbearing to do an official act, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 161 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cogniza nce of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 166.
(4) That you, on or about the day of ,at , did [ or omitted to do,
as the case may be] , such conduct being contrary to the provisions of Act ,section , and known by you to be prejudicial to ,and thereby committed
an offence punishable under section 166 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of Indian” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. ibid for “when the charge is framed by a Presidency Magistrate”.
4Subs. ibid., for “the Hon’ble A.B., Member of the Council of the Governor General of India, to refrain from exercising a lawful power as such Member, assaulted such Member”.
5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1965).
On Section 193.
(5) That you, on or about the day of at in the course of the trial of ,before , stated in evidence that “ ”which statement you either knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby committ ed an offence punishable under section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 304.
(6) That you, on or about the day of at , committed culpable homicide not, amounting to murder, causing the death of , and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 306
(7) That you, on or about the day of , at abetted the commission of suicide by A,B., a person in a state of intoxication, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 306 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 325.
(8) That you, on or about the day of ,at ,voluntarily caused grievous hurt to , and thereby committed an offence punishable, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 392.
(9) That you, on or about the day of ,at , robbed ( state the name), and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On section 395.
(10) That you, on or about the day of ,at ,committed dacoity, an offence punishable under section 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. [In cases tried by Magistrates substitute “within my congizance” for “within the cognizance of the Court of Session,” ,and in (c) omit “by the said Court”.] __________
(II) CHARGES WITH TWO OR MORE HEADS
(a) I, [ name and office of Magistrate, etc. ], hereby charge you [ name of the accused person] as follows:__
On Section 241
(b) First.__ That you, on or about the day of ,at , knowing a coin to be counterfeit, delivered the same to another person, by name A.B., as genuine, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 241 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. Secondly.__ That you, on or about the day of at , knowing a coin to be counterfeit, attempted to induce another person, by name A.B., to receive it as genuine, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 241 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session ( or High Court].
(c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge. [Signature and seal of the Magistrate] [To be substituted for (b)]:__ On Section 302 and 304.
(2) First.__ That you, on or about the day of , at , committed murder by causing the death of ,and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. Secondly.—That you, on or about the day of ,at , by causing the death of ,committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 379 & 382.
(3) First._ That you, on or about the day of ,at ,committed theft, and th ereby committed an offence punishable under section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. Secondly.— That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft, having made preparation for causing death to a person in order to the committing of such theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 382 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court ]. Thirdly.— That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft, having made preparation for causing restraint to a person in order to the effecting of your escape after the committing of such theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 382 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. Fourthly.— That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft, having made preparation for causing fear of hurt to a person in order to the retaining of property taken by such theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 382 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
Alternative charge on section 193.
(4) That you, on or about the day of ,at , in the course of the inquiry into , before ,stated in evidence that ,and that you, on or about the ,day of ,at , in the course of the trial of ,before ,stated in the evidence that “ ,” one of which statements you either knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. [In cases tried by Magistrates substitute “within my cogiznance” for “within the cognizance of the Court of Session” and in (c) omit “by the said Court”.] _________
(III) CHARGES FOR THEFT AFTER PREVIOUS CONVICTION I, ( name and office of Magistrate, etc .), hereby charge you ( name of accused person ) as follows:__ That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section, 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High court/Magistrate as the case may be]. And you, the said (name of accused), stand further charged that you, before the committing of the said offence, that is to say, on the day of ,had been convicted by the ( state Court by which conviction was had) at of an offence punishable under Chapter XVII of the Pakistan Penal Code, with imprisonment for a term of three years, that is to say, the offence of housebreaking by night ( describe the offence in the words used in the section under which the accused was convicted ), which conviction is still in ful l force and effect, and that you are thereby liable to enhanced punishment under section 75 of the Pakistan Penal Code. And I hereby direct that you be tried, etc. __________ XXIX.__ WARRRANT OF COMMITMENT ON A SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT OR FINE IF PASSED BY A MAGISTRATE (See Section 245 1[* *]) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at
WHEREAS on the day of 18, (name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar for 18 , was convicted before me
(name and official designation ) of the offence of ( mention the offence or offences concisely ) under section (or sections) of the Pakistan Penal Code (or of Act ), and was senten ced to (state the punishment fully and distinctly);
1The word and figure “and 258” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper), to receive the said (prisoner's name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and there carry the aforesaid sentence into execution according to law.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________
XXX.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON FAILURE TO RECOVER AMENDS BY 1[ATTACHEMNT AND SALE] (See section 250) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS ( name and description ) has brought against ( name and description of the accused person) the complaint that (mention it concisely) and the same has been dismissed as 2[false and] frivolous ( or vexatious), and the order of dismissal awards payment by the said ( name of complainant) of the sum of rupees as amends; and whereas the said sum has not been paid 3[* * *] and an order has been made for his simple imprisonment in Jail for the period of days, unless the aforesaid sum be sooner paid; This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper), to receive the said
(name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of ( term of imprisonment ), subject to the provisions of Section 69 of the Pakistan Penal Code, unless the said sum be sooner paid, and on the receipt thereof, forthwith to set him at liberty, returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________
XXXI.—SUMMONS TO WITNESS (See Sections 69 and 252) To of WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that of has ( or is suspected to have) committed the offence of ( state the offence concisely with time and place), and it appears to me that you are likely to give material evidence for the prosecution;
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Distress”.
2Ins. ibid.
3The words “and cannot be recovered by distress of the moveable property of the said (name of complainant)” omitted ibid.
You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court on the day of next at ten o’clock in the forenoon, to testify what you know concerning the matter of the said complaint, and not to depart thence without leave of the Court; and you are hereby warned that, if you shall without just excuse neglect or refuse to appear on the said date, a warrant will be issued to compel your attendance.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) ___________ XXXII 1[* * * * * * *] XXXIII 1[* * * * * * *]
XXXIV—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH (See Section 374)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS at the Session held before me on the day of 18, ( name of
prisoner), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar at the said Session, was duly convicted of the offence of culpable homicide amounting to murder under section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and sentenced to suffer death, subject to the confirmation of the said sentence by the Court of ; This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said (prisoner’s name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and him there safely to keep until you shall receive the further warrant or order of this Court, carrying into effect the order of the said Court.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) _______
1Forms XXXII and XXXIII omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
XXXV.— WARRANT OF EXECUTION ON A SENTENCE OF DEATH (See section 381) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS (name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2 nd, 3rd, as the case may be ) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar at the Session held before me on the day of 18 , has been by a warrant of this Court, dated the day of, committed to your custody under sentence of death; and whereas the order of the Court of confirming the said sentence has been received by this Court; This is to authorise and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to carry the said sentence into execution by causing the said to be hanged by the neck until he be dead, at ( time and place of execution ), and to return this warrant to the Court with an endorsement certifying that the sentence has been executed.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) _________
XXXVI—WARRANT AFTER A COMMUTATION OF A SENTENCE (See sections 381 and 382) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS at a Session held on the day of 18 , ( name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar at the said Session, was convicted of the offence of punishable under section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and sentenced to ,and was thereupon committed to your custody; and whereas by the order of the Court of (a duplicate of which is hereunto annexed) (the punishment adjudged by the said sentence has been commuted to the punishment of transportation for life (or as the case may be) ; This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), safely to keep the said (prisoner’s name) in your custody in the said Jail, as by law is required, until he shall be delivered over by you to the proper authority and custody for the purpose of his undergoing the punishment of transportation under the said order, or If the mitigated sentence is one of imprisonment, say, after the words, “custody in the said Jail ”, “and there to carry into execu tion the punishment of imprisonment under the said order according to law”.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature)
XXXVll.—WARRANT TO LEVY A FINE BY 1[ATTACHMENT] AND SALE (See section 386 2[(1) (a)]) To (name and designation of the Policeofficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS (name and description of the offender) was on the day of 18 , convicted before me of the offence of ( mention the offence concisely), and sentenced to pay a fine of rupees ; and whereas the said ( name), although required to pay the said fine, has not paid the same or any part thereof; This is to authorize and require you to 3[attach any] moveable property belonging to the said
(name) which may be found within the district of ; and, if within ( state the number of days or hours allowed ) next after 4[such attachment ] the said sum shall not be paid ( or forthwith), to sell the movable 5[property attached], or so much t hereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the said fine, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________
6[XXXVllA._BOND FOR APPEARANCE OF OFFENDER RELEASED PENDING REALISATION OF FINE (See section 388) WHEREAS I, (name), inhabitant of (place), have been sentenced to pay a fine of rupees and in default of payment thereof to undergo imprisonment for ; and whereas the Court has been pleased to order my release 7[* * *] on condition of my executing a bond for my appearance 8[on the following date (or dates) namely:__ ] ; I hereby bind myself to appear before the Court of at o’clock 9[on the following date (or dates) namely:__ ], and, in case of making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to 10[Government], 11[* * *] the sum of Rupees. Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
Where a bond with sureties is to be executed, add__
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedrue (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Distress”.
2Ins. ibid.
3Subs. ibid., for “ make distress by seizure of any”.
4Subs. ibid., for “ such distress”.
5Subs. ibid., for “ Property distrained”.
6Form XXXVIIA ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923). 7The words “until the day of “ rep. by s. 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Act, 1923 (XXXVII of 1923).
8Subs. ibid., for “on that day”.
9Subs. ibid., for “on the said day of next”.
10Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for ''His Majesty the King” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
11The words “Emperor of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
We do hereby declare ourselves sureties for the above-named that he will appear before the Court of 1[on the following date (or dates), namely:__ ] and, in case of his making default therein, we bind ourselves jointly and severally to forfeit to 2[Government], 3[* * *] the sum of Rupees (Signature)] _________ XXXVIII—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT IN CERTAIN CASES OF CONTEMPT WHEN A FINE IS IMPOSED. (See section 480) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS at a Court holden before me on this day (name and description of the offender) in the presence (or view) of the Court committed wilful contempt; And whereas for such contempt the said ( name of offender) has been adjudged by the Court to pay a fine of rupees , or in default to suffer si mple imprisonment for the space of ( state the number of months or days); This is to authorize and require you, the Superintendent ( or Keeper) of the said Jail, to receive the said ( name of offender ) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment), unless the said fine be sooner paid; and, on the receipt thereof, forthwith to set him at liberty, returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18.
(Seal) (Signature) __________ XXXIX—MAGISTRATE’S OR JUDGE’S WARRANT OF COMMITMENT OF WITNESS REFUSING TO ANSWER (See section 485) To (name and description of officer of Court.) WHEREAS ( name and description ), being summoned ( or brought before this Court) as a witness and this day required to give evidence on an inquiry into an alleged offence, refused to answer a certain question ( or certain questions) put to him touching the said alleged offence, and duly recorded, without alleging any just excuse for such refusal, and for his contempt has been adjudged detention in custody for (term of detention adjudged);
1Subs. Act No. XXXVIII of 1923, s.5, for “on the said day of next”.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “this Majesty the king” (with effect from the 23rd march, 1956).
3The words “Emperor of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
This is to authorize and require you to take the said ( name) into custody, and him safely to keep in your custody for the space of days, unless in the meantime he shall consent to be examined and to answer the questions asked of him, and on the last of the said days, or forthwith on such consent being known, to bring him before this Court to be dealt with according to law, returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) _________
XL-XLI.__ 1[* * * * * * *] XLII.__ 2[* * * * * * *] XLIII.—WARRANT TO DISCHARGE A PERSON IMPRISONED ON FAILURE TO GIVE SECURITY (See section 500) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at (or other officer in whose custody the person is). WHEREAS (name and description of prisoner) was committed to your custody under warrant of this Court, dated the day of , and has since with his surety ( or sureties) duly executed a bond under section 499 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; This is to authorize and require you forthwith to discharge the said (name) from your custody, unless he is liable to be detained for some other matter.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________
XLIV.—WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT TO ENFORCE A BOND (See section 514) To the Police-officer in charge of the Police-station at . WHEREAS (name, description and address of person ) has failed to appear on ( mention the occasion) pursuant to his recognizance, and has by such default forfeited to 3[Government], 4[* * *], the sum of rupees ( the penalty in the bond ); and whereas the said ( name of person ), has, on due notice
1Forms XL and XLI omitted by the Federal laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981) . s.3 and Second Sch. 2Form XLII omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
4The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
to him, failed to pay the said sum or show any sufficient cause why payment should not be enforced against him; This is to authorize and require you to attach any moveable property of the said ( name) that you may find within the district of , by seizure and detention, and, if the said amount be not paid within three days, to sell the property so attached or so much of it as may be suffici ent to realise the amount aforesaid, and to make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this, day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) __________
XLV.__ NOTICE TO SURETY ON BREACH OF A BOND (See Section 514) To of . WHEREAS on the day of 18 , you became surety for ( name) of
(place) that he should appear before this Court on the day of and bound yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees to 1[Government], 2[* * * ]; and whereas the said ( name) has failed to appear before this Court and by reason of such default you have forfeited the aforesaid sum of rupees; You are hereby required to pay the said penalty or show cause, within days from this date, why payment of the said sum should not be enforced against you. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18.
(Seal.) (Signature) ___________
XLVI.—NOTICE TO SURETY OF FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR (See Section 514) To of WHEREAS on the day of 18, you became surety by a bond for
(name) of (place) that he would be of good behaviour for the period of and bound yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees to 1[Government], 2[* * *], and whereas the said ( name) has been convicted of the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ) committed since you became such surety, whereby your security bond has become forfeited;
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Your are hereby required to pay the said penalty of rupees , or to show cause within days why it should not be paid.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature)
__________ XLVII.—WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT AGAINST A SURETY (See Section 514) To of . WHEREAS (name, description and address ) has bound himself as surety for the appearance of (mention the condition of the bond), and the said (name) has made default, and thereby forfeited to 1[Government] ,2[* * *], the sum of rupees (the penalty in the bond); This is to authorize and require you to attach any moveable property of the said (name) which you may find within the district of , by seizure and detention; and, if the said amount be not paid within three days, to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to realize the amount aforesaid, and make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature)
__________ XLVIIl.—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT OF THE SURETY OF AN ACCUSED PERSON ADMITTED TO BAIL. (See section 514) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at WHEREAS ( name and description of surety ) has bound himself as a surety for the appearance of (state the condition of the bond) and the said (name) has therein made default whereby the penalty mentioned in the said bond has been forfeited to 1[Government], 2[* * * ], and whereas the said (name of surety) has, on due notice to him, failed to pay the said sum or show any sufficient cause why payment should not be enforced against him, and the same cannot be recovered by attachment and sale of movable property of his, an d an order has been made for his imprisonment in the Civil Jail for (specify the period);
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (With effect from the 23rd March, 1956), 2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said
(name) into your custody with this warrant and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said (term of imprisonment), and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________
XLIX._ NOTICE TO THE PRINCIPAL OF FORFEITURE OF A BOND TO KEEP THE
PEACE. (See Section 514) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS on the day of 18 , you entered into a bond not to commit, etc., (as in the bond), and proof of the forfeiture of the same has been given before me and duly recorded ; You are hereby called upon to pay the said penalty of rupees , or to show cause before me within days why payment of the same should not be enforced against you.
Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature)
__________ L.__ WARRANT TO ATTACH THE PROPERTY OF THE PRINICIPAL ON BREACH OF A BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE. (See Section 514) To (name and designation of Policeofficer), at the Policestation of . WHEREAS (name and description) did, on the day of 18 , enter into a bond for the sum of rupees binding himself not to commit a breach of the peace, etc. ( as in the bond), and proof of the forfeiture of the said bond has been given before me and duly recorded ; and whereas notice has been given to the said ( name) calling upon him to show cause why t he said sum should not be paid, and he has failed to do so or to pay the said sum ; This is to authorize and require you to attach by seizure moveable property belonging to the said (name) to the value of rupees which you may find within the district of , and, if the said sum be not paid within , to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to realise the same ; and to make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature)
LI.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON BRAECH OF A BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE. (See Section 514) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at . WHEREAS proof has been given before me and duly recorded that ( name and description ) has committed a breach of the bond entered into by him to keep the peace, whereby he has forfeited to 1[Government], 2[* * *], the sum of rupees ; and whereas the said ( name) has fail ed to pay the said sum or to show cause why the said sum should not be paid, although duly called upon to do so, and payment thereof cannot be enforced by attachment of his moveable property, and an order has been made for the imprisonment of the said ( name) in the Civil Jail for the period of ( term of imprisonment); This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper) of the said Civil Jail, to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of ( term of imprisonment ), and to return that warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________
Lll.__ WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT AND SALE ON FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. (See Section 514) To the Police-officer in charge of the Policestation at . WHEREAS (name description and address) did, on the day of 18 , give security by bond in the sum of rupees for the good behaviour of ( name, etc., of the principal) and proof has been given before me and duly recorded of the commission by the said
(name) of the offence of whereby the said bond has been forfeited; and whereas notice has been given to the said ( name) calling upon him to show cause why the said sum should not be paid, and he has failed to do so or to pay the said sum ; This is to authorize and require you to attach by seizure moveable property belongi ng to the said (name) to the value of rupees which you may find within the district of , and, if the said sum be not paid within , to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to realise the same, and to make return of what y ou have done under this warrant immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature)
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
LIII.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. (See Section 514) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at . WHEREAS (name, description and address) did, on the day of 18 , give security by bond in the sum of rupees for the good behaviour of ( name, etc., of the principal), and proof of the breach of the said bond has been given before me and duly recor ded, whereby the said (name) has forfeited to 1[Government], 2[* * *] the sum of rupees , and whereas he has failed to pay the said sum or to show cause why the said sum should not be paid although duly called upon to do so, and payment thereof cannot be enforced by attachment of his moveable property, and an order has been made for the imprisonment of the said ( name) in the Civil Jail for the period of (term of imprisonment) ; This is to authorize and require you, the Superintendent ( or Keeper), to re ceive the said
(name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said period of ( term of imprisonment ), returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature)
__________
Dated: 10-06-2026
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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CONTENTS PART I PRELIMINARY CHAPTER I 1. Short title Commencement Extent 2. [Repealed] 3. References to Code of Criminal Procedure and other repealed enactments Expressions in former Acts 4. Definitions Words referring to acts Words to have same meaning as in Pakistan Penal Code 5. Trial of offences under Penal Code Trial of offences against other laws PART II CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES. CHAPTER II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES A.__ Classes of Criminal Courts 6. Classes of Criminal Courts and Magistrates B.__ Territorial Divisions 7. Sessions divisions and districts Power to alter divisions and districts Existing divisions and districts maintained till altered Page 2 of 307 8. Power to divide districts into sub-divisions C.__ Courts and Offices 9. Court of Session 10. [Omitted] 11. [Omitted] 12. Sub-ordinate Magistrates Local limits of their jurisdiction 13. [Omitted] 14. Special Judicial Magistrates 14A. Appointment of Special Magistrate 15. Benches of Magistrates. Powers exercisable by Bench in absence of special direction 16. Power to frame rules for guidance of Magistrates and Benches 17. Subordination of Magistrates and Benches to Session Judge Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges to Sessions Judge D.__ Courts of Presidency Magistrates 18-21. [Omitted] E.__ Justice of the Peace 22. Appointment of Justices of the peace 22A. Powers of Justices of the peace 22B. Duties of Justices of the peace 23-24. [Repealed] 25. Ex-officio Justices of the peace F.__ Suspension and Removal. 26-27. [Repealed] Page 3 of 307 CHAPTER III POWERS OF COURTS A.__ Description of offences cognizable by each Court 28. Offences under Penal Code 29. Offences under other laws 29A. [Omitted] 29B. Jurisdiction in the case of Juveniles 30. Offences not punishable with death B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various classes 31. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass 32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass 33. Power of Magistrate to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine Proviso as to certain cases. 34. Higher powers of certain Magistrates 34A. [Omitted] 35. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial Maximum terms of punishment C.__ Ordinary and Additional Powers 36. Ordinary powers of Magistrates 37. Additional powers conferrable on Magistrates 38. [Omitted] D.__ Conferment, Continuance and Cancellation of Powers 39. Mode of conferring powers 40. Powers of officers appointed 41. Withdrawal of powers PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER IV OF AID AND INFORMATION TO THE MAGISTRATES, THE POLICE AND PERSONS MAKING ARRESTS. 42. Public when to assist Magistrate and Police Page 4 of 307 43. Aid to person other than police-officer, executing warrant 44. Public to give information of certain offences 45. Village-headmen, accountants, landholders and others bound to report certain matters Appointment of village-headmen *** in certain cases for purposes of this section CHAPTER V OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING A.__ Arrest generally 46. Arrest how made Resisting endeavour to arrest 47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested 48. Procedure where ingress not obtainable Breaking open zanana 49. Power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation 50. No unnecessary restraint 51. Search of arrested persons 52. Mode of searching women 53. Power to seize offensive weapons 53A. Examination of person accused of rape, etc. by medical practitioner B.__ Arrest without warrant 54. When police may arrest without warrant 55. Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc 56. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant 57. Refusal to give name and residence 58. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions 59. Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest 60. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police-station 61. Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours 62. Police to report apprehensions 63. Discharge of person apprehended 64. Offence committed in Magistrate's presence Page 5 of 307 65. Arrest by or in presence of Magistrate 66. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake 67. Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to apply to arrests under section 66 CHAPTER VI OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE A.__ Summons 68. Form of summons Summons by whom served 69. Summons how served Signature of receipt for summons 70. Service when person summoned cannot be found 71. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided 72. Service on servant of State, Statutory body or Company 73. Service of summons outside local limits 74. Proof of service in such cases and when serving [person] not present B.__ Warrant of arrest 75. Form of warrant of arrest Continuance of warrant of arrest 76. Court may direct security to be taken Recognizance to be forwarded 77. Warrants to whom directed Warrants to several persons 78. Warrant may be directed to land-holders, etc 79. Warrant directed to police-officer 80. Notification of substance of warrant 81. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay 82. Where warrant may be executed 83. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction 84. Warrant directed to police-officer for execution outside jurisdiction 85. Procedure on arrest of person against to whom warrant issued 86. Procedure by Magistrate before whom person arrested is brought Page 6 of 307 86A. Procedure for removal in custody to Tribal Area C.__ Proclamation and Attachment 87. Proclamation for person absconding 88. Attachment of property of person absconding 89. Restoration of attached property D.__ Other Rules regarding Processes 90. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to summons 91. Power to take bond for appearance 92. Arrest on breach of bond for appearance 93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest E.__ Special Rules regarding processes issued for service or execution outside [Pakistan] and processes received from outside [Pakistan] for service or execution within [Pakistan] 93A. Sending of summons for service outside Pakistan 93B. Sending of warrants for execution outside Pakistan 93C. Service and execution in Pakistan of processes received from outside Pakistan CHAPTER VII OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER MOVEABLE PROPERTY, AND FOR THE DISCOVERY OF PERSONS WRONGFULLY CONFINED A.__ Summons to Produce 94. Summons to produce document or other thing 95. Procedure as to letters and telegrams B.__ Search Warrants 96. When search-warrant may be issued 97. Power to restrict warrant 98. Search of house suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc 99. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction 99A. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same 99B. Application to High Court to set aside order of forfeiture Page 7 of 307 99C. [Omitted] 99D. Order of High Court setting aside forfeiture 99E. Evidence to prove nature or tendency of newspapers 99F. Procedure in High Court 99G. Jurisdiction barred C.__ Discovery of Persons wrongfully confined 100. Search for persons wrongfully confined D.__ General Provisions relating to Searches 101. Direction, etc., of search-warrants 102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search 103. Search to be made in presence of witnesses Occupant of place searched may attend E.__ Miscellaneous 104. Power to impound document, etc., produced 105. Magistrate may direct search in his presence PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES CHAPTER VIII OF SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR A.Security for keeping the Peace on Conviction 106. Security for keeping the peace on conviction B.__ Security for keeping the Peace in other Cases and Security for Good Behaviour 107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases Procedure of Magistrate not empowered to act under subsection (1) 108. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter 109. Security for good behaviour from vagrants and suspected persons 110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders 111. [Repealed] 112. Order to be made Page 8 of 307 113. Procedure in respect of person present in court 114. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present 115. Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant 116. Power to dispense with personal attendance 117. Inquiry as to truth of information 118. Order to give security 119. Discharge of person informed against C.__ Proceedings in all Cases subsequent to Order to furnish Security 120. Commencement of period for which security is required 121. Contents of bond 122. Power to reject sureties 123. Imprisonment in default of security Proceedings when to be laid before High Court or Court of Sessions Kind of imprisonment 124. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security 125. Power to District Magistrate to cancel any bond for keeping the peace or good behaviour 126. Discharge of sureties 126A. Security for unexpired period of bond CHAPTER IX UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES [AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND SECURITY] 127. Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or policeofficer 128. Use of civil force to disperse 129. Use of military force 130. Duty of Officer Commanding troops required by Magistrate to disperse assembly 131. Power of commissioned military officers to disperse assembly 131A. Power to use military force for public security and maintenance of law and order 132. Protection against prosecution for acts done under the chapter 132A. Definitions Page 9 of 307 CHAPTER X PUBLIC NUISANCES 133. Conditional order for removal of nuisance 134. Service or notification of order 135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause or claim jury 136. Consequence of his failing to do so 137. Procedure where he appears to show cause 138. Procedure where he claims jury 139. Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable 139A. Procedure where existence of public right is denied 140. Procedure on order being made absolute Consequences of disobedience to order 141. Procedure on failure to appoint jury or omission to return verdict 142. Injunction pending inquiry 143. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance CHAPTER XI TEMPORARY ORDERS IN URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED DANGER. 144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger CHAPTER XII DISPUTES AS TO IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY 145. Procedure where dispute concerning land, etc, is likely to cause breach of peace Inquiry as to possession Party in possession to retain possession until legally evicted 146. Power to attach subject of dispute 147. Disputes concerning rights of use of immovable property, etc 148. Local inquiry Order as to costs CHAPTER XIII PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE 149. Police to prevent cognizable offences 150. Information of design to commit such offences Page 10 of 307 151. Arrest to prevent such offences 152. Prevention of injury to public property 153. Inspection of weights and measures PART V INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE CHAPTER XIV 154. Information in cognizable cases 155. Information in non-cognizable cases Investigation into non-cognizable cases 156. Investigation into cognizable cases 156A. Investigation of offence under section 295C, Pakistan Penal Code 156B. Investigation against a women accused of the offence of zina 157. Procedure where cognizable offence suspected Where local investigation dispensed with Where police-officer in charge sees no sufficient ground for investigation 158. Reports under section 157 how submitted 159. Power to hold investigation of preliminary inquiry 160. Police-officer's power to require attendance of witnesses 161. Examination of witnesses by police 161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc. 162. Statement to police not to be signed; use of such statements in evidence 163. No inducement to be offered 164. Power to record statements and confessions 164A. Medical examination of victim of rape, etc. 164B. DNA test 165. Search by police-officer 166. When officer incharge of police-station may require another to issue search warrant 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours 168. Report of investigation by sub-ordinate police-officer 169. Release of accused when evidence deficient Page 11 of 307 170. Case to be sent to magistrate when evidence is sufficient 171. Complaints and witnesses not to be required to accompany police-officer Complainants and witnesses not to be subjected to restraint Recusant complainant or witness may be forwarded in custody 172. Diary of proceedings in investigation 173. Report of police-officer 174. Police to inquire and report on suicide, etc 174A. Grievous injury by burns 175. Power to summon persons 176. Inquiry by magistrate into cause of death Power to disinter corpses PART VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS CHAPTER XV OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS A.__ Place of Inquiry or Trial 177. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial 178. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions 179. Accused triable in, district where act is done or where consequence ensues 180. Place of trial where act is offence by reason of relation to other offence 181. Being a thug or belonging to a gang of dacoits, escape from custody, etc. Criminal misappropriation and criminal breach of trust Theft Kidnapping and abduction 182. Place of inquiry or trial where scene of offence is uncertain or not in one district only or where offence is continuing or consists of several acts. 183. Offence committed on a journey 184. [Repealed] 185. High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place 186. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction Magistrate's procedure on arrest 187. Procedure where warrant issued by subordinate Magistrate Page 12 of 307 188. Liability for offences committed outside Pakistan Political Agents to certify fitness of inquiry into charge 189. Power to direct copies of depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence B.__ Conditions requisite for Initiation of Proceedings 190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates 191. Transfer or commitment on application of accused 192. Transfer of cases 193. Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session 194. Cognizance of offences by High Court 195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants Prosecution for certain offences against public justice Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence 196. Prosecution for offences against the state 196A. Prosecution for certain classes of criminal conspiracy 196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases 197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants Power of President or Governor as to prosecution 198. Prosecution for breach of contract, defamation and offences against marriage 198A. Prosecution for defamation against public servants in respect of their conduct in the discharge of public functions 199. Prosecution for adultery or enticing a married woman 199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person aggrieved 199B. Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199 CHAPTER XVI OF 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 203A. Complaint in case of Zina Page 13 of 307 203B. 203C. Complaint in case of fornication CHAPTER XVII OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE [COURTS] 204. Issues of process 205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused CHAPTER XVIII [Omitted.] CHAPTER XIX OF THE CHARGE Form of Charges 221. Charge to state offence Specific name of offence sufficient description How stated where offence has no specific name What implied in charge Language of charge Previous conviction when to be set out 222. Particulars as to time place and person 223. When manner of committing offence must be stated 224. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable 225. Effect of errors 226. [Omitted] 227. Court may alter charge 228. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration 229. When new trial may be directed, or trial suspended 230. Stay of proceedings if prosecution of offence in altered charge require previous sanction 231. Re-call of witnesses which charge altered 232. Effect of material error Joinder of Charges 233. Separate charged for distinct offences 234. Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together 235. Trial for more than one offence Page 14 of 307 Offence falling within two definitions Acts constituting one offence, but constituting when combined a different offence 236. When it is doubtful what offence has been committed 237. When a person is charged with one offence, he can be convicted of another 238. When offence proved included in offence charged 239. What persons may be charged jointly 240. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges CHAPTER XX OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES 241. Procedure in trial of cases 241A. Supply of statements and documents to the accused 242. Charge to be framed 243. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation 244. Procedure when no such admission is made 244A. Statement made under section 164 245. Acquittal 245A. Procedure in case of previous convictions 246. [Omitted] 247. Non-appearance of complainant 248. Withdrawal of complaint 249. Power to stop proceeding when no complaint 249A. Power of magistrate to acquit accused at any stage Frivolous Accusations in [cases tried by Magistrate] 250. False, frivolous or vexatious accusations 250A. Special Summons in case of petty offences CHAPTER XXI [Omitted.] CHAPTER XXII OF SUMMARY TRIALS 260. Power to try summarily Page 15 of 307 261. Power to invest Bench of Magistrates invested with less powers 262. Procedure [prescribed in Chapter XX] applicable Limit of imprisonment 263. Record in cases where there is no appeal 264. Record in appealable cases 265. Language of record and Judgment Bench may be authorized to employ clerk CHAPTER XXIIA TRIALS BEFORE HIGH COURTS AND COURTS OF SESSION 265A. Trial before Court of Session to be conducted by Public Prosecutor 265B. Procedure in cases triable by High Courts and Courts of Session 265C. Supply of Statements and documents to the accused 265D. When charge is to be framed 265E. Plea 265F. Evidence for prosecution 265G. Summing up by prosecutor and defence 265H. Acquittal or conviction 265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction 265J. Statement under section 164 admissible 265K. Power of Court to acquit accused at any stage 265L. Power of Advocate General to stay prosecution 265M. Time of holding sittings 265N. Place of holding sittings 266-336. [Omitted] CHAPTER XXIII [Omitted.] CHAPTER XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS 337. Tender of pardon to accomplice 338. Power to grant or tender pardon Page 16 of 307 339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered 339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339 340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended and his competency to be a witness 341. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings 342. Power to examine the accused 343. No influence to be used to induce disclosures 344. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings Remand Reasonable cause for remand 344A. Conclusion of trial 345. Compounding offences 346. Procedure of magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of 347. Procedure when after commencement of trial, Magistrate finds case should be tried by Court of Session or High Court 348. Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property 349. Procedure when magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe 350. Conviction on evidence partly recorded by one presiding officer and partly by another 350A. Changes in constitution of Benches 351. Detention of offenders attending Court 352. Courts to be open CHAPTER XXV OF THE MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS. 353. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused 354. Manner of recording evidence 355. Record in trials of certain cases by first and Second class Magistrates 356. Record in other cases Evidence given in English Memorandum when evidence not taken down by the Magistrate or Judge himself 357. Language of record of evidence Page 17 of 307 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed 361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader 362. [Omitted] 363. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness 364. Examination of accused how recorded 365. Record of evidence in High Court CHAPTER XXVI OF THE JUDGEMENT 366. Mode of delivering judgment 367. Language of judgment Contents of judgment Judgement in alternative 368. Sentence of death 369. Court not to alter judgment 370. [Omitted] 371. Copy of judgment, etc, to be given to accused Case of person sentenced to death 372. Judgment when to be translated 373. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to officer-in-charge of prosecution CHAPTER XXVII OF THE SUBMISSION OF SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION 374. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session 375. Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken 376. Power to High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction 377. Confirmation of new sentence to be signed by two Judges 378. Procedure in case of difference of opinion 379. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation 380. Procedure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section 562 Page 18 of 307 CHAPTER XXVIII OF EXECUTION 381. Execution of order passed under section 376 382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman 382A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year 382B. Period of detention to be considered while awarding sentence of imprisonment 382C. Scandalous or false and frivolous pleas to be considered in passing sentence 383. Execution of sentences of imprisonment for life or imprisonment in other cases 384. Direction of warrant for execution 385. Warrant with whom to be lodged 386. Warrant for levy of fine 387. Effect of such warrant 388. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment 389. Who may issue warrant 390. Execution of sentence of whipping only 391. Execution of sentence of whipping, in addition to imprisonment 392. Mode of inflicting punishment Limit of number of stripes 393. Not to be executed by instalments, Exemptions 394. Whipping not to be inflicted if offender not in fit state of health Stay of execution 395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394 396. Execution of sentences on escaped convicts 397. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence 398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397 399. Confinement of youthful offenders in reformatories 400. Return of warrant on execution of sentence Page 19 of 307 CHAPTER XXIX OF SUSPENSIONS, REMISSIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS OF SENTENCES 401. Power to suspend or remit sentences 402. Power to commute punishment 402A. Sentence of death 402B. Certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by Provincial Government 402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent 402D. Provincial Government not to interfere in sentences of rape CHAPTER XXX OF PREVIOUS ACQUITTALS OR CONVICTIONS 403. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence PART VII OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION CHAPTER XXXI OF APPEALS 404. Unless otherwise provided, no appeal to lie 405. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property 406. Appeal from order requiring security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour 406A. Appeal from order refusing to accept or rejecting a surety 407. [Omitted] 408. Appeal from sentence of Assistant Sessions Judge or [Judicial Magistrate] 409. Appeals to Court of Session how heard 410. Appeal from sentence of Court of Session 411. [Omitted] 411A. Appeal from sentence of High Court 412. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty 413. No appeal in petty cases 414. No appeal from certain summary convictions 414A. No appeal from certain summary convictions under the law relating to price control 415. Proviso to sections 413 and 414 Page 20 of 307 415A. Special right of appeal in certain cases 416. [Repealed] 417. Appeal in case of acquittal 418. Appeal on what matters admissible 419. Petition of appeal 420. Procedure when appellant in jail 421. Summary dismissal of appeal 422. Notice of appeal 423. Powers of Appellate Court in disposing of appeal 424. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Courts 425. Order by High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court 426. Suspension of sentence pending appeals. Release of appellant on bail 427. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal 428. Appellate court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken 429. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided 430. Finality of orders on appeal 431. Abatement of appeals CHAPTER XXXII OF REFERENCE AND REVISION 432-434. [Omitted] 435. Power to call for records of inferior Courts 436. Power to order further inquiry 437. [Omitted] 438. [Omitted] 439. High Court's powers of revision 439A. Sessions Judges powers of revision 440. Optional with Court to hear parties 441. [Omitted] Page 21 of 307 442. High Court's order to be certified to lower Court or Magistrate PART VIII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS CHAPTER XXXIII [Omitted.] CHAPTER XXXIV LUNATICS 464. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic 465. Procedure in case of person [sent for trial] Court of Session or High Court being lunatic 466. Release of lunatic pending investigation or trial Custody of lunatic 467. Resumption of inquiry or trial 468. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court 469. When accused appears to have been insane 470. Judgment of acquittal on ground of lunacy 471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody Power of Provincial Government to relieve Inspector General of certain functions 472. [Repealed] 473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence 474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released 475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend CHAPTER XXXV PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195 476A. Forwarding of cases for trial by Courts having jurisdiction. 476B. [Omitted] 477. [Repealed] 478. [Omitted] 479. [Omitted] 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt Page 22 of 307 481. Record in such cases 482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480 483. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court within sections 480 and 482 484. Discharge of offender on submission of apology 485. Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases 487. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195 when committed before themselves CHAPTER XXXVI [Omitted.] CHAPTER XXXVII DIRECTIONS OF THE NATURE OF A HABEAS CORPUS 491. Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas carpus 491A. [Omitted] PART IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS CHAPTER XXXVIII OF THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 492. Power to appoint Public Prosecutors 493. Public Prosecutor may plead in all Courts in cases under his charge. Pleaders privately instructed to be under his direction 494. Effect of withdrawal from prosecution 495. Permission to conduct prosecutions CHAPTER XXXIX OF BAIL 496. In what cases bail to be taken 497. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence 498. Power to direct admission to bail or reduction of bail 498A. No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no case is registered, etc. 499. Bond of accused and sureties Page 23 of 307 500. Discharge from custody 501. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient 502. Discharge of sureties CHAPTER XL OF COMMISSIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES 503. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with 504. [Omitted] 505. Parties may examine witnesses 506. Power of Magistrate to apply for issue of commission 507. Return of commission 508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial 508A. Application of this Chapter to Commissions issued in Burma CHAPTER XLI SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE 509. Deposition of medical witness. Power to summon medical witness 510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist, etc. 511. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved 512. Record of evidence in absence of accused Record of evidence when offender unknown CHAPTER XLII PROVISIONS AS TO BONDS 513. Deposit instead of recognizance 514. Procedure on forfeiture of bond 514A. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited 514B. Bond required from a minor 515. Appeal from, and revision of, orders under section 514 516. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances Page 24 of 307 CHAPTER XLIII OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY 516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases 517. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed 518. Order may take form of reference 519. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused 520. Stay of order under section 517, 518 or 519 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property 522A. Power to restore possession of moveable property 523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. Procedure where owner of property seized unknown 524. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months 525. Power to sell perishable property CHAPTER XLIV OF THE TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES 526. High Court may transfer case or itself try it Notice to Public Prosecutor of application under this section Adjournment on application under this section 526A. [Omitted] 527. Power of Provincial Government to transfer cases and appeals 528. Sessions Judge may withdraw cases from Assistant Sessions Judge CHAPTER XLIV A [Omitted.] CHAPTER XLV OF IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS 529. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings 530. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings 531. Proceedings in wrong place 532. [Omitted] 533. Noncompliance with provisions of section 164 or 364 Page 25 of 307 534. [Omitted] 535. Effect of omission to prepare charge 536. [Omitted] 537. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or other proceedings 538. Attachment not illegal, person making same not trespasser for defect or want of form in proceedings CHAPTER XLVI MISCELLANEOUS 539. Courts and persons before whom affidavits may be sworn 539A. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servant 539B. Local inspection 540. Power to summon material witness or examine person present 540A. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases 541. Power to appoint place of imprisonment Removal to criminal jail of accused or convicted persons who are in confinement in civil jail, and their return to the civil jail 542. [Repealed] 543. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully 544. Expenses of complainants and witnesses 544A. Compensation to the heirs of the person killed, etc. 545. Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine 546. Payments to be taken into account in subsequent suit 546A. Order of payment of certain fees paid by complainant in noncognizable cases 547. Moneys ordered to be paid recoverable as fines 548. Copies of proceedings 549. Delivery to military authorities of persons liable to be tried by Courtmartial Apprehension of such persons 550. Powers to police to seize property suspected to be stolen 551. Powers of superior officers of police Page 26 of 307 552. Powers to compel restoration of abducted females 553. [Repealed] 554. Power of High Courts to make rules for inspection of records of subordinate Courts Power of High Courts to make rules for other purposes 555. Forms 556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested 557. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts 558. Power to decide language of Courts 559. Provision for powers of Judges and Magistrates being exercised by their successors in office 560. Officers concerned in sales not to purchase or bid for property 561. [Repealed] 561A. Saving of inherent power of High Court First offenders 562. Power of Court to release certain convicted offenders on probation of good conduct instead of sentencing to punishment Conviction and release with admonition 563. Provision in case of offender failing to observe conditions of his recognizances 564. Conditions as to abode of offender Previously convicted offenders 565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender
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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898
CONTENTS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
CHAPTER I
1. Short title
Commencement
Extent
2. [Repealed]
3. References to Code of Criminal Procedure and other repealed enactments
Expressions in former Acts
4. Definitions
Words referring to acts
Words to have same meaning as in Pakistan Penal Code
5. Trial of offences under Penal Code
Trial of offences against other laws
PART II
CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES.
CHAPTER II
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES
A.__ Classes of Criminal Courts
6. Classes of Criminal Courts and Magistrates
B.__ Territorial Divisions
7. Sessions divisions and districts
Power to alter divisions and districts
Existing divisions and districts maintained till altered
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8. Power to divide districts into sub-divisions
C.__ Courts and Offices
9. Court of Session
10. [Omitted]
11. [Omitted]
12. Sub-ordinate Magistrates
Local limits of their jurisdiction
13. [Omitted]
14. Special Judicial Magistrates
14A. Appointment of Special Magistrate
15. Benches of Magistrates.
Powers exercisable by Bench in absence of special direction
16. Power to frame rules for guidance of Magistrates and Benches
17. Subordination of Magistrates and Benches to Session Judge
Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges to Sessions Judge
D.__ Courts of Presidency Magistrates
18-21. [Omitted]
E.__ Justice of the Peace
22. Appointment of Justices of the peace
22A. Powers of Justices of the peace
22B. Duties of Justices of the peace
23-24. [Repealed]
25. Ex-officio Justices of the peace
F.__ Suspension and Removal.
26-27. [Repealed]
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CHAPTER III
POWERS OF COURTS
A.__ Description of offences cognizable by each Court
28. Offences under Penal Code
29. Offences under other laws
29A. [Omitted]
29B. Jurisdiction in the case of Juveniles
30. Offences not punishable with death
B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various classes
31. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass
33. Power of Magistrate to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine
Proviso as to certain cases.
34. Higher powers of certain Magistrates
34A. [Omitted]
35. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
Maximum terms of punishment
C.__ Ordinary and Additional Powers
36. Ordinary powers of Magistrates
37. Additional powers conferrable on Magistrates
38. [Omitted]
D.__ Conferment, Continuance and Cancellation of Powers
39. Mode of conferring powers
40. Powers of officers appointed
41. Withdrawal of powers
PART III
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER IV
OF AID AND INFORMATION TO THE MAGISTRATES, THE POLICE AND PERSONS
MAKING ARRESTS.
42. Public when to assist Magistrate and Police
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43. Aid to person other than police-officer, executing warrant
44. Public to give information of certain offences
45. Village-headmen, accountants, landholders and others bound to report certain matters
Appointment of village-headmen *** in certain cases for purposes of this section
CHAPTER V
OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING
A.__ Arrest generally
46. Arrest how made
Resisting endeavour to arrest
47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested
48. Procedure where ingress not obtainable
Breaking open zanana
49. Power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation
50. No unnecessary restraint
51. Search of arrested persons
52. Mode of searching women
53. Power to seize offensive weapons
53A. Examination of person accused of rape, etc. by medical practitioner
B.__ Arrest without warrant
54. When police may arrest without warrant
55. Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc
56. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant
57. Refusal to give name and residence
58. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
59. Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest
60. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police-station
61. Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours
62. Police to report apprehensions
63. Discharge of person apprehended
64. Offence committed in Magistrate's presence
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65. Arrest by or in presence of Magistrate
66. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake
67. Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to apply to arrests under section 66
CHAPTER VI
OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE
A.__ Summons
68. Form of summons
Summons by whom served
69. Summons how served
Signature of receipt for summons
70. Service when person summoned cannot be found
71. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided
72. Service on servant of State, Statutory body or Company
73. Service of summons outside local limits
74. Proof of service in such cases and when serving [person] not present
B.__ Warrant of arrest
75. Form of warrant of arrest
Continuance of warrant of arrest
76. Court may direct security to be taken
Recognizance to be forwarded
77. Warrants to whom directed
Warrants to several persons
78. Warrant may be directed to land-holders, etc
79. Warrant directed to police-officer
80. Notification of substance of warrant
81. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay
82. Where warrant may be executed
83. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction
84. Warrant directed to police-officer for execution outside jurisdiction
85. Procedure on arrest of person against to whom warrant issued
86. Procedure by Magistrate before whom person arrested is brought
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86A. Procedure for removal in custody to Tribal Area
C.__ Proclamation and Attachment
87. Proclamation for person absconding
88. Attachment of property of person absconding
89. Restoration of attached property
D.__ Other Rules regarding Processes
90. Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to summons
91. Power to take bond for appearance
92. Arrest on breach of bond for appearance
93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest
E.__ Special Rules regarding processes issued for service or execution outside [Pakistan] and
processes received from outside [Pakistan] for service or execution within [Pakistan]
93A. Sending of summons for service outside Pakistan
93B. Sending of warrants for execution outside Pakistan
93C. Service and execution in Pakistan of processes received from outside Pakistan
CHAPTER VII
OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER
MOVEABLE PROPERTY, AND FOR THE DISCOVERY OF PERSONS WRONGFULLY
CONFINED
A.__ Summons to Produce
94. Summons to produce document or other thing
95. Procedure as to letters and telegrams
B.__ Search Warrants
96. When search-warrant may be issued
97. Power to restrict warrant
98. Search of house suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc
99. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction
99A. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same
99B. Application to High Court to set aside order of forfeiture
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99C. [Omitted]
99D. Order of High Court setting aside forfeiture
99E. Evidence to prove nature or tendency of newspapers
99F. Procedure in High Court
99G. Jurisdiction barred
C.__ Discovery of Persons wrongfully confined
100. Search for persons wrongfully confined
D.__ General Provisions relating to Searches
101. Direction, etc., of search-warrants
102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
103. Search to be made in presence of witnesses
Occupant of place searched may attend
E.__ Miscellaneous
104. Power to impound document, etc., produced
105. Magistrate may direct search in his presence
PART IV
PREVENTION OF OFFENCES
CHAPTER VIII
OF SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
A.Security for keeping the Peace on Conviction
106. Security for keeping the peace on conviction
B.__ Security for keeping the Peace in other Cases and Security for Good Behaviour
107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases
Procedure of Magistrate not empowered to act under subsection (1)
108. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter
109. Security for good behaviour from vagrants and suspected persons
110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
111. [Repealed]
112. Order to be made
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113. Procedure in respect of person present in court
114. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
115. Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant
116. Power to dispense with personal attendance
117. Inquiry as to truth of information
118. Order to give security
119. Discharge of person informed against
C.__ Proceedings in all Cases subsequent to Order to furnish Security
120. Commencement of period for which security is required
121. Contents of bond
122. Power to reject sureties
123. Imprisonment in default of security
Proceedings when to be laid before High Court or Court of Sessions
Kind of imprisonment
124. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
125. Power to District Magistrate to cancel any bond for keeping the peace or good behaviour
126. Discharge of sureties
126A. Security for unexpired period of bond
CHAPTER IX
UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES [AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND SECURITY]
127. Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or policeofficer
128. Use of civil force to disperse
129. Use of military force
130. Duty of Officer Commanding troops required by Magistrate to disperse assembly
131. Power of commissioned military officers to disperse assembly
131A. Power to use military force for public security and maintenance of law and order
132. Protection against prosecution for acts done under the chapter
132A. Definitions
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CHAPTER X
PUBLIC NUISANCES
133. Conditional order for removal of nuisance
134. Service or notification of order
135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause or claim jury
136. Consequence of his failing to do so
137. Procedure where he appears to show cause
138. Procedure where he claims jury
139. Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable
139A. Procedure where existence of public right is denied
140. Procedure on order being made absolute
Consequences of disobedience to order
141. Procedure on failure to appoint jury or omission to return verdict
142. Injunction pending inquiry
143. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance
CHAPTER XI
TEMPORARY ORDERS IN URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED
DANGER.
144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
CHAPTER XII
DISPUTES AS TO IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY
145. Procedure where dispute concerning land, etc, is likely to cause breach of peace
Inquiry as to possession
Party in possession to retain possession until legally evicted
146. Power to attach subject of dispute
147. Disputes concerning rights of use of immovable property, etc
148. Local inquiry
Order as to costs
CHAPTER XIII
PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
149. Police to prevent cognizable offences
150. Information of design to commit such offences
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151. Arrest to prevent such offences
152. Prevention of injury to public property
153. Inspection of weights and measures
PART V
INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE
CHAPTER XIV
154. Information in cognizable cases
155. Information in non-cognizable cases
Investigation into non-cognizable cases
156. Investigation into cognizable cases
156A. Investigation of offence under section 295C, Pakistan Penal Code
156B. Investigation against a women accused of the offence of zina
157. Procedure where cognizable offence suspected
Where local investigation dispensed with
Where police-officer in charge sees no sufficient ground for investigation
158. Reports under section 157 how submitted
159. Power to hold investigation of preliminary inquiry
160. Police-officer's power to require attendance of witnesses
161. Examination of witnesses by police
161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc.
162. Statement to police not to be signed; use of such statements in evidence
163. No inducement to be offered
164. Power to record statements and confessions
164A. Medical examination of victim of rape, etc.
164B. DNA test
165. Search by police-officer
166. When officer incharge of police-station may require another to issue search warrant
167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours
168. Report of investigation by sub-ordinate police-officer
169. Release of accused when evidence deficient
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170. Case to be sent to magistrate when evidence is sufficient
171. Complaints and witnesses not to be required to accompany police-officer
Complainants and witnesses not to be subjected to restraint
Recusant complainant or witness may be forwarded in custody
172. Diary of proceedings in investigation
173. Report of police-officer
174. Police to inquire and report on suicide, etc
174A. Grievous injury by burns
175. Power to summon persons
176. Inquiry by magistrate into cause of death
Power to disinter corpses
PART VI
PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS
CHAPTER XV
OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
A.__ Place of Inquiry or Trial
177. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
178. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
179. Accused triable in, district where act is done or where consequence ensues
180. Place of trial where act is offence by reason of relation to other offence
181. Being a thug or belonging to a gang of dacoits, escape from custody, etc.
Criminal misappropriation and criminal breach of trust
Theft
Kidnapping and abduction
182. Place of inquiry or trial where scene of offence is uncertain or not in one district only or
where offence is continuing or consists of several acts.
183. Offence committed on a journey
184. [Repealed]
185. High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place
186. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction
Magistrate's procedure on arrest
187. Procedure where warrant issued by subordinate Magistrate
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188. Liability for offences committed outside Pakistan
Political Agents to certify fitness of inquiry into charge
189. Power to direct copies of depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence
B.__ Conditions requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
191. Transfer or commitment on application of accused
192. Transfer of cases
193. Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session
194. Cognizance of offences by High Court
195. Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants
Prosecution for certain offences against public justice
Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence
196. Prosecution for offences against the state
196A. Prosecution for certain classes of criminal conspiracy
196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases
197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants
Power of President or Governor as to prosecution
198. Prosecution for breach of contract, defamation and offences against marriage
198A. Prosecution for defamation against public servants in respect of their conduct in the discharge
of public functions
199. Prosecution for adultery or enticing a married woman
199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person aggrieved
199B. Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199
CHAPTER XVI
OF 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
203A. Complaint in case of Zina
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203B.
203C. Complaint in case of fornication
CHAPTER XVII
OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE [COURTS]
204. Issues of process
205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
CHAPTER XVIII
[Omitted.]
CHAPTER XIX
OF THE CHARGE
Form of Charges
221. Charge to state offence
Specific name of offence sufficient description
How stated where offence has no specific name
What implied in charge
Language of charge
Previous conviction when to be set out
222. Particulars as to time place and person
223. When manner of committing offence must be stated
224. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
225. Effect of errors
226. [Omitted]
227. Court may alter charge
228. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration
229. When new trial may be directed, or trial suspended
230. Stay of proceedings if prosecution of offence in altered charge require previous sanction
231. Re-call of witnesses which charge altered
232. Effect of material error
Joinder of Charges
233. Separate charged for distinct offences
234. Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together
235. Trial for more than one offence
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Offence falling within two definitions
Acts constituting one offence, but constituting when combined a different offence
236. When it is doubtful what offence has been committed
237. When a person is charged with one offence, he can be convicted of another
238. When offence proved included in offence charged
239. What persons may be charged jointly
240. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
CHAPTER XX
OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES
241. Procedure in trial of cases
241A. Supply of statements and documents to the accused
242. Charge to be framed
243. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation
244. Procedure when no such admission is made
244A. Statement made under section 164
245. Acquittal
245A. Procedure in case of previous convictions
246. [Omitted]
247. Non-appearance of complainant
248. Withdrawal of complaint
249. Power to stop proceeding when no complaint
249A. Power of magistrate to acquit accused at any stage
Frivolous Accusations in [cases tried by Magistrate]
250. False, frivolous or vexatious accusations
250A. Special Summons in case of petty offences
CHAPTER XXI
[Omitted.]
CHAPTER XXII
OF SUMMARY TRIALS
260. Power to try summarily
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261. Power to invest Bench of Magistrates invested with less powers
262. Procedure [prescribed in Chapter XX] applicable
Limit of imprisonment
263. Record in cases where there is no appeal
264. Record in appealable cases
265. Language of record and Judgment
Bench may be authorized to employ clerk
CHAPTER XXIIA
TRIALS BEFORE HIGH COURTS AND COURTS OF SESSION
265A. Trial before Court of Session to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
265B. Procedure in cases triable by High Courts and Courts of Session
265C. Supply of Statements and documents to the accused
265D. When charge is to be framed
265E. Plea
265F. Evidence for prosecution
265G. Summing up by prosecutor and defence
265H. Acquittal or conviction
265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction
265J. Statement under section 164 admissible
265K. Power of Court to acquit accused at any stage
265L. Power of Advocate General to stay prosecution
265M. Time of holding sittings
265N. Place of holding sittings
266-336. [Omitted]
CHAPTER XXIII
[Omitted.]
CHAPTER XXIV
GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
337. Tender of pardon to accomplice
338. Power to grant or tender pardon
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339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered
339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339
340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended and his competency
to be a witness
341. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
342. Power to examine the accused
343. No influence to be used to induce disclosures
344. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
Remand
Reasonable cause for remand
344A. Conclusion of trial
345. Compounding offences
346. Procedure of magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of
347. Procedure when after commencement of trial, Magistrate finds case should be tried by Court
of Session or High Court
348. Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property
349. Procedure when magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe
350. Conviction on evidence partly recorded by one presiding officer and partly by another
350A. Changes in constitution of Benches
351. Detention of offenders attending Court
352. Courts to be open
CHAPTER XXV
OF THE MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND
TRIALS.
353. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
354. Manner of recording evidence
355. Record in trials of certain cases by first and Second class Magistrates
356. Record in other cases
Evidence given in English
Memorandum when evidence not taken down by the Magistrate or Judge himself
357. Language of record of evidence
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358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355
359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357
360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
362. [Omitted]
363. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
364. Examination of accused how recorded
365. Record of evidence in High Court
CHAPTER XXVI
OF THE JUDGEMENT
366. Mode of delivering judgment
367. Language of judgment
Contents of judgment
Judgement in alternative
368. Sentence of death
369. Court not to alter judgment
370. [Omitted]
371. Copy of judgment, etc, to be given to accused
Case of person sentenced to death
372. Judgment when to be translated
373. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to officer-in-charge of prosecution
CHAPTER XXVII
OF THE SUBMISSION OF SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION
374. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session
375. Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken
376. Power to High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction
377. Confirmation of new sentence to be signed by two Judges
378. Procedure in case of difference of opinion
379. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation
380. Procedure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section 562
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CHAPTER XXVIII
OF EXECUTION
381. Execution of order passed under section 376
382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman
382A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of
less than one year
382B. Period of detention to be considered while awarding sentence of imprisonment
382C. Scandalous or false and frivolous pleas to be considered in passing sentence
383. Execution of sentences of imprisonment for life or imprisonment in other cases
384. Direction of warrant for execution
385. Warrant with whom to be lodged
386. Warrant for levy of fine
387. Effect of such warrant
388. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment
389. Who may issue warrant
390. Execution of sentence of whipping only
391. Execution of sentence of whipping, in addition to imprisonment
392. Mode of inflicting punishment
Limit of number of stripes
393. Not to be executed by instalments, Exemptions
394. Whipping not to be inflicted if offender not in fit state of health
Stay of execution
395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394
396. Execution of sentences on escaped convicts
397. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence
398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397
399. Confinement of youthful offenders in reformatories
400. Return of warrant on execution of sentence
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CHAPTER XXIX
OF SUSPENSIONS, REMISSIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS OF SENTENCES
401. Power to suspend or remit sentences
402. Power to commute punishment
402A. Sentence of death
402B. Certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by Provincial Government
402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent
402D. Provincial Government not to interfere in sentences of rape
CHAPTER XXX
OF PREVIOUS ACQUITTALS OR CONVICTIONS
403. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence
PART VII
OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION
CHAPTER XXXI
OF APPEALS
404. Unless otherwise provided, no appeal to lie
405. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property
406. Appeal from order requiring security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour
406A. Appeal from order refusing to accept or rejecting a surety
407. [Omitted]
408. Appeal from sentence of Assistant Sessions Judge or [Judicial Magistrate]
409. Appeals to Court of Session how heard
410. Appeal from sentence of Court of Session
411. [Omitted]
411A. Appeal from sentence of High Court
412. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty
413. No appeal in petty cases
414. No appeal from certain summary convictions
414A. No appeal from certain summary convictions under the law relating to price control
415. Proviso to sections 413 and 414
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415A. Special right of appeal in certain cases
416. [Repealed]
417. Appeal in case of acquittal
418. Appeal on what matters admissible
419. Petition of appeal
420. Procedure when appellant in jail
421. Summary dismissal of appeal
422. Notice of appeal
423. Powers of Appellate Court in disposing of appeal
424. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Courts
425. Order by High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court
426. Suspension of sentence pending appeals. Release of appellant on bail
427. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
428. Appellate court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken
429. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided
430. Finality of orders on appeal
431. Abatement of appeals
CHAPTER XXXII
OF REFERENCE AND REVISION
432-434. [Omitted]
435. Power to call for records of inferior Courts
436. Power to order further inquiry
437. [Omitted]
438. [Omitted]
439. High Court's powers of revision
439A. Sessions Judges powers of revision
440. Optional with Court to hear parties
441. [Omitted]
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442. High Court's order to be certified to lower Court or Magistrate
PART VIII
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER XXXIII
[Omitted.]
CHAPTER XXXIV
LUNATICS
464. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic
465. Procedure in case of person [sent for trial] Court of Session or High Court being lunatic
466. Release of lunatic pending investigation or trial
Custody of lunatic
467. Resumption of inquiry or trial
468. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
469. When accused appears to have been insane
470. Judgment of acquittal on ground of lunacy
471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody
Power of Provincial Government to relieve Inspector General of certain functions
472. [Repealed]
473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence
474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released
475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend
CHAPTER XXXV
PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195
476A. Forwarding of cases for trial by Courts having jurisdiction.
476B. [Omitted]
477. [Repealed]
478. [Omitted]
479. [Omitted]
480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt
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481. Record in such cases
482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480
483. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court within sections 480 and 482
484. Discharge of offender on submission of apology
485. Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document
486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases
487. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195 when committed
before themselves
CHAPTER XXXVI
[Omitted.]
CHAPTER XXXVII
DIRECTIONS OF THE NATURE OF A HABEAS CORPUS
491. Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas carpus
491A. [Omitted]
PART IX
SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
CHAPTER XXXVIII
OF THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
492. Power to appoint Public Prosecutors
493. Public Prosecutor may plead in all Courts in cases under his charge.
Pleaders privately instructed to be under his direction
494. Effect of withdrawal from prosecution
495. Permission to conduct prosecutions
CHAPTER XXXIX
OF BAIL
496. In what cases bail to be taken
497. When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence
498. Power to direct admission to bail or reduction of bail
498A. No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no case is
registered, etc.
499. Bond of accused and sureties
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500. Discharge from custody
501. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
502. Discharge of sureties
CHAPTER XL
OF COMMISSIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
503. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with
504. [Omitted]
505. Parties may examine witnesses
506. Power of Magistrate to apply for issue of commission
507. Return of commission
508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial
508A. Application of this Chapter to Commissions issued in Burma
CHAPTER XLI
SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE
509. Deposition of medical witness.
Power to summon medical witness
510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist, etc.
511. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
512. Record of evidence in absence of accused
Record of evidence when offender unknown
CHAPTER XLII
PROVISIONS AS TO BONDS
513. Deposit instead of recognizance
514. Procedure on forfeiture of bond
514A. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited
514B. Bond required from a minor
515. Appeal from, and revision of, orders under section 514
516. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances
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CHAPTER XLIII
OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
517. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed
518. Order may take form of reference
519. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
520. Stay of order under section 517, 518 or 519
521. Destruction of libellous and other matter
522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property
522A. Power to restore possession of moveable property
523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen.
Procedure where owner of property seized unknown
524. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months
525. Power to sell perishable property
CHAPTER XLIV
OF THE TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES
526. High Court may transfer case or itself try it
Notice to Public Prosecutor of application under this section
Adjournment on application under this section
526A. [Omitted]
527. Power of Provincial Government to transfer cases and appeals
528. Sessions Judge may withdraw cases from Assistant Sessions Judge
CHAPTER XLIV A
[Omitted.]
CHAPTER XLV
OF IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS
529. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings
530. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings
531. Proceedings in wrong place
532. [Omitted]
533. Noncompliance with provisions of section 164 or 364
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534. [Omitted]
535. Effect of omission to prepare charge
536. [Omitted]
537. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or other
proceedings
538. Attachment not illegal, person making same not trespasser for defect or want of form in
proceedings
CHAPTER XLVI
MISCELLANEOUS
539. Courts and persons before whom affidavits may be sworn
539A. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servant
539B. Local inspection
540. Power to summon material witness or examine person present
540A. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
541. Power to appoint place of imprisonment
Removal to criminal jail of accused or convicted persons who are in confinement in civil jail,
and their return to the civil jail
542. [Repealed]
543. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
544. Expenses of complainants and witnesses
544A. Compensation to the heirs of the person killed, etc.
545. Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine
546. Payments to be taken into account in subsequent suit
546A. Order of payment of certain fees paid by complainant in noncognizable cases
547. Moneys ordered to be paid recoverable as fines
548. Copies of proceedings
549. Delivery to military authorities of persons liable to be tried by Courtmartial
Apprehension of such persons
550. Powers to police to seize property suspected to be stolen
551. Powers of superior officers of police
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552. Powers to compel restoration of abducted females
553. [Repealed]
554. Power of High Courts to make rules for inspection of records of subordinate Courts
Power of High Courts to make rules for other purposes
555. Forms
556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested
557. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts
558. Power to decide language of Courts
559. Provision for powers of Judges and Magistrates being exercised by their successors in office
560. Officers concerned in sales not to purchase or bid for property
561. [Repealed]
561A. Saving of inherent power of High Court
First offenders
562. Power of Court to release certain convicted offenders on probation of good conduct instead of
sentencing to punishment
Conviction and release with admonition
563. Provision in case of offender failing to observe conditions of his recognizances
564. Conditions as to abode of offender
Previously convicted offenders
565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender
SCHEDULE I.__ [Repealed]
SCHEDULE II.__ TABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFENCES
SCHEDULE III.__ ORDINARY POWERS OF PROVINCIAL MAGISTRATES
SCHEDULE IV.__ ADDITIONAL POWERS WITH WHICH MAGISTRATES MAY BE
INVESTED
SCHEDULE V.__ FORMS
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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898
1ACT NO. V OF 1898
[22nd March, 1898]
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Criminal Procedure.
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure;
It is hereby enacted as follows:__
PART I
PRELIMINARY
CHAPTER I
1. Short title. commencement. __ (1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1898 ; and it shall come into force on the first day of July, 1898.
(2) Extent. It extends to 2[the whole of Pakistan] ; but, in the absence of any specific
provision to the contrary, nothing herein contained shall affect any special or local law now in force,
or any special jurisdiction or power conferred, or any special form of procedure prescribed, by any
other law for the time being in force, 3[* * *].
3[* * * * * * *]
1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1897, Pt. V, p. 363 ; for Report of the Select Committee, see ibid., 1898, Pt. V, p.19;
and for Proceedings in Council, see ibid., 1897, Pt. VI, pp. 238 and 254; and ibid., 1898, pp. 22, 101 and 175.
It has been declared to be in force in__
Baluchistan, by the British Baluchistan Laws Regulation, 1913 (2 of 1913), s.3 and Sch. I.
It has been extended to the Leased Areas of Baluchistan, see the Leased Areas (Laws) Order, 1950 (G.G.O. 3 of 1950) ; and applied in
the Federated Areas of Baluchistan, see Gazette of India, 1937, Pt. I. p. 1499.
It has also been extended to the Excluded Area of Upper Tanawal other than Phulera by t he N.W.F.P (Upper Tanawal) (Excluded Area)
Laws Regulation, 1950, and declared to be in force in that area with effect from 1st June, 1951, see N.W.F.P. Gazette, Extraordinary, dated 1st June,
1951.
It has been applied to Phulera in the Excluded Area of Upper Tanawal to the extent the Act is applicable in the N.W.F.P., subject to certain
modifications, see N.W.F.P. (Upper Tanawal) (Excluded Area) Laws Regulation, 1950.
Extended to the added area of the NorthWest Frontier Province ( see First Schedule t o (G.G.O. 1 of 1952), with effect from the 7th
February, 1952. see N.W.F.P. Gazette, 1952, Pt. I, p. 70.
It has also been extended to the added areas mentioned in First Schedule of G.G.O. 13 of 1955, see Gazette of West Pakistan, 1957, Ext., p.
555.
As to its application in certain districts on the Sindh Frontier , see the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1872 (5 of 1872), s. 11, and the Sindh
Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892).
It has been amended in its application to__
(i) the Punjab, by the Punjab Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) Amendment Act, 1936 (Punjab Act 1 of 1936) and the Code
of Criminal Procedure (Punjab Amdt.) Act, 1940 (Punjab Act 11 of 1940), Punjab Ordinance 9 of 1971, and the Punjab
Ordinance 10 of 1972. ;
The Code of Criminal P rocedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) has been amended by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972). The date of
enforcement of the provisions of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 except those relating to separation of Judiciary in the different Provinces are as
follows:__
1. In the Punjab 26121975
2. In N.W.F.P. (Except Tribal Areas) 26121975
3. In Sind 24121975
4. In Quetta Town, Cantonment Areas and Nasirabad Distt.of Baluchistan. 23121975
(ii) N.W.F.P., by the Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt). Act, 1937 (N.W.F.P. Act 10 of 1937), the Code of Criminal
Procedure (N.W.F.P Amdt.) Act, 1940 (N.W.F.P. Act 8 of 1940) ;
(iii) The Province of West Pakistan by West Pakistan Act No. 11 of 1963, s.2 (with effect from the 12th July, 1963) West Pakistan Act No.
XVII of 1964, s.2 (with effect from the 1st April, 1964) the West Pakistan Act VIII of 1968, and West Pakistan Ordinance XXXIII of 1969;
and
(iv) The Provisions of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), relating to amendments in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V
of 1898), enforced w.e.f. 261275 in Punjab and N.W.F.P. (except Tribal Areas), w.e.f. 241275 in sind w.e.f. 231275 in Quetta Town
Cantonment Area and Nasirabad District of Baluchistan.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2 nd Sch., for “all the Provinces and the Capital of the
Federation”, which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “the whole of British India”.
3The words “or shall apply to”, the original clauses (a), (b) and (c), and the proviso following as amended by the Devolution Act, 1920 ( XXXVIII
of 1920), s.2 and Sch. I, and A.O., 1937, omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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2. [Repeal of enactments, notifications, e tc., under repealed Acts. Pending cases. ] Rep. by the
Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914).
3. References to Code of Criminal Procedure and other repealed enactments. __ (1) In every
enactment passed be fore this Code comes into force, in which refe rence is made to, or to any chapter or
section of, the Code of Criminal Procedure, Act XXV of 1861 or Act X of 1872, or Act X of 1882, or to
any other enactment hereby repealed, such reference shall, so far as may be practicable, be taken to be made
to this Code or to its corresponding Chapter or section.
(2) Expressions in former Acts. In every enactment passed before this Code comes into force the
expressions “Officer exercising (or ‘having’) the powers (or ‘the full powers’) of a Magistrate,” “Subordinate
Magistrate, first class ,” and “Subordinate Magistrate, second class, ” shall respectively be deemed to mean
“Magistrate of the first class,” “Magistrate of the second class” and “Magistrate of the third class” 1[* * * * *
* *] 2[* * *] and the expression “Joint Sessions Judge” shall mean “Additional Sessions Judge”.
4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following
meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__
(a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or,
where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, such officer as the
3[Provincial Government] may, from time to time, appoint in this behalf:
(b) “Bailable offence.” “Nonbailable offence.” “bailable offence” means an offence
shown as bailable in the second schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law
for the time being in force; and “nonbailable offence” means any other offence:
(c) “Charge.” “charge” includes any head of charge when the charge contains more
heads than one:
(d) 4[* * * * * * *]
(e) 5[* * * * * * *]
(f) “Cognizable offence.” “Cognizable case.” “cognizable offence” means an offence
for, and “cognizable case” means a case in, which a policeofficer, 6[* * *], may, in
accordance with the second schedule , or under any law for the time being in force,
arrest without warrant:
(g) 7[* * * * * * *]
(h) “Complaint.” “Complaint” means the allegation made orally or in writing to a
Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Code, that some person
whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but it does not include the
report of a policeofficer:
1Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.2 . This Ord. came into force on 14 -08-2001 except in ICT in light of Ord. XLV of 2001. All other
amendments of Ord. XXXVI of 2001 shall be read accordingly.
2The words and quotations ‘the expression “Magistrate of Police ” shall be deemed to mean “Presidency Magistrate,”, omitted by the Adaptation of
Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Clause (d) rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923), s.3 and Sch. II.
5Clause (e) omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.,
Enforced in Punjab, w.e.f. 261275, see, Punjab Govt. Notifin. No. Judl. 13 (2)/75, dated 261275, Ext., P.1419.
Enforced in N.W.F.P. w.e.f. 261275, see, the N.W.F.P. Govt. Notifin. No. S.O. Judl. Misc. (HD)/75, dated 301275, Ext., P.484a.
Enforced in Sind, w.e.f. 231275, see, Sind Govt. Notifin. No. S. Legis4 (8)/75, dated 231275, Ext. p. 1327A.
Enforced in Baluchistan, w.e.f. 231275, see, Baluchistan Govt. Notifin. No. Legis3/15/Law/75, dated 231275, Ext., Issue No. 70.
6The words “within or without the presidencytowns” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949),
Sch.
7Clause (g) defining “Commissioner of Police” omitted, ibid.
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(i) 1[* * * * * * *]
2[(j) “High Court. ” means the highest Court of criminal ap peal or revision for a
province 3[and the Islamabad Capital Territory]:]
(k) “Inquiry.” “inquiry” includes every inquiry other than a trial conducted under
this Code by a Magistrate or Court:
(l) “Investigation.” “investigation” includes all the proceedings under this Code for
the collection of evidence conducted by a policeofficer or by any person (other
than a Magistrate) who is authorised by a Magistrate in this behalf :
(m) “Judicial p roceeding.” “judicial proceeding ” includes any proceeding in the
course of which evidence is or may be legally taken on oath:
4[(ma) “Magistrate” means a Judicial Magistrate and includes a Special Judicial
Magistrate appointed under sections 12 and 14;]
(n) “Noncognizable offence. ” “Noncognizable case. ” “noncognizable offence ”
means an offence for, and “noncognizable case ” means a case in, which a
policeofficer, 5[* * *], may not arrest without warrant:
(o) “Offence.” “offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for
the time being in force;
it also includes any act in respect of which a complaint may be made under
section 20 of the Cattletrespass Act, 1871 (I of 1871):
(p) “Officer incharge of a policestation. ” “officer incharge of a policestation ”
includes, when the officer incharge of the policestation is absent from the
stationhouse or unable from illness or other cause to perform his duties, the
policeofficer present at the stationhouse who is next in rank to such officer and
is above the ra nk of constable or, when the 6[Provincial Government] so directs,
any other policeofficer so present:
(q) “Place.” “place” includes also a house, building, tent and vessel:
(r) “Pleader.” “pleader,” used with reference to any proceeding in any Court, mean s
a pleader 7[or a mukhtar] authorised under any law 8 for the time being in force to
practise in such Court, and includes (1) an advocate, a vakil and an attorney of a
High Court so authori sed, and (2) any 9[* * ] other person appointed with the
permission of the court to act in such proceeding:
1Clause (i) defining “European British subject” which was subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.2. (1), for the original clause (i) has
been omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1964, Art. 2 and Sch. for Clause (j) which had been subs. by Act 2 of 1950, Sch., for the original clause, as amended from time to time.
3Added by the Islamabad High Court Act, 2010 (XVII of 2010), s. 14.
4Ins. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s. 3.
5The words “within or without a presidencytown” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Sch.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
7Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Further Amendment) Act, 1923 (XXXV of 1923), s.2.
8See the Legal Practitioners Act, 1846 (I of 1846); the Legal Practitioners Act, 1853 (XX of 1853); the Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 (XVIII of 1879); the Legal
Practitioners Act, 1884 (IX of 1884); the Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Act, 1908 (I of 1908) ; and Act XXXV of 1973.
In Baluchistan, see s. 20 (1) (c) of the Sch. to the British Baluchistan Criminal Justice Regulation, 1896 (VIII of 1896); in the N.W.F.P., see s.9 of the N.W.F.P.
Law and Justice Regulation , 1901 (VII of 1901) and the rules issued under that section in Gazette of India, 1902, Pt. II, p.5.
9The words “Mukhtar or” rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Further Amendment) Act, 1923 (XXXV of 1923), s.2.
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(s) “Policestation.” “policestation” means any post or place declared, generally
or specially, by the 1[Provincial Government] to be a policestation, and
includes any local area specified by the 1[Provincial Government] in this
behalf:
(t) “Public Prosecutor.” “Public Prosecutor” means any person appointed under
section 492, and includes any person acting under the directions of a Public
Prosecutor and any person conducting a prosecution on behalf of 2[the State]
in any High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction:
(u) “Subdivision.” “subdivision” means a subdivision of a district:
(v) 3[* * * * * * *]
(w) 3[* * * * * * *]
(2) Words referring to acts. Words which refer to acts done, extend also to illegal
omissions; and
Words to have same meaning as in Pakistan Penal Code. All words and expressions used
herein and defined in the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860), and not hereinbefore defined, shall be
deemed to have the meanings respectively attributed to them by that Code.
5. Trial of offences under Penal Code. __ (1) All offences under the Pakistan Penal
Code (XLV of 1860) shall be investigated, inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with according to
the provisions hereinafter contained.
(2) Trial of offences against other laws . All offences under any other law shall be
investigated, inquired into, tried, and otherwise dealt with according to the same provisions, but
subject to any enactment for the time being in force regulating the manner or place of investigating,
inquiring into, trying or otherwise dealing with such offences.
PART II
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CONSTITUTION AND POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES
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CHAPTER II
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES
A.__ Classes of Criminal Courts
4[6. Classes of Criminal Courts and Magistrates. __ (1) Besides the High Court and the
Courts constituted under any law other than this Code for the time being in force, there shall be two
classes of Criminal Courts in Pakistan, namely:__
I. Courts of Session;
II. Courts of Magistrates.
1
Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2 Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty” (with effect from the 23rd March,
1956).
3 Clauses (v) and (w), omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4
Subs. by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (XXIII of 1997), s. 3.
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1[(2) There shall be the following classes of Magistrate, namely:__
(i) Magistrate of the first class;
(ii) Magistrate of the second class; and
(iii) Magistrate of the third class.]]
B.__ Territorial Divisions
7. Sessions divisions and districts .__ (1) 2[Each Province 3[***]] shall consist of
sessions divisions: and every sessions division shall, for the purposes of this Code, be a district or
consist of districts.
(2) Power to alter divisions and districts. The 4[Provincial Government] may alter 5 the
limits, or, 6[* * *], the number, of such divisions and districts.
(3) Existing divisions and districts maintained till altered . The sessions divisions and
districts existing when this Code comes into force shall be sessions divisions and districts
respectively, unless and until they are so altered.
(4) 7[* * * * * * *]
8. Power to divide districts into subdivisions. __ (1) The 4[Provincial Government]
may divide8 any district 9[* * * ] into subdivisions, or make any portion of any such district a
subdivision, and may alter the limits of any subdivision.
(2) 10[* * * * * * *]
C.__ Courts and Offices 9[* * *]
9. Court of Session. __ (1) The 4[Provincial Government] shall establish a Court of
Session for every sessions division, and appoint a judge of such Court.
(2) The 4[Provincial Government] may, by general or special order in the official Gazette,
direct at what place or places the Court of Session shall hold its sitting; but, until such order is made,
the Courts of Session shall hold their sittings as heretofore.
(3) The 4[Provincial Government] may also appoint Additional Sessions Judges , and
Assistant Sessions Judges to exercise jurisdiction in one or more such Courts.
1
Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.4.
2
Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd. Sch., ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for
the words “Every province shall be a sessions division, or ”, as amended by the Federal Laws (Revisio n and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of
1951), s.3 and Sch II.
3The words “(excluding the Presidency-towns)” rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch II.
4
Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5
For notifications, see the different local Rules and Orders.
6
The words “with the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council” rep. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s.2 and Sch. I.
7
Subsection (4) rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch. II.
8
For notifications, see the different local Rules and Orders.
For notification directing that__
(i) Phulera in the Area of the Upper Tanawal in the North West Frontier Province, shall form part of the Mansehra SubDivision in the
Hazara District, see N.W.F.P. Govt. Gazette, 1952, Pt. I, p. 305; and
(ii) the districts in the first column of the table therein shall be divided into the subdivision, see Gazette of Sindh, 1954, Pt. I, pp. 499 and 525.
9
The words “outside the presidencytowns” rep. by Act XXVI of 1951, s. 3 and Sch. II.
10
Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 5.
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(4) A Sessions Judge of one sessions division may be appointed by the 1[Provincial
Government] to be also an Additional Sessions Judge of another division, and in such case he may sit for
the disposal of cases at such place or places in either division as the 1[Provincial Government] may direct.
(5) All Courts of Session existing when this Code comes into force shall be deemed to have
been established under this Act.
10. 2[* * * * * * *]
11. 2[* * * * * * *]
3[12. Subordinate Magistrates.__ (1) The 1[Provincial Government ] may appoint as many
persons as it thinks fit, 4[* * *] to be Magistrates of the first, second or third class in any district 5[* * *];
and 4[* * *], may, from time to time, define local areas within which such persons may exercise all or any
of the powers with which they may respectively be invested under this Code.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of such
persons shall extend throughout such district.
13. 2[* * * * * * *]
4[14. Special Judicial 2[* * * ] Magistrate.__ (1) The Provincial Government may, on the
recommendation of the High Court, confer upon any person 2[, including a former Executive Magistrate,]
all or any of the powers conferred or conferrable by or under this Code on a Judicial Magistrate in
respect to particular cases or to a particular class or particular classes of cases, or in regard to cases
generally in any local area.
(2) Such Magistrates shall be called Special Judicial Magi strates and shall be appointed for
such term as the Provincial Government may, in consultation with the High Court, by general or special
order, direct.
(3) 2[* * * * * * *]
(4) 2[* * * * * * *]
(5) 2[* * * * * * *]
6[14A. Appointment of Special Magistrates.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this
Code or any other law for the time being in force or any judgement of any court including superior
courts, the Provincial Government may appoint Special Magistrates with the powers of a Magistrate First
Class Exclusively for the trial of offences relating to price control under any Provincial law or Federal
law for the time being in force.
(2) The Provincial Government or any officer authorized by the Provincial Government in
this behalf may, from time to time , define local areas within which such Magistrates may exercise all or
any of the powers with which they may respectively be invested under any Provincial law or Federal law
relating to price control.]
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Omitted and Ins. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 610.
3For notification under this section, see Gaz. of P., 1957, Pt, VI, p.175.
4Omitted and subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 & Sch.
5The words “outside the presidency-towns” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
6Ins. by Act No. III of 2006, s. 21.
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15. Benches of Magistrates. __ (1) The 1[Provincial Government] may direct any two or
more 2[Judicial Magistrates] in any place 3[* * * ] to sit together as a Bench, and may by order invest
such Bench with any of the powers conferred or conferrable by or under this Code on a Magistrate of the
first, second or third class, and direct it to exercise such powers in such cases, or, such classes of cases
only and within such local limits, as the 1[Provincial Government] thinks fit.
(2) Powers exercis eable by Bench in absence of special direction. Except as otherwise
provided by any order under this section, every such Bench shall have the powers conferred by this Code
on a Magistrate of the highest class to which any one of its members, who is present taking part in the
proceedings as a member of the Bench, belongs, and as far as practicable shall, for the purposes of this
Code, be deemed to be a Magistrate of such class.
16. Power to frame rules for guidance of 3[Magistrates and] Benches. The 1[Provincial
Government] may, 2[* * * * * * *] from tim e to time, make rules 5 consistent with this Code for the
guidance of 4[all Magistrates and] Magistrates’ Benches in any district respecting the following
subjects:__
(a) the classes of cases to be tried;
(b) the times and places of sitting;
(c) the constitution of the Bench for conducting trials;
(d) the mode of settling differences of opinion which may arise between the
Magistrates in session 4[;]
4[(e) The mode and manner of conducting raids and trial on the spot.]
17. 2[Subordination of 6[*] Magistrates and Benches to Sessions Judge. __ (1) All 6[*]
Magistrates appointed under sections 12 and 14 4[,14A] and all Benches constituted under section 15,
shall be subordinate to the Sessions Judge, and he may, from time to time, make rules or give special
orders consistent with this Code and any rules framed by the Provincial Government under section 16, as
to the distribution of business among such Magistrates and Benches.]
(2) 6[* * * * * * *]
(2A) 6[* * * * * * *]
(3) Subordination of Assista nt Sessions Judges to Sessions Judge. All Assistant Sessions
Judges shall be subordinate to the Sessions Judge in whose Court they exercise jurisdiction, and he may,
from time to time, make rules consistent with this Code as to the distribution of business among such,
Assistant Sessions Judges.
(4) The Sessions Judge may also, when he himself is unavoidably absent or incapable of
acting, make provision for the disposal of any urgent application by an Additional or Assistant Sessions
Judge 7[*******] such Judge 7[* *] shall have jurisdiction to deal with any such application.
(5) 7[* * * * * * *]
D.__ Courts of Presidency Magistrates.
18 to 21. [Appointment of Presidency Magistrates. Benches, Local limits of Jurisdiction.
Chief Presidency Magistrate.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 & Sch.
3The words “outside the presidency town” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
4Ins., subs. and added by Act No. III of 2006, s .21.
5For rules, see the different local Rules and Orders.
6Omitted by Ordinance No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 11.
7Omitted by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 & Sch. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette
Notification of Ordinance No. XXXVII of 2001 may be perused.
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E.__ Justices of the Peace
1[22. Appointment of Justices of the Peace. The Provincial Government may, by
notification in the official Gazette, appoint , for such period as may be specified in the notification,
and subject to such rules as may be made by it, any person who is a citizen of Pakistan and as to
whose integrity and suitability it is satisfied to be a Justice of the Peace for a local area to be
specified in the notification, and more than one Justice of the Peace may be appointed for the same
local area.
22A. Powers of Justices of the Peace. __ (1) A Justice of the Pe ace for any local area shall,
for the purpose of making an arrest, have within such area all the powers of a policeofficer referred
to in section 54 and of an officer in charge of a policestation referred to in section 55.
(2) A Justice of the Peace m aking an arrest in exercise of any powers under subsection
(1) shall, forthwith, take or cause to be taken the person arrested before the officer incharge of the
nearest policestation and furnish such officer with a report as to the circumstances of the arrest and
such officer shall thereupon rearrest the person.
(3) A Justice of the Peace for any local area shall have powers, within such area, to call
upon any member of the police force on duty to aid him__
(a) in taking or preventing the escape of any person who has participated in the
commission of any cognizable offence or against whom a reasonable
complaint has been made or credible information has been received or a
reasonable suspicion exists of his having so participated; and
(b) in the preventio n of crime in general and, in particular, in the prevention of a
breach of the peace or a disturbance of the public tranquillity.
(4) Where a member of the police force on duty has been called upon to render aid under
subsection (3), such call shall be deemed to have been made by a competent authority.
(5) A Justice of the Peace for any local area may, in accordance with such rules as may be
made by the Provincial Government,__
(a) issue a certificate as to the identity of any person residing within such area, or
(b) verify any document brought before him by any such person, or
(c) attest any such document required by or under any law for the time being in
force to be attested by a Magistrate,
and until the contrary is proved, any certificate so issued sh all be presumed to be correct and
any document so verified shall be deemed to be duly verified, and any document so attested shall be
deemed to have been as fully attested as if he had been a Magistrate.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for section 22, which has previously been amended by various enactments.
Enforced in the Punjab w.e.f 201282, see, Punjab Govt. Notification No. O.S. D(C) Home11082 dated 12.12.82.
Enforced in Sind w.e.f. 211280, see, Sind Govt. Notification No. VII (488) S.O.J/79, dated 211280, Sind Gazette of 1980, Ext., Pt. I, p. 945A,
section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of section 22 and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced.
Enforced in Baluchistan w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of session
22A and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced.
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1[(6) An exofficio Justice of the Peace may issue appropriate directions to the police
authorities concerned on a complaint regarding
(i) nonregistration of a criminal case;
(ii) transfer of investigation from one police officer to another; and
(iii) neglect, failure or excess committed by a police authority in re lation to its
functions and duties.]
22B. Duties of Justices of the Peace. Subject to such rules as may be made by the Provincial
Government, every Justice of the Peace for any local area shall__
(a) on receipt of information of the occurrence of any incident involving a breach
of the peace, or of the commission of any offence within such local area,
forthwith make inquiries into the matter and report in writing the result of his
inquiries to the neare st Magistrate and to the officer incharge of the nearest
police station;
(b) if the offence referred to in clause (a) is a cognizable offence, also prevent the
removal of anything from, or the interference in any way with, the place of
occurrence of the offence;
(c) when so requested in writing by a policeofficer making an investigation under
Chapter XIV in respect of any offence committed within such local area,__
(i) render all assistance to the policeofficer in making such an
investigation;
(ii) record any statement made under expectation of death by a person in
respect of whom a crime is believed to have been committed.]
23 and 24. [Justices of the Peace for the Presidencytowns. Present Justices of the Peace.]
Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.4.
1[25. Ex officio Justices of the Peace. By virtue of their respective offices, the Sessions
Judges and on nomination by them, the Additional Sessions Judges, are Justices of the Peace within
and for whole of the District of the Province in which they are serving.]
F.__ Suspension and Removal
26 and 27. [Suspension and removal of Judges and Magistrates. Suspension and removal of
Justices of the Peace.] Rep. by A.O., 1937.
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CHAPTER III
POWERS OF COURTS
A.__ Description of offences cognizable by each Court
28. Offences under Penal Code. Subject to the other provisions of this Code any offence
under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) may be tried__
1Added & subs. by Ord. No. CXXXI of 2002, s. 2.
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(a) by the High Court, or
(b) by the Court of Session, or
(c) by any other Court by which such offence is shown in the eighth column of the
second schedule to be triable 1[.]
1[* * * * * * *]
Illustration
A is 2[tried by] the Sessions Court on a charge of culpable homicide. He may be convicted of
voluntarily causing hurt, an offence triable by a Magistrate.
29. Offences under other laws. __ (1) Subject to the 3[other provisions of this Code], any
offence under any other law shall, when any Court is mentioned in this behalf in such law, be tried by
such Court.
(2) When no Court is so mentioned, it may be tried by the High Court or 4[subject as
aforesaid] by any Court constituted under this Code by which such offence is shown in the eighth column
of the second schedule to be triable 1[.]
1[* * * * * * *]
3[29A. Trial of European British subjects by second and third class Magistrates.] Omitted by the
Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), s.2 and sch.
2[29B. Jurisdiction in the case of Juveniles. Any offence, other than one punishable with death
or imprisonment for life, committed by any person who at the date when he appears or is brought before
a Court is under the age of fifteen years, may be tried by any Judicial Magistrate specially empowered by
the Provincial Government to exercise the powers conferred by section 8, subsection (1), of the
Reformatory Schools Act, 1897, or, in any a rea in which the said Act is not applicable, by any other law
providing for the custody, trial or punishment of youthful offenders, by any Magistrate empowered by or
under such law to exercise all or any of the powers conferred thereby.]
1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28
and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a
Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.]
B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
31. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. __ (1) A High Court may
pass any sentence authorized by law.
(2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorized by law;
but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
(3) An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law, except a sentence
of death or of 6[* * *] imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.
1Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.13-15(w.e.f. 14-08-2001).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette
Notifications of Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (XXIII of 1997), and Ordinance No. XXXVIII of 2001 may be perused.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), ss. 5 & 6.
4Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.5.
6Rep. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f. 13472).
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the
following sentences, namely:__
(a) Courts
1
[* * *] of Magistrates of the first
class:
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three
years] including such solitary confinement as is
authorized by law; Fine not exceeding 3[Forty five
thousand] rupees; 4[arsh; daman;] Whipping.
(b) Courts of Magistrates of the second
class:
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5[one year],
including such solitary confinement as is authorized
by law;
Fine not exceeding 3[fifteen thousand] rupees; 6[* *
*]
(c) Courts of Magistrates of the third class. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month;
Fine not exceeding 3[three thousand] rupees.
(2) The Court of any Magistrate may pass any lawful sentence, combining any of the
sentences which it is authorized by law to pass.
(3) 7[* * * * * * *]
33. Power of Magistrate to sentence to imprisonment in default of fine.__ (1) The Court of
any Magistrate may award such terms of imprisonment in default of payment of fine as is authorized by
law in case of such default:
Provided that__
(a) the term is not in excess of the Magistrate’s powers under this Code;
(b) in any case decided by a Magistrate where imprisonment has been
awarded as part of the substantive sentence, the period of imprisonment
awarded in default of payment of the fine shall not exceed one -fourth of
the period of imprisonment which such Magistrate is competent to inflict
as punishment for the offence otherwise than as imprisonment in default
of payment of the fine.
(2) The imprisonment awarded under this section may be in addition to a substantive
sentence of imprisonment for the maximum term awarded by the Magistrate under section 32.
34. Higher powers of certain 8[* * * ] Magistrates. The Court of a Magistrate, specially
empowered under section 30, may pass any sentence authorized by law, except a sentence of death or of
9[* * *] imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.
34A. 10[Sentences which Courts and Magistrates may pass upon European British subjects]
Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privile ges) Act, 1949(II of 1950), s. 2 and
Sch.
1The words “of Presidency Magistrates and” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 & Sch., for “two years”.
3Subs. by Ord. No. LXXV of 2002, s. 3.
4Ins. by Act No. II of 1997, s.11.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “six months”.
6The words “whipping (if specially empowered)” rep. by the whipping Act, 1909 (IV of 1909), s.8 and Sch.
7Subsection (3), rep. by the whipping Act, 1909 (4 of 1909), s.8 and Sch.
8Ommitted by the Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.16.
9The words “transportation for a term exceeding seven years or ” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch.,
(w.e.f. 13472).
10Ins. by the Criminal Law Amdt. Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.7.
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35. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial. __(1) 1[When a person is
convicted at one trial of two or more offences, the Court may, subject to the provisions of section 71 of
the Pakistan Penal Code(XLV of 1860)] sentence him, for such offences, to the several punishments
prescribed therefor which such Cou rt is competent to inflict; such punishments, when consisting of
imprisonment 2[* * * ], to commence the one after the expiration of the other in such order as the Court
may direct, unless the Court directs that such punishments shall run concurrently.
(2) In the case of consecutive sentences, it shall not be necessary for the Court, by reason
only of the aggregate punishment for the several offences being in excess of the punishment which it is
competent to inflict on conviction of a single offence, to send the offender for trial before a higher Court:
Maximum terms of punishment. Provided as follows:__
(a) in no case shall such person be sentenced to imprisonment for a longer period
than fourteen years;
(b) if the case is tried by a Magistrate 3[* * * * * * *], the aggregate punishment shall
not exceed twice the amount of punishment which he is, in the exercise of his
ordinary jurisdiction, competent to inflict.
(3) For the purpose of appeal, 4[the aggregate of consecutive] sentences passed under this
section in case of convictions for several offences at one trial shall be deemed to be a single sentence.
5[* * * * * * *]
C.__ Ordinary and Additional Powers
36. Ordinary Powers of Magistrates. All 3[6[* *] Magistrates] have the powers hereinafter
respectively conferred upon them and specified in the third schedule. Such powers are called their
“ordinary powers”.
6[37. Additional powers conferrable on Magistrates. __ On the recommendations of the High
Court, the Provincial Government may, in addition to the ordinary powers, invest any Magistrate with
any powers specified in the Fourth Schedule.]
38. 6[* * * * * * *]
D.— Conferment, Continuance and Cancellation of Powers
39. Mode of conferring powers. __ (1) In conferring powers under this Code the 7[Provincial
Government] may by order, empower persons specially by name or in virtue of their office 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.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.7, for “When a person is convicted at one trial of two or more distinct offences, the Court may”.
2The words “or transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974, s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f. 13472).
3Omitted & subs. by Ord. XII of 1972, s.2 & Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.7, for “aggregate”.
5The Explanation and Illustration to section 35, rep. ibid.
6Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss.1719.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
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40. Powers of officers appointed. Whenever any person holding an office in the service
of Government who has been invested with any powers under this Code throughout any lo cal area is
1[appointed] to an equal or higher office of the same nature, within a like local area under the same
2[Provincial Government], he shall, unless the 2[Provincial Government] otherwise directs, or has
otherwise directed, 3[* *] exercise the same powers in the local area 4[in which] he is so 1[appointed].
5[41. Withdrawal of powers.__ The Provincial Government may, on the recommendations of
the High Court, withdraw all or any power s conferred by it under this Code on any person or
Magistrate.]
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PART III
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER IV
OF AID AND INFORMATION TO THE MAGISTRATES, THE POLICE AND PERSONS
MAKING ARRESTS.
42. Public when to assist Magistrate and Police. Every person is bound to assist a
Magistrate 6[, Justice of the Peace] or policeofficer reasonably demanding his aid, 7[* * *],__
(a) in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such
Magistrate or policeofficer is authorized to arrest;
(b) in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace, or in the prevention
of any injury attempted to be committed to any railway, canal, telegraph or
public property.
43. Aid to person other than policeofficer, executing warrant. When a warrant is
directed to a person other than a polic eofficer, any other person may aid in the execution of such
warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of
the warrant.
44. Public to give information of certain offences. __ 8[(1) Every person aware o f the
commission of, or of the intention of any other person to commit, any offence punishable under any
of the following sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, namely, 121, 121A, 122, 123, 123A, 124,
124A, 125, 126, 130, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 153A, 1 61, 162, 163, 164, 165, 168, 170, 231, 232,
255, 302, 303, 304, 304A, 364A, 382, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 435, 436, 449,
450, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460 and 489A, shall, in the absence of reasonable excuse, the burden of
proving which sh all lie upon the person so aware, forthwith give information to the nearest
Magistrate , Justice of the Peace or policeofficer of such commission or intention.]
1Subs. by the Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 8, for “transferred”.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
3The words “continue to” rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 8.
4Subs. ibid., for “to which”.
5Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 20.
6Subs., added and ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7The words “, whether within or without the presidencytowns” omitted by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), (with
effect from the 2nd March, 1956).
8Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for subsection (1).
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(2) For the purposes of this section the term “offence” includes any act committed at any
place out of 1[Pakistan] which would constitute an offence if committed in 1[Pakistan].
45. Villageheadman, accountants, landholders and others bound to report certain
matters.__ (1)Every villageheadman, villageaccountant, village watchman, village policeofficer, owner
or occupier of land, and the agent of any such owner or occupier 2[in charge of the management of that
land], and every officer employed in the collect ion of revenue or rent of land on the part of 3[the
4[Government]] or the Court of Wards, shall forthwith communicate to the nearest Magistrate 5[or
Justice of the Peace] or to the officer incharge of the nearest policestation whichever is the nearer, any
information which he may 6[possess] respecting__
(a) the permanent or temporary residence of any notorious receiver or vendor of
stolen property in any village of which he is headman, accountant, watchman or
policeofficer, or in which he owns or occup ies land, or is agent, or collects
revenue or rent;
(b) the resort to any place within, or the passage through, such village of any person
whom he knows, or reasonably suspects to be a thug, robber, escaped convict or
proclaimed offender;
(c) the commissio n of, or intention to commit, in or near such village any
nonbailable offence or any offence punishable under section 143, 144, 145, 147
or 148 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ;
(d) the occurrence in or near such village of any sudden or unnatural death or of any
death under suspicious circumstances; 7[or the discovery in or near such village of
any corpse or part of a corpse, in circumstances which lead to a reasonable
suspicion that such a death has occurred or the disappearance from such village of
any person in circumstances which lead to a reasonable suspicion that a
nonbailable offence has been committed in respect of such person;]
(e) the commission of, or intention to commit, at any place out of 1[Pakistan] near
such village any act which, if committed in 1[Pakistan], would be an offence
punishable under any of the followin g sections of the Pakistan Penal Code
(XLV of 1860), namely, 2[231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238,] 302, 304,
382, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 43 5, 436, 449, 450, 457, 458,
459 8[460, 489A, 489B, 489C and 489D];
(f) any matter likely to affect the maintenance of order or the prevention of crime or
the safety of person or property respecting which 9[any officer authorised by the
Provincial Government], by general or special order made with the previous
sanction of the 10[Provincial Government], has directed him to communicate
information.
1Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of
1949), Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India”.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.9.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “Govt.”.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art.2, for “Crown” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
5Ins. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 & Sch.
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 9, for “obtain”.
7Ins. ibid.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.9, for “and 460”.
9Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 21.
10Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
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(2) In this section__
(i) “village” includes village-lands; and
(ii) the expression “proclaimed offender ” includes any person proclaimed as an
offender by any Court or authority established or continued by the 1[Federal
Government] 2[* * *] in any part of 3[Pakistan], in respect of any act which if
committed in 4[Pakistan], would be punishable under any of th e following
sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), namely, 302, 304, 382,
392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 402, 435, 436, 449, 450, 457, 458, 459
and 460.
(3) Appointment of Villageheadmen 5[* * * * *] in certain cases for purposes of this
section. Subject to rules in this behalf to be made by the 6[Provincial Government], the 5[District
Officer (Revenue)] may from time to time appoint one or more persons 7[with his or their consent]
8[to perform the duties of a village headman under this section whether a villageheadman has or has
not been appointed for that village under any other law.].
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CHAPTER V
OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING
A.—Arrest generally
46. Arrest how made.__ (1) In making an arrest the police officer or other person making
the same shall actually touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested, unless there be a
submission to the custody by word or action.
(2) Resisting endeavour to arrest. If such person forcibly resists the endeavou r to arrest
him, or attempts to evade the arrest, such policeofficer or other person may use all means necessary
to effect the arrest.
(3) Nothing in this section gives a right to cause the death of a person who is not accused
of an offence punishable with death or with 9[imprisonment for life].
47. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. If any person acting
under a warrant of arrest, or any policeofficer having authority to arrest, has reason to believe that
the person to be arrested ha s entered into, or is within, any place, the person residing in, or being in
charge of, such place shall, on demand of such person acting as aforesaid or such policeofficer,
allow him free ingress thereto, and afford all reasonable facilities for a search therein.
1Subs. by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P. O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government.
2The words “or the Crown Representative” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949) , Art. 3 and
Sch.
3Subs. ibid., for “India”.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
5Omitted and subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 21.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
7Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 9.
8Subs. ibid., for “to be villageheadmen for the purposes of this section in any village for which there is no such headman appointed under any other
law”.
9Subs. by Act No. XXV of 1974, s.2 and ., Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f 13472).
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48. Procedure where ingress not obtainable. If ingress to such place cannot be obtained
under section 47 it shall be lawful in an y case for a person acting under a warrant and in any case in
which a warrant may issue, but cannot be obtained without affording the person to be arrested an
opportunity of escape, for a policeofficer to enter such place and search therein, and in order to
effect an entrance into such place, to break open any outer or inner door or window of any house or
place, whether that of the person to be arrested or of any other person, if after notification of his
authority and purpose, and demand of admittance duly made, he cannot otherwise obtain admittance:
Breaking open z anana. Provided that, if any such place is an apartment in the actual
occupancy of a woman (not being the person to be arrested) who, according to custom, does not
appear in public such person or policeofficer shall, before entering such apartment, give notice to
such woman that she is at liberty to withdraw and shall afford her every reasonable facility for
withdrawing, and may then break open the apartment and enter it.
49. Power to break open doors and windows for purposes of liberation. Any
policeofficer or other person authorized to make an arrest may break open any outer or inner door or
window of any house or place in order to liberate himself or any other person who, having lawfully
entered for the purpose of making an arrest, is detained therein.
50. No unnecessary restraint. The person arrested shall not be subjected to more
restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.
51. Search of arrested persons . Whenever a person is arres ted by a policeofficer under
a warrant which does not provide for the taking of bail, or under a warrant which provides for the
taking of bail but the person arrested cannot furnish bail, and
whenever a person is arrested without warrant, or by a private person under a warrant, and
cannot legally be admitted to bail, or is unable to furnish bail,
the officer making the arrest or, when the arrest is made by a private person, the
policeofficer to whom he makes over the person arrested, may search such per son, and place in safe
custody all articles, other than necessary wearingapparel, found upon him.
52. Mode of searching women. Whenever it is necessary to cause a woman to be
searched, the search shall be made by another woman, with strict regard to decency.
53. Power to seize offensive weapons. The officer or other person making any arrest
under this Code may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his
person, and shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer be fore which or whom the
officer or person making the arrest is required by this Code to produce the person arrested.
1[53A. Examination of person accused of rape, etc. by medical practitioner. __ (1) When a
person is arrested on a charge of committing an off ence of rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or
an attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376,section 377 and
section 377B respectively and there are reasonable grounds for believing that an examination of the
arrested person will afford evidence as to the commission of such offence, it shall be lawful for a
registered medical practitioner employed in a hospital run by the Government or by a local authority
to make such an examination of the arrested person and to use s uch force as is reasonably necessary
for that purpose.
1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s. 7.
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(2) The registered medical prac titioner conducting examination under subsection (1) shall,
without delay, examine such person and prepare a report of his examination giving the following
particulars, namely:__
(a) name and address of the accused and of the person by whom he was brought;
(b) age of the accused;
(c) marks of injury, if any, on person of the accused;
(d) description of material taken from person of the accused for DNA profiling; and
(e) other material particulars in reasonable detail.
(3) The report under subsection (2) shall state precisely the reasons for each conclusion
arrived at.
(4) The exact time of commencement and completion of the examination under subsection
(1) shall also be noted in the report under subsection (2). The registered medical prac titioner shall,
without delay, forward the report to the investigating officer who shall forward it to the Magistrate
through public prosecutor reffered to in section 173 as part of the report referred to in that section.]
B.—Arrest without Warrant
54. When police may arrest without warrant. __ (1) Any policeofficer may, without an
order from a Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest—
first, any person who has been concerned in any cognizable offence or against whom a reasonable
complaint has been made or credible information has been received, or a reasonable suspicion
exists of his having been so concerned;
secondly, any person having in his possession without lawful excuse, the burden of proving
which excuse shall lie on such person, any implement of housebreaking;
thirdly, any person who has been proclaimed as an offender either under this Code or by order of
the 1[Provincial Government] ;
fourthly, any person in whose possession anything is found which may reasonably be suspected to
be stolen property 2[and] who may reasonably be suspected of having committed an offence
with reference to such thing ;
fifthly, any person who obstruct s a policeofficer while in the execution of his duty, or who has
escaped, or attempts to escape, from lawful custody ;
sixthly, any person reasonably suspected of being a deserter from 3[the armed forces of Pakistan]
4[* * *] 5[* * *]
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 10, for “or”.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “Her Majesty’s
Army, Navy or Air Force”.
4The words “or from any unit of [force of an Acceding State] declared under the Extradition Act, 1903, to be a unit desertion from which is an
extradition offence” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Schedule.
5The words “or of belonging to Her Majesty’s Indian Marine Service and being illegally absent from that service” rep. by the Amending Act, 1934
(XXXV of 1934), s.2 and Sch.
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seventhly, any person who has been concerned in, or against whom a reasonable complaint has
been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists of his
having been concerned in, any act committed at any place out of 1[Pakistan] which , if
committed in 1[Pakistan], would have been punishable as an offence; and for which he is,
under any law relating to extradition 2[* * * ] or otherwise, liable to be apprehended or
detained in custody in 1[Pakistan] 3[*];
eighthly, any released convict committing a breach of any rule made under section 565,
subsection (3);
4[ninthly, any person for whose arrest a requisition has been received from another policeofficer,
provided that the requisition specifies the person to be arrested and the offence o r other cause
for which the arrest is to be made and it appears therefrom that the person might lawfully be
arrested without a warrant by the officer who issued the requisition.]
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
655. Arrest of vagabonds, habitual robbers, etc. __ (1) Any officer in charge of a policestation
may, in like manner, arrest or cause to be arrested__
(a) any person found taking precautions to conceal his presence within the limits of
such station, under circumstances which afford reason to believe that he is taking
such precautions with a view to committing a cognizable offence ; or
(b) any person within the limits of such station who has not ostensible means of
subsistence, or who cannot give a satisfactory account of himself; or
(c) any person who is by rep ute an habitual robber, housebreaker or thief, or an
habitual receiver of stolen property knowing it to be stolen, or who by repute
habitually commits extortion or in order to the committing of extortion habitually
puts or attempts to put persons in fear of injury.
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
56. Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant. __(1)
When any officer in charge of a policestation 7[or any policeofficer making an investigation under
Chapter XIV] requires any officer subordinate to him to arrest without a warrant (otherwise than in his
presence) any person who may lawfully be arrested without a warrant, he shall deliver to the officer
required to make the arrest an order in writ ing, specifying the person to be arrested and the offence or
other cause for which the arrest is to be made. 7[The officer so required shall, before making the arrest,
notify to the person to be arrested the substance of the order and, if so required b y such person, shall
show him the order.]
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
2The words “or under the Fugitive Offenders Act, 1881, ” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and D eclaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981),
s.3 and Second Sch.
3The word “and” rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s.3 and Sch. II.
4Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.10.
5Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
6In the N.W.F.P., any policeofficer may exercise the powers conferred by this section on a policeofficer in charge of a policestation, see the N.W.F.P.
Law and Justice Regulation, 1901 (VII of 1901), s.13.
7Ins. and added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 11.
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57. Refusal to give name and residence. __(1) When any person who in the presence of a
policeofficer has committed or has been accused of committing a noncognizable offence refuses,
on demand of such officer, to give his name and residence or gives a name or residence which such
officer has rea son to believe to be false, he may be arrested by such officer in order that his
name or residence may be ascertained.
(2) When the true name and residence of such person have been ascertained, he shall be
released on his executing a bond, with or w ithout sureties, to appear before a Magistrate 1[having
Jurisdiction,] if so required:
Provided that, if such person is not resident in 2[Pakistan], the bond shall be secured by a
surety or sureties resident in 2[Pakistan].
(3) Should the true name and r esidence of such person not be ascertained within
twentyfour hours from the time of arrest or should he fail to execute the bond, or, if so required , to
furnish sufficient sureties, he shall forthwith be forwarded to the nearest Magistrate having
jurisdiction.
58. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. A policeofficer may, for the purpose
of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorized to arrest under this Chapter, pursue
such person into any place in 2[Pakistan].
3[Explanation.__ In this section, “policeofficer” includes a policeofficer acting under
this Code as in force in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.]
59. Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest. __ 4[(1) Any private
person may arrest any person who in his view commits a nonbailable and cognizable offence, or any
proclaimed offender, and without unnecessary delay, shall make over any person so arrested to a
policeofficer, or, in the absence of a policeofficer, take such person or cause him to be taken in
custody to the nearest policestation.]
(2) If there is reason to believe that such person comes under the provisions of section 54,
a policeofficer shall rearrest him.
(3) If there is reason to believe that he has committed a noncognizable offence, and h e
refuses on the demand of a policeofficer to give his name and residence, or gives a name or
residence which such officer has reason to believe to be false, he shall be dealt with under the
provisions of section 57. If there is no sufficient reason to believe that he has committed any offence,
he shall be at once released.
60. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of
policestation. A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay
and subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, take or send the person arrested before a
Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, or before the officer in charge of a policestation.
61. Person arrested not to be detained more than twentyfour hours. No
policeofficer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than under
all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a
special order of a Magistrate under section 167, exceed twentyfour hours exclusive of the time
1Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
3Added by Act No. VIII of 1993, s. 2 (w.e.f. 201193. SRO1106(1)/93, dated 161193).
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 12.
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necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.
62. Police to report apprehensions. Officers in charge of policestations shall report to
the 1[Zila Nazim, District Superintendent of Police and District Public Safety Commission set up
under the Police Act, 1861 (V of 1861), simultaneously], the cases of all persons arrested without
warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have bee n admitted to
bail or otherwise 2[:]
2[Provided that in the application of this section to the districts where the local Government
elections have not been held, or the Zila Nazim has not assumed charge of office, any reference in
this section to the Zila Nazim shall be read as a reference to the District Coordination Officer in
relation to such districts:
Provided further that the aforesaid proviso shall cease to have effect, and shall be deemed to
have been repealed, at the time when local Governments are installed in the districts as aforesaid.]
63. Discharge of person appr ehended. No person who has been arrested by a
policeofficer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail, or under the special order of a
Magistrate.
64. Offence committed in Magistrate’s presence. When any offence is committed in the
presence of a Magistrate within the local limits of his jurisdiction, he may himself arrest or order any
person to arrest the offender, and may thereupon, subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail
commit the offender to custody.
65. Arrest by or in prese nce of Magistrate. Any Magistrate may at any time arrest or
direct the arrest, in his presence, within the local limits of his jurisdiction, of any person for whose
arrest he is competent at the time and in the circumstances to issue a warrant.
66. Power, on escape, to pursue and retake. If a person in lawful custody escapes or is
rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and
arrest him in any place in 3[Pakistan].
67. Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to ap ply to arrests under section 66. The
provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 shall apply to arrests under section 66, although the person
making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a policeofficer having authority to
arrest.
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CHAPTER VI
OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE
A.__ Summons
68. Form of summons.__ (1) Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be
in writing in duplicate, signed and sealed by the presiding officer of such Court, or by such othe r
officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule, direct.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 22.
2Subs. and added by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, s. 2.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
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(2) Summons by whom served. Such summons shall be served by a policeofficer, or
subject to such rules as the 1[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf, by an officer of
the Court issuing it or other public servant 2[:] 3[Provided that the Court may, at the request of the
complainant or the accused, allow him to serve the summons on his own witnesses.]
4[* * * * * * *]
69. Summons how served. __ (1) The summons shall, if practicable, be served personally
on the person summoned, by delivering or tendering to him one of the duplicates of the summons.
(2) Signature of receipt for summons. Every person on who m a summon is so served
shall 5[* * *] sign a receipt thereof on the back of the other duplicate.
(3) Service of a summons on an incorporated company or other body corporate may be
effected by serving it on the secretary, local manager or other principal o fficer of the corporation or
by registered post letter addressed to the chief officer of the corporation in 6[Pakistan]. In such case
the service shall be deemed to have been effected when the letter would arrive in ordinary course of
post.
70. Service whe n person summoned cannot be found. Where the person summoned
cannot by the exercise of due diligence be found, the summons may be served by leaving one of the
duplicates for him with some adult male member of his family, 7[* * *], and the person with whom
the summons is so left shall, 5[* * *] sign a receipt therefore on the back of the other duplicate.
71. Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided. If service in the
manner mentioned in sections 69 and 70 cannot b y the exercise of due diligence be effected, the
serving officer shall affix one of the duplicates of the summons to some conspicuous part of the
house or homestead in which the person summoned ordinarily resides; and thereupon the summons
shall be deemed to have been duly served.
72. 8[Service on servant of State, Statutory Body or Company.]__(1) Where the person
summoned is in the active service of the 9[State] or of a 10[11[a]statutory body or a company], the
Court issuing the summons shall ordinarily send it in duplicate to the head of the office in which
such person is employed; and such head shall thereupon cause the summons to be served in manner
provided by section 69, and shall return it to the Court under his signature with the endorsement
required by that section.
(2) Such signature shall be evidence of due service.
73. Service of summons outside local limits. When a Court desires that a summons
issued by it sha ll be served at any place outside the local limits of its jurisdiction, it shall ordinarily
send such summons in duplicate to a Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the
person summoned resides or is, to be there served.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “fullstop”.
3Proviso added ibid.
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
5The words “if so required by the serving officer” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
7The words and commas “or, in a presidencytowns, with his servant residing with him” rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951
(XXVI of 1951), s.3 and II Sch.
8Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “Service on servant of State or of Railway Company”.
9Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “Crown”.
10Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “Railway Company”.
11Sic. “a” is superfluous.
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74. Proof of service in such cases and when serving 1[person] not present. __(1) When
a summons issued by a Court is served outside the local limits of its jurisdiction, and in any case
where the 1[person] who has served a summons is not present at the hearing of the case, an
affidavit, purporting to be made before a Magistrate , that such summons has been served, and a
duplicate of the summons purporting to be endorsed (in manner provided by section 69 and section
70) by the person to whom it was delivered or tendered or with whom it was left, shall be admissible
in evidence, an d the statements made therein shall be deemed to be correct unless and until the
contrary is proved.
(2) The affidavit mentioned in this section may be attached to the duplicate of the
summons and returned to the Court.
B.__ Warrant of Arrest
75. Form of warrant of arrest.__(1) Every Warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this
Code shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer, or in the case of a Bench of Magistrates, by
any member of such Bench; and shall bear the seal of the Court.
(2) Continuance of warrant of arrest . Every such warrant shall remain in force until it
is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
76. Court may direct security to be taken. __(1) Any Court issuing a warrant for the
arrest of any person may in its discretion direct by endorsement on the warrant that, if such person
executes a bond with sufficient sureties for his attendance before the Court at a specified time and
thereafter until otherwise directed by the Court, the officer to whom the warra nt is directed shall take
such security and shall release such person from custody.
(2) The endorsement shall state__
(a) the number of sureties;
(b) the amount in which they and the person for whose arrest the warrant is
issued, are to be respectively bound; and
(c) the time at which he is to attend before the Court.
(3) Recognizance to be forwarded. Whenever security is taken under this section the
officer to whom the warrant is directed shall forward the bond to the Court.
77. Warrants to whom directed. __ (1) A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to
one or more policeofficers, 2[* * * ]; but 3[any Court] issuing such a warrant may, if its immediate
execution is necessary and no policeofficer is immediately available, direct it to any other pe rson or
persons; and such person or persons shall execute the same.
(2) Warrants to several persons. When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons
than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more, of them.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “officer”.
2The words and commas “and, when issued by a Presidency Magistrate, shall always be so directed” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and
Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
3Subs ibid., for “any other Court”.
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78. Warrant may be directed to landholders, etc. __ (1) A 1[Magistrate of the first
class] Magistrate may direct a warrant to any landholder, farmer or manager of land within his
district or subdivision for the arrest of any escaped convict, proclaimed offender or person who has
been accused of a nonbailable offence, and who has eluded pursuit.
(2) Such landholder, farmer or manager shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the
warrant, and shall execute it if the person for whose arrest it was issued, is in, or enters on, his land
or farm, or the land under his charge.
(3) When the person against whom such warrant is issued is arrested, he shall be made
over with the warrant to the nearest policeofficer, who shall cause him to be taken before a
Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under section 76.
79. Warrant directed to policeofficer. A warrant directed to any policeofficer may
also be executed by any other policeofficer wh ose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer
to whom it is directed or endorsed.
80. Notification of substance of warrant. The policeofficer or other person executing a
warrant of arrest shall notify the substance thereof to the person to be arres ted, and, if so required,
shall show him the warrant.
81. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay. The policeofficer or
other person executing a warrant of arrest shall (subject to the provisions of section 76 as to security)
without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the Court before which he is required by
law to produce such person.
82. Where warrant may be executed. A warrant of arrest may be executed at any place
in 2[Pakistan].
3[Explanation.__ In this section, “warrant of arrest ” includes a warrant of arrest issued
under this Code as in force in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.]
83. Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction .__ (1) When a warrant is to
be executed outside the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court issuing the same, such Court may,
instead of directing such warrant to a policeofficer, forward the same by post or otherwise to any
Magistrate or District Superintendent of Police 4[* * * ] within the local limits of whose
jurisdiction it is to be executed.
(2) The Magistrate or District Superintendent 5[* * ] to whom such warrant is so
forwarded shall endorse his name thereon and, if practicable, cause it to be executed in manner
hereinbefore provided within the local limits of his jurisdiction.
84. Warrant directed to policeofficer for execution outside jurisdiction .__ (1) When
a warrant directed to a policeofficer is to be executed beyond the local limits of the jurisdiction
of the Court issuing the same, he shall ordinarily take it for endorsement either to a Magistrate or
to a
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.23.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
3Added by Act No. VIII of 1993, s.3, (w.e.f. 201193, SRO1106(1)/93, dated 161193).
4The words “or the Commissioner of Police in a Presidencytown” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of
1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
5The word “or Commissioner” omitted ibid.
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policeofficer not below the rank of an officer in charge of a station, within the local limits of whose
jurisdiction the warrant is to be executed.
(2) Such Magis trate or policeofficer shall endorse his name thereon and such
endorsement shall be sufficient authority to the policeofficer to whom the warrant is directed to
execute the same within such limits, and the local police shall, if so required, assist such officer in
executing such warrant.
(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned by obtaining the
endorsement of the Magistrate or policeofficer within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the
warrant is to be executed, will prevent such execution, the policeofficer to whom it is directed may
execute the same without such endorsement in any place beyond the local limits of the jurisdiction of
the Court which issued it.
1[* * * * * * *]
85. Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued. When a warrant of
arrest is executed outside the district in which it was issued, the person arrested shall, unless the
Court which issued the warrant is within twenty miles of the place of arrest or is nearer than the
Magistrate or District Superintendent of Police 2[* * *] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction
the arrest was made, or unless security is taken under section 76, be taken before such Magistrate 3[*
*] or District Superintendent.
86. Procedure by Magistrate before whom person arrested is brought. __ (1) Such
Magistrate or District Superintendent 3[* *] shall, if the person arrested appears to be the person
intended by the Court which issued the warrant, direct his removal in custody to such Court:
Provided that, if the offence is bailable, and such person is ready and willing to give bail to
the satisfaction of such Magistrate, District Superintendent 3[* *], or a direction has been endorsed
under section 76 on the warrant and such person is ready and willing to give the security required by
such direction, the Magistrate, District Superintendent 3[* *] shall take such bail or security, as the
case may be, and forward the bond to the Court which issued the warrant 4[:]
5[Provided further that, if t he offence is not bailable or no direction has been endorsed under
section 76 on the warrant, the Sessions Judge of the Sessions division in which the person is
arrested may, subject to the provisions of section 497 and for sufficient reasons, release the person
on an interim bail on such bond or security as the Sessions Judge thinks fit and direct the person to
appear by a specified date before the Court which issued the warrant and forward the bond to that
Court.]
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent a policeofficer from taking security
under section 76.
6[86A. Procedure for removal in custody to Tribal Area. Where a person arrested under
section 85 is to be removed in custody to any place in the Tribal Areas, he shall be produced before a
Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the arrest was made, and such Magistrate in
1Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
2The words “or the Commissioner of Police in a Presidencytown” omitted ibid.
3The word “or Commissioner” omitted ibid.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for fullstop.
5Proviso added ibid.
6Ins. ibid.
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directing the removal shall hear the case in the same manner and have the same jurisdiction and
powers, as nearly as may be, including the power to order the production of evidence, as if the
person arrested were charged wit h an offence committed within the jurisdiction of such Magistrate;
and such Magistrate shall direct the removal of the arrested person in custody if he is satisfied that
the evidence produced before him raises a strong or probable presumption that the pers on arrested
committed the offence mentioned in the warrant.]
C.—Proclamation and Attachment
87. Proclamation for person absconding .__(1) If any Court 1[is satisfied after taking
evidence] that any person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has abs conded or is
concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed, such Court may publish a written
proclamation requiring him to appear at a specified place and at a specified time not less than thirty
days from the date of publishing such proclamation.
(2) The proclamation shall be published as follows:__
(a) it shall be publicly read in some conspicuous place of the town or village in
which such person ordinarily resides ;
(b) it shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the house or homestead in
which such person ordinarily resides or to some conspicuous place of such
town or village; and
(c) a copy thereof shall be affixed to some conspicuous part of the Courthouse.
(3) A statement in writing by the Court issuing the proclamation to the effect that the
proclamation was duly published on a specified day shall be conclusive evidence that the
requirements of this section have been complied with, and that the proclamation was published on
such day.
88. Attachment of property of person abscond ing.__(1) The Court issuing a
proclamation under section 87 may at any time order the attachment of any property, mov eable or
immovable, or both, belonging to the proclaimed person.
(2) Such order shall authorize the attachment of any property belonging to such person
within the district in which it is made; and it shall authorize the attachment of any property belonging
to such person without such district when endorsed by the 2[Sessions Judge] 3[* * * ] within whose
district such property is situate.
(3) If the property ordered to be attached is a debt or other mov eable property, the
attachment under this section shall be made—
(a) by seizure; or
(b) by the appointment of a receiver; or
(c) by an order in writing prohibiting the delivery of such property t o the
proclaimed person or to any one on his behalf; or
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “has reason to believe (whether after taking evidence or not)”.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 24.
3The words “or Chief Presidency Magistrate” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
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(d) by all or any two of such methods, as the Court thinks fit.
(4) If the property ordered to be attached is immov eable, the attachment under this
section shall, in the case of land paying revenue to 1[the Provincial Government], be made through
the 2[District Officer (Revenue)] in which the land is situate, and in all other cases__
(e) by taking possession ; or
(f) by the appointment of a receiver; or
(g) by an order in writing prohibiting the payment of rent or delivery of property
to the proclaimed person or to any one on his behalf; or
(h) by all or any two of such methods, as the Court thinks fit.
(5) If the property or dered to be attached consists of livestock or is of a perishable
nature, the Court may, if it thinks it expedient, order immediate sale thereof, and in such case the
proceeds of the sale shall abide the order of the Court.
(6) The powers, duties and liabi lities of a receiver appointed under this section shall be
the same as those of a receiver appointed under 3[Order XL of the Code of Civil Procedure,
1908]4[(Act No. V of 1908)].
5[(6A) If any claim is preferred to, or objection made to the attachment of, any property
attached under this section within six months from the date of such attachment, by any person other
than the proclaimed person, on the ground that the claimant or objector has an interest in such
property, and that such interest is not liable to attachment under this section, the claim or objection
shall be inquired into, and may be allowed or disallowed in whole or in part:
Provided that any claim preferred or objection made within the period allowed by this
subsection may, in the event of th e death of the claimant or objector, be continued by his legal
representative.
(6B) Claims or objections under subsection (6A) may be preferred or made in the Court by
which the order of attachment is issued or, if the claim or objection is in respect of property attached
under an order endorsed by a 2[Sessions Judge] 6[* * * ] in accordance with the provisions of
subsection (2), in the Court of such Magistrate.
(6C) Every such claim or objection shall be inquired into by the Court 2[or Magistrate] in
which it is preferred or made 2[.]
2[* * * * * * *]
(6D) Any person whose claim or objection has been disallowed in whole or in part by an
order under subsection (6A) may, within a period of one year from the date of such order, institute a
suit to establish the right which he claims in respect of the property in dispute; but subject to the
result of such suit, if any, the order shall be conclusive.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937 for “Govt.”.
2Subs. Ins. and Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 24.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “Chapter XXXVI of the Code of Civil Procedure”.
4Subs. ibid., item 191, for “XIV of 1882”.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 13.
6The words “or Chief Presidency Magistrate” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and
Sch.
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(6E) If the proclaimed person appears within the time specified in the proclamation, the
Court shall make an order releasing the property from the attachment.]
(7) If the proclaimed person does not appear within the time specified in the
proclamation, the property under attachment shall be at the disposal of 1[the Provincial Government],
but it shall not be sold until the expiration of six months from the date of the attachment 2[and until
any claim preferred or objection made under subsection (6A) has been disposed of under that
subsection], unless i t is subject to speedy and natural decay, or the Court considers that the sale
would be for the benefit of the owne r, in either of which cases the Court may cause it to be sold
whenever it thinks fit.
89. Restoration of attached property. If, within two years from the date of the
attachment, any person whose property is or has been at the disposal of 1[the Provinci al
Government], under subsection (7) of section 88, appears voluntarily or is apprehended and
brought before the Court by whose order the property was attached, or the Court to which such
Court is subordinate, and proves to the satisfaction of such C ourt that he did not abscond or
conceal himself for the purpose of avoiding execution of the warrant, and that he had not such
notice of the proclamation as to enable him to attend within the time specified therein, such
property, or, if the same has been sold, the nett proceeds of the sale, or, if part only thereof has been
sold, the nett proceeds of the sale and the residue of the property, shall, after satisfying thereout all
costs incurred in consequence of the attachment, be delivered to him.
D.—Other Rules regarding Processes
90. Issue of warrant in lieu of or in addition to summons. A Court may, in any case in
which it is empowered by this Code to issue a summons for the appearance of any person 3[* * * ]
issue, after recording its reasons in writing, a warrant for his arrest—
(a) if, either before the issue of such summons, or after the issue of the same but
before the time fixed for his appearance, the Court sees reasons to believe that
he has absconded or will not obey the summons; or
(b) if at such time he fails to appear and the summons is proved to have been duly
served in time to admit of his appearing in accordance therewith and no
reasonable excuse is offered for such failure.
91. Power to take bon d for appearance. When any person for whose appearance or
arrest the officer presiding in any Court is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in
such Court, such officer may require such person to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his
appearance in such Court.
92. Arrest by breach of bond for appearance. When any person who is bound by any
bond taken under this Code to appear before a Court, does not so appear, the officer presiding in such
Court may issue a warrant directing that such person be arrested and produced before him.
93. Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of
arrest. The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to a summons and warrant, and their issue,
service and execution, sha ll, so far as may be, apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest
issued under this Code.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “Govt.”.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 13.
3The words “other than a juror or assessor” omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
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1[E. — Special Rules regarding processes issued for service or execution outside 2[Pakistan]
and processes received from outside 2[Pakistan] for service or execution within 2[Pakistan].
193A. Sending of summons for service outside Pakistan.__ (1) Where a Court in 2[Pakistan]
desires that a summons issued by it to an accused person shall be served at any place outside
2[Pakistan] within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Court established or continued by the
authority of the 3[Federal Government] 4[in exercise of its foreign jurisdiction], it shall send such
summons, in duplicate, by post or otherwise, to the presiding officer of that Court to be served.
(2) The provisions of section 74 shall apply in the case of a summons sent for service
under this section as if the presiding officer of the Court to whom it was sent were a Magistrate in
2[Pakistan].
193B. Sending of warrants for execution outside Pakistan. Notwithstanding anything
contained in section 82, where a Court in 2[Pakistan] desires that a warrant issued by it for the arrest
of an accused person shall be executed at any place outside 2[Pakistan] within the local limits of the
jurisdiction of a Court established or continued by the authority of the 3[Federal Government] 4[in
exercise of its foreign jurisdiction], it may send such warrant, by post or otherwise, to the presiding
officer of that Court to be executed.
193C. Service and execution in Pakistan of processes received from outside Pakistan. __
(1) Where a Court has received for service or execution a summons to, or a warrant for the arrest
of, an accused person issued by a Court established or con tinued by the authority of the 3[Federal
Government] 4[in exercise of its foreign jurisdiction], outside 2[Pakistan], it shall cause the same to
be served or executed as if it were a summons or warrant received by it from a Court in 2[Pakistan]
for service or execution within the local limits of its jurisdiction.
(2) Where any warrant of arrest has been so exec uted the person arrested shall so far as
possible be dealt with in accordance with the procedure prescribed by sections 85 and 86.]
CHAPTER VII
OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER
MOVEABLE PROPERTY, AND FOR THE DISCOVERY OF PERSONS WRONGFULLY
CONFINED.
A.__Summons to produce
94. Summons to produce document or other thing. __ (1) Whenever any Court, or 5[* *
*], any officer in charge of a policestation considers that the production of any document or other
thing is necessary or desirable for the purposes of any investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding
under this Code by or before such Court or officer, such Court may issue a summons, or such
officer a written order, to the person in whose possession or power such document or thing is
believed to be, requiring him to attend and produce it, or to produce it, at the time and place stated in
the summons or order [:]6
1Heading E and sections 93A to 93C ins. by Act No. XIV of 1941, s. 2.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ord inance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
3Subs. by Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P. O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government”.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “in any part of
Pakistan”.
5The words “in any place beyond the limits of the towns of Calc utta and Bombay” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order , 1949
(Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
6Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 2, for fullstop (w.e.f. 21568).
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1[Provided that no such officer shall issue any such order requiring the production of any
document or other thing which is in the custody of a bank or b anker as defined in the Bankers’
Books Evidence Act , 1891 ( XVIII of 1891 ), and relates, or might disclose any information which
relates, to the bank account of any person except,__
(a) for the purpose of investigating an offence under sections 403, 406, 408 and
409 and sections 421 to 424 (both inclusive) and sections 465 to 477A (both
inclusive) of the Pakistan Penal Code, with the prior permission in writing of a
Sessions Judge ; and
(b) in other cases, with the prior permission in writing of the High Court.]
(2) Any person required under this section merely to produce a document or other thing
shall be deemed to have complied with the requisition if he causes such document or thing to be
produced instead of attending personally to produce the same.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872),
sections 123 and 124, or to apply to a letter, postcard, telegram or other document or any parcel or
thing in the custody of the Postal or Telegraph authorities.
95. Procedure as to letters and telegrams.__ (1) If any document, parcel or thing in such
custody is, in the opinion of any 2[*] Magistrate, 3[* * * ], High Court or Court of Session, wanted
for the purpose of any investigation, in quiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, such
Magistrate or Court may require the Postal or Telegraph authorities, as the case may be, to deliver
such document, parcel or thing to such person as such Magistrate or Court directs.
(2) If any such document, parcel or thing is, in the opinion of any other Magistrate, 4[* *
*] or District Superintendent of Police, wanted for any such purpose, he may require the Postal or
Telegraph Department, as the case may be, to cause search to be made for and to detain such
document, parcel or thing pending the orders of any such 2[* * *] Court.
B.—Searchwarrants
96. When searchwarrant may be issued .__ (1) Where any Court has reason to believe
that a person to whom a summons or order under section 94 or a requisition under section 95,
subsection (1), has been or might be addressed, will not or would not produce the document or thing
as required by such summons or requisition,
or where such document or thing is not known to the Court to be in the posse ssion of any
person,
or where the Court considers that the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under
this Code will be served by a general search or inspection,
it may issue a searchwarrant; and the person to whom such warrant is directed, may search
or inspect in accordance therewith and the provision hereinafter contained.
(2) 2[* * * * * * *]
1Proviso added by Act No. III of 1968, s. 2 (w.e.f. 21568).
2Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 25-27.
3The words “Chief Presidency Magistrate” omitted by Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
4The words “or of any Commissioner of Police” omitted ibid.
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97. Power to restrict warrant. The Court may, if it thinks fit, specify in the warrant the
particular place or part thereof to which only the search or inspection shall extend; and the person
charged with the execution of such warrant shall then search or inspect only the place or part so specified.
98. Search of house suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. __ (1) If
a 1[* * * 2[* *] 1[*]] Magistrate of the first class, upon information and after such inquiry as he thinks
necessary, has reason to believe that any place is used for the deposit or sale of stolen property,
or for the deposit or sale or manufacture of forged documents, false seals or counterfeit stamps 3[,
bank notes, currency notes or coin or instruments or materials for counterfeiting coin, stamps, bank notes
or currency notes] or for forging,
or that any forged documents, false seals or counterfeit stamps 3[bank notes, currency notes or
coins or instruments or materials for counterfeiting coin, stamps, bank notes or currency notes] or for
forging, are kept or deposited in any place,
4[or 5[* * * ] for the deposit, sale, manufacture or production of any obscene object such as is
referred to in section 292 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or that any such obscene objects are
kept or deposited in any place ;]
he may by his warrant authorize any policeofficer above the rank of a constable__
(a) to enter, with such assistance as may be required, such place, and
(b) to search the same in manner specified in the warrant, and
(c) to take possession of any property, document s, seals, stamps 6[, bank notes,
currency notes] or coins therein found which he reasonably suspects to be stolen,
unlawfully obtained, forged, false or counterfeit, and also of any such instruments
and materials 4[or of any such obscene objects] as aforesaid, and
(d) to convey such property, documents, seals, stamps, 6[bank notes, currency notes,]
coins, instruments or materials 4[or such obscene objects] before a Magistrate, or
to guard the same on the spot until the offender is taken before a Magistrate, or
otherwise to dispose thereof in some place of safety, and
(e) to take into custody and carry before a Magistrate every person found in such
place who appears to have been privy to the deposit, sale or manufacture or
keeping of any such property, documents, seals, stamps, 6[, stamps*, bank notes or
currency notes,] coins, instruments or materials 4[or such obscene objects]
knowing or having reasonable cause to suspect the said property to have been
stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained, or the said documents, seals, stamps,
coins, instruments or materials to have been forged, falsified or counterfeited,
or the said instruments or materials to have been or to be intended to be
used for
1Omitted. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 2527.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2. and Sch., for “or coin, or instruments or materials for counterfeiting coin or stamps”.
4Ins. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s. 3.
5The commas and words “, if a District Magistrate, or a Subdivisional Magistrate, upon information and after such inquiry as he thinks necessary, has
reason to believe that any place is used” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2. and Sch.
6Ins. ibid.
*SIC. “stamps” is superfluous.
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counterfeiting coin 1[, stamps, bank notes or currency notes] or for forging 2[or the said obscene
objects to have been or to be intended to be sold, let to hire, distributed, publicly exhibited,
circulated, imported or exported].
(2) The provisions of this section with respect to__
(a) counterfeit coin,
(b) coin suspected to be counterfeit, and
(c) instruments or materials fo r counterfeiting coin, shall, so far as they can be
made applicable, apply respectively to__
(a) pieces of metal made in contravention of the Metal Tokens Act,1889 (I
of 1889), or brought into 3[Pakistan] in contravention of any
notification for the time b eing in force under 4[section 16 of the
Customs Act, 1969]5[(IV of 1969)],
(b) pieces of metal suspected to have been so made or to have been so
brought into 3[Pakistan] or to be intended to be issued in contravention
of the former of those Acts, and
(c) instruments or materials for making pieces of metal in contravention of
that Act.
99. Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction. When, in the execution of a
searchwarrant at any place beyond the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court w hich issued the
same, any of the things for which search is made, are found, such things, together with the list of
the same prepared under the provisions hereinafter contained, shall be immediately taken before the
Court issuing the warrant, unless such place is nearer to the Magistrate having jurisdiction therein
than to such Court, in which case the list and things shall be immediately taken before such
Magistrate; and, unless there be good cause to the contrary, such Magistrate shall make an ord er
authorizing them to be taken to such Court.
6[99A. Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue searchwarrants for
the same.__ (1) Where__
(a) any newspaper, or book as defined in the 7[8[***]West Pakistan Press and
Publications Ordinance, 1963, or any other law relating to press and
publications for the time being in force,] or
(b) any document,
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Ins. by the Obscene Publication Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s. 3.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
4Subs. by the Legal Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 192.
6Ins. by the Press Law Repeal and Amendment Act, 1922 (XIV of 1922), s. 5 and Sch. III.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch, for “Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867”.
8Omitted by the Legal Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
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wherever printed, appears to the 1[Provincial Government] to contain any 2[treasonable or] seditious
matter 3[or any matter which is prejudicial to national integration] 4[or any matter which promotes or
is intended to promote feelings of enmity or hatred between different classes of 5[the citizens of
Pakistan]]. 6[or which is deliberately and maliciously intende d to outrage the religious feelings of
any such class by insulting the religion or the religious beliefs of that class], 7[or any matter of the
nature referred to in clause (jj) of subsection (1) of section 24 of the West Pakistan Press and
Publications O rdinance, 1963, (W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of
which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A]
7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the
1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its
opinion, declare every copy of the issue of the newspap er containing such matter, and every copy of
such book or other document to be forfeited to 5[Government] ,and thereupon any policeofficer
may seize the same wherever found in 9[Pakistan] and any Magistrate may by warrant authorize any
policeofficer not below the rank of subinspector to enter upon and search for the same in any
premises where any copy of such issue or any such book or other document may be or may be
reasonably suspected to be.
(2) In subsection (1) “document” includes also any painting, drawing or photograph, or
other visible representation.
99B. Application to High Court to set aside order of forfeiture. __ 10[(1)] Any person
having any interest in any newspaper, book or other document, in respect of which an order of
forfeiture has been made under section 99A, 11[or any other law for the time being in force] may,
within two months from the date of such order, apply to the High Court to set aside such order on the
ground that the issue of the newspaper, or the book or other d ocument, in respect of which the order
was made, did not contain any 12[treasonable or] 13[seditious or other matter of such a nature as is
referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A].
14[(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall apply to a case where the order of forfeiture has been
made__
(a) in respect of a newspaper, book or other document printed outside Pakistan ;
or
(b) in respect of a newspaper, book or other document on the conviction, in
respect of such newspaper, book or other document, of the au thor or editor
thereof for any of the offences referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A.]
99C. [Hearing by Special Bench.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1 972(XII of
1972), s. 2 and Sch.
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1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 2.
3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (6 of 1973), s. 3 (w.e.f. 31173).
4Ins. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 2.
5Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order , 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961) , Art. 2 and Sch., for “His Majesty’s subjects ” (with effect from the 23rd
March, 1956).
6Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 (XXV of 1927), s. 3.
7Ins. by the AntiIslamic Activities of the Qudiani Group, Lahori Group and Ahmadis (Prohibition and Punishment) Ordinance, 1984 (XX of 1984), s.4.
8Subs. by A. O., 1937, for “local official Gazette”.
9Subs. by t he Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”.
10Renumbered by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
11Ins. ibid.
12Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 3.
13Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 3.
14Added the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
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99D. Order of High Court setting aside forfeiture.__ (1) On receipt of the application, the
1[High Court] shall, if it is not satisfied that the issue of the newspaper, or the book or other
document, in respect of which the application has been made, contained 2[treasonable or] 3[seditious
or other matter of such a nature as is] referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A, set aside the
order of forfeiture.
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
99E. Evidence to prove nature or tendency of newspapers. On the hearing of any such
application with reference to any newspaper, any copy of such newspaper may be given in evidence
in aid of the proof of the nature or tendency of the words, signs or visible representations contained
in such newspaper, 5[in respect of which the order of forfeiture was made].
99F. Procedure in High Court. Every High Court shall, as soon as conveniently may be,
frame rules to regulate the procedure in the case of such applications, the amount of the costs thereof
and the execution of orders passed thereon, and until such rules are framed, the practice of su ch
Courts in proceedings other than suits and appeals shall apply, so far as may be practicable, to such
applications.
99G. Jurisdiction barred. No order passed or action taken under section 99A shall be
called in question in any Court otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of section 99B.]
C.—Discovery of persons wrongfully confined
100. Search for persons wrongfully confined. If any 6[* *], Magistrate of the first class
7[* * *] has reason to believe that any person is confined under such circum stances that the
confinement amounts to an offence, he may issue a searchwarrant, and the person to whom such
warrant is directed may search for the person so confined; and such search shall be made in
accordance therewith, and the person, if found, shall be immediately taken before a Magistrate, who
shall make such order as in the circumstances of the case seems proper.
D.__ General Provisions relating to Searches
101. Direction, etc., of searchwarrants. The provisions of sections 43, 75, 77, 79, 82, 83
and 84 shall, so far as may be, apply, to all searchwarrants issued under section 96, section 98,
8[section 99A] or section 100.
102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. __ (1) Whenever any place liable
to search or inspection under this Chapter is closed, any person residing in, or being incharge of such
place shall, on demand of the officer or other person executing the warrant, and on production of
the warrant, allow him free ingress thereto, and afford all reasonable facilities for a search therein.
(2) If ingress into such place cannot be so obtained, the officer or other person executing
the warrant may proceed in manner provided by section 48.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 3.
3Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 4.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 5.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949, Sch.
7Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 28.
8Ins. by the Press Law Repeal and Amendment Act, 1922 (XIV of 1922), s. 5 and Sch. III.
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(3) Where any person in or about such place is reasonably suspected of concealing about
his person any article for which search should be made, such person may be searched. If such person
is a woman, the directions of section 52 shall be observed.
103. Search to be made in presence of witnesses. __ (1) Before making a search under this
Chapter, the officer or other person about to make it shall call upon two or more respectable
inhabitants of the locality in whi ch the place to be searched is situate to attend and witness the
search 1[and may issue an order in writing to them or any of them so to do].
(2) The search shall be made in their presence, and a list of all things seized in the course
of such search and of the places in which they are respectively found shall be prepared by such
officer or othe r person and signed by such witnesses; but no person witnessing a search under this
section shall be required to attend the Court as a witness of the search unless specially summoned by
it.
(3) Occupant of place searched may attend . The occupant of the place searched, or
some person in his behalf, shall, in every instance, be permitted to attend during the search, and a
copy of the list prepared under this section, signed by the said witnesses, shall be delivered to such
occupant or person at his request.
(4) When any person is searched under section 102, subsection (3), a list of all things
taken possession of shall be prepared, and a copy thereof shall be delivered to such person at his
request.
2[(5) Any person who, without reasonable cause, refuses o r neglects to attend and witness a
search under this section, when called upon to do so by an order in writing delivered or tendered to
him, shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 187 of the Pakistan Penal Code
(XLV of 1860).]
E.—Miscellaneous
104. Power to impound document, etc., produced. Any Court may, if it thinks fit,
impound any document or thing produced before it under this Code.
105. Magistrate may direct search in his presence. Any Magistrate may direct a search
to be ma de in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a
searchwarrant.
PART IV
PREVENTION OF OFFENCES
CHAPTER VIII3
OF SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR.
A.—Security for keeping the Peace on Conviction
106. Security for keeping the peace on conviction. — (1) Whenever any person accused
of 4[any offence punishable under Chapter VIII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), other
1Added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.14.
2Added ibid.
3Ss. 20 to 26 of the Sind Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892), are to be read with and construed as part of this Chapter— see s. 27 of that Regulation
and s. 3, supra.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.15.
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than an offence punishable under section 143, s ection 149, section 153A or section 154 thereof, or
of] assault or other offence involving a breach of the peace, or of abetting the same, 1[* * *] or any
person accused of committing criminal intimidation, is convicted of such offence before a High
Court, a Court of Session, or the Court of 2[* * *] 3[* * *] a Magistrate of the first class,
and such Court is of opinion that it is necessary to require such person to execute a bond for
keeping the peace,
such Court may, at the time of passing sentence on such person, order him to execute a bond
for a sum proportionate to his means, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace during such
period, not exceeding three years, as it thinks fit to fix.
(2) If the conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, the bond so executed shall
become void.
(3) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court 4[or by a Court]
exercising its powers of revision.
B.__ Security for keeping the Peace in other Cases and security for Good Behaviour.
107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases. __ (1) Whenever a 2[* *], 3[Magistrate
of the first class] is informed that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace disturb the
public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace, or
disturb the public tranquillity, the Mag istrate 5[if in his opinion there is sufficient ground for
proceeding] may in manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should
not be ordered, to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace for such period not
exceeding 6[three years] as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
(2) Proceedings shall not be taken under this section unless either the person informed
against or the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended, is within the local
limits of such Magistrate’s jurisdiction, and no proceedings shall be taken before any Magistrate ,
3[except with the approval of the Sessions Judge], unless both the person informed against and the
place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is app rehended, are within the local limits of the
Magistrate’s jurisdiction.
(3) Procedure of Magistrate not empowered to act under subsection (1). When any
Magistrate not empowered to proceed under subsection (1) has reason to believe that any person is
likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that
may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity, and that such breach
of the peace or disturbance cannot be prevented otherw ise than by detaining such person in custody,
such Magistrate may, after recording his reasons, issue a warrant for his arrest (if he is not already
in custody or before the Court), and may send him before a Magistrate empowered to deal with the
case, together with a copy of his reasons.
1Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 15.
2Omitted by by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Omitted and subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 29-30.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 16.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
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(4) A Magistrate before whom a person is sent under 1[subsection (3)] may in his
discretion detain such person in custody 2[pending further action by himself under this Chapter].
108. Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter.
Whenever a 3[* * *] 4[Magistrate of the first class] has information that there is within the limits of
his jurisdiction any person who, within or without such limits, either orally or in writing 5[or in any
other manner intentionally] disseminates or attempts to disseminate, or in anywise abets the
dissemination of,—
(a) any seditious matter, that is to say, any matter the publication of which is
punishable under 6[section 123A or] section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code
*(XLV of 1860), or
(b) any matter the publication of whi ch is punishable under section 153A of the
Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860), or
(c) any matter concerning a Judge which amounts to criminal intimidation or
defamation under the Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860),
such Magistrate, 5[if in his opinion there is sufficient ground for proceeding] may (in manner
hereinafter provided) require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a
bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as
the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
No proceedings shall be taken under this section against the editor, proprietor, printer or
publisher of any publication registered under, 7[and edited, printed and published] in conformity with
8[, the provisions of 9[***] the West Pakistan Press and Publications Ordinance, 1963, or any other
law relating to press and publications for the time being in force] 5[with reference to any matters
contained in such publication] except by the order or under the authority of 10[* * *] the 11[Provincial
Government] or some officer empowered 12[by the Provincial Government] in this behalf.
109. Security for good behaviour from vagrants and suspected persons. Whenever a
13[* *] 4[Magistrate of the First Class receives] information__
(a) that any person is taking precautions to conceal his presence within the local
limits of such Magistrate’s jurisdiction, and that there is reason to believe that
such person is taking such precautions with a view to committing any offence,
or
(b) that there is within such limits a person who has no ostensible means of
subsistence, or who cannot give a satisfactory account of himself, such
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 16.
2Subs. ibid.
3Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949(O. No. 4of 1949), s.3 and Sch.
4Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 31-32.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 17.
6Ins. by Act No. LXXIII of 1950, s. 2.
7Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 17.
8Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1975 (XXIV of 1975), s.2 and Sch.
9Omitted by the Legal Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch. Item (8).
10The words “the G.G. in C., or” rep. by A.O., 1937.
11Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
12Subs. ibid., for “by the G.G. in C.”.
13Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4of 1949), s.3 and Sch.
*For further clarity on this provisions, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.,
item 195, may be perused.
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Magistrate may, in manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be
ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his go od behaviour for such period, not exceeding 1[three
years] as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. Whenever a 2[* *], 3[Magistrate
of the first class] receives information that any person within the local limits of his jurisdiction—
(a) is by habit a robber, housebreaker, 4[*] thief 5[or forger,], or
(b) is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, or
(c) habitually protects or harbours thieves or aids, in the concealment or disposal of
stolen property, or
6[(d) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the
offence of kidnapping, abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence
punishable under Chapter XII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or
under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or]
(e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences
involving a breach of the peace, or
(f) is so desperate and da ngerous as to render his being at large without security
hazardous to the community,
such Magistrate may, in manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should
not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviou r for such period, not exceeding
three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit to fix.
111. [Proviso as to European vagrants.] Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII
of 1923), s. 8.
7, 8112. Order to be made. When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109
or section 110 deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make
an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of the bond to be
executed, the term for which it is to be in force, and the number, character and class of sureties (if any)
required.
7, 8113. Procedure in respect of person present in Court. If the person in respect of whom such
order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him or, if he so desires, the substance thereof
shall be explained to him.
8114. Summons or warrant in case of person not so present. If such person is not present in
Court, the Magistrate shall issue a summons requiring him to appear, or, when such person is in custody,
a warrant directing the officer in whose custody he is, to bring him before the Court:
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 33.
4Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.18.
5Ins. ibid.
6Subs. ibid.
7Ss. 112, 113, 115 and 117 do not apply to an enquiry under s. 22 of the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892), or under s. 42 of the Frontier
Crimes Regulation, 1901 (3 of 1901).
8Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation,
1873 (7 of 1873).
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Provided that whenever it appears to such Magistrate, upon the report of a policeofficer or upon
other information (the substance of which report or information shall be recorded by the Magistrate), that
there is reason to fear the commission of a breach of the peace, and that such breach of the peace cannot
be prevented otherwise than by the immediate arrest of such person, the Magistrate may at any time issue
a warrant for his arrest.
1, 2115. Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant. Every summons
or warrant issued under section 114 shall be accompanied by a copy of the order made under section 112,
and such copy shall be delivered by the officer serving or executing such summons or warrant to the
person served with, or arrested under, the same.
2116. Power to dispense with personal attendance. The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient
cause, dispense with the personal attendance of any person called upon to show cause why he should not
be ordered to execute a bond for keeping the peace, and may permit him to appear by a pleader.
1, 2117. Inquiry as to truth of information.__ (1) When an order under section 112 has been read
or explained under section 113 to a person present in Court, or when any person appears or is brought
before a Ma gistrate in compliance with, or in execution of, a summons or warrant, issued under section
114, the Magistrate shall proceed to inquire into the truth of the information upon which action has been
taken, and to take such further evidence as may appear necessary.
3[(2) Such inquiry shall be made, as nearly as may be practicable, in the manner prescribed in
Chapter XX for conducting trials and recording evidence, except that no charge need be framed.]
4[(3) Pending the completion of the inquiry under subsection (1), the Magistrate, if he considers
that immediate measures are necessary for the prevention of a breach of the peace or disturbance of the
public tranquillity or the commission of any offence or for the public safety, may, for reasons to be
recorded in writing, direct the person in respect of whom the order under section 112 has been made to
execute a bond, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour until the
conclusion of the inquiry, and may detain him in c ustody until such bond is executed or, in default of
execution, until the inquiry is concluded :
Provided that__
(a) no person against whom proceedings are not being taken under section 108,
section 109, or section 110, shall be directed to execute a bond for maintaining
good behaviour, and
(b) the conditions of such bond, whether as to the amount thereof or as to the
provision of sureties or the number thereof or the pecuniary extent of their
liability, shall not be more onerous than those specified in th e order under section
112.]
4[(4)] For the purposes of this section the fact that a person is an habitual offender 4[or is so
desperate and dangerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community]
may be proved by evidence of general repute or otherwise.
1Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation,
1873 (7 of 1873).
2Ss. 112, 113, 115 and 117 do not apply to an enquiry under s. 22 of the Sindh Frontier Regulation, 1892 (3 of 1892), or under s. 42 of the Frontier
Crimes Regulation, 1901 (3 of 1901).
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Ins. and re-numbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 19.
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1[(5)] Where two or more persons have been associated together in the matter under inquiry,
they may be dealt with in the same or separate inquiries as the Magistrate shall think just.
2118. Order to give security. __ (1) If, upon such inquiry, it is proved that it is necessary for
keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of
whom the inquiry is made should execute a bond, with or without sureties the Magistrate shall make
an order accordingly :
Provided—
first, that no person shall be ordered to give security of a nature different from, or of an
amount larger than, or for a period longer than, that specified in the order made under section 112 :
secondly, that the amount of every bond shall be fi xed with due regard to the circumstances
of the case and shall not be excessive:
thirdly, that when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor, the bond
shall be executed only by his sureties.
2119. Discharge of person informed against. If, on an inquiry under section 117, it is not
proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be,
that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall
make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of
the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.
C.—Proceedings in all Cases subsequent to Order to furnish Security
2120. Commencement of period for which security is required. __ (1) If any person, in
respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 118, is, at the time
such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, impriso nment the period for which
such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence.
(2) In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the
Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.
2121. Contents of bond. The bond to be executed by any such person shall bind him to keep
the peace or to be of good behaviour, as the case may be, and in the latter case the commission or
attempt to commit, or the abetment of, any offence punishable with imprisonmen t, wherever it may
be committed, is a breach of the bond.
1[122. Power to reject sureties. __ (1) A Magistrate may refuse to accept any surety offered,
or may reject any surety previously accepted by him or his predecessor under this Chapter on the
ground that such surety is an unfit person for the purposes of the bond :
Provided that, before so refusing to accept or rejecting any such surety, he shall either himself
hold an inquiry on oath into the fitness of the surety, or cause such inquiry to be held and a report to
be made thereon by a Magistrate subordinate to him.
1Renumbered and subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, ss. 19-20.
2Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation,
1873 (7 of 1873).
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(2) Such Magistrate shall, before holding the inquiry, give reasonable notice to the surety
and to the person by whom the surety was offered and shall , in making the inquiry , record the
substance of the evidence adduced before him.
(3) If the Magistrate is satisfied, after considering the evidence so adduced either before
him or before a Magistrate deputed under subsection (1), and the report of such Magistrate (if any)
that the surety is an unfit person for the purposes of the bond, he shall make an order refusing to
accept or rejecting, as the case may be, such surety and recording his reasons for so doing:
Provided that, before making an order rejecting any surety who has previously been accepted,
the Magistrate shall issue his summons or warrant, as he thinks fit, and cause the person for whom
the surety is bound to appear or to be brought before him.]
1123. Imprisonment in default of security.__ (1) If any person ordered to give security under
section 106 or section 118 does not give such security on or before the date on which the period for
which such security is to be given commences, he shall, except in the case next hereinafter
mentioned, be committed to prison, or, if he is already in prison be detained in prison until such
period expires or until within such period he gives the security to the Court or Magistrate who made
the order requiring it.
(2) Proceedings when to be laid before High Court or Court of Sessions. When such
person has been ordered by a Magistrate to give security for a period exceeding one year, such
Magistrate shall, if such person does not give such security as aforesaid, issue a warrant directing
him to be detained in prison pending the orders of the Sessions Judge 2[* * *] ;and the proceedings
shall be laid, as soon as conveniently may be, before 3[such Judge].
(3) 3[The Sessions Judge], after examining such proceedings and requiring from the
Magistrate any further information or evidence which 4[he] thinks necessary, may pass such order on
the case as 4[he] thinks fit:
Provided that the period (if any) for which any person is imprisoned for failure to give
security shall not exceed three years.
5[(3A) If security has been required in the course o f the same proceedings from two or more
persons in respect of any one of whom the proceedings are referred to the Sessions Judge 6[* * * ]
under subsection (2), such reference shall also include the case of any other of such persons who has
been ordered to give security, and the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) shall, in that event,
apply to the case of such other person also, except that the period (if any) for which he may be
imprisoned shall not exceed the period for which he was ordered to give security.
(3B) A Sessions Judge may in his discretion transfer any proceedings laid before him under
subsection (2) or subsection (3A) to an Additional Sessions Judge or Assistant Sessions Judge and
upon such transfer, such Additional Sessions Judge or Assistant Sessions Judge may exercise the
powers of a Sessions Judge under this section in respect of such proceedings.]
1Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation,
1873 (7 of 1873).
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. ibid., for “such Court”.
4Subs. ibid., for “ it “.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 21.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Sch.
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(4) If the security is tendered to the officer in charge of the jail, he shall forthwith refer
the matter to the Court or Magistrate who made the order, and shall await the orders of such Court or
Magistrate.
(5) Kind of imprisonment. Imprisonment for failure to give security for keeping the
peace shall be simple.
(6) Imprisonment for failure to give security for good behaviour 1[shall, where the
proceedings have be en taken under section 108 2[* * * ] be simple and, where the proceedings have
been taken under 3[section 109 or] section 110], be rigorous or simple as the Court or Magistrate in
each case directs.
4124. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to g ive security.__ (1) Whenever the
5[Sessions Judge] 6[* * *] is of opinion that any person imprisoned for failing to give security under
this Chapter 7[* * * ] may be released without hazard to the community or to any other person, he
may order such person to be discharged.
(2) Whenever any person has been imprisoned for failing to give security under this
Chapter, the 8[* * *] 5[Sessions Judge] may (unless the order has been made by some Court superior
to his own) make an order reducing the amount of the security or the number of sureties or the time
for which security has been required.
9[(3) An order under subsection (1) may direct the discharge of such person either without
conditions or upon any conditions which such person accepts:
Provided that any condition imposed shall cease to be operative when the period for which
such person was ordered to give security has expired.]
10[(4) The 11[Provincial Government] may prescribe the conditions upon which a conditional
discharge may be made.
(5) If any condition upon which any such person has been discharged is, in the opinion of
the 5[Sessions Judge] 12[* * * ] by whom the order of discharge was made or of his successor, not
fulfilled, he may cancel the same.
(6) When a conditional order of discharge has bee n cancelled under subsection (5), such
person may be arrested by any policeofficer without warrant, and shall thereupon be produced
before the 5[Sessions Judge] 12[* * *].
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.21.
2Rep. by Act No. X of 1926, s.2.
3Ins. ibid.
4Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation,
1873 (7 of 1873).
5Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 34.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
7Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 22.
8 Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
9Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 22.
10Ins. ibid.
11Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
12Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
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Unless such person then gives security in accordance with the terms of the original order for
the unexpired portion of the term for which he was in the first instance committed or ordered to be
detained (such portion being deemed to be a period equal to th e period between the date of the
breach of the conditions of discharge and the date on which, except for such conditional discharge,
he would have been entitled to release), the 1[Sessions Judge] 2[* * * ] may remand such person to
prison to undergo such unexpired portion.
A person remanded to prison under this subsection shall, subject to the provisions of section
122, be released at any time on giving security in accordance with the terms of the original order for
the unexpired portion aforesaid to the Court or Magistrate by whom such order was made, or to its or
his successor.]
3125. Power of District Magistrate to cancel any bond for keeping the peace or good
behaviour. The 4[* * *] 1[Sessions Judge] may at any time, for sufficient reasons to be record ed in
writing, cancel any bond for keeping the peace or for good behaviour executed under this Chapter by
order of any Court in his district not superior to his Court.
3126. Discharge of sureties.__ (1) Any surety for the peaceable conduct or good behaviour of
another person may at any time apply to a 5[* * * ], 1[concerned Magistrate of the first class] to
cancel any bond executed under this Chapter within the local limits of his jurisdiction.
(2) On such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue his summons or warrant,
as he thinks fit, requiring the person for whom such surety is bound to appear or to be brought before
him.
6[126A.] 7[When a person for whose appearance a warrant or summons has been issued under
the proviso to subsection (3) of section 122 or under section 126, subsection (2), appears or is
brought before him, the Magistrate shall cancel the bond executed by such person] and shall order
such person to give, for the unexpir ed portion of the term of such bond, fresh security of the same
description as the original security. Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 121, 122, 123
and 124, be deemed to be an order made under section 106 or section 118, as the case may be.
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CHAPTER IX
UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES 8[AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND
SECURITY].
127. Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or policeofficer. __ (1) Any 9[* *
*] officer in charge of a police -station may command any unlawful assembly, or any assembly of
five or more persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace, to disperse ; and it shall
thereupon be the duty of the members of such assembly to disperse accordingly.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 3436.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
3Ss. 112 to 121 and 123 to 126 and s. 514 apply to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under s. 6 of the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation,
1873 (7 of 1873).
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
5Omitted, ibid.
6SubSection (3) of s. 126 renumbered as s. 126A by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 23.
7Subs. ibid.
8Added by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, s. 2.
9Omitted by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, ss. 34.
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(2) 1[* * * * * * *]
128. Use of civil force to disperse. If, upon being so commanded, any such assembly does
not disperse, or if, without being so commanded, it conducts itself in such a manner as to show a
determination not to disperse, any 2[* * *] officer in charge of a policestation, 3[* * *] , may proceed
to disperse such assembly by force, and may require the assistance of any male person, not being an
officer 4[, soldier, sailor or airman in 5[the armed forces of Pakistan]] 6[* * * ]7[***], and acting as
such, for the purpose of dispersing such assembly , and, if necessary, arresting and confining the
persons who form part of it, in order to disperse such assembly or that they may be punished
according to law 8[:]
8[Provided that for dispersing any assembly, firing shall not be resorted to except under th e
specific directions of an officer of the police not below the rank of an Assistant Superintendent or
Deputy Superintendent of Police.]
129. Use of military force. If any such assembly cannot be otherwise dispersed, and if it is
necessary for the public security that it should be dispersed, 8[the police officer of the highest rank
not below an Assistant Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent of Police] who is pres ent may
cause it to be dispersed by 9[the armed forces].
130. Duty of Officer Commanding troops required by Magistrate to disperse
assembly. 10[(1) When 8[a police officer of the highest rank not below an Assistant Superintendent,
or Deputy Superintendent, of Police] determines to disperse any such assembly by the armed forces,
he may require any officer thereof in command of any group of persons belonging to the armed
forces to disperse such assembly with the help of the armed forces under his command and to arrest
and confine such persons forming part of it as the Magistrate 8[or such Police officer] may direct, or
as it may be necessary to arrest and confine in order to disperse the assembly or to have them
punished according to law.]
(2) Every such officer shall obey such requisition in such manner as he thinks fit, but in
so doing he shall use as little force, and do as little injury to person and property, as may be
consistent with dispersing the assembly and arresting and detaining such persons.
131. Power of commissioned military officers to disperse assembly. When the public
security is manifestly endangered by any such assembly, and when 8[a police officer of the highest
rank not below an Assistant Superintendent, or Deputy Superintendent, of Police] can be
communicated with, any commissioned officer of 11[the Pakistan] Army may disperse such assembly
by military force, and may arrest and confine any persons forming part of it, in order to disperse such
assembly or that they may be punished according to law; but if, while he is acting under this section,
it becomes practicable for him to communicate with 8[a police officer not below the rank of Assistant
Superintendent, or Deputy Su perintendent, of Police], he shall do so, and shall thenceforward obey
the instructions of 8[such Police officer] as to whether he shall or shall not continue such action.
1Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
2Omitted by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, ss. 34.
3Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
4Subs. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7Omitted ibid., item (196).
8Subs, added and ins. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 3841.
9Subs. by Act No. XLIX of 1975, s.2. for “military force” (w.e.f 25475).
10Subs. ibid, s.3.
11Subs. by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961(P. O. No. 1 of 1961), Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1961).
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1[131A. Power to use military force for public security and maintenance of law and
order.__ (1) If the Provincial Government is satisfied that, for the public security, protection of life
and property, public peace and the maintenance of law and order, i t is necessary to secure the
assistance of the armed forces or civil armed forces, the Provincial Government may required, with
the prior approval of the Federal Government, or the Federal Government may on its own or on the
request of the Provincial Government, direct any officer of the armed forces or civil armed forces not
below the rank of a JCO or equivelant to render such assistance with the help of the forces under his
command, and such assistance shall include the exercise of powers specified in se ctions 46 to 49, 53,
54, 55 (a) (c), 58, 61, 64 to 67, 102 and 103 for a particular area defined in the notification for a
limited period of thirty days extendable by another period of thirty days, as the circumstances may
warrant:
Provided that such powers shall not included the powers of a Magistrate.
(2) Every such officer shall obey such requisition or direction, as the case may be, and in
doing so may use such force as the circumstances may require.
(3) In rendering assistance relating to exercise of p owers specified in subsection (1),
every officer shall, as far as may be, follow the restrictions and conditions laid down in the Code.]
132. Protection against prosecution for act done under th e Chapter. No prosecution
against any person for any act purporting to be done under this Chapter shall be instituted in any
Criminal Court, except with the sanction of the 2[Provincial Government] ; and__
(a) no 3[* *] police officer acting under this Chapter in good faith,
(b) no officer acting under section 131 in good faith,
(c) no person doing any act in good faith, in compliance with a requisition under
section 128 or section 130, 4[or section 131A], and
(d) no inferior officer, or soldier, 5[sailor or airman i n the armed forces], doing
any act in obedience to any order which he was bound to obey,
shall be deemed to have thereby committed an offence:
6[Provided that no such prosecution shall be instituted in any Criminal Court against any
officer or 7[soldier, sailor or airman in the armed forces] except with the sanction of the 8[Federal
Government].]
1Ins. by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, s. 3.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 42.
4Ins. by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, s. 4.
5Subs. by XLIX of 1975, s. 4.
6Ins. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s.2 and Sch. I.
7Subs. by Act No. XLIX of 1975, s. 4.
8Subs. by Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P. O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table.
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1[132A. Definitions. In this Chapter,__
(a) the expression “armed forces ” means the military, naval and air forces,
operating as land forces and includes 2[* * * ] any other armed forces of
Pakistan so operating ;
3[(aa) the expression “civil armed forces ” means t he Pakistan Rangers, Frontier
Corps, Frontier Constabulary, Bal uchistan Constabulary, Pakistan Coast
Gaurds or any other force as the Federal Government may notify.]
(b) “officer”, in relation to the armed forces, means a person commissioned,
gazetted or i n pay as an officer of the armed forces and includes a junior
commissioned officer, a warrant officer, a petty officer and a
noncommissioned officer ; and
(c) “soldier” includes a member of the force constituted under the Act referred to
in clause (a).]
CHAPTER X
PUBLIC NUISANCES
4[133. Conditional order for removal of nuisance. __ (1) Whenever a 5[Magistrate of the
first class] considers, on receiving a policereport or other information and on taking such evidence
(if any) as he thinks fit,
that any unlawful obstruction or nuisance should be removed from any way, river or channel
which is or may be lawfully used by the public, or from any public place, or
that the conduct of any trade or occupation, or the keeping of any goods or merchandise, is
injurious to the health or physical comfort of the community, and that in consequence such trade or
occupation should be prohibited or regulated or such goods or merchandise should be removed or the
keeping thereof regulated, or
that the construction of any bui lding, or the disposal of any substance, as likely to occasion
conflagration or explosion, should be prevented or stopped, or
that any building, tent or structure, or any tree is in such a condition that it is likely to fall and
thereby cause injury to per sons living or carrying on business in the neighbourhood or passing by,
and that in consequence the removal, repair or support of such building, tent or structure, or the
removal or support of such tree, is necessary, or
that any tank, well or excavation adjacent to any such way or public place should be fenced in
such manner as to prevent danger arising to the public, or
that any dangerous animal should be destroyed, confined or otherwise disposed of,
1Ins. by Act No. XLIX of 1975, s. 5.
2Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
3Ins. by Ord. No. LXXXI of 2002, ss. 45.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 24.
5Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 43.
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such Magistrate may make a conditional order requiring the person causing such obstruction or
nuisance, or carrying on such trade or occupation, or keeping any such goods or merchandise, or
owning, possessing or controlling such building, tent, structure, substance, tank, well or ex cavation,
or owning or possessing such animal or tree, within a time to be fixed in the order,
to remove such obstruction or nuisance ; or
to desist from carrying on, or to remove or regulate in such manner as may be directed, such
trade or occupation; or
to remove such goods or merchandise, or to regulate the keeping thereof in such manner as
may be directed ; or
to prevent or stop the erection of, or to remove, repair or support, such building, tent or
structure ; or
to remove or support such tree ; or
to alter the disposal of such substance ; or
to fence such tank, well or excavation, as the case may be ; or
to destroy, confine or dispose of such dangerous animal in the manner provided in the said
order ;
or, if he objects so to do,
to appear before him self or some other 1[Magistrate of the first class], at a time and place to
be fixed by the order, and move to have the order set aside or modified in the manner hereinafter
provided.
(2) No order duly made by a Magistrate under this section shall be calle d in question in
any Civil Court.
Explanation.__ A “public place ” includes also property belonging to the State, camping
grounds and grounds left unoccupied for sanitary or recreative purposes.]
134. Service or notification of order. __(1) The order shall, if practicable, be served on the
person against whom it is made, in manner herein provided for service of a summons.
(2) If such order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation, published in such
manner as the 2[Provincial Government] may b y rule direct, and a copy thereof shall be stuck up at
such place or places as may be fittest for conveying the information to such person.
135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause or claim jury. The
person against whom such order is made shall__
(a) perform, within the time 3[and in the manner] specified in the order, the act
directed thereby ; or
(b) appear in accordance with such order and either show cause against the same,
or apply to the Magistrate by whom it was made to appoint a jury to try
whether the same is reasonable and proper.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.43.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 25.
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136. Consequence of his failing to do so. If such person does not perform such act or
appear and show cause or apply for the appointment of a jury as required by section 135, he shall be
liable to the penalty prescribed in that behalf in section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of
1860), and the order shall be made absolute.
137. Procedure where he appears to show cause. __ (1) If he appears and shows cause
against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter 1[in the manner provided in
Chapter XX].
(2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order is not reasonable and proper, no further
proceedings shall be taken in the case.
(3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, the order shall be made absolute.
138. Procedure where he claims jury.__ (1) On receiving an application un der section
135 to appoint a jury, the Magistrate shall__
(a) forthwith appoint a jury consisting of an uneven number of persons not less
than five, of whom the foreman and onehalf of the remaining members shall
be nominated by such Magistrate, and the other members by the applicant ;
(b) summon such foreman and members to attend at such place and time as the
Magistrate thinks fit; and
(c) fix a time within which they are to return their verdict.
(2) The time so fixed may, for good cause shown, be extended by the Magistrate.
139. Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable. __ (1) If the jury
or a majority of the jurors find that the order of the Magistrate is reasonable and proper as originally
made, or subject to a modification which the Magistrate accepts, the Magistrate shall make the order
absolute, subject to such modification (if any).
(2) In other cases no further proceedings shall be taken under this Chapter.
2[139A. Procedure where existence of public right is denied. __ (1) Where an order is made
under section 133 for the purpose of preventing obstruction, nuisance or danger to the public in the
use of any way, river, channel or place, the Magistrate shall, on the appearance before him of the
person against whom the order was made, question him as to whether he denies the existence of any
public right in respect of the way, river, channel or place, and if he does so, the Magistrate shall,
before proceeding under section 137 or section 138, inquire into the matter.
(2) If in such inquiry the Magistrate finds that there is any reliable evidence in support of
such denial, he shall stay the proceedings until the matter of the existence of such right has been
decided by a competent Civil Court ; and, if he finds that there is no such evidence, he shall proceed
as laid down in section 137 or section 138, as the case may require.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.26.
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(3) A person who has, on being questioned by the Magistrate under subsection (1) failed
to deny the existence of a public right of the nature therein referred to, or who, having made such
denial, has failed to adduce reliable evidence in support thereof, shall not in the subsequent
proceedings be permitted to make any such denial, nor shall any question in respect of the existence
of any such public right be inquired into by any jury appointed under section 138.]
140. Procedure on order being made absolute. __ (1) When an order has been made
absolute under section 136, section 137 or section 139, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same
to the person against whom the order was made, and shall further require him to perform the act
directed by the order within a time to be fixed in the notice, and inform him that, in case of
disobedience, he will be liable to the penalty provided by section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code
(XLV of 1860).
(2) Consequences of disobedience to order. If such act is not performed within the time
fixed, the Magistrate may cause it to be performed, and may recover the costs of performing it, either
by the sale of any building, goods or other property removed by his order, or by the distress and sale
of any other moveable property of such person within or without the local limits of such Magistrate’s
jurisdiction. If such other property is without such limits, the order shall authorize its attachment and
sale when endorsed by the Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the property to be
attached is found.
(3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith under this section.
141. Procedure on failure to appoint jury or omission to return verdict. If the
applicant, by neglect or otherwise, prevents the appointment of the jury, or if from any cause the jury
appointed do not return their verdict within the time fixed or within such further time as the
Magistrate may in his discretion allow, the Magis trate may pass such order as he thinks fit, and such
order shall be executed in the manner provided by section 140.
142. Injunction pending inquiry.__ (1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 133
considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious
kind to the public, he may, whether a jury is to be, or has been, appointed or not, issue such an
injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such
danger or injury pending the determination of the matter.
(2) In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may
himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent
such injury.
(3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under this
section.
143. Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance. A
1[Magistrate of the first class], may order any person not to repeat or continue a public nuisance, and
defined in the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or any special or local law.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.44.
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CHAPTER XI
TEMPORARY ORDERS IN URGENT CASES OF NUISANCE OR APPREHENDED
DANGER
144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended
danger.__ (1) In cases where, in the opinion of 1[the Zila Nazim upon the written recommendation of
the District Superintendent of Police or Executive District Officer] 2[ there is sufficient ground for
proceeding under this section and] immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable,
1[the Zila Nazim] may, by a written order stating the material facts of the case and served in
manner provided by section 134, direct any person to abstain from a certai n act or to take certain
order with certain property in his possession or under his management, if 1[the Zila Nazim] considers
that such direction is likely to prevent, or tends to prevent, obstruction, annoyance or injury, or risk
of obstruction, annoyance or injury, to any person lawfully employed, or danger to human life, health
or safety, or a disturbance of the public tranquillity, or a riot, or an affray.
(2) An order under this section may, in case s of emergency or in cases where the
circumstances do not admit of the serving in due time of a notice upon the person against whom the
order is directed, be passed, exparte.
(3) An order under this section may be directed to a particular individual, or to the public
generally when frequenting or visiting a particular place.
(4) 1[The Zila Nazim ] may, 2[either on his own motion or on the application of any
person aggrieved], rescind or alter any order made under this section by himself 1[** * * * * *] or by
his predecessor in office.
2[(5) Where such an appl ication is received, the 1[Zila Nazim] shall afford to the applicant
an early opportunity of appearing before him either in person or by pleader and showing cause
against the order ; and, if the 1[Zila Nazim] rejects the application wholly or in part, he shall record
in writing his reasons for so doing.]
3[(6) No order under this section shall remain in force for more than two 1[consecutive days
and not more than seven days in a month] from the making thereof ; unless, in cases of danger to
human life, health or safety, or a likelihood of a riot or an affray, the 4[Provincial Government], by
notification in the official Gazette, otherwise directs.
5[(7) In the application of subsections (1) to (6) to the districts where the local
Government elections have not been held, or the Zila Nazim has not assumed charge of office, any
reference in those provisions to the Zila Nazim shall be read as a reference to the District
Coordination Officer in relation to such districts:
Provided that this subsection shal l cease to have effect, and shall be deemed to have been
repealed, at the time when local Governments are installed in the districts as aforesaid.]
1Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001 s. 45.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 27.
3Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, Section. 27.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5Added by Ord. No. XLIII of 2001, s.5.
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CHAPTER XII
DISPUTES AS TO IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY
145. Procedure where dispute concerning land, etc., is likely to cause breach of
peace.__ (1) Whenever a 1[Magistrate of the First Class] is satisfied from a policereport or other
information that a dispute likely to cause a breach of the peace exists concerning any land or water
or the boundaries thereof, within the local limits of his jurisdiction, he shall make an order in writing,
stating the grounds of his being so satisfied, and requiring the parties concerned in such dispute to
attend his Court in person or by pleader, within a time to be fixed by such Magistrate, and to put i n
written statements of their respective claims as respects the fact of actual possession of the subject of
dispute.
(2) For the purposes of this section the expression “land or water ” includes buildings,
markets, fisheries, crops or other produce of land, and the rents or profits of any such property.
(3) A copy of the order shall be served in manner provided by this Code for the service of
a summons upon such person or persons as the Magistrate may direct, and at least one copy shall be
published by being affixed to some conspicuous place at or near the subject of dispute.
(4) Inquiry as to possession. The Magistrate shall then, without reference to the merits
or the claims of any of s uch parties to a right to possess the subject of dispute, peruse the statements
so put in, hear the parties, 2[receive all such evidence as may be] produced by them respectively,
consider the effect of such evidence, take such further evidence (if any) a s he thinks necessary, and,
if possible, decide whether any and which of the parties was at the date of the order before
mentioned in such possession of the said subject:
Provided that, if it appears to the Magistrate that any party has within two mont hs next before
the date of such order been forcibly and wrongfully dispossessed, he may treat the party so
dispossessed as if he had been in possession at such date:
Provided also, that if the Magistrate considers the case one of emergency, he may at any t ime
attach the subject of dispute, pending his decision under this section.
(5) Nothing in this section shall preclude any party so required to attend, or any other
person interested, from showing that no such dispute as aforesaid exists or has existed ; a nd in such
case the Magistrate shall cancel his said order, and all further proceedings thereon shall be stayed,
but, subject to such cancellation, the order of the Magistrate under subsection (1) shall be final.
(6) Party in possession to retain possessi on until legally evicted. If the Magistrate
decides that one of the parties was 2[or should under the first proviso to subsection (4) be treated as
being] in such possession of the said subject, he shall issue an order declaring such party to be
entitled to possession thereof until evicted therefrom in due course of law, and forbidding all
disturbance of such possession until such eviction 2[and when he proceeds under the first proviso to
subsection (4), may restore to possession the party forcibly and wrongfully dispossessed].
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 46.
2Subs. and ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 28.
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1[(7) When any party to any such proceeding dies, the Magistrate may cause the legal
representative of the deceased party to be made a party to the proceeding and shall thereupon
continue the inquiry, and if any question arises as to who the legal representative of a deceased party
for the purpose of such proceeding is, all persons claiming to be representatives of the deceased party
shall be made parties thereto.]
2[(8) If the Magistrate is of opinion that any crop or other produce of the property, the
subject of dispute in a proceeding under this section pending before him, is subject to speedy and
natural decay, he may make an order f or the proper custody or sale of such property, and, upon the
completion of the inquiry, shall make such order for the disposal of such property, or the
saleproceeds thereof, as he thinks fit.
(9) The Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, at any stage of the proceedings under this section,
on the application of either party, issue a summons to any witness directing him to attend or to
produce any document or thing.
(10) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be in derogation of the powers of the
Magistrate to proceed under section 107.]
146. Power to attach subject of dispute. __ (1) If the Magistrate decides that none of the
parties was then in such possession, o r is unable to satisfy himself as to which of them was then in
such possession of the subject of dispute, he may attach it until a competent Court has determined
the rights of the parties thereto, or the person entitled to possession thereof :
3[Provided that 4[* * * *] the Magistrate who has attached the subject of dispute may
withdraw the attachment of any time if he is satisfied that there is no longer any likelihood of a
breach of the peace in regard to the subject of dispute.]
(2) When the Magistrate attaches the su bject of dispute, he may, if he thinks fit 3[and if
no receiver of the property, the subject of dispute, has been appointed by any Civil Court] appoint a
receiver thereof, who, subject to the control of the Magistrate, shall have all the powers of a receiv er
appointed under the 5[Code of Civil Procedure, 1908]6[(V of 1908)]:
3[Provided that, in the event of a receiver of the property, the subject of dispute, being
subsequently appointed by any Civil Court, possession shall be made over to him by the receive r
appointed by the Magistrate, who shall thereupon be discharged.]
7[147. Disputes concerning rights of use of immov eable property, etc. __(1) Whenever
any 4[Magistrate of the First Class] is satisfied, from a policereport or other information, that a
dispute likely to cause a breach of the peace exists regarding any alleged right of user of any land
or water as explained in section 145, subsection (2) (whether such rights be claimed as an
easement or otherwise), within the local limits of his jurisdic tion, he may make an order in writing
stating the grounds of his being so satisfied and requiring the parties concerned in such dispute to
attend the Court in person or by pleader within a time to be fixed by such Magistrate and to put
in written
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 28.
2Ins. ibid.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 29.
4Omitted and subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 4748.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. ibid.
7Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 30.
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statements of their respective claims, and shall thereafter inquire into the matter in the manner provided in
section 145, and the provisions of that section shall, as far as may be, be applicable in the case of such inquiry.
(2) If it ap pears to such Magistrate that such right exists, he may make an order
prohibiting any interference with the exercise of such right:
Provided that no such order shall be made where the right is exercisable at all times of the
year, unless such right has bee n exercised within three months next before the institution of the
inquiry, or where the right is exercisable only at particular seasons or on particular occasions, unless
the right has been exercised during the last of such seasons or on the last of such occasions before
such institution.
(3) If it appears to such Magistrate that such right does not exist, he may make an order
prohibiting any exercise of the alleged right.
(4) An order under this section shall be subject to any subsequent decision of a Civ il
Court of competent jurisdiction.]
148. Local inquiry. __ (1) Whenever a local inquiry is necessary for the purposes of this
Chapter, any 1[a Sessions Judge] may depute any Magistrate subordinate to him to make the inquiry,
and may furnish him with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance, and may
declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the inquiry shall be paid.
(2) The report of the person so deputed may be read as evidence in the case.
(3) Order as to costs. When any costs have been incurred by any party to a proceeding
under this Chapter 2[* * * ] the Magistrate passing a decision under section 145 , section 146 or
section 147 may direct by whom such costs shall be paid, whether by such party or by any other
party to the proceeding, and whether in whole or in part or proportion. 3[Such costs may include any
expenses incurred in respec t of witnesses, and of pleaders’ fees, which the Court may consider
reasonable.]
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CHAPTER XIII
PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
149. Police to prevent cognizable offences. __ Every policeofficer may interpose for the
purpose of preventing, and shall, to the best of his ability, prevent, the commission of any cognizable
offence.
150. Information of design to commit such offences. Every policeofficer receiving
information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the
policeofficer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take
cognizance of the commission of any such offence.
151. Arrest to prevent such offences. __ A policeofficer knowing of a design to commit
any cognizable offence may arrest, without orders from a Magistrate and without a warrant, the
person so designing, if it appears to such officer that the commission of the offence cannot be
otherwise prevented.
1Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 49.
2Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.31.
3Subs. ibid.
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152. Prevention of injury to public property. A policeofficer may of his own authority
interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property,
moveable or immoveable, or the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark
used for navigation.
153. Inspection of weights and measures. __ (1) Any officer in charge of a policestation
may, without a warrant, enter any place within the limits of such station for the purpose of inspecting
or searching for any weights or measures or instruments for weighin g, used or kept therein,
whenever he has reason to believe that there are in such place any weights, measures or instruments
for weighing which are false.
(2) If he finds in such place any weights, measures or instruments for weighing which are
false, he may seize the same, and shall forthwith give information of such seizure to a Magistrate
having jurisdiction.
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PART V
INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE
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CHAPTER XIV
154. Information in cognizable cases. Every information relating to the commission of a
cognizable offence if given orally to an officer in charge of a policestation, shall be reduced to
writing by him or under his direction, and be read over to the informant ; and every such information,
whether given in writing or reduced to writing as aforesaid, shall be signed by the person giving it,
and the substance thereof shall be entered in a book to be kept by such officer in such form as the
1[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf 2[:]
2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under
section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code,
1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall
be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female family
member or any other person with consent of the complainant, as the case may be:
Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under
section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code,
1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such
information shall be record ed by an investigating officer at residence of the complainant or at a
convenient place of the complainant's choice in presence of a police officer or family member or
any other person with consent of the complainant, as the case may be.]
155. Information in noncognizable cases. __ (1) When information is given to an officer
incharge of a policestation of the commission within the limits of such station of a noncognizable
offence, he shall enter in a book to be kept as aforesaid the substance of such information and refer
the informant to the Magistrate.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s. 8.
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(2) Investigation into noncognizable cases. No policeofficer shall investigate a
noncognizable case without the order of a Magistrate of the first or second class having power to try
such case 1[or send the same for trial to the Court of Session].
(3) Any policeofficer receiving such order may exercise the same powers in respect of the
investigation (except the power to ar rest without warrant) as an officer in charge of a policestation may
exercise in a cognizable case.
156. Investigation into cognizable cases. _ (1) Any officer in charge of a policestation may,
without the order of a Magistrate, investigate any cognizable case which a Court having jurisdiction
over the local area within the limits of such station would have power to inquire into or try under the
provisions of Chapter XV relating to the place of inquiry or trial.
(2) No proceeding of a polic eoffice in any such case shall at any stage be called in question
on the ground that the case was one which such officer was not empowered under this section to
investigate.
(3) Any Magistrate empowered under section 190 may order such an investigation as
abovementioned.
2[(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsections (1), (2) or (3), no policeofficer shall
investigate an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code, except upon a
complaint made by the husband of the woman , or, in his absence, by some person who had the care of
such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed.]
3[156A. Investigation of offence under section 295 C, Pakistan Penal Code.__ Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Code, no police officer below the rank of a Superintendent of Police shall
investigate the offence against any person alleged to have been committed by him under section 295 C
of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860).
156B. Investigation against a woman accused of the offence of zina. __Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Code, where a person is accused of offence of zina under the Offence of
zina (Enforcement of Huddood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), no police officer below the rank of a
Superintendent of Police shall investigate such offence nor shall such accused be arrested without
permission of the court.
Explanation.__ In this section ‘zina’ does not include ‘zinabiljabr’.]
157. Procedure where cognizable offence suspected. __(1) If, from information received or
otherwise, an officer in charge of a policestation has reason to suspect the commission of an offence
which he is empowered under section 156 to investigate, he shall forthwith send a report of the same to a
Magistrate emp owered to take cognizance of such offence upon a policereport, and shall proceed in
person, or shall depute one of his subordinate officers 4[not being below such rank as the 5[Provincial
Government] may, by general or special order, prescribe in this beh alf] to proceed, to the spot, to
investigate the facts and circumstances of the case, 6[and, if necessary, to take measures] for the
discovery and arrest of the offender:
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Added ibid.
3Ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 13.
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 32.
5Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 32.
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Provided as follows :__
(a) Where local investigation dispensed with. when any information as to the
commission of any such offence is given against any person by name and the
case is not of a serious nature, the officer in charge of a policestation need not
proceed in person or depute a subordinate officer to make an investigation on
the spot;
(b) Where policeofficer in charge sees no sufficient ground for investigation.
if it appears to the officer in charge of a policestation that there is no
sufficient ground for entering on an investigation, he shall not inves tigate the
case.
(2) In each of the cases mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of the proviso to subsection (1),
the officer in charge of the policestation shall state in his said report his reasons for not fully
complying with the requirements of that subs ection, 1[and, in the case mentioned in clause (b), such
officer shall also forthwith notify to the informant, if any, in such manner as may be prescribed by
the 2[Provincial Government], the fact that he will not investigate the case or cause it to be
investigated.]
158. Reports under section 157 how submitted. __ (1) Every report sent to a Magistrate
under section 157 shall, if the 2[Provincial Government] so directs, be submitted through such
superior officer of police as the 2[Provincial Government], by general or special order, appoints in
that behalf.
(2) Such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the
policestation as he thinks fit, and shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the
same without delay to the Magistrate.
159. Power to hold investigation of preliminary inquiry. Such Magistrate, on receiving
such report, may direct an investigation or, if he thinks fit, at once proceed, or depute any Magistrate
subordinate to him to proceed, to hold a preliminary inquiry into, or otherwise to dispose of, the
case in manner provided in this Code.
160. Policeofficer’s power to require attendance of witnesses. Any policeofficer
making an investigation under this Chapter may, by order in writing, require the attendance before
himself of any person being within the limits of his ow n or any adjoining station who, from the
information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case; and
such person shall attend as so required.
161. Examination of witnesses by police.__ (1) Any policeofficer making an investigation
under this Chapter 3[or any policeofficer not below such rank as the 2[Provincial Government] may,
by general or special order, prescribe in this behalf, acting on the requisition of such officer] may
examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case
4[:]
4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section
354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860)
is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in
presence of a female police officer or a female family member or other person of her choice.]
1Added. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 32.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
3Ins. by the Act No. XVIII of 1923.
4Subs. and added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.9.
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(2) Such person shall be bound to answer all questions relating to such case put to him by
such officer, other than questions the answers to which would have a tendency to expose him to a
criminal charge or to a penalty or forfeiture.
1[(3) The policeofficer may reduce into writing any statement made to him in the course of
an examination under this section, and if he does so he shall make a separate record of t he statement,
of each such person whose statement he records.]
2[161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence under section
354A, section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860)
has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information
under section 154 shall inform the victim, against whom such offences have been committed or
attempted to be committed, of his right to legal representation.
(2) If the victim under subsection (1) requires free legal aid the police officer shall
provide him the list of lawyers maintained by the Provincial Bar Councils for this purpose.]
162. Statements to police not to be signed; use of such statements in evidence.__ 3[(1)
No statement made by any person to a policeofficer in the course of an investigation under this
Chapter shall, if reduced into writing, be signed by the person making it; nor shall any such
statement or any record thereof, whether in a policediary or otherwise, or any part of such statement
or record, be used for any purpose (save as hereinafter provided) at any inquiry or trial in respect of
any offence under investigation at the time when such statement was made:
Provided that, when any witness is called for the prosecution in such inquiry or trial whose
statement has been reduced into writing as aforesaid, the Court shall on the request of the accused,
refer to such writing and direct that the accused be furnished with a copy thereof , in order that any
part of such statement, if duly proved, may be used to contradict such witness in the manner
provided by section 145 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872). When any part of such statement is
so used, any part thereof may also be used in the reexamination of such witness, but for the purpose
only of explaining any matter referred to in his crossexamination:
Provided, further that, if the Court is of opinion that any part of any such statement is not
relevant to the subjectmatter of the inquiry or trial or that its disclosure to the accused is not
essential in the interests of justice and is inexpedient in the public interests, it shall record such
opinion (but not the reasons therefor) and shall exclude such part from the copy of the st atement
furnished to the accused.]
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to any statement falling within the
provisions of section 32, clause (1), of the Evidence Act, 1872 4[or to affect the provisions of section
27 of that Act].
1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1945 (II of 1945), s. 2.
2Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016,s.10.
3Subs. Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 34.
4Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1941 (XV of 1941), s. 2.
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163. No inducement to be offered. __ (1) No policeofficer or other person in authority
shall offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is
mentioned in the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 24.
(2) But no policeofficer or o ther person shall prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any
person from making in the course of any investigation under this Chapter any statement which he
may be disposed to make of his own free will.
164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the
first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the
3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made
to him in the course of an investigation under this Chapter or at any time afterwards before the
commencement of the inquiry or trial.
4[(1A) Any such statement may be recorded by such Magistrate in the presence of the
accused, and the accused given an opportunity of crossexaminin g the witness making the
statement.]
(2) Such statements shall be recorded in such of the manners hereinafter prescribed for
recording evidence as is, in his opinion best fitted for the circumstances of the case. Such
confessions shall be recorded and signed in the manner provided in section 364, and such statements
or confessions shall then be forwarded to the Magistrate by whom the case is to be inquired into or
tried.
(3) 5[A Magistrate shall, before recording any such confession, explain to the person
making it that he is not bound to make a confession and that if he does so it may be used as evidence
against him and no Magistrate] shall record any such confession unless, upon questioning the person
making it, he has reason to believe that it was made v oluntarily; and, when he records any
confession, he shall make a memorandum at the foot of such record to the following effect:__
6[I have explained to (name) that he is not bound to make a confession and that, if he does so,
any confession he may make may be used as evidence against him and I believe] that this confession
was voluntarily made. It was taken in my presence and hearing, and was read over to the person
making it and admitted by him to be correct, and it contains a full and true account of the statement
made by him.
(Signed) A.B.,
Magistrate.]
Explanation.__ It is not necessary that the Magistrate receiving and recording a confession or
statement should be a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 35.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Added by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 35.
6Subs. ibid.
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1[164A. Medical examination of victim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence of committing
rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse
under section 376, section 377 or section 377B respectively of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860(Act
XLV of 1860) is under investigation, the victim shall be examined by a registered medical
practitioner, in the case of female victim by a female registered medical practitioner, immediately
after commission of such offence:
Provided that in all cases, where possible, the female victim shall be escorted by a female
police officer or a family member from a place of her convenience to the place of medical
examination.
(2) The registered medical practitioner to whom such victim is sent under subsection (1)
shall, without delay, examine the victim and prepare a report of examination giving the following
particulars, namely:__
(a) name and address of the victim and of the person by whom she was escorted;
(b) age of the victim;
(c) description of material taken from body of the victim for DNA profiling;
(d) marks of injury, if any, on body of the victim;
(e) general mental condition of the victim; and
(f) other material particulars in reasonable detail.
(3) The report under s ubsection (2) shall state precisely the reasons for each conclusion
arrived at.
(4) The report under subsection (2) shall specifically record that consent of the victim or
of his or her natural or legal guardian to such examination had been obtained.
(5) The exact time of commencement and completion of the examination under
subsection (1) shall also be noted in the report.
(6) The registered medical practitioner shall, without delay, forward the report to the
investigation officer who shall forward it to the Magistrate along with other requirements as
specified under clause (a) of subsection (1) of section 173.
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed as rendering lawful any examination
without consent of the victim or of any person authorized under subsection (4).
Explanation.__ In this section, “registered medical practitioner ” means a medical practitioner
who possesses any qualification recognized as such under the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
Ordinance, 1962 (XXXII of 1962) and whose name has accordingly been entered in the Register
maintained in this behalf under the said Ordinance and has been authorized by the Government to
conduct such examination.
1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.11.
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164B. DNA test. __ (1) Where an offence under section 376, section 377 or section 377B of
the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860) is committed or attempted to have been committed or
is alleged to have been committed, Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) samples, where practicable,
shall be collected from the victim with his or her consent or with the consent of his or her natural or
legal guardian and the accused during the medical examination conducted under section 164A within
optimal time period of receiving information relating to commission of such offence.
(2) The DNA sample collected under subsection (1) shall at the earliest be sent for
investigation to a forensic laboratory where these shall be properly examined and preserved:
Provided that confidentiality of such examination shall at all times be observed.].
165. Search by policeofficer. __ 1[(1) Whenever an officer in charge of a policestation or
a policeofficer making an investigation has reasonable grounds for believing that anything
necessary for the purposes of an investigation into any offence which he is authorised to investigate
may be found in any place within the limits of the policestation of which he is in charge, or to
which he is attached, and that such thing cannot in his opinion be otherwise obtained without undue
delay, such officer may, after recording in writing the grounds of his belief and specifying in such
writing, so far as possible, the thing for which search is to be made, search, or cause search to be
made, for such thing in any place within the limits of such station 2[:]
3[Provided that no such officer shall search, or cause search to be made, for anything which is
in the custody of a bank or b anker as defined in the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891 (XVIII of
1891), and relates, or might disclose any inform ation which relates, to the bank account of any
person except,__
(a) for the purpose of investigating an offence under sections 403, 406, 408 and
409 and sections 421 to 424 (both inclusive) and sections 465 to 477A (both
inclusive) of the Pakistan Penal Code, with the prior permission in writing of a
Sessions Judge; and
(b) in other cases, with the prior permission in writing of the High Court.]
(2) A policeofficer proceeding under subsection (1) shall, if practicable, conduct the
search in person.]
(3) If he is unable to conduct the search in person, and there is no other person competent
to make the search present at the time, he may 4[after recording in writing his reasons for so doing]
require any officer subordinate to him to make the search, and he shall deliver to such subordinate
officer an order in writing 5[specifying the place to be searched and, so far as possible, the thing for
which search is to be made]; and such subordinate officer may thereupon search for such thing in
such place.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 36.
2Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 3. (w.e.f. 21.5.68).
3Added ibid.
4Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 36.
5Subs. ibid.
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(4) The provisions of this Code as to searchwarrants 1[and the general provisions as to
searches contained in section 102 and section 103] shall, so far as may be, apply to a search made
under this section.
2[(5) Copies of any record made under subsection (1) or subsection (3) shall forthwith be
sent to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cogni zance of the offence and the owner or
occupier of the place searched shall on application be furnished with a copy of the same by the
Magistrate:
Provided that he shall pay for the same unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks
fit to furnish it free of cost.]
166. When officer in charge of policestation may require another to issue search
warrant.__ (1) An officer in charge of a policestation 3[or a policeofficer not being below the rank
of subinspector making an investigation] may require a n officer in charge of another policestation,
whether in the same or a different district, to cause a search to be made in any place, in any case in
which the former officer might cause such search to be made, within the limits of his own station.
(2) Such officer, on being so required, shall proceed according to the provisions of
section 165, and shall forward the thing found, if any, to the officer at whose request the search was
made.
4[(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned b y requiring an officer
in charge of another policestation to cause a search to be made under subsection ( 1) might result in
evidence of the commission of an offence being concealed or destroyed, it shall be lawful for an
officer in charge of a policesta tion or a policeofficer making an investigation under this Chapter to
search, or cause to be searched, any place in the limits of another policestation, in accordance with
the provisions of section 165, as if such place were within the limits of his own station.
(4) Any officer conducting a search under subsection (3) shall forthwith send notice of
the search to the officer in charge of the policestation within the limits of which such place is
situate, and shall also send with such notice a copy of the list (if any) prepared under section 103,
and shall also send to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence, copies of
the records referred to in section 165, subsections (1) and (3).
(5) The owner or occupier of the place sear ched shall, on application, be furnished with a
copy of any record sent to the Magistrate under subsection (4):
Provided that he shall pay for the same unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks
fit to furnish it free of cost.]
167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twentyfour hours. __ (1)
Whenever 5[any person is arrested and detained in custody, and it appears that the] investigation 6[*
* *] cannot be completed within the period of twentyfour hours fixed by section 61, an d there are
grounds for believing that the accusation or information is wellfounded, the officer in charge of
the
1Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 3. (w.e.f. 2151968).
2Ins., by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.36.
3Ins. ibid., s. 37.
4Added ibid.
5Subs. ibid., s. 38.
6Omitted ibid.
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policestation 1[or the policeofficer making the investigation if he is not below the rank of
subinspector] shall forthwith transmit to the nearest Magistrate a copy of the entries in the diary
hereinafter prescribed relating to the case, and shall at the same time forw ard the accused 2[* *] to
such Magistrate.
3[* * * * * * *]
(2) The Magistrate to whom an accused person is forwarded under this section may,
whether he has or has not jurisdiction to try the case from time to time authorize the detention of the
accused in such custody as such Magistrate thinks fit, for a term not exceeding fifteen days in the
whole. If he has not jurisdiction to try the case or 4[send] it for trial, and considers further detention
unnecessary, he may order the accused to be forwarded to a Magistrate having such jurisdiction:
5[Provided that no Magistrate of the third class, and no Magistrate of the second class not
specially empowered in this behalf by the 6[Provincial Government] shall authorise detention in the
custody of the police.]
(3) A Magistrate authorizing under this section detention in the custody of the police shall
record his reasons for so doing.
7[(4) The Magistrate giving such order shall forward a copy of his order, with his reasons for
making it, to the Sessions Judge.]
8[(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 60 and 61 or hereinbefore to the
contrary, where the accused forwarded under subsection (2) is a female, the Magistrate shall not,
except in the cases involving qatl or dacoity supported by reasons to be recorded in writing,
authorise the detention of the accused in police custody, and the police officer making an
investigation shall interrogate the accused referred to in subsection (1) in the prison in the presenc e
of an officer of jail and a female policeofficer.
(6) The officer in charge of the prison shall make appropriate arrangements for the
admission of the investigating policeofficer into the prison for the purpose of interrogating the
accused.
(7) If for the purpose of investigation, it is necessary that the accused referred to in
subsection (1) be taken out of the prison, the officer incharge of the police station or the
policeofficer making investigation, not below the rank of subinspector, shall appl y to the
Magistrate in that behalf and the Magistrate may, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, permit
taking of accused out of the prison in the company of a female police officer appointed by the
Magistrate:
Provided that the accused shall not be kept out of the prison while in the custody of the police
between sunset and sunrise.]
168. Report of investigation by subordinate policeofficer. When any subordinate
policeofficer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such
investigation to the officer in charge of the policestation.
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 37.
2Omitted ibid.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.50.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 38.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
8Ins. by Act No. XX of 1994, s. 2.
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169. Release of accused when evidence deficient. If, upon an investigation under this
Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the policestation 1[or to the policeofficer making the
investigation] that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the
forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him
on his executing a bond, with or without sureties, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when
so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a policereport and
to try the accused or 2[send] him for trial.
170. Case to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient. __ (1) If, upon an
investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the policestation that there i s
sufficient evidence or reasonable ground as aforesaid, such officer shall forward the accused under
custody to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence upon a policereport and to try
the accused or 2[send] him for trial or, if the offenc e is bailable and the accused is able to give
security, shall take security from him for his appearance before such Magistrate on a day fixed and
for his attendance from day to day before such Magistrate until otherwise directed.
(2) When the officer in ch arge of a policestation forwards an accused person to a Magistrate
or takes security for his appearance before such Magistrate under this section, he shall send to such
Magistrate any weapon or other article which it may be necessary to produce before him , and shall
require the complainant (if any) and so many of the persons who appear to such officer to be
acquainted with the circumstances of the case as he may think necessary, to execute a bond to appear
before the Magistrate as thereby directed and pros ecute or give evidence (as the case may be) in the
matter of the charge against the accused.
(3) 3[* * * * * * *]
(4) 4[* * * * * * *]
(5) The officer in whose presence the bond is executed shall deliver a copy thereof to one of
the persons who executed it, and shall then send to the Magistrate the original with his report.
171. Complainants and witnesses not to be required to accompany policeofficer. No
complainant or witness on his way to the Court of the Magistrate shall be required to accompany a
policeofficer,
Complainents and witnesses not to be subjected to restraint. or shall be subjected to
unnecessary restraint or inconvenience, or required to give any security for his appearance other than
his own bond:
Recusant complainant or witness may be forwarded in custody. Provided that, if any
complainant or witness refuses to attend or to execute a bond as directed in section 170, the officer in
charge of the police station may forward him in custody to the Magistrate, who may detain him in
custody until he executes such bond, or until the hearing of the case is completed.
172. Diary of proceedings in investigation .__(1) Every policeofficer making a n
investigation under this Chapter shall day by day enter his proceedings in the investigation in a diary,
setting forth the time at which the information reached him the time at which he began and closed his
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 39.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Omitted ibid.
4Rep. by the code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act 1926 (II of 1926), s. 2.
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investigation, the place or places visited by him, and a statement of the circumstances ascertained
through his investigation.
(2) Any Criminal Court may send for the policediaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such
Court, and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial.
Neither the accused nor his age nts shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor shall he or they be
entitled to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court; but, if they are used by the
policeofficer who made them, to refresh his memory, or if the Court, uses them for the purpose of
contradicting such policeofficer, the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 161
or section 145, as the case may be, shall apply.
173. Report of policeofficer. __1[(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be
completed without unnecessary delay, and , as soon as it is completed, the officer in charge of the
policestation shall 2[,through the Public Prosecutor,]__
(a) forward to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a
policereport a report, in the form prescribed by the 3[Provincial Government],
setting forth the names of the parties, the nature of the information and the
names of the persons who appear to be acquainted with the circumstances of
the case, and stating whether the accused (if arrested) has been forwarded in
custody, or has been released on his bond, and, if so, whether with or without
sureties, and
(b) communicate, in such manner as may be prescribed by the 3[Provincial
Government], the action taken by him to the person, if any , by whom the
information relating to the commission of the offence was first given 2[:]]
2[Provided that, where investigation is not completed within a period of fourteen days from
the date of recording of the first information report under section 154, the officer in charge of the
police station shall, within three days of the expiration of such period, forward to the Magistrate
through the Public Prosecutor, an interim report in the form prescribed by the Provincial Government
stating therein the result of the investigation made until then and the Court shall commence the trial
on the basis of such interim report, unless, for reasons to be recorded, the Court decides that the trial
should not so commence.]
(2) Where a superior officer of police has been appointed under section 158, the report
shall, in any cases in which the 3[Provincial Government] by general or special order so directs, be
submitted through that officer, and he may, pending the orders of the Magistrate, direct the officer in
charge of the policestation to make further investigation.
(3) Whenever it appears from a report forwarded under this section that the accused has
been released on his bond, the Magistrate shall make such order for the discharge of such bond or
otherwise as he thinks fit.
4[(4) A copy of any report forwarded under this section shall, on application, be furnished to
the accused before the commencement of the inquiry or trial:
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 40.
2Added & subs.by Act No. XXV of 1992, s. 2.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 40.
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Provided that the same shall be paid for unless the Magistrate for some special reason thinks
fit to furnish it free of cost.]
1[(5) Where the officer in charge of a policestation forwards a report under subsection (1),
he shall alongwith the report produce the witnesses in the case, except the public servants, and the
Magistrate shall bind such witnesses for appearance before him or some other Court on the date fixed
for trial.]
174. Police to inquire and report on suicide, etc. __ (1) The officer in charge of a
policestation or some other policeofficer specially empowered by the 2[Provincial Government] in
that behalf, on receiving information that a person__
(a) has committed suicide, or
(b) has been killed by another, or by an animal, or by machinery, or by an
accident, or
(c) has died under circumstances raising a reasonable suspicion that some other
person has committed an offence,
shall immediately give intimation thereof to the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests, and,
unless otherwise directed by any rule prescribed by the 2[Provincial Government], 3[*******] shall
proceed to the place where the body of such deceased person is, and there, in the presence of two or
more respectable inhabitants of the neighbourhood, shall make an investigation, and draw up a report
of the apparent cause of death, describing such wounds, fractures, bruises and other marks of injury
as may be found on the body , and stating in what manner, or by what weapon or instrument (if
any), such marks appear to have been inflicted.
(2) The report shall be signed by such policeofficer and other persons, or by so many of
them as concur therein, and shall be forthwith forwarded to the 3[concerned] Magistrate.
(3) When there is any doubt regarding the cause of death, or when f or any other reason
the policeofficer considers it expedient so to do, he shall, subject to suc h rules as the 2[Provincial
Government] may prescribe in this behalf, forward the body, with a view to its being examined, to
the nearest Civil Surgeon, or other qualified medical man appointed in this behalf by the 2[Provincial
Government], if the state of the weather and the distance admit of its being so forwarded without risk
of such putrefaction on the road as would render such examination useless.
(4) 4[* * * * * * *]
3[(5) The Magistrates of the first class are empowered to hold inquests.]
5[174A. Grievous injury by burns. __ (1) where a person, grievously injured by burns
through fire, kerosene oil, acid, chemical or by any other way, is brought to a Medical Officer on
duty designated by the Provincial Government for this purpose or, such incident is reported to the
1Added by Act No. XXV of 1992, S. 2.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
3 Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, S. 51.
4Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Ins. by Ord. No. LXIV of 2001, s.2.
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OfficerinCharge of a Police Station, such Medical Officer on duty, or, as the case may be,
OfficerinCharge of a Police Station, shall immediately give intimation thereof to the nearest
Magistrates Simultaneously, the Medical Officer on duty shall record the statement of the injured
person immediately on arrival so as to ascertain the circumstances and cause of the burn injuries. The
statement shall also be recorded by the Magistrate in case the injured person is still in a position to
make the statement.
(2) The Medical Officer on duty, or, as th e case may be, the Magistrate, before recording
the statement under subsection (1), shall satisfy himself that the injured person is not under any
threat or duress. The statement so recorded shall be forwarded to the Session Judge and also to the
District Superintendent of Police and OfficerinCharge of the Police Station, for such action as may
be necessary under this Code.
(3) If the injured person is unable, for any reason, to make the statement, before the
Magistrate, his statement recorded by the Medical Officer on duty under subsection (1) shall be sent
in sealed cover to the Magistrate or the trial court if it is other than the Magistrate and may be
accepted in evidence as a dying declaration if the injured person expires.]
175. Power to summon persons.__ (1) A policeofficer proceeding under section 174 may,
by order in writing summon two or more persons as aforesaid for the purpose of the said
investigation, and any other person who appears to be ac quainted with the facts of the case. Every
person so summoned shall be bound to attend and to answer truly all questions other than questions
the answers to which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge, or to a penalty or
forfeiture.
(2) If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offe nce to which section 170 applies, such
persons shall not be required by the policeofficer to attend a Magistrate’s Court.
176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. __ (1) When any person dies while in the
custody of the police, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests shall, and, in any other case
mentioned in section 174, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), any Magistrate so empowered
may hold an inquiry into the cause of death either instead of, or in addition to, the investigatio n held
by the policeofficer, and if he does so, he shall have all the powers in conducting it which he would
have in holding an inquiry into an offence. The Magistrate holding such an inquiry shall record the
evidence taken by him in connection therewith in any of the manners hereinafter prescribed
according to the circumstances of the case.
(2) Power to disinter corpses. Whenever such Magistrate considers it expedient to make
an examination of the dead body of any person who has been already interred, in order to discover
the cause of his death, the Magistrate may, cause the body to be disinterred and examined.
PART VI
PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS
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CHAPTER XV
OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS.
A.__ Place of Inquiry or Trial
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177. Ordinary place of inquiry and trial. Every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into
and tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction it was committed.
178. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions. Notwithstanding
anything contained in section 177, the 1[Provincial Government] may direct that any cases or class of
cases 2[in any district sent for trial to a Court of Session may be tried in any sessions division]:
3[Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High
Court under section 526 of this Code or any other law for the time being in force.]
179. Accused triable in, district where act is done or where consequence ensues. When
a person is accused of the Co mmission of any offence by reason of anything which has been done,
and of any consequence which has ensued, such offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court
within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any such thing has been done, or any such conseq uence
has ensued.
Illustrations
(a) A is wounded within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court X, and dies within the
local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Z. The offence of the culpable homicide of A
may be inquired into or tried by X or Z.
(b) A is wounded within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court X, and is, during ten
days within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Y, and during ten days more
within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Z, unable in the local limit s of the
jurisdiction of either Court Y, or Court Z, to follow his ordinary pursuits. The offence
of causing grievous hurt to A may be inquired into or tried by X, Y or Z.
(c) A is put in fear of injury within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court X, and is
thereby induced, within the local limits of the jurisdiction of Court Y, to deliver
property to the person who put him in fear. The offence of extortion committed on A
may be inquired into or tried either by X or Y.
(d) A is wounded in the 4[State of Junagadh], and dies of his wounds in 5[Karachi]. The
offence of causing A’s death may be inquired into and tried in 5[Karachi].
180. Place of trial where act is offence by reason of relation to other offence. When an
act is an offence by reason of its relation to any other act which is also an offence or which would be
an offence if the doer were capable of committing an offence, a charge of the firstmentioned offence
may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdict ion either act was
done.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2. and Sch.
3Subs. ibid. (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of Law Refo rms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972 ), s. 2
and Sch., item 198 may be perused.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
5Subs. ibid.
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Illustrations
(a) A charge of abetment may be inquired into or tried either by the Court within the local
limits of whose jurisdiction the abetment was committed, or by the Court within the
local limits of whose jurisdiction the offence abetted was committed.
(b) A charge of receiving or retaining stolen goods may be inquired into or tried either by
the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the goods were stolen, or by
any Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction any of them were at any time
dishonestly received or retained.
(c) A charge of wrongfully concealing a person known to have been Kidnapped may be
inquire into or tried by the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the
wrongful concealing, or by the Court within the local limits of whose juri sdiction the
kidnapping, took place.
181. Being a thug or belonging to a gang of dacoits, escape from custody, etc. __ (1) The
offence of being a thug, of being a thug and committing murder, of dacoity, of dacoity with murder,
of having belonged to a gang of dacoits, or of having escaped from custody, may be inquired into or
tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the person charged is.
(2) Criminal misappropriation and criminal breach of trust. The offence of criminal
misappropriation or of criminal breach of trust may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the
local limits of whose jurisdiction any part of the property which is the subject of the offence was
received or retained by the accused person, or the offence was committed.
1[(3) Theft. The offence of theft, or any offence which includes theft or the possession of
stolen property, may be inquired into or tried by a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction
such offence was committed or the property stolen was possessed by the thief or by any person who
received or retained the same knowing or having reason to believe it to be stolen.]
(4) Kidnapping and abduction. The offence of kidnapping or abduction may be inquired
into or tried by a Court within the local l imits of whose jurisdiction the person kidnapped or
abducted was kidnapped or abducted or was conveyed or concealed or detained.
182. Place of inquiry or trial where scene of offence is uncertain or not in one district
only or where offence is continuing o r consists of several acts. When it is uncertain in which of
several local areas an offence was committed, or
where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another, or
where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committ ed in more local areas than
one, or
where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried
by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 42.
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183. Offence committed on a journey. An offence committed whilst the offender is in the
course of performing a journey or voyage may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into the
local limits of whose jurisdiction the offender, or the person against whom, or the thing in respect of
which, the offence was committed, passed in the course of that journey or voyage.
184. [Offences against Railway, Telegraph, Post Office and Arms Acts.] Rep. by the
Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Second Schedule.
1[185. High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take
place.__ (1) Whenever a question arise s as to which of two or more Co urts subordinate to the same
High Court ought to inquire into or try any offence, it shall be decided by that High Court.
(2) Where two or more Courts not subordinate to the same High Court have taken
cognizance of the same offence, the High Court within t he local limits of whose appellate criminal
jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced, may direct the trial of such offender to be held in
any Court subordinate to it, and if it so decides all other proceedings against such person in respect
of such offence shall be discontinued. If such High Court, upon the matter having been brought to its
notice, does not so decide, any other High Court, within the local limits of whose appellate criminal
jurisdiction such proceedings are pending may give a like direction, and upon its so doing all other
such proceedings shall be discontinued.]
186. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local
jurisdiction. Magistrate’s procedure on arrest.__(1) When 2[* * *], 3[* * * * * * *] a Magistrate
of the first class, sees reason to believe that any person within the local limits of his jurisdiction has
committed without such limits (whether within or without 4[Pakistan]) an offence which cannot,
under the provisions of sections 177 to 184 (both inclusive), or any other law for the time being in
force, be inquired into or tried within such local limits, but is under some law for the time being in
force triable in 4[Pakistan], such Magistrate may inquire into the offence as if it had been committed
within such local limits and compel such person in manner hereinbefore provided to appear before
him, and send such person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence,
or, if such offence is bailable, take a bond with or without sureties for his appearance before such
Magistrate.
(2) When there are more Magistrates then one having such jurisdiction and the Magistrate
acting under this section cannot satisfy himself as to the Magistrate to or before who m such person
should be sent or bound to appear, the case shall be reported for the orders of the High Court.
187. Procedure where warrant issued by subordinate Magistrate. __(1) If the person
has been arrested under a warrant issued under section 186 5[,the Magistrate issuing the warrant shall
send the arrested person to the Sessions Judge] to whom he is subordinate, unless the Magistrate
having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence issues his warrant for the arrest of such
person, in which case the person arrested shall be delivered to the policeofficer executing such
warrant or shall be sent to the Magistrate by whom such warrant was issued.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 43.
2Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 52.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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(2) If the offence which the person arrested is alleged or suspected to have committed is
one which may be inquired into or tried by any Criminal Court in the same district other than that of
the Magistrate acting under section 186, such Magistrate shall send person to such Court.
188. 1[Liability for offences committed outside Pakistan. ] When a 2[citizen of Pakistan]
commits an offence at any place without and beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan], or
4[* * * * * * *]
when a servant of the 5[State (whether a citizen of Pakistan or not)] commits an offence in 6[a
tribal area],7[ or
when any person commits an offence on any ship or aircraft registered in 3[Pakistan]
wherever it may be,]
he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place
within 3[Pakistan] at which he may be found:
Political Agents to certify fitness of inquiry into charge. Provided that 8[notwithstanding
anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter] no cha rge as to any such offence shall be
inquired into in 3[Pakistan] unless the Political Agent, if there is one, for the territory in which the
offence is alleged to have been committed, certifies that, in his opinion, the charge ought to be
inquired into in 3[Pakistan]; and, where there is no Political Agent, the sanction of the 9[Federal
Government] shall be required:
Provided, also, that any proceedings taken against any person under this section which would
be a bar to subsequent proceedings against such person for the same offence if such offence had been
committed in 3[Pakistan] shall be a bar to further proceedings against him under 10[the 11[Extradition
Act, 1972 (XXI of 1972)]], in respect of the same offence in any territory beyond the limits of
3[Pakistan].
189. Power to direct copies of depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence.
Whenever any such offence as is referred to in section 188 is being inquired into or tried, the
12[Provincial Government] may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits
produced before the Political Agent or a judicial officer in or for the territory in which such offence
is alleged to have been committed shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or
trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters
to which such depositions or exhibits relate.
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 2 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
4Omitted by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
6Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XVII of 1981), s.2 and Second Sch.
7Ins. by the offences on Ships and Aircraft Act, 1940 (IV of 1940), s. 3.
8Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 44.
9Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Sch.
10Subs. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s.2 and Sch. I.
11Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XVII of 1981), s.2 and Second Sch.
12Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
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B.__ Conditions requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. __ 1[(1) All Magistrates of the first class, or any
other Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government on the recommendation of the High
Court, may take cognizance of any offence__
(a) upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence;
(b) upon a report in writing of such facts made by any police officer;
(c) upon information received from any person other than a police officer, or upon his
own knowledge or suspicion
that such offence has been committed which he may try or send to the Court of Sessions
for trial.]
2[1[(2)] A Magistrate taking cognizance under sub-section (1) of an offence triable exclusively by
a Court of Session shall, without recording any evidence, send the case to the Court of Session for trial.]
3[191. Transfer on application of the accused.__ When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an
offence under subsection (1), clause (c) of the preceding section, the accused shall, before any evidence
is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case tried by another Court, and, if the accused, or
any of the accused if there be more than one, objects to being tried by such Magistrate, the case shall,
instead of being tried by such Magistrate, be sent to 4[1[* * *] to the Sessions Judge 1[* * *]] for transfer
to another Magistrate.]
1[192. T ransfer of cases. __ A Session s Judge may empower any Judicial Magistrate, who
has taken cognizance of any case, to transfer such case for trial to any other Judicial Magistrate in his
district, and such Magistrate may dispose of the case accordingly.]
193. Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session. __ (1) Except as otherwise expressly
provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session 5shall
take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction, 6[unless the case has been sent to it
under section 190, subsection 1[(2)].
(2) Additional Sessions Judges and Assistant Sessions Judges shall try such cases only as the
7[Provincial Government] by general or special order may direct them to try, or 8[* * *] as the Sessions
Judge of the division, by general or special order, may make over to them for trial.
194. Cognizance of offences by High Court. __ (1) The High Court may take cognizance of
any offence 9[* * *] in manner hereinafter provided.
10[Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the provisions of any Letters Patent or
Order by which a High Court is constituted or continued, or any other provision of this Code.]
11[* * * * * * *]
195. 12[(1) No Court shall take cognizance__
1Subs., renumberred and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 5356.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (XXIII of 1997), s. 3 item (14).
5As to procedure of courts of se ssion in Balochistan, see British Balochistan Crinimal Justice Regulation, 1896(8 of 1896). This Procedure, however,
does not affect the code in its application to European British Subjects, see the regulation referred to.
6Subs. by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
8Omitted by the code of criminal proceudre (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.46.
9Omitted by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
10Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) ord., 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3. and 2nd sch. (w.e.f 14101955).
11Omitted by Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981(XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
12Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 47.
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(a) Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants. of any
offence punishable under sections 172 to 1[187] of the Pakistan Penal Code
(XLV of 1860), except on the complaint in writing of the public servant
concerned, or of some other public servant to whom he is subordinate;
(b) Prosecution for certain offences against public justice . of any offence
punishable under any of the following sections of the same Code, namely,
sections 193, 194, 195, 196, 199, 200, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211 and
228, when such offence is alleged to have been committed in, or in relation to,
any proceeding in any Court, except on the complaint in writing of such Court
or of some other Court to which such Court is subordinate; or
(c) Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence .
of any offence described in section 463 or punishable under section 471 ,
section 475 or section 476 of the same Code, when such offence is alleged to
have been committed by a party to any proceeding in any Court in respect of
a document produced or given in evidence in such proceeding, except on the
complaint in writing of such Court, or of some other Court to which such
Court is subordinate.]
(2) In clauses (b) and (c) of subsection (1), the term “Court” 2[includes] a Civil, Revenue
or Criminal Court, but does not include a Registrar or SubRegistrar under the 3[Registration Act,
1908]4[(XVI of 1908)].
4[(3) For the purposes of this section, a Court shall be deemed to be subordinate to the Court
to which appeals ordinarily lie from the appealable decrees or sentences of such former Court, or in
the case of a Civ il Court from whose decrees no appeal ordinarily lies , to the principal Court having
ordinary original civil jurisdiction within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such Civil Court is
situate:
Provided that__
(a) where appeals lie to more than one C ourt, the Appellate Court of inferior
jurisdiction shall be the Court to which such Court shall be deemed to be
subordinate; and
(b) where appeals lie to a Civil and also to a Revenue Court, such Court shall be
deemed to be subordinate to the Civil or Rev enue Court according to the
nature of the case or proceeding in connection with which the offence is
alleged to have been committed.]
6[(4)] The provisions of subsection (1), with reference to the offences named therein, apply
also to 7[criminal conspiracies to commit such offences and to] the abetment of such offences, and
attempts to commit them.
(4) 8[* * * * * * *]
(5) 8[* * * * * * *]
(6) 8[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by Act XXXIX of 2022, s. 2.
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. ibid., item (199).
5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47, for the original subsection (7), renumbered as subsection (3).
6Renumbered by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 47.
7Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendement Act, 1913 (VIII of 1913), s. 4.
8Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47.
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1[(5) Where a complaint has been made under subsection (1), clause (a), by a public
servant, any authority to which such p ublic servant is subordinate may order the withdrawal of the
complaint and, if it does so, it shall forward a copy of such order to the Court and, upon receipt
thereof by the Court, no further proceedings shall be taken on the complaint.]
2[196. Prosecution for offences against the State. No Court shall take cognizance of any
offence punishable under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except
section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A]
or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[
6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this
behalf by either of the two Governments.]
7[196A. Prosecution for certain classes of criminal conspiracy. No Court shall take
cognizance of the offence of criminal conspiracy punishable under section 120B of the Pakistan
Penal Code, (XLV of 1860),
(1) in a case where the object of the conspiracy is to commit either an illegal act other
than an offence, or a legal act by illegal means, or an offence to which the provisions of section 196
apply, unless upon complaint made by order or under authority from 5[6[Federal Government], or the
Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this behalf by either of the two
Governments,] or
(2) in a case where the object of the conspiracy is to commit any noncognizable offence,
or a cognizable offence not punishable with death, 8[imprisonment for life] or rigorous imprisonment
for a term of two years or upwards, unless the 9[Provincial Government], or 10[a] 11[* * * ]
10[Officerincharge of the prosecution in the district] empowered in this behalf by the 9[Provincial
Government], has, by order in writing, consented to the initiation of the proceedings:
Provided that where the criminal conspiracy is one to which the provisions of subsection
12[(4)] of section 195 apply no such consent shall be necessary.]
13[196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases. In the case of any offence in respect of
which the provisions of section 196 or section 196A apply, 10[officerincharge of the investigation
in the district] 14* * * may, notwithstanding anything contained in those sections or in any other part
of this Code, order a preliminary investigation by a policeofficer not being below the rank of
Inspector, in which case such policeofficer shall have the powers referred to in section 155,
subsection (3).]
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47.
2This section has been amended in Sind by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Sind Amdt.) Act, 1947 (Sind Act 43 of 1947), and in the N.W.F.P by the
Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt.) Act, 1938 (N.W.F.P. Act 8 of 1938).
In the Punjab this section has been amnended by the Punjab Criminal Procedure (Election Offences Amdt.) Act, 1936 (Punjab I of 1936).
3Ins. by the Indian Elections Offences and Inquiries Act, 1920 (XXXIX of 1920), s.3.
4Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 (XXV of 1927), s. 3.
5The original words “the G.G. in C., the L.G., or some officer empowered by the G.G. in C. in this behalf” have successively been amended by A.O.,
1937 and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1960 (XLVIII of 1960), ss. 2 and 3, respectively, to read as above.
6Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government”.
7Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1913 (VIII of 1913) s. 5.
8Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
9Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
10Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 5758.
11Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
12Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.48.
13Ins. ibid., s. 49.
14Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge
within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any
Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with
the sanction of 2[the 3[Federal Government] or a Provincial Government], is accused of any
offence alleged to have been committed by him while acting or purporting to act in the discharge of
his official duty, no Court shall take cognizance of such offence except with the 4[previous sanction__
(a) in the case of a person employed in connection with the affairs of the
5[Federation] of the 6[President] 7[* * *] ; and
(b) in the case of a person employed in connection with the affairs of a Province,
of the Governor of that Province 7[* * *]].
(2) Power of President or Governor as to prosecution . 8[The 6[President] or Governor, as
the case may be, 7[* * * ] may determine the person by whom, the manner in which, the offence or
offences for which, the prosecution of such Judge, 9[Magistrate] or public servant is to be conducted,
and may specify the Court before which the trial is to be held.
(3) 10[* * * * * * *]
11198. Prosecution for breach of contract, defamation and offences against marriage.
No Court shall take cognizance of an offence falling under Chapter XIX or Chapter XXI of the
Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) or under sections 493 to 496 (both inclusi ve) of the same Code,
except upon a complaint made by some person aggrieved by such offence:
12[Provided that, where the person so aggrieved is a woman who, according to the customs
and manners of the country, ought not to be compelled to appear in public , or where such person is
under the age of eighteen years or is an idiot or lunatic, or is from sickness or infirmity unable to
make a complaint, some other person may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his or
her behalf:]
13[Provided further that where the husband aggrieved by an offence under section 494 of the
said Code is serving in any of 14[the armed forces of Pakistan] under conditions which are certified
by 15[the Commanding Officer] as precluding him from obtaining leave of absence t o enable him to
make a complaint in person, some other person authorised by the husband in accordance with the
provisions of subsection of section 199B may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his
behalf.]
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 50.
2Subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937.
5Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table.
6Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
7Omitted by G.G.O. XX of 1947, Art. 6.
8Subs. by A.O., 1937.
9Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 50.
10Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
11This section has been amended in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P. Act No. 26 of 1950, s. 11.
12Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 51.
13Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1943 (XXVIII of 1943), s.2.
14Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
15Subs. ibid.
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1[198A. Prosecution for defamation against publ ic servants in respect of their
conduct in the discharge of public functions.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this
Code, when any offence falling under Chapter XXI of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) is
alleged to have be en committed against the President, the Prime Minister, a Federal Minister,
Minister of State, Governor, Chief Minister or Provincial Minister or any public servant employed in
connection with the affairs of the Federation or of a Province, in respect of his conduct in the
discharge of his public functions, a Court of Session may take cognizance of such offence, without
the accused being committed to it for trial, upon a complaint in writing made by the Public
Prosecutor.
(2) Every such complaint shall set forth the facts which constitute the offence alleged, the
nature of such offence and such other particulars as are reasonably sufficient to give notice to the
accused of the offence alleged to have been committed by him.
(3) No complaint under subsection (1 ) shall be made by the Public Prosecutor except
with the previous sanction,__
(a) in the case of the President or the Prime Minister or a Governor, o f any
Secretary to the Government authorised by him in this behalf;
(b) in the case of a Federal Minister o r Minister of State, Chief Minister or
Provincial Minister, of any Secretary to the Government authorised in this
behalf by the Government concerned;
(c) in the case of any public servant employed in connection with the affairs of the
Federation or of a Province, of the Government concerned.
(4) No Court of Session shall take cognizance of an offence under subsection (1), unless
the complaint is made within six months from the date on which the offence is alleged to have been
committed.
(5) When the Court of Session takes cognizance of an offence under subsection (1), then,
notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, the Court of Session shall try the case without the
aid of a jury or assessors and in trying the case shall follow the procedure presc ribed for the trial by
Magistrates of warrant cases instituted otherwise than on a police report.
(6) The provisions of this section shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, those of
section 198.]
2199. Prosecution for adultery or enticing a marr ied woman. 3[No Court shall take
cognizance of an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code,
except__
(a) upon a report in writing made by a policeofficer on the complaint of the
husband of the woman, or in his absence, by some person who had care of
such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed; or
(b) upon a complaint made by the husband of the woman or, in his absence, made
with the leave of the Court by some person who had care of such woman on
his behalf at the time when such offence was committed.]
1Ins. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1341974).
2S. 199 has been omitted in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P. Act 26 of 1950, s.12.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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1[Provided that, where such husband is under the age of eighteen years, or is an idiot or
lunatic, or is from sickness or infirmity unable to make a complaint, some other person may, with the
leave of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf:]
2[Provided further that where such husband is serving in any of 3[the armed forces of
Pakistan] under conditions which are certified by his Commanding Officer as precluding him from
obtaining leave of absence to enable him to make a complaint in person, and where for any reason
no complaint has been made by a person having care of the woman as aforesaid, some other person
authorised by the husband in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) of sec tion 199B may,
with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf.]
4[199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person
aggrived. When in any case falling under section 198 or section 199, the person on whose behalf the
complaint is sought to be made is under the age of eighteen years or is a lunatic, and the person
applying for leave has not been appointed or declared by competent authority to be the guardian of
the person of the said minor or lunatic, and the Court is s atisfied that there is a guardian so
appointed or declared, notice shall be given to such guardian, and the Court shall, before granting the
application, give him a reasonable opportunity of objecting to the granting thereof.]
5[199B. Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199. __ (1) The
authorisation of a husband given to another person to make a complaint on his behalf under the
second proviso to section 198 or the second proviso to section 199 shall be in writing, shall be
signed or otherwise attested by the husband, shall contain a statement to the effect that he has been
informed of the allegations upon which the complaint is to be founded, shall be countersigned by the
Officer referred to in the said provisos, and shall be a ccompanied by a certificate signed by that
Officer to the effect that leave of absence for the purpose of making a complaint in person cannot for
the time being be granted to the husband.
(2) Any document purporting to be such an authorisation and complyin g with the provisions
of subsection (1), and any document purporting to be a certificate required by that subsection shall,
unless the contrary is proved, be presumed to be genuine, and shall be received in evidence.]
______
CHAPTER XVI
OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES
200. Examination of complainant.__ 6[(1)] 7[* * *], a Magistrate taking cognizance of an
offence on complaint shall at once examine the complainant upon oath, and the substance of the
examination shall be reduced to writing and shal l be signed by the complainant, and also by the
Magistrate :
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 52.
2Added by Act No. XXVIII of 1943, s. 3.
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from 23rd March, 1956).
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 53. This section has been amended in the N.W.F.P. by the N.W.F.P.
Act 26 of 1950, s. 13.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act 1943, (XXVIII of 1943), s. 4. This section has been omitted in the N.W.F.P. by the
N.W.F.P. Act 26 of 1950, s. 13.
6Re-numbered by Act XVII of 2017, s.3, only for ICT when notified.
7Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 54.
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Provided as follows:__
(a) when the complaint is made in writing, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
require a Magistrate to examine the complainant before transferring the case under
section 192 1[, or sending it to the Court of Session] ;
2[(aa) when the complaint is mad e in writing , nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
require the examination of a complainant in any case in which the complaint has been
made by a Court or by a public servant acting or purporting to act in the discharge of
his official duties;]
(b) 4[* * * * * * *]
3[(b) Where a complainant is a Court or a public servant, the Court or a public servant,
as the case may be, shall not be liable to adjournment costs under sub-section (2)]
(c) when the case has been transferred under section 192 and the Magistrate so
transferring it has already examined the complainant, the Magistrate to whom it is so
transferred shall not be bound to reexamine the complainant.
3[(2) Subject to provisions of section 344, if on the date fixed for hearing in any proceedin gs, a
party to a case or any other person, despite service of notice, fails to appear or comply with any order of the
Court or mandatory provision of the code or any other law for the time being in force, seeks an
adjournment for such purpose, the Court ma y, for sufficient cause and reasons to be recorded, grant such
adjournment on the condition that such party or person shall pay to the other party, adjournment costs
which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees per adjournment or such higher amount as may be
prescribed from time to time.]
201. Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case. __ (1) If the
complaint has been made in writing to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the case, he
shall return the complaint for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect.
(2) If the complaint has not been made in writing, such Magistrate shall direct the complainant to
the proper Court.
5[202. Postponement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of
which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or
transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record ed, postpone
the issue of process for compelling the attendance of the person complained against , and either inquire into
the case itself or direct any inquiry or investigation to be made by 6[any Justice of the Peace , or by] a
policeofficer, or by such other person as it thinks fit, for the purpose of ascertaining the truth or falsehood of
the complaint:
Provided that, save where the complaint has been made by a Court, no such direction shall be made
unless the complainant has been examined on oath under the provisions of section 200.
(2) A Court of Session may, instead of directing an investigation under the provisions of
subsection (1), direct the investigation to be made by any Magistrate subordinate to it for the purpose of
ascertaining the truth or falsehood of the complaint.
(3) If any inquiry or investigation under this section is made by a person not being a Magistrate,
6[or Justice of the Peace] or a policeofficer, such person shall exercise all the powers conferred by this Code
on an officerincharge of a policestation, except that he shall not have power to arrest without warrant.
(4) Any Court inquiring into a case under this section may, if it thinks fit, take evidence of
witnesses on oath.]
1Added by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 54.
3Ins. and added by Act XVII of 2017, s.3, only for ICT when notified.
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (O. No. 4 of 1949), s. 3 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
6Ins. ibid.
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203. Dismissal of complaint. The 1[Court] before whom a complaint is made or to whom
it has been transferred 2[or sent] may dismiss the complaint, if, 3[after considering the statement on
oath (if any) of the complainant and the result of 4[the investigation] or inquiry 5[(if any)] under
section 202]; there is in his judgment no sufficient ground for proceeding. In such cases he shall
briefly record his reasons for so doing.
6[203A. Complaint in case of Zina.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under
section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), except on
a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence on a complaint shall
at once examine, on oath, the complainant and at least four Muslim, adult male eyewitnesses, about
whom the Court is satisfied having regard to the requirement of tazkiyahalshahood, that, they are
truthful persons and abstain from major sins (kabair), of the act of penetration necessary to the
offence:
Provided that, if the accused is a nonMuslim, the eyewitnesses may be nonMuslims.
Explanation.__ In this section “tazkiyahalshahood” means the mode of inquiry adopted by a
Court to satisfy itself as to the credibility of a witness.
(3) The substance of the examination of the complainant and the eyewitnesses shall be
reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the eye -witnesses, as the case may be,
and also by the Presiding Officer of the Court.
(4) If in the opinion of the Presiding Officer of a Court, there is sufficient ground for
proceeding, the Court shall issue summons for the personal attendance of the accused.
(5) The Presiding Officer of a Court before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has
been transferred may dismiss the complaint, if, after considering the statements on oath of the
complainant and the four or more eyewitnesses there is, in his judgment, no sufficient ground for
proceeding and in such case he shall record his reasons for so doing.
203B. Complaint in case of Qazf. __ (1) Subject to subsection (2) of f section 6 of the
Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 (VIII of 1979), no Court shall take
cognizance of an offence under section 7 of the said Ordinance, except on a complaint lodged in a
Court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence on a complaint shall
at once examine on oath the complainant and the witnesses as mentioned in section 6 of the Offence
of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 (VIII of 1979) of the act of Qazf necessar y to the
offence.
(3) The substance of the, examination of the complainant and the witnesses shall be
reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the witnesses, as the case may be, and
also by the Presiding Officer of the Court.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. ibid.
3Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.55
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1926 (II of 1926), s. 5.
5Ins.ibid.
6Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 8.
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(4) If in the opi nion of the Presiding Officer of a Court, there is sufficient ground for
proceeding the Court shall issue summons for the personal attendance of the accused.
(5) The Presiding Officer of a Court before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has
been transf erred may dismiss the complaint, if, after considering the statements on oath of the
complainant and the witnesses there is, in his judgment, no sufficient ground for proceeding and in
such case he shall record his reasons for so doing.
203C. Complaint in case of fornication.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence
under section 496A of the Pakistan Penal Code, except on a complaint lodged in a Court of
competent jurisdiction.
(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence shall at once
examine on oath the complainant and at least two eyewitnesses to the act of fornication.
(3) The substance of the examination of the complainant and the eyewitnesses shall be
reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the witnesses, as the case may be, and
also by the Presiding Officer of the Court.
(4) If in the opinion of the Presiding Officer of a Court, there is sufficient ground for
proceeding the Court shall issue a summons for the personal attendance of the accused:
Provided that the Presiding Officer of a Court shall not require the accused to furnish any
security except a personal bond, without sureties, to ensure attendance before the Court in further
proceedings.
(5) The Presiding Officer of a Court before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has
been transferred may dismiss the complaint, if, after considering the statements on oath of the
complainant and the witnesses there is, in his judgment, no sufficient ground for proceeding and in
such case he shall record his reasons for so doing.
(6) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions or anything contained in any other law for
the time being in force no complaint under this section shall be entertained against any person who
is accused of zina under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979
(Ordinance No. VII of 1979) and against whom a complaint under section 203A of this Code is
pending or has been dismissed or who has been acquitted or against any person who is a complainant
or a victim in a case of rape, under any circumstances whatsoever.]
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CHAPTER XVII
OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE 1[COURTS]
204. Issus of process. __ (1) If in the opinion of a 2[Court] taking cognizance of an offence
there is sufficient ground for proceeding, and the case appears to be one in which, according to the
fourth column of the second schedule, a summons should issue in the first instance, 3[it] shall issue
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. ibid.
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*[his] summons for the attendance of the accused. If the case appears to be one in which, according to that
column, a warrant should issue in the first instance, 1[it] may issue a warrant, or, if 1[it] thinks fit, a
summons, for causing the accused to be brought or to appear at a certain time before such 2[Court] or
(if 1[it] has not jurisdiction 3[itself]) some other 2[Court] having jurisdiction.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of section 90.
(3) When by any law for the time being in force any process -fees or other fees are
payable, no process shall be issued until the fees are paid, and, if such fees are not paid within a
reasonable time, the 2[Court] may dismiss the complaint.
205. Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused. __(1) Whenever a
Magistrate issues a summons, he may, if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal
attendance of the accused, and permit him to appear by his pleader.
(2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying the case may, in his discretion, at any stage
of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such
attendance in manner hereinbefore provided.
4CHAPTER XVIII.__ [Of Inquiry into Cases triable by the Court of Session or High Court.]
Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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CHAPTER XIX
OF THE CHARGE
Form of Charges
221. Charge to state offence. __ Every charge under this Code shall state the offence with
which the accused is charged.
(2) Specific name of offence sufficient description. If the law which creates the offence
gives it any specific name, the offence may be described in the charge by that name only.
(3) How stated where offence has no specific name. If the law which creates the
offence does not give it any specific name, so much of the definition of the offence must be stated as
to give the accused notice of the matter with which he is charged.
(4) The law and section of the law against which the offence is said to have been
committed shall be mentioned in the charge.
(5) What implied in charge. The fact that the charge is made is equivalent to a statement
that every legal condition required by law to constitute the offence charged was fulfilled in the
particular case.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. ibid.
Chapter XVIII was previously amended by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (12 of 1923), s. 9, A.O., 1949, Sch., Code of Criminal Procedure
(Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 57 and A.O, 1937.
*Sic. should read “its”.
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1[(6) Language of charge. The charge shall be written either in English or in the language of
the Court.]
(7) Previous conviction when to be set out. If the accused 2[having been previously
convicted of any offence, is liable, by reason of such previous convicti on, to enhanced punishment,
or to punishment of a different kind, for a subsequent offence, and it is intended to prove such
previous conviction for the purpose of affecting the punishment which the Court may think fit to
award for the subsequent offence,] the fact, date and place of the previous conviction shall be stated
in the charge. If such statement 3[has been omitted,] the Court may add it at any time before sentence
is passed.
Illustrations
(a) A is charged with the murder of B. This is equivalent t o a statement th at A’s act fell
within the definition of murder given in sections 299 and 300 of the Pakistan Penal
Code (XLV of 1860) ; that it did not fall within any of the general exceptions of the
same Code; and that it did not fall within any of the five exceptions to section 300, or
that, if it did fall within Exception 1, one or other of the three provisos to that
exception apply to it.
(b) A is charged, under section 326 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ), with
voluntarily causing grievous hurt to B by means of an instrument for shooting. Th is is
equivalent to a statement that the case was not provided for by section 335 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, and that the general exceptions did not apply to it.
(c) A is accused of murder, cheating, theft, extortion, adultery or criminal intimidation, or
using a false propertymark. The charge may state that A committed murder, or
cheating, or theft, or extortion, or adultery, or criminal intimidation, or that he used a
false propertymark, without reference to the definitions of those crimes contained in
the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ; but the sections under which the offence is
punishable must, in each instance, be referred to in the charge.
(d) A is charged, und er section 184 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) with
intentionally obstructing a sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of a
public servant. The charge should be in those words.
222. Particulars as to time P lace and person. __ (1) The charge shall contain such
particulars as to the time and place of the alleged offence, and the person (if any) against whom, or
the thing (if any) in respect of which, it was committed, as are reasonably sufficient to give the
accused notice of the matter with which he is charged.
(2) When the accused is charged with criminal breach of trust or dishonest
misappropriation of money, it shall be sufficient to specif y the gross sum in respect of which the
offence is alleged to have been committed, and the dates between which the offence is alleged to
have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates, and the charge so framed
shall be deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of section 234:
Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one
year.
1Subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 61.
3Subs. ibid.
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223. When manner of committing offence must be stated. When the nature of the case
is such that the particulars mentioned in sections 221 and 222 do not give the accused sufficient
notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the
manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose.
Illustrations
(a) A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge
need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected.
(b) A is accused of cheati ng B at a given time and place. The charge must set out the
manner in which A cheated B.
(c) A is accused of giving false evidence at a given time and place. The charge must set
out that portion of the evidence given by A which is alleged to be false.
(d) A is accused of obstructing B, a public servant, in the discharge of his public
functions at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A
obstructed B in the discharge of his functions.
(e) A is accused of the murder of B at a giv en time and place. The charge need not state
the manner in which A murdered B.
(f) A is accused of disobeying a direction of the law with intent to save B from
punishment. The charge must set out the disobedience charged and the law infringed.
224. Words i n charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable. In
every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense
attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable.
225. Effect of errors. No error in stating either the offence or the particulars required to be
stated in the charge, and no omission to state the offence or those particulars, shall be regarded at any
stage of the case as material, unless the accused was in fa ct misled by such error or omission, and it
has occasioned a failure of justice.
Illustrations
(a) A is charged under section 242 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ), with
“having been in possession of counterfeit coin, having known at the time when he
became possessed thereof that such coin was counterfeit, ” the word “fraudulently”
being omitted in the charge. Unless it appears that A was in fact misled by this
omission, the error shall not be regarded as material.
(b) A is charged with cheating B, and the manner in which he cheated B is not set out in
the charge, or is set out incorrectly. A defends himself, calls witnesses and gives his
own account of the transaction. The Court may infer from this that the omission to set
out the manner of the cheating is not material.
(c) A is charged with cheating B, and the manner in which he cheated B is not set out in
the charge. There were many transactions between A and B, an d A had no means of
knowing to which of them the charge referred, and offered no defence. The Court may
infer from such facts that the omission to set out the manner of the cheating was, in
the case, a material error.
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(d) A is charged with the murder of Kh oda Baksh on the 21st January 188 2. In fact, the
murdered person’s name was Haider Baksh, and the date of the murder was the 20th
January 1882. A was never charged with any murder but one, and had heard the
1[trial], which referred exclusively to the case of Haider Baksh. The Court may infer
from these facts that A was not misled, and that the error in the charge was
immaterial.
(e) A was charged with murdering Haider Baksh on the 20th January 1882, and Kh oda
Baksh (who tried to arrest him for that murder) on the 21st January 1882. When
charged for the murder of Haider Baksh, he was tried for the murder of Khoda Baksh.
The witnesses present in his defence were witnesses in the case of Haider Baksh. The
Court may infer from this that A was misled, and that the error was material.
2226. [Procedure on commitment without charge or with imperfect charge.] [Omitted by the
Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XIl of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
227. Court may alter charge. __ (1) Any Court may alter or add to any charge at any
time before judgment is pronounced 3[* * *].
(2) Every such alteration or addition shall be read and explained to the accused.
228. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration. If the charge framed or
alteration or addition made under 4[* * *] section 227 is such that proceeding immediately with the
trial is not likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused in his defence or the
prosecutor in the conduct of the case, the Court may, in its discretion, after such charge or alterat ion
or addition has been framed or made, proceed with the trial as if the new or altered charge had been
the original charge.
229. When new trial may be directed, or trial suspended. If the new or altered or added
charge is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is likely, in the opinion of the Court, to
prejudice the accused or the prosecutor as aforesaid, the Court may either direct a new trial or
adjourn the trial for such period as may be necessary.
230. Stay of proceedings if prosecution of of fence in altered charge require previous
sanction. If the offence stated in the new or altered or added charge is one for the prosecution of
which previous sanction is necessary, the case shall not be proceeded with until such sanction is
obtained, unless sanction has been already obtained for a prosecution on the same facts as those on
which the new or altered charge is founded.
231. Recall of witnesses when charge altered. Whenever a charge is altered or added to
by the Court after the commencement of t he trial, the prosecutor and the accused shall be allowed to
recall or re summon, and examine with reference to such alteration or addition, any witness who
may have been examined, and also to call any further witness whom the Court may think to be
material.
232. Effect of material error. __ (1) If any Appellate Court, or the High Court 5[,or the
Court of Session] in the exercise of its powers of revision or of its powers under Chapter XXVII, is
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Section 226 was previously amended by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch.
3Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
4Omitted ibid.
5Ins. ibid.
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of opinion that any person convicted of an offence was misled in his defence by the absence of a
charge or by an error in the charge, it shall direct a new trial to be had upon a charge framed in
whatever manner it thinks fit.
(2) If the Court is of opinion that the facts of the case are such that no valid charge cou ld
be preferred against the accused in respect of the facts proved, it shall quash the conviction.
Illustration
A is convicted of an offence, under section 196 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860),
upon a charge which omits to state that he knew the evidence, which he corruptly used or attempted
to use as true or genuine, was false or fabricated. If the C ourt thinks it probable that A had such
knowledge, and that he was misled in his defence by the omission from the charge of the statement
that he had it, it shall direct a new trial upon an amended charge; but, if it appears probable from the
proceedings that A had no such knowledge, it shall quash the conviction.
Joinder of charges
233. Separate charges for distinct offences. For every distinct offence of which any
person is accused there shall be a separate charge, and every such charge shall be tried s eparately,
except in the cases mentioned in sections 234, 235, 236 and 239.
Illustration
A is accused of a theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A
must be separately charged and separately tried for the theft and causing grievous hurt.
234. Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together. __ (1) When a
person is accused of more offences than one of the same kind committed within the space of twelve
months from the first to the last of such offences, 1[whether in respect of the same person or not], he
may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, any number of them not exceeding three.
(2) Offences are of the same kind when they are punishable with the same amount of
punishment under the same section of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) or of any special or
local law:
2[Provided that, for the purpose of this section, an offence punishable under section 379 of
the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ) shall be deemed to be an offence of the same kind as an
offence punishable under section 380 of the said Code, and that an offence puni shable under any
section of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or of any special or local law, shall be deemed to
be an offence of the same kind as an attempt to commit such offence, when such an attempt is an
offence.]
235. Trial for more than one off ence.__ (1) If, in one series of acts so connected together
as to form the same transaction, more offences than one are committed by the same person, he may
be charged with, and tried at one trial for, every such offence.
(2) Offence falling within two definitions. If the acts alleged constitute an offence
falling within two or more separate definitions of any law in force for the time being by which
offences are defined or punished, the person accused of them may be charged with, and tried at one
trial for, each of such offences.
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 62.
2Ins., ibid.
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(3) Acts constituting one offence, but constituting when combined a different
offence. If several acts, of which one or more than o ne would by itself or themselves constitute an
offence, constitute when combined a different offence, the person accused of them may be charged
with, and tried at one trial for, the offence constituted by such acts when combined, and for any
offence constituted by any one, or more, of such acts.
(4) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860),
section 71.
Illustrations
to subsection (1)—
(a) A rescues B, a person in lawful custody, and in so doing causes grievous hurt to C, a
constable in whose custody B was. A may be charged with, and convicted of, offences
under sections 225 and 333 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
(b) A commits housebreaking by day with intent to commit adultery, and commits in the
house so entered adultery with B’ s wife. A may be separately charged with, and
convicted of, offences under sections 454 and 497 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV
of 1860).
(c) A entices B, the wife of C, away from C, with intent to commit adultery with B, and
then commits adultery with her. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of,
offences under sections 498 and 497 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
(d) A has in his possession several seals, knowing them to be counterfeit and intending to
use them for the purpose of committing several forgeries punishable under section
466 of the Pakistan Penal Code. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of,
the possession of each seal under section 473 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(e) With intent to cause injury to B, A institutes a criminal proceeding against him,
knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such proceeding; and also falsely
accuses B of having committed an offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful
ground for such charges. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, two
offences under section 211 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(f) A, with intent to cause injury to B, falsely accuses h im of having committed an
offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such charge. On the trial, A
gives false evidence against B, intending thereby to cause B to be convicted of a
capital offence. A may be separately charged with and convi cted of, offences under
sections 211 and 194 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(g) A, with six others, commits the offences of rioting, grievous hurt and assaulting a
public servant endeavouring in the discharge of his duty as such to suppress the riot.
A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 147, 325
and 152 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(h) A threatens B, C and D at the same time with injury to their persons with intent to
cause alarm to them. A may be separately charged with, and convicted of, each of the
three offences under section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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The separate charges referred to in Illustrations (a) to (h) respectively may be tried at the
same time.
to subsection (2)__
(i) A wrongfully strikes B with a cane. A may be separately charged with, and convicted
of, offences under sections 352 and 323 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(j) Several stolen sacks of corn are made over to A and B, who know they are stolen
property, for the purpose of concealing them. A and B t hereupon voluntarily assist
each other to conceal the sacks at the bottom of a grain pit. A and B may be separately
charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 411 and 414 of the Pakistan
Penal Code.
(k) A exposes her child with the knowledge t hat she is thereby likely to cause its death.
The child dies in consequence of such exposure. A may be separately charged with,
and convicted of, offences under sections 317 and 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
(l) A dishonestly uses a forged document as ge nuine evidence, in order to convict B, a
public servant, of an offence under section 167 of the Pakistan Penal Code. A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 471 (read with
466) and 196 of the same Code.
to subsection (3)__
(m) A commits robbery on B, and in doing so voluntarily causes hurt to him. A may be
separately charged with, and convicted of, offences under sections 323, 392 and 394
of the Pakistan Penal Code.
236. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committ ed. If a single act or series of
acts is of such a nature that it is doubtful which of several offences the facts which can be proved
will constitute, the accused may be charged with having committed all or any of such offences, and
any number of such charges may be tried at once; or he may be charged in the alternative with
having committed some one of the said offences.
Illustrations
(a) A is accused of an act which may amount to theft, or receiving stolen property, or
criminal breach of trust or cheating. He may be charged with theft, receiving stolen
property, criminal breach of trust and cheating, or he may be charged with having
committed theft, or receiving stolen property, or criminal breach of trust or cheating.
(b) A states on oath before the Magistr ate that he saw B hit C with a club. Before the
Sessions Court A states on oath that B never hit C. A may be charged in the
alternative and convicted of intentionally giving false evidence, although it cannot be
proved which of these contradictory statements was false.
237. When a person is charged with one offence, he can be convicted of another. __ (1)
If, in the case mentioned in section 236, the accused is charged with one offence, and it appears in
evidence that he committed a different offence for whi ch he might have been charged under the
provisions of that section, he may be convicted of the offence which he is shown to have committed,
although he was not charged with it.
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(2) 1[* * * * * * *]
Illustration
A is charged with theft. It appears that he committed the offence of criminal breach of trust,
or that of receiving stolen goods. He may be convicted of criminal breach of trust or of receiving
stolen goods (as the case may be) though he was not charged with such offence.
238. When offence proved in cluded in offence charged. __ (1) When a person is charged
with an offence consisting of several particulars, a combination of some only of which constitutes, a
complete minor offence, and such combination is proved, but the remaining particulars are not
proved, he may be convicted of the minor offence, though he was not charged with it.
(2) When a person is charged with an offence and facts are proved which reduce it to a
minor offence, he may be convicted of the minor offence, although he is not charged with it.
2[(2A) When a person is charged with an offence, he may be convicted of an attempt to
commit such offence although the attempt is not separately charged.]
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize a conviction of any offence
referred to in section 198 or section 199 when no complaint has been made as required by that
section.
Illustrations
(a) A is charged, under section 407 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with
criminal breach of trust in respect of property entrusted to him as a carrier. It appears,
that he did commit criminal breach of trust under section 406 in respect of the
property, but that it was not entrusted to him as a carrier. He may be convicted of
criminal breach of trust under section 406.
(b) A is charged, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with
causing grievous hurt. He proves that he acted on grave and sudden provocation. He
may be convicted under section 335 of that Code.
3[239. What persons may be charged jointly. The following persons may be charged and
tried together, namely:__
(a) persons accused of the same offence committed in the course of the same
transaction;
(b) persons accused of an offence and persons accused of abetment, or of an
attempt to commit such offence;
(c) persons accused of more than one offence of the same kind, within the
meaning of section 234 committed by them jointly within the period of twelve
months;
(d) persons accused of different offences committed in the course of the same
transaction;
1Omitted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 63.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 64.
3Subs. ibid., s. 65.
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(e) persons accused of an offence which includes theft, extortion, or cr iminal
misappropriation, and persons accused of receiving or retaining, or assisting in
the disposal or concealment of, property possession of which is alleged to
have been transferred by any such offence committed by the firstnamed
persons, or of abetmen t of or attempting to commit any such lastnamed
offence;
(f) persons accused of offences under sections 411 and 414 of the Pakistan Penal
Code (XLV of 1860) or either of those sections in respect of stolen property
the possession of which has been transferred by one offence; and
(g) persons accused of any offence under Chapter XI I of the Pakistan Penal Code
(XLV of 1860 ) relating to counterfeit coin, and persons accused of any other
offence under the said Chapter relating to the same coin, or of abetment of or
attempting to commit any such offence;
and the provisions contained in the former part of this Chapter shall, so far as may be, apply to all
such charges.]
240. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges. When
a charge containing more heads than one is framed against the same person, and when a conviction
has been had on one or more of them, the complainant, or the officer conducting the prosecution,
may, with the consent of the Court, withdraw the remaining charge or charges, or the Court of its
own accord may stay the inquiry into, or trial of, such charg e or charges. Such withdrawal shall have
the effect of an acquittal on such charge or charges, unless the conviction be set aside, in which case
the said Court (subject to the order of the Court setting aside the conviction) may proceed with the
inquiry into or trial of the charge or charges so withdrawn.
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CHAPTER XX
OF THE TRIAL OF 1[CASES] BY MAGISTRATES
241. 2[Procedure in trial of cases]. The following procedure shall be observed by
Magistrates in the trial of 1[cases].
3[241A. Supply of statements and documents to the accused. __ (1) In all cases instituted
upon police report, except those tried summarily or punishable with fine or imprisonment not
exceeding six months, copies of statements of all witnesses recorded under section s 161 and
164 and of the inspection note recorded by an investigation officer on his first visit to the place
of occurrence, shall be supplied free of cost to the accused not less than seven days before the
commencement of the trial:
Provided that, if any part of a statement recorded under section 161 is such that its disclosure
to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the statement shall be
excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Ins. ibid.
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(2) In all cases instituted upon a complaint in writing, the complainant shall__
(a) state in the petition of complaint the substance of the accusation, the names of
his witnesses and the gist of the evidence which he is likely to adduce at the
trial; and
(b) within three days of the order of the Court under section 204 for issue of
process to the accused, file in the Court for supply to the accused, as many
copies of the complaint and any other document which he has filed with his
complaint as the number of the accused:
Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply in any case in which the
complaint has been made by a Court or by a public se rvant acting or purporting to act in the
discharge of his official duties].
1[242. Charge to be framed. When the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate,
a formal charge shall be framed relating to the offence of which he is accused and he shall be asked
whether he admits that he has committed the offence with which he is charged.]
243. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation. If the accused admits that he has
committed the offence 2[with which he is charged], his admission shall be recorded as nearly as
possible in the words used by him; and, if he shows no sufficient cause why he should not be
convicted, the Magistrate 3[may convict] him accordingly.
244. Procedure when no such admission is made. __ (1) 4[If the Magistrate does not
convict the accused under the preceding section or] if the accused does not make such admission, the
Magistrate shall proceed to hear the complainant (if any), and take all such evidence as may be
produced in support of the prosecution, and also to hear the accused and take all such evidence as he
produces in his defence:
4[Provided that the Magistrate shall not be bound to hear any person as complainant in any
case in which the complaint has been made by a Court.]
5[(2) The Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, on the application of the complainant or accused,
issue a summons to any witness directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing.]
(3) The Magistrate may, before summoning any witness on such application, require that
his reasonable expenses, incurred in attending for the purposes of the trial, be deposited in Court [:]6
7[Provided that it shall not be necessary for the accused to deposit any such expenses in Court
in cases where he is charged with an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding six months.]
8[244A. Statement made under section 164. The statement of a witness duly recorded under
section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an
opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of the Court, if such witness is
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procdure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 66.
4Ins. ibid, s. 67.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. ibid.
7Added ibid.
8Ins. ibid.
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produced and examined, be treated as evidence in the case for all purposes subject to the provisions of the
Evidence Act, 1872.]
245. Acquittal.__ (1) If the Magistrate upon taking the evidence referred to in section 244 and
such further evidence (if any) as he may, of his own motion, cause to be produced, and (if he thinks fit)
examining the accused, finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal.
1[(2) Where the Magistrate does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of secti on 349 2[*
* *], he shall, if he finds the accused guilty, pass sentence upon him according to law.]
3[245-A. Procedure in case of previous convictions. In a case where a previous conviction is
charged under the provisions of section 221, subsection (7), and the accused does not admit that he ha s
been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Magistrate may, after he has convicted the
accused under section 243, or under section 245, subsection (2), take evidence in respect of the alleged
previous conviction, and, if he does so, shall record a finding thereon.]
246. [Finding not limited by compliant or summons.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinan ce,
1972 (XII of 1972), s.2. and Sch.
247. Nonappearance of complainant. If the summons has been issued on complaint, and
upon the day appointed for the appearance of the accused, or any day subsequent thereto to which the
hearing may be adjourned, the co mplainant does not appear, the Magistrate shall, notwithstanding
anything herein before contained, acquit the accused, unless for some reason he thinks proper to adjourn
the hearing of the case to some other day:
Provided that, where the complainant is a p ublic servant and his personal attendance is not
required, the Magistrate may dispense with his attendance, and proceed with the case 4[:]
5[Provided further that nothing in this section shall apply where the offence of which the accused
is charged is either cognizable or noncompoundable.]
248. Withdrawal of complaint. If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in
any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him
to withdraw his complaint the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and sh all thereupon
acquit the accused.
249. Power to stop proceedings when no complainant. In any case instituted otherwise than
upon complaint, 6[* * * ] a Magistrate of the first class, or with the previous sanction of the 7[Sessions
Judge 8[*******]], any other Magistrate, may for reasons to be recorded by him, stop the proceedings at
any stage without pronouncing any judgment either of acquittal or conviction, and may thereupon release
the accused.
9[249A. Power of Magistrate to acquit accused at any stage. Nothing in this Chapter shall be
deemed to prevent a Magistrate from acquitting an accused at any stage of the case if, after hearing the
prosecutor and the accused and for reasons to be recorded, he considers that the charge is groundless or
that there is no probability of the accused being convicted of any offence.]
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 68.
2Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
3Ins. ibid.
4Subs. ibid.
5Added ibid.
6Omitted by A.O. 1949, Sch.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
8Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.59 (14-08-2001).
9Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ord. 1977 (XXXVI of 1977), s.2 (w.e.f 301077).
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Frivolous Accusations in 1[Cases tried by Magistrate]
250. False, frivolous or vexatious accusations. __ 2[(1) If in any case instituted upon
complaint or upon information given to a policeofficer or to a Magistrate, one or more persons is or
are accused before a Magistrate or any offence triable by a Magistrate, and the Magistrate by
whom the ca se is heard 3[* * *] acquits all or any of the accused, and is of opinion that the
accusation against them or any of them was false and either frivolous or vexatious, the Magistrate
may, by his order of 3[* * * ] acquittal, if the person upon whose complaint or information the
accusation was made is present, call upon hi m forthwith to show cause why he should not pay
compensation to such accused or to each or any of such accused when there are more than one, or, if
such person is not present dire ct the issue of a summons to him to appear and show cause as
aforesaid.
(2) The Magistrate shall record and consider any cause which such complainant or
information may show and if he is satisfied that the accusation was false and either frivolous or
vexatious may, for reasons to be recorded, direct that compensation to such amount not exceeding
4[twenty five thousand rupees]* or, if the Magistrate is a Magistrate of the third class, not exceeding
4[two thousand and five hundred rupees] , as he may determi ne, be paid by such complainant or
informant to the accused or to each or any of them.
5[(2A) The compensation payable under subsection (2) shall be recoverable as an
arrear of land revenue.]
(2B) When any person is imprisoned under subsection (2A), the provisions of sections 68
and 69 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) shall, so far as may be, apply.
(2C) No person who has been directed to pay compensation under this section shall, by
reason of such order, be exempted fr om any civil or criminal liability in respect of the complaint
made or information given by him:
Provided that any amount paid to an accused person under this section shall be taken into
account in awarding compensation to such person in any subsequent civ il suit relating to the same
matter.]
(3) A complainant or informant who has been ordered under 6[subsection (2)] by a
Magistrate of the second or third class to pay compensation 7[or has been so ordered by any other
Magistrate to pay compensation exceedi ng fifty rupees] may appeal from the order, in so far as the
order relates to the payment of the compensation, as if such complainant or informant had been
convicted on a trial held by such Magistrate.
(4) When an order for payment of compensation to an accused person is made in a case
which is subject to appeal under subsection (3), the compensation shall not be paid to him before the
period allowed for the presentation of the appeal has elapsed, or, if an appeal is presented, before the
”
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.69
3Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs by Ord. No. VI of 1980, s.2.
5Subs. ibid.
6Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.69.
7Subs. ibid.
*“One hundred thousand rupees” as subs. by Act XVII of 2017, s.3 only for ICT when notified.
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appeal has been decided 1[and, where such order is made in a case which is not so subject to appeal,
the compensation shall not be paid before the expiration of one month from the date of the order].
(5) 2[* * * * * * *]
3[250A. Special summons in case of petty offences. __ (1) Any Magistrate of the first class
specially empowered in this behalf by the Provincial Government taking cognizance of any offence
punishable only with fine shall, except for reasons to be recorded in writing, issue summons to the
accused requiring him either to appear before him on a specified date in person or by an advocate or,
if he desires to plead guilty to the charge, without appearing before the Magistrate, to transmit to the
Magistrate before the specified date, by registered post or through a messenger, the said plea in
writing and the amount of fine specified in the summons or, if he desires to appear by an advocate
and to plead guilty to the charge, to authorise, in writing, such advocate to plead guilty to the charge
on his behalf and to pay the fine:
Provided that the amount of the fine specified in such summons shall not be less than
twentyfive percent nor more than fifty per cent of the maximum fine provided for such offence.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to an offence punishable under the Motor Vehicles
Ordinance, 1965 (W.P. Ordinance XIX of 1965), or under any other law which provides for the
accused person being convicted in his absence on a plea of guilty.]
4CHAPTER XXI. __ [OF THE TRIAL OF WARRANT CASES BY MAGISTRATES.]
Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
CHAPTER XXII
OF SUMMARY TRIALS
5260. Power to try summarily.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code,__
(a) 6[* * * * * * *]
(b) any Magistrate of the first class specially empowered in this behalf by
the 7[Provincial Government], and
(c) any Bench of Magistrates invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the first
class and especially empowered in this behalf by the 7[Provincial
Government],
may, if he or they think fit, try in a summary way all or any of the following offences:__
(a) offences not punishable with death, transportation or imprisonment for a term
exceeding six months;
(b) offences relating to weights and measures under sections 264, 265 and 266 of
the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860);
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.69.
2Omitted ibid.
3Ins. by Act No. XXV of 1992, s.3.
4This chapter was previously amended by Act 18 of 1923, s.70.
5For notifn. Conferring powers on the Additional City Magistrate, Karachi, to try cases summarily under this section, see Gaz. of P., 1957, Pt. VI, p.6
6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for ‘’L.G.”,
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(c) hurt, under section 1[clause (i) of section 337A] of the same Code;
(d) theft, under sections 379, 380 or 381 of the same Code, where the value of the
property stolen does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ;
(e) dishonest misappropriation of property under section 403 of the same Code,
where the value of the property misappropriated does not exceed 1[ten
thousand rupees] ;
(f) receiving or retaining stolen property under section 411 of the same code,
where the value of such property does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ;
(g) assisting in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, under section 414
of the same Code, where the value of such property does not exceed 1[ten
thousand rupees] ;
(h) mischief, under section 427 of the same Code;
(i) housetrespass, under section 448, and offences under sections 451, 2[453,
454], 456 and 457 of the same Code ;
(j) insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, under section 504, and
criminal intimidation, under section 506, of the same Code;
3[(jj) offence of personation at an election under section 171F of the same Code;]
(k) abetment of any of the foregoing offences;
(l) an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offences, when such attempt is an
offence;
(m) offences under section 20 of the Cattletrespass Act, 1871 (I of 1871) :
4[* * * * * * *]
(2) When in the course of a summary trial it appears to the Magistrate or Bench that the
case is one which is of a character which renders it undesir able that it should be tried summarily, the
Magistrate or Bench shall recall any witnesses who may have been examined and proceed to rehear
the case in manner provided by this Code.
261. Power to invest Bench of Magistrates invested with less powers. The
5[Provincial Government] may 6[, on the recommendation of the High Court,] confer on any Bench
of Magistrates invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second or third class power to try
summarily all or any of the following offences:__
1Subs. by Ordinance No. LXXXV of 2002, s. 4.
2Ins. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), s.3 and Sch., II, Pt. II.
3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1957 (XLIII of 1957), s.2.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
6Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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(a) offences against the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), sections 277, 278,
279, 285, 286, 289, 290, 292, 293, 294, 1[337A (i), 337L (2), 337H (2)], 341,
352, 426, 2[447 and 504] ;
(b) offences against Municipal Acts, and the conservancy clauses of Police Acts
which are punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not
exceeding one month 3[with or without fine] ;
(c) abetment of any of the foregoing offences ;
(d) an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offences, when such att empt is an
offence.
262. Procedure 4[prescribed in Chapter XX] applicable. __ 5[(1) In trials under this
Chapter, the procedure prescribed in Chapter XX shall be followed, except as hereinafter
mentioned.]
(2) Limit of imprisonment . No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three
months shall be passed in the case of any conviction under this Chapter.
263. Record in cases w here there is no appeal. In cases where no appeal lies, the
Magistrate or Bench of Magistrates need not record the evidence of the witnesses or frame a formal
charge; but he or they shall enter in such form as the 6[Provincial Government] may direct the
following particulars :__
(a) the serial number;
(b) the date of the commission of the offence;
(c) the date of the report or complaint;
(d) the name of the complainant (if any) ;
(e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused ;
(f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases
coming under clause (d), clause (e), clause (f) or clause (g) of subsection (1)
of section 260 the value of the property in respect of which the offence has
been committed ;
(g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any);
(h) the finding, and, in the case of a conviction, a brief statement of the reasons
therefor ;
(i) the sentence or other final order; and
(j) the date on which the proceedings terminated.
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXV of 2002, s. 5.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.75.
3Ins. ibid., s. 75.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. ibid.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
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1[264. Record in appealable cases. In every case tried summarily by a Magistrate or Bench
in which an appeal lies, such Magistrate or Bench shall record the substance of the evidence and also
the particulars mentioned in section 263 and shall, before passing any sentence , record a judgment in
the case.]
265. Language of record and Judgment. __ (1) Records made under section 263 and
judgments recorded under section 264 shall be written by the presiding officer, either in English or in
the language of the Court, or, if the C ourt to which such presiding officer is immediately
subordinate so directs, in such officer’s mothertongue.
(2) Bench may be authorized to employ clerk . The 2[Provincial Government] may
authorize any Bench of Magistrates empowered to try offences summaril y to prepare the aforesaid
record or judgment by means of an officer appointed in this behalf by the Court to which such Bench
is immediately subordinate, and the record or judgment so prepared shall be signed by each member
of such Bench present taking part in the proceedings.
(3) If no such authorization be given, the record prepared by a member of the Bench and
signed as aforesaid shall be the proper record.
(4) If the Bench differ in opinion, any dissentient member may write a separate judgment.
______
3[CHAPTER XXIIA
TRIALS BEFORE HIGH COURTS AND COURTS OF SESSION
265A. Trial before Court of Session to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.__ In every trial
before a Court of Session, initiated upon a police report, the prosecution shall be conducted by the
Public Prosecutor.
265B. Procedure in cases triable by High Courts and Courts of Session. __ The following
procedure shall be observed by the High Courts and the Courts of Session in the trial of cases triable
by the said Courts.
265C. Supply of statements and documents to the accused. __ (1) In all cases instituted
upon police report, copies of the following documents shall be supplied free o f cost to the accused
not later than seven days before the commencement of the trial, namely:__
(a) the first information report ;
(b) the police report ;
(c) the statements of all witnesses recorded under sections 161 and 164; and
(d) the inspection note recorded by an investigation officer on his first visit to the place of
occurrence and the note recorded by him on recoveries made, if any:
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O, 1973, for “L.G”.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XLIV of 1976), s.2.
The Code of Crimnal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XLIV of 1976), i.e Chapter XXIIA only shall apply to the Provincially Administerd Tribal Area of
N.W.F.P. by N.W.F.P. notfn NO. 13/27HD (TAI)77, dated 22678, see, N.W.F.P., Gazette, Extraordinary, page 11.
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Provided that, if arty part of a statement recor ded under section 161 or section 164 is such
that its disclosure to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the
statement shall be excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused.
(2) In all cases instituted upon a complaint in writing,__
(a) the complainant shall__
(i) state in the petition of complaint the substance of the accusation, the
names of his witnesses and the gist of the evidence which he is likely
to adduce at the trial; and
(ii) within three days of the order of the Court under section 204 for issue
of process to the accused, file in the Court for supply to the accused as
many copies of the complaint and any other document which he has
filed with his complaint as the number of the accused;
(b) copies of the complaint and any other documents which the complainant has
filed therewith and the statement s under section 200 or section 202 shall be
supplied free of cost to the accused not later than seven days before the
commencement of the trial.
265D. When charge is to be framed. __ If, after persuing the police report or, as the case
may be, the complaint, and all other documents and statements filed by the prosecution, the Court is
of opinion that there is ground for proceeding with the trial of the acc used it shall frame in writing a
charge against the accused.
265E. Plea.__ (1) The charge shall be read and explained to the accused, and he shall be
asked whether he is guilty or has any defence to make.
(2) If the accused pleads guilty, the Court shall record the plea, and may in its discretion
convict him thereon.
265F. Evidence for prosecution. __ (1) If the accused does not plead guilty or the Court in
its discretion does not convict him on his plea, the Court shall proceed to hear the complainant (if
any) and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution:
Provided that the Court shall not be bound to hear any person as complainant in any case in
which the complaint has been made by a Court.
(2) The Court shall ascertain from the Public Prosecutor or, as the case may be, from the
complainant, the names of any persons likely to be acquainted with the facts of the case and to be
able to give evidence for the prosecution, and shall summon such persons to give evidence before it.
(3) The Court may refuse to summon any such witness, if it is of opinion that such
witness is being called for the purpose of vexation or delay or defeating the ends of justice. Such
ground shall be recorded by the Court in writing.
(4) When the examinatio n of the witnesses for the prosecution and the examination (if
any) of the accused are concluded, the accused shall be asked whether he means to adduce evidence.
(5) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Court shall file it with the record.
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(6) If the accused, or any one of several accused, says that he means to adduce evidence,
the Court shall call on the accused to enter on his defence and produce his evidence.
(7) If the accused, or any one of several accused, after entering on his defence, a pplies to
the Court to issue any process for compelling the attendance of any witness for examination or the
production of any document or other thing, the Court shall issue such process unless it considers that
the application is made for the purpose of v exation or delay or defeating the ends of Justice. Such
ground shall be recorded by the Court in writing.
265G. Summing up by prosecutor and defence. __ (1) In cases where the accused, or any
one of several accused, does not adduce evidence in his defence, the Court shall, on the close of the
prosecution case and examination (if any) of the accused, call upon the prosecutor to sum up his
case whereafter the accused shall make a reply.
(2) In cases where the accused, or any of the several accused, examines evidence in his
defence, the Court shall, on the close of the defence case, call upon the accused to sum up the case
whereafter the prosecutor shall make a reply.
265H. Acquittal or conviction. __ (1) If in any case under this Chapter in which a c harge
has been framed the Court finds the accused not guilty, it shall record an order of acquittal.
(2) If in any case under this Chapter the Court finds the accused guilty the Court shall,
subject to the provisions of section 265I, pass a sentence upon him according to law.
265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction. __ (1) In a case where, by reason of a
previous conviction, the accused has been charged under section 221, subsection (7), the Court, after
finding the accused guilty of the offence c harged and recording a conviction, shall record the plea
of the accused in relation to such part of the charge.
(2) If the accused admits that he has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge,
the Court may pass a sentence upon him according to law, and if the accused does not admit that he
has been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Court may take evidence in respect of the
alleged previous conviction, and shall record a finding thereon, and then pass sentence upon him
according to law.
265J. Statement under section 164 admissible. __ The statement of a witness duly recorded
under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was
given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of the Court, if such
witness is produced and examined, be treated as evidence in the case for all purposes subject to the
provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (II of 1872).
265K. Power of Court to acquit accused at any stage. __ Nothing in this Chapter shall be
deemed to prevent a Court from a cquitting an accused at any stage of the case, if, after hearing the
prosecutor and the accused and for reasons to be recorded, it considers that there is no probability of
the accused being convicted of any offence.
265L. Power of AdvocateGeneral to stay prosecution.__ At any stage of any trial before a
High Court under this Code, before the sentence is passed, the AdvocateGeneral may, if he thinks
fit, inform the Court on behalf of Government that he will not prosecute the accused upon the charge;
and thereupon all proceedings against the accused shall be stayed, and he shall be discharged of and
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from the same. But such discharge shall not amount to an acquittal unless the presiding judge
otherwise directs.
265M. Time of holding sittings. __ For the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, every
High Court shall hold sittings on such days and at such convenient intervals as the Chief Justice of
such Court from time to time appoints.
265N. Place of holding sittings. __ (1) The High Court shall hol d its sittings at the place at
which it held them immediately before the commencement of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, or
at such other place (if any) as the Provincial Government may direct.
(2) But the High Court may, from time to time with the co nsent of the Provincial
Government, hold sittings at such other places within the local limits of its appellate jurisdiction as
the High Court appoints.
(3) Such officer as the Chief Justice directs shall give prior notice in the official Gazette
of all sittings intended to be held for the exercise of the original criminal jurisdiction of the High
Court.]
CHAPTER XXIII. __ [OF TRIALS BEFORE HIGH COURTS AND COURTS OF
SESSIONS.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
______
CHAPTER XXIV
GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
337. Tender of pardon to accomplice. __ 1[(1) In the case of any offence triable
exclusively by the High Court or Court of Session, or any offence punishable with imprisonment
which may extend to ten years, or any offence punishable under section 211 of the Pakistan Penal
Code (XLV of 1860) with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, or any offence unde r any
of the following sections of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), namely, sections 216A, 369,
401, 435 and 477A the 2[officerincharge of the prosecution in the d istrict] may, at any stage of the
investigation or inquiry into, or the trial of the offence, with a view to obtaining the evidence of any
person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in or privy to the offence, tender a
pardon to such person on condition of his making a full and true disclosure of the whole of the
circumstances within his knowledge relative to the offence and to every other person concerned,
whether as principal or abettor, in the commission thereof 4[:]
3[* * * * * * *]
4[Provided that no person shall be tendered pardon who is involved in an offence relating to
hurt or qatl without permission of the victim or, as the case may be, of the heirs of the victim.]
(1A) Every Magistrate who tenders a pardon under subsection ( 1) shall record his reason
for so doing, and shall, on application made by the accused, furnish him with a copy of such record:
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.86.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.60.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XXVII of 1981, s.3 and second Sch.
4Subs. and added by Act No. II of 1997, s.12.
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Provided that the accused shall pay for the same unless the Magistrate for some special
reason thinks fit to furnish it free of cost.]
1[(2) Every person accepting a tender under this section shall be examined as a witness in the
subsequent trial, if any.]
2[(2A) In every case where a person has accepted a tender of pardon a nd has been examined
under sub section (2), the Magistrate before whom the proceedi ngs are pending shall, if he is
satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accused is guilty of an offence,
commit him for trial to the Court of Session or High Court, as the case may be.]
(3) Such person, 3[unless he is already on bail], shall be detained in custody until the
termination of the trial 4[* * *].
(4) 5[* * * * * * *]
6[338. Power to grant or tender pardon. __ At any time before the judgment is passed, the
High Court or the Court of Session trying the case may, with the view of obtaining on the trial the
evidence of any person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in, or privy to , any
such offence, tender, or order the 7[officerincharge of the prosecution in the district] to tender, a
pardon on the same condition to such person 8[:]]
8[Provided that no person shall be tendered pardon who is involved in an offence relating to
hurt or qatl without permission of the victim or, as the case may be, of the heirs of the victim.]
339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered. __ (1) Where a pardon
has been tendered under section 3 37 or section 3 , and 9[the Public Prosecutor certifies t hat in his
opinion] any person who has accepted such tender has, either by wilfully concealing anything
essential or by giving false evidence, not complied with the condition on which the tender was made
10[such person may be] tried for the offence in respect of which the pardon was so tendered, or for
any other offence of which he appears to have been guilty in connection with the same matter:
9[Provided that such person shall not be tried jointly with any of the other accused, and that
he shall be ent itled to plead at such trial that he has complied with the conditions upon which such
tender was made; in which case it shall be for the prosecution to prove that such conditions have not
been complied with.]
(2) The statement made by a person who has accepted a tender of pardon may be given in
evidence against him 11[at such trial].
(3) No prosecution for the offence of giving false evidence in respect of such statement
shall be entertained without the sanction of the High Court.
1Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ord., 1981(XXVII of 1981), s.3 and 2nd Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 86.
3Subs. ibid.
4Omitted ibid.
5Omitted ibid.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2. and Sch.
7Subs. by Ord No. XXXVII of 2001, s .61.
8Subs. & added by Act No. II of 1997, s.13.
9Ins., subs. and added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.87.
10Subs. ibid.
11Subs. ibid.
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1[339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339. __ (1) The Court trying under
section 339 a person who has accepted a tender of pardon shall, before the evidence of the witnesses
for the prosecution is taken, ask the accused whether he pleads that he has complied with the
conditions on which the tender of the pardon was made.
(2) If the accused does so plead, the Court shall record the plea and proceed with the trial,
and shall, before judgment is passed in the case, find whether or not the accused has complied with
the conditions of the pardon, and, if it is found that he has so complied, the Court shall,
notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, pass Judgment of acquittal.]
2[340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended and his
competency to be a witness. __ (1) Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or
against whom proceedings are instituted under this Code in any such Court, may of right be defended
by a pleader.
3[(2) Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court or against whom
proceedings are instituted under this Code in any such Court shall, if he does not plead guilty, give
evidence on oath in disproof of the charges or allegations made against him or any person charged or
tried together with him at the same trial:
Provided that he shall not be asked, and, if asked, shall not be requi red to answer, any
question tending to show that he has committed or been convicted of any offence other than the
offence with which he is charged or for which he is being tried, or is of bad character, unless__
(i) the proof that he has committed or bee n convicted of such offence is
admissible in evidence to show that he is guilty of the offence with which he is
charged or for which he is being tried; or
(ii) he has personally or by his pleader asked questions of any witness for the
prosecution with a vi ew to establishing his own good character, or has given
evidence of his good character; or
(iii) he has given evidence against any other person charged with or tried for the
same offence.]
341. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings. If the accused, though
not insane, cannot be made to understand the proceedings, the Court may proceed with the 4[* * *]
trial; and, in the case of a Court other than a High Court, 4[* * * ] or if such trial results in a
conviction, the proceedings shall b e forwarded to the High Court with a report of the circumstances
of the case, and the High Court shall pass thereon such order as it thinks fit.
342. Power to examine the accused. __ (1) For the purpose of enabling the accused to
explain any circumstances appearing in the evidence against him, the Court may, at any stage of any
inquiry or trial without previously warning the accused, put such questions to him as the Court
considers necessary, and shall, for the purpose aforesaid, question him generally on t he case after
the witnesses for the prosecution have been examined and before he is called on for his defence.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.89.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1985 (XII of 1985), s.2.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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(2) The accused shall not render himself liable to punishment by refusing to answer such
questions, or by giving false answers to them; but the Court 1[* * *] may draw such inference from
such refusal or answers as it thinks just.
(3) The answers given by the accused may be taken into consideration in such inquiry or
trial, and put in evidence for or against him in any other inquiry into, or trial for, any other offence
which such answers may tend to show he has committed.
2[(4) Except as provided by subsection (2) of section 340, no oath shall be administered to
the accused.]
343. No influence to be used to induce disclosures. Except as provided in sections 337
and 338, no influence, by means of any promise or threat or otherwise, shall be used to an accused
person to induce him to disclose or withhold any matter within his knowledge.
344. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedin gs.__ (1) If, from the absence of a witness,
or any other reasonable cause, it becomes necessary or advisable to postpone the commencement of,
or adjourn any inquiry or trial, the Court may, if it thinks fit, by order in writi ng, stating the
reasons th erefor, from time to time, postpone or adjourn the same on such terms 3[including
adjournment costs] as it thinks fit, for such time as it considers reasonable, and may by a warrant
remand the accused if in custody :
Remand. Provided that no Magistrate shall remand an accused person to custody under this
section for a term exceeding fifteen days at a time.
(2) Every order made under this section by a Court other than a High Court shall be in
writing signed by the presiding Judge or Magistrate.
Explanation.__ Reasonable cause for remand . If sufficient evidence has been obtained to
raise a suspicion that the accused may have committed an offence, and it appears likely that further
evidence may be obtained by a remand, this is a reasonable cause for a remand.
4[344A. Conclusion of trial. __ The Court shall, upon taking cognizance of a case under
sections 354A, 376, 377 and 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860), decide
the case within three months failing which the matter shall be brought by the Court to the notice of
the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned for appropriate directions.]
345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the
Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following
may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Scheduled.
3Ins. by Act No. XVII of 2017, s.3, only for ICT when notified.
4Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.12.
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.90.
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Offence. Sections of
Pakistan Penal
Code applicable.
Persons by whom offence may
be compounded.
Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent
to wound the religious feelings of any
person.
298 The person whose religious
feelings are intended to be
wounded.
1[* * * * * * *]
Wrongfully restraining or
confining any person.
341, 342 The person restrained or
confined.
Assault or use of criminal force. 352,355,358 The person assaulted or to
whom criminal forces is used.
Unlawful compulsory labour.. 374 The person compelled to labour.
Mischief, when the only loss or damage
caused is loss or damage to a private person
426, 427 The person to whom the loss or
damage is caused.
Criminal trespass .. .. 447 The person in possession of
the property trespassed upon. Housetrespass .. .. 448
2[Dishonestly issuing a cheque for
repayment of loan or fulfillment of an
obligation.
489F The person in whose favour
cheque issued.]
Criminal breach of contract of service .. .. .. 490, 491, 492 The person with whom the
offender has contracted.
Adultery .. .. .. 497
The husband of the woman.
Enticing or taking away or detaining with
criminal intent a married woman .. ..
498
Defamation .. .. ..
500
The person defamed.
Printing or engraving matter,
knowing it to be defamatory.
501
Sale of printed or engraved substance
containing defamatory matter, knowing it
to contain such matter.
502
Insult intended to provoke a
breach of the peace.
504 The person insulted.
Criminal intimidation except when the
offence is punishable with imprisonment
for seven years.
506 The person intimidated.
3[Act caused by making a person believe
that he will be an object of divine
displeasure.
508 The person against whom the
offence was committed.].
1Omitted by Act II of 1997, s. 14.
2Ins. by Ord No. LXXXV of 2002, s.6.
3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 90.
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1[(2) 2[Subject to subsection (7) , the] offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan
Penal Code (XLV of 1860) specified in the first two columns of the table next following may, with the
permission of the Court before which any prosecution for such offence is pending, be compounded by the
persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 90.
2Subs. by Act No. XLIII of 2016, s.8.
3Ins. by Act No. VI of 04, s. 2.
4Subs. by Act No. II of 1997, s.14.
5Subs. and added by Act No. XLIII of 2016.
6Added and subs. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 14.
Offence Sections of the
Pakistan Penal Code
applicable
Persons by whom offence may be
compounded
3[Rioting 147 The person against whom the offence was
committed or the heirs of such person, as the
case may be, if the offence was committed
alongwith another compoundable offence
Rioting armed with deadly weapon 148 Ditto]
4[Qatliamd 302 5[by the heirs of the victim, subject to the
provisions of section 311.].
Qatl under ikrahitam 303 Ditto.
Qatliamd not liable to qisas 308 Ditto.
QatliShibhiamd 316 6[By the heirs of the victim]
Qatlikhata 319 Ditto
Qatlikhata by rash or negligent
driving.
320 Ditto
Qatlbissabab 322 Ditto
Attempt to commit qatliamd 324 The person against whom the
offence was committed.
Itlafiudw 334 The person to whom hurt is caused
ItlafiSalahiyyatiudw 336 Ditto
Shajjah of any kind 337A Ditto
Jaifah 337D Ditto
Ghayrjaifah of any kind 337F Ditto
Hurt by rash or negligent driving 337G Ditto
Hurt by rash or negligent act 337H Ditto
Hurt by mistake 337I Ditto
Hurt by means of a poison 337J Ditto
Hurt to extort confession or to
compel restoration of property
337K Ditto
Other hurts 337L Ditto
Hurt not liable to qisas 337M Ditto
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Cases in which qisas for hurt cannot be
enforced
337N Ditto
Isqatihaml 338A The victim or the heirs of the victim, as the
case may be.
Isqatijanin 338C The victim or the heirs of the victim, as the
case may be.]
Wrongfully confining a person
for three days or more.
343 The person confined.
Wrongfully confining a person in secret. 346 Ditto.
Assault or criminal force in attempting
wrongfully to confine a person.
357 The person assaulted or to whom the force was
used.
Dishonest misappropriation of property 403 The owner of the property misappropriated.
Cheating .. .. .. 417 The person cheated.
Cheating a person whose interest the
offender was bound, by law or by legal
contract, to protect
418 Ditto
Cheating by personation .. .. .. 419 Ditto
Cheating and dishonestly inducing
delivery of property or the making,
alteration or destruction of a valuable
security.
420 Ditto
Mischief by injury to work of irrigation
by wrongfully diverting water when the
only loss or damage caused is loss or
damage to a private person
430 The person to whom the loss or damage is
caused.
Housetrespass to commit an offence
(other than theft) punishable with
imprisonment.
451 The person in possession of the house
trespassed upon.
Using a false trade or property mark. 482 The person to whom loss or injury is caused by
such use.
Counterfeiting a trade or property mark
used by another.
483 The person whose trade or property mark is
counterfeited.
Knowingly selling, or exposing or
possessing for sale or for trade or
manufacturing purpose, goods marked
with a counterfeit trade or property
mark.
486 Ditto.
Marrying again during the lifetime of a
husband or wife.
494 The husband or wife of the person so marrying.
Uttering words or sounds or making
gestures or exhibiting any object
intending to insult the modesty of a
woman or intruding upon the privacy of
a woman.
509 The woman whom it is intended to insult or
whose privacy is intruded upon.]
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1
[(2a) Where an offence under Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of
1860), has been committed in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other
customs or practices, such offence may be waived or compounded subject to such conditions as the
Court may de em fit to impose with the consent of the parties having regard to the facts and
circumstances of the case.]
(3) When any offence is compoundable under this section, the abetment of such offence
or an attempt to commit such offence (when such attempt is itself an offence) may be compounded in
like manner.
(4) When the person who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence under
this section is 2[under the age of eighteen years or is] an idiot or a lunatic, any person competent to
contract on his behalf may 3[with the permission of the Court] compound such offence.
4[(5) when the accused has been convicted and an appeal is pending, no composition for
the offence shall be allowed without the leave of the Court before which the appeal is to be heard.]
3[(5A) A High Court acting in the exercise of its powers of revision under section 439 5[,and
a Court of Session so acting under section 439A,] may allow any person to compound any offence
which he is competent to compound under this section.]
(6) The composition of an offence under this section shall have the effect of an acquittal
of the accused 2[with whom the offence has been compounded.]
6[(7) No offence shall be waived or compounded save as provided by this section and
section 311 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act V of 1860).]
7[346. Procedure of Magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of. __ (1) If, in the course
of an inquiry or trial before a Magistrate in any district, the evidence appears to him to warrant a
presumption that the case is one which should be tried, or sent for trial to the Court of Session or the
High Court, by some other Magistrate in such district, he shall stay proceedings and submit the case,
with a brief report explaining its nature, to the Sessi ons Judge or to such other Magistrate,
having jurisdiction, as the Sessions Judge directs.
(2) The Magistrate to whom the case is submitted may, if so empowered, either try the
case himself or send the case for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court.]
8[347. Procedure when after commencement of trial, Magistrate finds case should be
tried by Court of Session or High Court. __ If in any trial before a Magistrate, before signing
judgment, it appears to him at any stage of the proceeding that the case is one which ought to be tried
by the Court of Session or High Court, he shall send the case to the Court of Session or High Court,
for trial.]
1Ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s.14.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923, (XVIII of 1923), s. 90.
3Ins. ibid.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Ins. ibid.
6Subs. by Act No. XLIII of 2016, s.8.
7Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
8Subs. ibid.
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348. Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamplaw or
property.__ 1[(1)] Whoever, having been convicted of an offence punishable under Chapter XII or
Chapter XVII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) with imprisonment for a term of three years
or upwards, is again accused of any offence punishable under either of those chapters with
imprisonment for a term of three years or upwards, shall 2[if the Magistrate before whom the case
is pending is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds 3[for the trial of the accused by the Court of
Session or High Court, as the case may be, send the accused for trial to such Court] unless the
Magistrate 4[is competent to try the case and] is of opinion that he can himself pass an adequate
sentence if the accused is convicted:
5[* * * * * * *]
6[(2) When any person is sent for trial to the Court of Session or High Court under
subsection (1), any other person accused jointly with him in the trial shall be similarly sent for trial.]
349. Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe. __ (1)
Whenever a Magistrate of the second or third class, hav ing jurisdiction, is of opinion, after hearing
the evidence for the prosecution and the accused, that the accused is guilty, and that he ought to
receive a punishment different in kind from, or more severe than, that which such Magistrate is
empowered to inflict, or that he ought to be required to execute a bond under section 106, he may
record the opinion and submit his proceedings, and forward the accused, 7[to a Magistrate of the first
class specially empowered in this behalf by the Provincial Government] to whom he is subordinate.
8[(1A) When more accused than one are being tried together , and the Magistrate considers it
necessary to proceed under subsection (1) in regard to any of such accused, he shall forward all the
accused who are in his opinion guilty to the 7[Magistrate empowered under subsection (1)].]
(2) The Magistrate to whom the proceedings are submitted may, if he thinks fit, examine
the parties and recall and examine any witness who has already given evidence in the case and may
call for and take any further evidence, and shall pass such Judgment, sentence or order in the case as
he thinks fit, and as is according to law:
Provided that he shall not inflict a punishment more severe than he is empowered to inflict
under sections 32 and 33.
9[350. Conviction on evidence partly recorded by one presiding officer and partly by
another.__ (1) Whenever any Sessions Judge or Magistrate, after having heard and recorded the
whole or any part of the evidence in an inquiry or a trial, ceases to exercise jurisdiction therein, and
is succeeded by another Sessions Judge or Magistrate who has and who exercises such jurisdiction,
the Sessions Judge or Magistrate so succeeding may act on the evidence so recorded by his
predecessor, or partly recorded by his predecessor and partly recorded by himself; or he may
reexamine the witnesses and recommence the inquiry or trial :
1Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.92.
2Ins. ibid.
3Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 92.
5Omitted by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
6Subs. ibid.
7Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
8Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.93.
9Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (VIII of 1980), s.2.
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Provided that—
(a) Where the conviction was held before a Sessions Judge, the High Court; and
(b) where the conviction was held before a Magistrate, the High Court or the
Court of Session,
may, whether there be an appeal or not, set aside any conviction passed on evidence
not wholly recorded by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate before whom the conviction was
held, if such Court is of opinion that the accused has been materia lly prejudiced thereby, and
may order a new inquiry or trial.]
(2) Nothing in this section applies to cases in which proceedings have been stayed under
section 346 1[or in which proceedings have been submitted to a 2[Magistrate specially empowered]
under section 349].
1[(3) When a case is transferred under the provisions of this Code from one Magistrate to
another, the former shall be deemed to cease to exercise jurisdiction therein and to be succeeded by
the latter within the meaning of subsection (1).]
3[350A. Changes in constitution of Benches. No order or judgment of a Bench of
Magistrates shall be invalid by reason only of a change having occurred in the constitution of the
Bench in any case in which the Bench by which such order or judgment is passed is duly constituted
under sections 15 and 16, and the Magistrates constituting the same have been present on the Bench
throughout the proceedings.]
351. Detention of offenders attending Court. __ (1) Any person attending a Criminal
Court, although not under arrest or upon a summons, may be detained by such Court for the purpose
of inquiry into or trial of any offence of which such Court can take cognizance and which, from the
evidence, may appear to have been committed, and may be proceeded against as th ough he had been
arrested or summoned.
(2) When the detention takes place 4[* * *] after a trial has been begun the proceedings in
respect of such person shall be commenced afresh, and the witnesses reheard.
352. Courts to be open. 5[(1)] The place in which any Criminal Court is held for the
purpose of inquiring into or trying any offence shall be deemed an open Court, to which the public
generally may have access, so far as the same can conveniently contain them:
Provided that the presiding Judge or Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, order at any stage of any
inquiry into, or trial of, any particular case, that the public generally, or any particular person, shall
not have access to, or be or remain in, the room or building used by the Court.
5[(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (1), the trial of offences under
sections 354A, 376, 376A, 377 and 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) shall
be conducted in camera:
1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.94.
2Subs. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Ins. Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 95.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.13.
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Provided that the Presiding Officer, if he thinks fit, or on an application made by either of the
parties, allow any particular person to have access to, or be or remain in, the Court.
(3) Where any proceeding are held under subsect ion (2), the Government may adopt
appropriate measures, including holding of the trial through video link or usage of screens, for
protection of the victim and the witnesses.
(4) Where any proceedings are held under subsection (2), it shall not be lawful for any
person to print or publish or broadcast any matter in relation to any such proceedings, except with
permission of the Court.]
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CHAPTER XXV
OF THE MODE OF TAKING AND RECORDING EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND
TRIALS
353. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused. Except as otherwise expressly
provided, all evidence taken under 1[Chapters XX, XXI, XXII and XXIIA] shall be taken in the
presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in presence of his
pleader.
354. Manner of recording evidence. In inquiries and trials (other than summary trials)
under this Code by or before a Magistrate 2[* * * ] or Sessions Judge, the evidence of the witnesses
shall be recorded in the following manner.
355. 3[Record in trials of certain cases by first and Second class Magistrates]. __(1)4[in
cases tried under Chapter XX or Chapter XXII] by a Magistrate of the first or second class and in all
proceedings under section 514 (if not in the course of a trial), the Magistrate shall mak e a
memorandum of the substance of the evidence of each witness as the examination of the witness
proceeds.
(2) Such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Magistrate with his own hand,
and shall form part of the record.
(3) If the Magistrate is prevented from making a memorandum as above required, he shall
record the reason of his inability to do so, and shall cause such memorandum to be made in writing
from his dictation in open Court, and shall sign the same, and such memorandum shall form part of
the record.
356. Record in other cases.__ (1) 5[In trials before Courts of Session and in inquiries under
Chapter XII], the evidence of each witness shall b e taken down in writing in the language of the
Court by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge, or in his presence and hearing and under his personal
direction and superintendence and shall be signed by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge.
(2) Evidence given in English . When the evidence of such witness is given in English,
the Magistrate or Sessions Judge ma y take it down in that language with his own hand, and, unless
the accused is familiar with English, or the language of the Court is English, an authenticated
translation of such evidence in the language of the Court shall form part of the record.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Subs. ibid. item (120).
5Subs. ibid. item (121).
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1[(2A) When the evidence of such witness is given in any other language, not being English,
than the language of the Court, the Magistrate or Sessions Judge may take it down in that language
with his own hand, or cause it to be taken down in that language in his presence and hearing and
under his p ersonal direction and superintendence, and an authenticated translation of such evidence
in the language of the Court or in English shall form part of the record.]
(3) Memorandum when evidence not taken down by the Magistrate or Judge
himself. In cases in which the evidence is not taken down in writing by the Magistrate or Sessions
Judge, he shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance
of what such witness deposes; and such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Magistrate
or Sessions Judge with his own hand, and shall form part of the record.
(4) If the Magistrate or Sessions Judge is prevented from making a memorandum as
above required, he shall record the reason of his inability to make it.
357. Language of record of evidence.__ (1) The 2[Provincial Government] may direct that
in any district or part of a district, or in proceedings before any Court of Session, or before any
Magistrate or class of Magistrates the evidence of each witness shall, in the cases referred to in
section 356, be taken down by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate with his own hand and in his
mothertongue, unless he is prevented by any sufficient reason from taking down the evidence of
any witness, in which case he shall record the r eason of his inability to do so and shall cause the
evidence to be taken down in writing from his dictation in open Court.
(2) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate, and
shall form part of the record:
Provided that the 2[Provincial Government] may direct the Session Judge or Magistrate to
take down the evidence in the English language or in the language of the Court, although such
language is not his mothertongue.
358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 3 55. In cases of the kind mentioned in
Section 355, the Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, take down the evidence of any witness in the
manner provided in section 356, or, if within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Magistrate
the 2[Provincial Government] has made the order referred to in section 357, in the manner provided
in the same section.
359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357. __ (1) Evidence taken
under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of question and
answer, but in the form of a narrative.
(2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be
taken down, any particular question and answer.
360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.__ (1) As the evidence of
each witness taken under section 356 or section 357 is completed, it shall be read over to him in the
presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his pleader, if he appears by pleader, and shall, if
necessary, be corrected.
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 96.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
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(2) If the witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence when the same is read
over to him, the Magistrate or Ses sions Judge may, instead of correcting the evidence, make a
memorandum thereon of the objection made to it by the witness, and shall add such remarks as he
thinks necessary.
(3) If the evidence is taken down in a language different from that in which it ha s been
given and the witness does not understand the language in which it is taken down, the evidence so
taken down shall be interpreted to him in the language in which it was given, or in a language which
he understands.
361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader. __ (1) Whenever any evidence
is given in a language not understood by the accused, and he is present in person, it shall be
interpreted to him in open Court in a language understood by him.
(2) If he appears by pleader and the evide nce is given in a language other than the
language of the Court, and not understood by the pleader, it shall be interpreted to such pleader in
that language.
(3) When documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, it shall be in the
discretion of the Court to interpret as much thereof as appears necessary.
362. [Record of evidence in Presidency Magistrate's Court.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
363. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness. When a Sessions Judge or Magistrate
has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks
material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.
364. Examination of accused how recorded.__ (1) Whenever the accused is examined
by any Magistrate, or by any Court other than a High Court 1[* * *] 2[* * *] ,3[* * *], the whole of
such examination, including every question put to him and every answer given by him, shall be
recorded in full, in the language in which he is examined, or, if that is not practicable, in the
language of the Court or in English: and such record shall be shown or read to him, or, if he does
not understand the language in which it is written, shall be interpreted to him in a language which
he understands, and he shall be at liberty to explain or add to his answers.
(2) When the whole is made conformable to what he declares is the truth, the record shall
be signed by the accused and the Magistrate or Judge of such Court, and such Magistrate or Judge
shall certify under his own hand that the examination was taken in his presence and hearing and that
the record contains a full and true account of the statement made by the accused.
(3) In cases in which the examination of the accused is not recorded by the Mag istrate or
Judge himself, he shall be bound, 4[* * * ] as the examination proceeds, to make a memorandum
thereof in the language of the Court, or in English, if he is sufficiently acquainted with the latter
language; and such memorandum shall be written a nd signed by the Magistrate or Judge with his
own hand, and shall be annexed to the record. If the Magistrate or Judge is unable to make a
memorandum as above required, he shall record the reason of such inability.
1Omitted by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1919 (XVIII of 1919).
3Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923), s.3 & sch. II.
4Rep. by the code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s.2.
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(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to the examination of an accused
person under section 263 1[* * *].
365. Record of evidence in High Court. Every High Court 2[* * *] 3[*] 4[* * *] 5[* * *]
6[shall] from time to time, by general rule prescribe the manner in which evidence shall be taken
down in cases coming before the Court, 7[and the evidence shall be taken down in accordance with
such rule].
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CHAPTER XXVI
OF THE JUDGMENT
366. Mode of delivering judgment. __ (1) The judgment in every trial in any Criminal
Court of original jurisdiction shall be pronounced, or the substance of such judgment shall be
explained,__
(a) in open Court either immediately after the termination of the tri al or at some
subsequent time of which notice shall be given to the parties or their pleaders,
and
(b) in the language of the Court, or in some other language which the accused or
his pleader understands:
Provided that the whole judgment shall be read out by the presiding Judge, if he is requested
so to do either by the prosecution or the defence.
(2) The accused shall, if in custody, be brought up, or, if not in custody, be required by
the Court to attend, to hear judgement delivered, except where his pers onal attendance during the
trial has been dispensed with and the sentence is one of fine only or he is acquitted, in either of
which cases it may be delivered in the presence of his pleader.
(3) No judgment delivered by any Criminal Court shall be deemed to be invalid by reason
only of the absence of any party or his pleader on the day or from the place notified for the delivery
thereof, or of any omission to serve, or defect in serving, on the parties or their pleaders, or any of
them, the notice of such day and place.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit in any way the extent of the
provisions of section 537.
367. Language of judgment. Contents of judgment.__ (1) Every such judgment shall,
except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code, be written by the presiding officer of the
Court 8[or from the dictation of such presiding officer] in the language of the Court, or in
English; and
1Omitted by A.O, 1949, Sch.
2Omitted by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3Rep. by the Lower Burma Courts Act, 1900 (VI of 1900).
4Rep. by Act No. 18 of 1919.
5Rep. by Act No. XI of 1923, s.3 and Sch. II.
6Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 99.
7Subs. ibid.
8Ins. ibid., s.100.
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shall contain the point or points for determination, the decision thereon and the reasons for the
decision; and shall be dated and signed by the presiding officer in open Court at the time of
pronouncing it 1[and where it is not written by the presiding officer with his own hand, every page of
such judgment shall be signed by him].
(2) It shall specify the offence (if any) of which, and the section of the Pakistan Penal
Code (XLV of 1860) or other law under which, the accused is convicted, and the punishment to
which he is sentenced.
(3) Judgment in alternative . When the conviction is under the Pakistan Penal Code
(XLV of 1860 ) and it is doubtful under which of two sections, or under which of tw o parts of the
same section, of that Code the offence falls, the Court shall distinctly express the same, and pass
judgment in the alternative.
(4) If it be a judgment of acquittal, it shall state the offence of which the accused is
acquitted and direct that he be set at liberty.
(5) If the accused is convicted of an offence punishable with death, and the Court
sentences him to any punishment other than death, the Court shall in its judgment state the reason
why sentence of death was not passed 2[.]
3[* * * * * * *]
4[(6) For the purposes of this section, an order under section 118 or section 123,
subsection (3), shall be deemed to be a judgment.]
368. Sentence of death. __ (1) When any person is sentenced to death, the sentence shall
direct that he be hanged by the neck till he is dead.
(2) 5[* * * * * * *]
369. Court not to alter judgment. 6[Save as otherwise provided by this Code or by any
other law for the time being in force or, in the case of a High Court 7[* * *], by the Letters Patent of
such High Court, no Court], when it has signed its judgment, shall alter or review the same, except
8[* * *] to correct a clerical error.
370. [Presidency Magistrate's judgment.] Omitted by A.O. 1949, Sch.
1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.100.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Omitted ibid.
4Added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 100.
5Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974, (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., (w.e.f . 1341972)
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 101.
7Omitted by the Central Laws (Statute Reform ) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960) s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
8Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.101.
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371. Copy of Judgment, etc., to be given to accused 1[* *].__ 2[(1) In every case where
the accused is convicted of an offence, a copy of the judgment shall be given to him at the time of
pronouncing the judgment, or, when the accused so desires, a translation of the judgment in his own
language, if practicable, or in the language of the Court, shall be given to him without delay. Such
copy or translation shall be given free of cost:
3[Provided that this subsection shall not apply to cases tried summarily.]]
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
(3) Case of person sentenced to death. When the accused is sentenced to death by a
Sessions Judge, such Judge shall further inform him of the period within which, if he wishes to
appeal, his appeal should be preferred.
372. Judgment when to be translated. The original judgment shall be filed with the
record of proceedings, and, where the original is recorded in a different language from that of the
Court, and the accused so requires, a translation thereof into the language of the Court shall be added
to such record.
373. Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to 5[officerincharge of
prosecution]. In cases tried by the Court of Session, the Court shall forward a copy of its finding and
sentence (if any) to the 5[officerincharge of prosecu tion in the district] within the local limits of
whose Jurisdiction the trial was held.
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CHAPTER XXVII
OF THE SUBMISSION OF SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION
374. Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session. When the Court of Session
passes sentence of death, the proceedings shall be submitted to the High Court and the sentence shall
not be executed unless it is confirmed by the High Court.
375. Power to Direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidenc e to be taken. __
(1) If when such proceedings are submitted the High Court thinks that a further inquiry should be
made into, or additional evidence taken upon, any point bearing upon the guilt or innocence of the
convicted person, it may make such inquiry or take such evidence itself, or direct it to be made or
taken by the Court of Session.
6[(2) Unless the High Court otherwise directs, the presence of the convicted person may be
dispensed with when such inquiry is made or such evidence is taken.]
(3) When the inquiry and the evidence (if any) are not made and taken by the High Court,
the result of such inquiry and the evidence shall be certified to such Court.
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. ibid. item (124)
3Subs. by Ord. No. XV of 02, s.2.
4Omitted ibid.
5Subs. by Ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.62.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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376. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction. In any case
submitted under section 374, 1[* * *] the High Court__
(a) may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law, or
(b) may annul the conviction, and convict the accused of any offence of which the
Sessions Court might have convicted him, or order a new trial on the same or
an amended charge, or
(c) may acquit the accused person:
Provided that no order of confirmation shall be made under this section until the period
allowed for preferring an appeal has expired, or, if an ap peal is presented within such period, until
such appeal is disposed of.
377. Confirmation of new sentence to be signed by two Judges. In every case so
submitted, the confirmation of the sentence, or any new sentence or order passed by the High Court,
shall, when such Court consists of two or more judges, be made, passed and signed by at least two of
them.
378. Procedure in case of difference of opinion. When any such case is heard before a
Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case, will their opinions
thereon, shall be laid before another Judge, and such Judge, after such hearing as he thinks fit, shall
deliver his opinion, and the judgment or order shall follow such opinion.
379. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation. In cases submitted
by the Court of Session to the High Court for the confirmation of a sentence of death, the proper
officer of the High Court shall, without delay, after the order of confirmation or other order has been
made by the High Court, send a copy of the order, under the seal of the High Court and attested with
his official signature, to the Court of Session.
2[380. Procedure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section
562. Where proceedings are submitted to a Magistrate of the first class 3[***] as provided by section
562, such Magistrate may thereupon pass such sentence or make such order as he might have passed
or made if the case had originally been heard by him, and, if he thinks further inquiry or addition al
evidence on any point to be necessary, he may make such inquiry or take such evidence himself or
direct such inquiry or evidence to be made or taken.
CHAPTER XXVIII
OF EXECUTION
381. Execution of order passed under section 376. When a sentence of death passed by a
Court of Session is submitted to the High Court for confirmation, such Court of Session shall, on
receiving the order of confirmation or other order of the High Court thereon, cause such order to be
carried into effect by issuing a warrant or taking such other steps as may be necessary 4[:]
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and sch.
2Rep. by Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (LXV of 1960).
3Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and 2nd Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. II of 1997, s.14.
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1[Provided that the sentence of death shall not be executed if the heirs of the deceased pardon
the convict or enter into a compromise with him even at the last moment before execution of the
sentence].
382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman. If a woman sentenced to
death is found to be pregnant, the High Court shall order the execution of the sentence to be
postponed, and may, if it thinks fit, commute the sentence to 2[imprisonment for life].
3[382-A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or
for a period of less than one year. __ Notwithstanding anything contained in section 383 or 391,
where the accused__
(a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or
(b) is sentenced in cases other than those provided for in section 381, to
imprisonment whether with or without fine or whipping, for a period of less
than one year,
the sentence shall n ot, if the accused furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the Court for his
appearance at such time and place as the Court may direct, be executed, until the expiry of
the period prescribed for making an appeal against such sentence, or, if an appeal is m ade
within that time, until the sentence of imprisonment is confirmed by the Appellate Court,
but the sentence shall be executed as soon as practicable after the expiry of the period
prescribed for making an appeal, or, in case of an appeal, as soon as practicable after the
receipt of the order of the Appellate Court confirming the sentence.
382-B. Period of detention to be considered while awarding sentence of imprisonment.__
Where a Court decides to pass a sentence of imprisonment on an accus ed for an offence, it 4[shall]
take into consideration the period, if any, during which such accused was detained in custody for
such offence.]
382C. Scandalous or false and frivo lous pleas to be considered in passing sentence. __In
passing a sentence on an accused for any offence, a Court may take into consideration any
scandalous or false and frivolous plea taken in defence by him or on his behalf.]
383. Execution of sentences of 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment in other
cases. Where the accused is sentenced to 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment in cases other
than those provided for by section 381, 5[and section 382A], the Court passing the sentence shall
forthwith forward a warrant to the jail in which he is, or is to be, confined, and, u nless the accused is
already confined in such jail, shall forward him to such jail, with the warrant.
384. Direction of warrant for execution. Every warrant for the execution of a sentence of
imprisonment shall be directed to the officer in charge of the j ail or other place in which the prisoner
is, or is to be, confined.
1Added by Act No. II of 1997, s.15.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13.4.72)
3Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Ordinance, 1979 (LXXI of 1979), s. 2.
5Added by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1972 (VIII of 1972), s. 4.
6Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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385. Warrant with whom to be lodged. When the prisoner is to be confined in a jail, the
warrant shall be lodged with the jailor.
1[386. Warrant for levy of fine. __ (1) Whenever an offender has been sentenced to pay a
fine, the Court passing the sentence may tak e action for the recovery of the fine in either or both of
the following ways, that is to say, it may__
(a) issue a warrant for the levy of the amount by attachment and sale of any
movable property belonging to the offender;
(b) issue a warrant to the 2[District Officer (Revenue)] authorising him to realise
the amount by execution according to civil process against the movable or
immovable property, or both, of the defaulter:
Provided that, if the sentence directs that in default of payment of the fine the offender shall
be imprisoned, and if such offender has undergone the whole of such imprisonment in default, no
Court shall issue such warrant 3[* * *].
(2) The 4[Provincial Government] may make rules 5 regulating the manner in which
warrants under subsection (1), clause (a), are to be executed, and for the summary determination of
any claims made by any person other than the offender in respect of any property attached in
execution of such warrant.
(3) Where the Courts issue a warrant to the 6[District Officer (Revenue)] under
subsection (1), clause (b), such warrant shall be deemed to be a decree, and the Collector to be the
decree holder, within the meaning of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908), and the nearest
Civil Court by which any decree for a like amount could be executed shall, for the purposes of the
said Code, be deemed to be the Court which pas sed the decree, and all the provisions of that Code as
to execution of decrees shall apply accordingly :
Provided that no such warrant shall be executed by the arrest or detention in prison of the
offender.]
387. Effect of such warrant. 7[A warrant issued under section 386, subsection (1), clause
(a), by any Court] may be executed within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Court, and it
shall authorize the 8[attachment] and sale of any such property without such limits, when endorsed
by the 6[*] Magistrate 9[* * *] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such property is found.
10[388. Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. __ (1) When an offender has been
sentenced to fine only and to imprisonment in default of payment of the fine, and the fine is not paid
forthwith, the Court may—
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 102.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.63.
3Omitted by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
5For “Karachi” Rules for Recovery of Fines, 1960, see Gaz. of Karachi, 1960, Pt. II, pp. 8384.
6Subs. and omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss. 6364 (w.e.f 14082001).
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 103.
8Subs. ibid.
9Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
10Subs. by the code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s.3.
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(a) order that the fine shall be payable either in full on or before a date not more
than thirty days from the date of the order, or in two or three instalments, of
which the first shall be payable on or before a date not more than thirty days
from the date of the order and the other or others at an interval or at in tervals,
as the case may be, of not more than thirty days, and
(b) suspend the execution of the sentence of imprisonment and release the
offender, on the execution by the offender of a bond, with or without
sureties, as the Court thinks fit, co nditioned for his appearance before the
Court on the date or dates on or before which payment of the fine or the
instalments thereof, as the case may be, is to be made; and if the amount
of the fine or of any installment, as the case may be, is no t realised on or
before the latest date on which it is payable under the order, the Court may
direct the sentence of imprisonment to be carried into execution at once.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall be applicable also in any case in which an
order for the payment of money has been made on nonrecovery of which imprisonment may be
awarded and the money is not paid forthwith; and, if the person against whom the order has been
made, on being required to enter into a bond such as is referred to in that subsection, fails to do so,
the Court may at once pass sentence of imprisonment.]
389. Who may issue warrant. Every warrant for the execution of any sentence may be
issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor in office.
390. Execution of sentence of whipping only. When the accused is sentenced to whipping
only, the sentence shall 1[subject to the provisions of section 391] be executed at such place and time
as the Court may direct.
391. Execution of sentence of whipping, in addition to imprisonment. __ (1) When the
accused__
2[(a) is sentenced to whipping only and furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the
Court for his appearance at such time and place as the Court may direct, or
(b) is sentenced to whipping in addition to imprisonment.]
the whipping shall not be inflicted until fifteen days from the date of the se ntence, or, if an appeal is
made within that time, until the sentence is confirmed by the Appellate Court, but the whipping shall
be inflicted as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fifteen days, or, in case of an appeal, as soon
as practicable after the receipt of the order of the Appellate Court confirming the sentence.
(2) The whipping shall be inflicted in the presence of the officer in charge of the jail,
unless the Judge or Magistrate orders it to be inflicted in his own presence.
(3) No accused person shall be sentenced to whipping in addition to imprisonment when
the term of imprisonment to which he is sentenced is less than three months.
1Ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.21.
2Subs. ibid., s. 22.
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392. Mode of inflicting punishment.__(1) In the case of a pers on of or over sixteen years
of age whipping shall be inflicted with a light rattan not less than half an inch in diameter, in such
mode, and on such part of the person, as the 1[Provincial Government] directs; and, in the case of a
person under sixteen years of age, it shall be inflicted in such mode, and on such part of the person,
and with such instruments, as the 1[Provincial Government ] directs.
(2) Limit of number of stripes. In no case shall such punishment exceed thirty stripes
2[and, in the case of a person under sixteen years of age, it shall not exceed fifteen stripes].
393. Not to be executed by instalments, Exemptions.__ No sentence of whipping shall be
executed by instalments: and none of the following persons shall be punishable with whipping,
namely :__
(a) females;
(b) males sentenced to death or to 3[imprisonment for life], 4[* * * ], or to
imprisonment for more than five years;
(c) males whom the Court considers to be more than fortyfive years of age.
394. Whipping not to be inflicted if offender not in fit state of health. __ (1) The
punishment of whipping shall not be inflicted unless a medical officer, if present, certifies, or, if
there is not a medical officer present, unless it appears to the Magistrate or officer present, that the
offender is in a fit state of health to undergo such punishment.
(2) Stay of execution . If, during the execution of a sentence of whipping, a medical
officer certifies, or it appears to the Magistrate or officer present, that the offender is not in a fit state
of health to undergo the remainder of the sentence, the whipping shall be finally stopped.
395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394.__ (1) In any case in
which, under section 394, a sentence of whipping is, wholly or partially, prevented from being
executed, the offender shall be kept in custody till the Court which passed the sentence can revise
it; and the said Court may, at its discretion, either remit such sentence, or sentence the offender in
lieu of whipping, or in lieu of so much of the sentence of whipping as was not executed, to
imprisonment for any term not exceeding twelve mo nths, 5[or to a fine not exceeding five hundred
rupees], which may be in addition to any other punishment to which he may have been sentenced
for the same offence.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize any Court to inflict imprisonme nt
for a term 5[or a fine of an amount] exceeding that to which the accused is liable by law, or that
which the said Court is competent to inflict.
396. Execution of sentences on escaped convicts. __ (1) When sentence is passed under
this Code on an escaped convict, such sentence, if of death, fine or whipping, shall, subject to the
provisions hereinbefore contained, take effect immediately, and, if of imprisonment, 6[* * ] or
3[imprisonment for life], shall take effect according to the following rules, that is to say :__
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
2Ins. by the Whipping Act, 1909 (IV of 1909), s. 7.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 13.4.72)
4omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), sch.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 105.
6Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
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(2) If the new sentence is severer in its kind than the sentence which such convict was
undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect immediately.
(3) When the new sentence is not severer in its kind than the sentence the convict was
undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect after he has suffered imprisonment,
1[* 2[* *]* *] for a further period equal to that which, at the time of his escape, remained unexpired
of his former sentence.
Explanation.__ For the purposes of this section__
(a) 3[* * * * * * *]
(b) a sentence of imprisonment with solitary confinement shall be deemed severer
than a sentence of the same description of imprisonment without solitary
confinement; and
(c) a sentence of rigorous imprisonment shall be deemed severer than a sentence
of simple imprisonment with or without solitary confinement.
397. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. When a person
already undergoing a sentence of imprisonment, 2[* *] 4[imprisonment for life], is sentenced to
imprisonment, 2[* *] 4[imprisonment for life], suc h imprisonment, 2[* * ] 4[imprisonment for life]
shall commence at the expiration of the imprisonment, 2[* *] 4[imprisonment for life], to which he
has been prev iously sentenced, 5[unless the Court directs that the subsequent sentence shall run
concurrently with such previous sentence]:
6[* * * * * * *]
7[Provided, further, that where a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment by an order
under section 123 in default of furnishing security is, whilst undergoing such sentence, sentenced to
imprisonment for an offence committed prior to the making of such order, the latter sentence shall
commence immediately.]
398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397. __(1) Nothing in section 39 6 or section 397 shall
be held to excuse any person from any part of the punishment to which he is liable upon his former
or subsequent conviction.
(2) When an award of imprisonment in default of payment of a fine is annexed to a
substantive sentence of imprisonment, or to a sentence of 4[imprisonment for life] 8[* * * ], and the
person undergoing the sentence is after its execution to undergo a further su bstantive sentence, or
further substantive sentences, of imprisonment, 9[or 4[imprisonment for life]], effect shall not be
given to the award of imprisonment in default of payment of the fine until the person has
undergone the further sentence or sentences.
1Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
2Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
3Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
4
Subs. ibid.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 106.
6Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
7Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 106.
8Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
9Subs. ibid.
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399. Confinement of youthful offenders in reformatories. __ (1) When any person under
the age of fifteen years is sentenced by any Criminal Court to imprisonment for any offence, the
Court may direct that such person, instead of being imprisoned in a criminal jail, shall be confined in
any reformatory established by the 1[Provincial Government] as a fit place for confinement, in
which there are means of suitable discipline and of training in some branch of useful industry or
which is kept by a person willing to obey such rules as the 1[Provincial Government] prescribes
with regard to the discipline and training of persons confined therein.
(2) All persons confined under this section shall be subject to the rules so prescribed.
(3) This section shall not apply to any place in which the Reformatory Schools Act, 1897
(VIII of 1897), is for the time being in force.
400. Return of warrant on execution of sentence. When a sentence has been fully
executed, the officer executing it shall return the warrant to the Court from which it issued, with an
endorsement under his hand certifying the manner in which the sentence has been executed.
CHAPTER XXIX
OF SUSPENSIONS, REMISSIONS AND COMMUTATIONS OF SENTENCES
2401. Power to suspend or remit sentences. __ (1) When any person has been sentenced to
punishment for an offence, 3[* * * ] the 1[Provincial Government] may at any time without
conditions or upon any conditions which the person sentenced accepts, suspend the execution of
his sentence or remit the whole or any part of the punishment to which he has been sentenced 4[:]
4[Provided that the Provincial Government shall have no power to suspend or remit any
sentence awarded to an offender under chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal code if an offence has been
committed by him in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other customs or
practices].
(2) Whenever an application is made to 3[* * * ] the 1[Provincial Government] for the
suspension or remission of a sentence, 3[* * *] the 1[Provincial Government] , 5[* * *], may require
the presiding Judge of the Co urt before or by which the conviction was had or confirmed to state
his opinion as to whether the application should be granted or refused, together with his reasons for
such opinion 6[and also to forward with the statement of such opinion a certified copy of the record
of the trial or of such record thereof as exists].
(3) If any condition on which a sentence has been suspended or remitted is, in the
7[opinion of] the 1[Provincial Government], 5[* * * ], not fulfilled, 3[* * * ] the 1[Provincial
Government] may cancel the suspension or remission, and thereupon the person in whose favour the
sentence has been suspended or remitted may, if at large, be arrested by any policeofficer without
warrant and remanded to undergo the unexpired portion of the sentence.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2As regards conditional release of good conduct prisoners in the Punjab, see the Good Conduct Prisoners Probational Release Act, 1926 (Punjab Act 10
of 1926). The Chief Commissioner of Karachi shall exercise the powers co nferred as a Provincial Government under this section, subject to certain
conditions, see Gaz. of P, 1953, Ext., P. 861.
3Rep. by A.O, 1937.
4Subs. and ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s.15.
5Rep. ibid.
6Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 107.
7Subs. by the Repealing and Amending Ordinance, 1961 (I of 1961), s. 3 and 2nd Sch.
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(4) The condition on which a sentence is suspended or remitted under this section may be
one to be fulfilled by the person in whose favour the sentence is suspended or remitted, or one
independent of his will.
1[(4A) The provisions of the above subsections shall also apply to any order passed by a
Criminal Court under any section of this Code or of any other law, which restricts the liberty of any
person or imposes any liability upon him or his property.]
(5) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to interfere with the right of 2[3[the
President] or of the 4[Federal Government] when such right is delegated to 5[it]] to grant pardons,
reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment.
1[(5A) Where a conditional pardon is granted by 3[the President] or, in virtue of any powers
delegated to 5[it], by the 4[Federal Government], any condition thereby imposed, of whatever nature,
shall be deemed to have been imposed by a sentence of a competent Court under this Code and shall
be enforceable accordingly].
(6) The 6[* * * ] 7[Provincial Government] may, by general rules or special orders, give
directions a s to the suspension of sentences and the conditions on which petitions should be
presented and dealt with.
402. Power to commute punishment. __8[(1)] The 6[* * * ] 7[Provincial Government]
may, without the consent of the person sentenced, commute any one of the following sentences for
any other mentioned after it:__
death, 9[imprisonment for life] 10[* *], rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding that to
which he might have been sentenced, simple imprisonment for a like term, fine.
11[(2) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 54 or section 55 of the
Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).]
12[402A. Sentences of death. The powers conferred by sections 401 and 402 upon the
Provincial Government may, in the case of sentence s of death, also be exercised by the 13[President]
14[* * *].
15[402B. Certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by Provincial Government.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401 or section 402, the Provincial Government shall
not, except with the previous approval of the President, exercise the powers conferred thereby in a
case
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 107
2Subs. ibid.
3Subs. by A.O, 1961, Art.2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956),
4Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art 2 and Table. (w.e.f. 28.07.75).
5Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “him”.
6Rep. by A.O., 1937, for “G. G. in C.
7Subs.by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
8Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 108. The Chief Commissioner of Karachi shall exercise the powers conferred on a Provincial Government
under this section subject to certain conditions, see Gazette of Pakistan, Extra., 1953, p. 861.
9Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 13472).
10Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), sch.
11Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 108.
12Ins. by A.O.,1937, of the G. of I. Act, 1935, s. 295.
13Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
14Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch. II.
15Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 2 (w.e.f. 29673).
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where the President has passed any order s in exercise of his powers under the Constitution to grant
pardons, reprieves and respites or to remit, suspend or commute any sentence or of his powers under
section 402A.]
1[402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the
Provincial Government, the Federal Government or the President shall not, without the consent of the
victim or, as the case may be, of his heirs, suspend, re mit or commute any sentence passed under any of
the sections in Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code.]
2[402D. Provincial Government not to interfere in sentences of rape. __ Notwithstanding
anything contained in section 401, 402 or 402B, the Provincial G overnment shall not suspend, remit or
commute any sentence passed under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860).]
CHAPTER XXX
OF PREVIOUS ACQUITTALS OR CONVICTIONS
403. Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence. __ (1) A person who
has once been tried by a Court of competent jurisdiction for an offence and convicted or acquitted of such
offence shall, while such conviction or acquittal remains in force, not be liable to be tried again for the
same offence, nor on the same facts for any other offence for which a different charge from the one made
against him might have been made under section 236, or for which he might have been convicted under
section 237.
(2) A person acquitted or convicted of any offence may be afterwards tried for any distinct
offence for which a separate charge might have been made against him on the former trial under section
235, sub section (1).
(3) A person convicted of any offence constituted by any act causing consequences which,
together with such act, constituted a different offence from that of which he was convicted, may be
afterwards tried for such lastmentioned offence, if the consequences had not happened, or were not
known to the Court to have happened, at the time when he was convicted.
(4) A person acquitted or convicted of any offence constituted by any acts may,
notwithstanding such acquittal or conviction, be subsequently charged with, and tried for, any other
offence constituted by the same acts which he may have committe d if the Court by which he was first
tried was not competent to try the offence with which he is subsequently charged.
(5) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 26 of the General Clauses
Act, 1897 (X of 1897), or section 188 of this Code.
Explanation.__ The dismissal of a complaint, the stopping of proceedings under section 249, 3[or
the discharge of the accused] is not an acquittal for the purposes of this section.
Illustrations
(a) A is tried upon a charge of theft as a servant and acquitted. He cannot afterwards, while
the acquittal remains in force, be charged with theft as a servant, or, upon the same facts,
with theft simply, or with criminal breach of trust.
1Added by Act No. II of 1997, s. 16.
2Ins. by Act No. XXVI of 2011, s.4.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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(b) A is tried upon a charge of murder and acquitted. There is no charge of robbery ; but
it appears from the facts that A committed robbery at the time when the murder was
committed ; he may afterwards be charged with, and tried for, robbery.
(c) A is tried for causing grievous hurt and convicted. The person injured afterwards dies.
A may be tried again for culpable homicide.
(d) A is charged before the Court of Session and convicted of the culpable homicide of B.
A may not afterwards be tried on the same facts for the murder of B.
(e) A is charged by a Magistrate of the first class with, and convicted by him of,
voluntarily causing hurt to B. A may not afterwards be tried for voluntarily causing
grievous hurt to B on the same facts, unless the case comes within paragraph 3 of the
section.
(f) A is charged by a Magistrate of the second class w ith, and convicted by him of, theft
of property from the person of B. A may be subsequently charged with, and tried for,
robbery on the same facts.
(g) A, B and C are charged by a Magistrate of the first class with, and convicted by him of,
robbing D. A, B and C may afterwards be charged with, and tried for dacoity on the same
facts.
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PART VII
OF APPEAL, REFERENCE AND REVISION
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CHAPTER XXXI
OF APPEALS1
404. Unless otherwise provided, no appeal to lie. No appeal shall lie from any judgment
or order of a Criminal Court except as provided for by this Code or by any other law for the time
being in force.
405. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.
Any person whose app lication under section 89 for the delivery of property or the proceeds of the
sale thereof has been rejected by any Court may appeal to the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie
from the sentences of the former Court.
2[406. Appeal from order requiring security for keeping the peace or for good
behaviour.__ Any person who has been ordered by a Magistrate under section 118 to give security
for keeping the peace or for good behaviour may appeal against such order to the Court of Session:
Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to persons the proceedings against whom are
laid before a Sessions Judge in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) or subsection (3A)
of section 123.]
1For periods of limitation, see the Limitation Act, 1908 (IX of 1908), s.3 and Sch. I, second division.
2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 65.
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1[406A. Appeal from order refusing to accept or rejecting a surety. __ Any person aggrieved
by an order refusing to accept or rejectin g a surety under section 122 may appeal against such order to
the Court of Session.]
407. 1[* * * * * * *]
408. Appeal from sentence of Assistant Sessions Judge or 1[Judicial Magistrate]. Any person
convicted on a trial held by an Assistant Sessions Judge, 1[or a Judicial Magistrate] 2[, Special
Magistrate], or any person sentenced under section 349 3[* * *], may appeal to the Court of Session :
Provided as follows :__
(a) 4[* * * * * * *]
(b) When in any case an Assistant Sessions Judge 3[* * *] passes any sentence of
imprisonment for a term exceeding four years, 5[* * *] the appeal 6[of all or any
of the accused convicted at such trial] shall lie to the High Court ;
(c) when any person is convicted by a Magistrate of an offence under section 124A of
the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the appeal shall lie to the High Court.
1[409. Appeals to Court of Session how heard. __ Subject to the provision s of this section, an
appeal to the Court of Session or Sessions Judge shall be heard by the Sessions Judge or by an Additional
Sessions Judge or an Assistant Sessions Judge :
Provided that an Additional Sessions Judge shall hear only such appeals as the Provincial
Government may, by general or special order, direct or as the Sessions Judge of the division may make
over to him:
Provided further that no such appeal shall be heard by an Assistant Sessions Judge unless the
appeal is of a person convicted on a trial held by any Magistrate of the second class or third class.]
410. Appeal from sentence of Court of Session. Any person convicted on a trial held by a
Sessions Judge, or an Additional Sessions Judge, may appeal to the High Court.
411. [Appeal from sentence of Presidency Magistrate.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7[411A. Appeal from sentence of High Court. __ (1) 8[Except in cases in which an appeal
lies to the Supreme Court under 9[Article 185] of the Constitution] any person convicted on a
trial held by a High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction may, notwithstanding
anything contained in section 418 or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High
Court, appeal to the High Court__
1Subs. and omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch . (for further clarity on this provision, the original source i.e. the
Gazette Notification of Ordinance No. Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch., item 20 may be perused.
2Ins. by Act No. III of 2006, s. 21.
3Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Omitted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.23.
5Omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
6Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 112.
7Ins. by the Criminal procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.2.
8Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd Marach, 1956).
9Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f 14873).
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(a) against the conviction on any ground of appeal which involves a matter of law
only ;
(b) with the leave of the Appellate Court, or upon the certificate of the judge who
tried case that it is a fit case for appeal, against the conviction on any ground
of appeal which involves a matter of fact only, or a matter of mixed law and
fact, or any othe r ground which appears to the appellate Court to be a
sufficient ground of appeal ; and
(c) with the leave of the Appellate Court, against the sentence passed unless the
sentence is one fixed by law.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 417, t he Provincial Government may
direct the public prosecutor to present an appeal to the High Court from any order of acquittal passed
by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, and such appeal may,
notwithstanding anything contained in section 418, or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters
Patent of any High Court, but subject to the restrictions imposed by clause (b) and clause (c) of
subsection (1) of this section on an appeal against a conviction, lie on a matter of fact as well as a
matter of law.
(3) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in any Act or Regulation, an appeal
under this section shall be heard by a Division Court of the High Court composed of not less than
two judges, being judges other than the judge or judges by whom the original trial was held ; and if
the constitution of such a Division Court is impracticable, the High Court shall report the
circumstances to the Provincial Government which shall take action with a view to the transfer of the
appeal under section 527 to another High Court.
(4) Subject to such rules as may from time to time be made by 1[the 2[Supreme Court]] in
this behalf, and to such conditions as the High Court may establish or require, an appeal shall lie to
1[the 2[Supreme Court]] from any order made on appeal under subsection (1) by a Division Court of
the High Court in respect of which order the High Court declares that the matter is a fit one for such
appeal.]
412. No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilt y. Notwithstanding anything
hereinbefore contained where an accused person has pleaded guilty and has been convicted by 3[a
High Court,] a Court of Session 4[* * * ] or Magistrate of the first class on such plea, there shall be
no appeal except as to the extent or legality of the sentence.
413. No appeal in petty cases. Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, there
shall be no appeal by a convicted person in cases in which 5[a High Court passes a sentence
of imprisonment not exceeding six months only or of fine not exceeding two hundred rupees only
or in which] a Court of Session 6[* * *] passes a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding one month
only, or 7[in which a Court of Session or 8[a] Magistrate of the first class passes a sentence] of fine
not exceeding fifty rupees only 9[* * *].
1Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.4 and III Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1964, Art.2 and Sch.
3Ins. by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.3.
4Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.4.
6Omitted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 24.
7Ins. ibid.
8Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch
9Omitted by Act No. XII of 1923.
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Explanation.__ There is no appeal from a sentence of imprisonment passed by such Court or
Magistrate in default of payment of fine when no substantive sentence of imprisonment has also
been passed.
414. No appeal from certain summary convictions. Notwithstanding anything
hereinbefore contained, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in any case tried summarily in
which a Magistrate empowered to act under section 260 passes a sentence 1[* * * ] of fine not
exceeding 2[two thousand] rupees only 3[* * *].
2[414A. No appeal from certain summary convictions under the law relating to price
control.__ Notwithstanding anything contained in t his Code or any other law for the time being in
force, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in any case tried summarily in which a Special
Magistrate appointed under section 14A passes a sentence of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees
under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 (XXIX of 1977) or
under any other Federal law or Provincial law relating to price control.]
415. Proviso to sections 413 and 414. Any appeal may be brought against any sentence
referred to in section 413 or section 414 4[by which any punishment therein mentioned is combined
with any other punishment], but no sentence which would not otherwise be liable to appeal shall be
appealable merely on the ground that the person convicted is ordered to find security to keep the
peace.
Explanation.__ A sentence of imprisonment in default of payment of fine is not a sentence by
which two or more punishments are combined within the meaning of this section.
5[415A. Special right of appeal in certain cases. Notwithstanding anything contained in this
Chapter, when more persons than one are convicted in one trial, and an appealable judgment or order
has been passed in respect of any of such persons, all or any of the persons convicted at such trial
shall have a right of appeal.]
416. [Saving of sentences on European British subjects.] Rep. by the criminal law
Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), S.26.
6[4l7. Appeal in case of acquittal.__ (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (4), the
Provincial Government may, in any case, direct the Public Prosecutor to present an appeal to the
High Court from an original or appellate order of acquittal passed by any Court other than a High
Court.
(2) If such an order of acquittal is passed in any case instituted upon complaint and the
High Court, on an application made to it by the complainant in this behalf, grants special leave to
appeal from the order of acquittal, the complainant may present such an appeal to the High Court.
7[(2A) A person aggrieved by the order of acquittal passed by any court , other than a High
Court, may, within thirty days, file an appeal against such order.]
1Omitted by Act No. XII of 1923, s. 25.
2Subs. and ins. by Act No. III of 2006, S.21.
3Omitted by Act No. XII of 1923, s. 24
4Subs. by the Repleaing and Amending Act, 1945 (VI of 1945), s.3 and II Sch.
5Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedrue (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 114.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7Ins. by Act No. XX of 1994, S.3.
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(3) No application under subsection (2) for the grant of special leave to appeal from an
order of acquittal shall be entertained by the High Court after the expiry of sixty days from the date
of that order.
(4) If, in any case, the application under subsection (2) for the grant of special leave to
appeal from an order of acquittal is refused, no appeal from that order of acquittal shall lie under
subsection (1).]
1[(5) An appeal against an order of conviction or acquittal under section s 354A, 376, 376A,
377 or 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) shall be decided within six
months.]
2[418. Appeal on what matters admissible. (1)] An appeal may lie on a matter of fact as
well as a matter of law 3* * *.
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
Explanation.__ The alleged severity of a sentence shall, for the purposes of this section, be
deemed to be a matter of law.
419. Petition of appeal. Every appeal shall be made in the form of a petition in writing
presented by the appellant or his pleader, and every such petition shall (unless the Court to which it
is presented otherwise directs) be accompanied by a copy of the judgment or order appealed aga inst
5[* * *].
420. Procedure when appellant in jail. If the appellant is in jail, he may present his
petition of appeal and the copies accompanying the same to the officer in charge of the jail, who
shall thereupon forward such petition and copies to the proper Appellate Court.
421. Summary dismissal of appeal.__ (1) On receiving the petition and copy under section
419 or section 420, the Appellate Court shall pursue the same, and, if it considers that there is no
sufficient ground for interfering, it may dismiss the appeal summarily:
Provided that no appeal presented under section 419 shall be dismissed unless the appellant
or his pleader has had a reasonable opportunity of being heard in support of the same.
(2) Before dismissing an appeal under this section, the Court may call for the record of
the case, but shall not be bound to do so.
422. Notice of appeal. If the Appellate Court does not dismiss the appeal summarily, it
shall cause notice to be given to the appellant or his pleader, and to such officer as the 6[Provincial
Government] may appoint in this behalf, of the time and place at which such appeal will be heard,
and shall, on the application of such officer, furnish him with a copy of the grounds of appeal ;
and, in cases of appeals under 7[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the Appellat e
Court shall cause a like notice to be given to the accused.
1Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.14.
2Renumbered by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 115.
3Omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
4Omitted ibid.
5Omitted ibid.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendement Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.5.
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423. Powers of Appellate Court in disposing of appeal. __ (1) The Appellate Court shall
then send for the record of the case, if such record is not already in Court. After perusing such
record, and hearing the appellant or his pleader, if he appears, and the Public Prosecutor, if he
appears, and, in case of an appeal under 1[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the accused,
if he appears, the Court may, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, dismiss
the appeal, or may
(a) in an appeal from an order of acquittal, reverse such order and direct that
further inquiry be made, or that the accu sed be retried or 2[sent for trial to the
Court of Session or the High Court] as the case may be, or find him guilty and
pass sentence on him according to law ;
(b) in an appeal from a conviction, (1) reverse the finding and sentence, and
acquit or dischar ge the accused, or order him to be retried by a Court of
competent jurisdiction subordinate to such Appellate Court or 3[sent] for trial,
or (2) alter the finding, maintaining the sentence, or, with or without altering
the finding, reduce the sentence, or, (3) with or without such reduction and
with or without altering the finding, alter the nature of the sentence, but,
subject to the provisions of section 106, subsection (3), not so as to enhance
the same ;
(c) in an appeal from any other order, alter or reverse such order ;
(d) make any amendment or any consequential or incidental order that may be just
or proper.
(2) 4[* * * * * * *]
424. Judgments of subordinate Appellate Courts. The rules contained in Chapter XXVI
as to the judgment of a Criminal Court of original jurisdiction shall apply, so far as may be
practicable, to the judgment of any Appellate Court other than a High Court:
Provided that, unless the Appellate Court otherw isedirects, the accused shall not be brought
up, or required to attend, to hear judgment delivered.
425. Order by High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court. __ (1) Whenever a
case is decided on appeal by the High Court under this Chapter, it sha ll certify its judgment or order
to the Court by which the finding, sentence or order appealed against was recorded or passed. If the
finding, sentence or order was recorded or passed by a Magistrate other than the District Magistrate,
the certificate shall be sent through the District Magistrate.
(2) The Court to which the High Court certifies its judgment or order shall thereupon
make such orders as are conformable to the judgment or order of the High Court ; and, if necessary,
the record shall be amended in accordance therewith.
426. Suspension of sentence pending appeal. Release of appellant on bail.__ (1) Pending
any appeal by a convicted person, the Appellate Court may, for reasons to be recorded by it in
writing, order that the execution of the sent ence or order appealed against be suspended and, also, if
he is in confinement, that he be released on bail or on his own bond.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure Amendement Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.5.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. ibid.
4Omitted ibid.
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1[(1A) An Appellate Court shall, except where it is of the opinion that the delay in the
decision of appeal has been occasioned by an act or omission of the appellant or a ny other person
acting on his behalf, order a convicted person to be released on bail who has been sentenced—
(a) to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years and whose appeal has
not been decided within a period of six months of his conviction;
(b) to imprisonment for a period exceeding three years but not exceeding seven
years and whose appeal has not been decided within a period of one year of
his conviction; or
(c) to imprisonment for life or imprisonment exceeding seven years and whose
appeal has not been decided within a period of two years of his conviction:
Provided that the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs shall not apply to a previously
convicted offender for an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or to a person w ho,
in the opinion of the Appellate Court, is a hardened desperate or dangerous criminal or is accused of
an act of terrorism punishable with death or imprisonment for life.]
(2) The power conferred by this section on an Appellate Court may be exercised al so by
the High Court in the case of any appeal by a convicted person to a Court subordinate thereto.
2[(2A) 3[Subject to the provisions of section 382A,] when any person other than a person
accused of a nonbailable offence is sentenced to imprisonment by a Court, and an appeal lies from
that sentence, the Court may, if the convicted person satisfies the Court that he intends to present an
appeal, order that he be released on bail for a period sufficient in the opinion of the Court to enable
him to present the appeal and obtain the orders of the Appellate Court under subsection (1) and the
sentence of imprisonment shall, so long as he is so released on bail, be deemed to be suspended.]
4[(2B) Where a High Court is satisfied that a convicted person has been granted special leave
to appeal to 5[the 6[Supreme Court]] against any sentence which it has imposed or maintained, 7[* *
*it may if it so thinks fit order that pending the appeal the sentence or order appealed against be
suspended, and also, if the said person is in confinement, that he be released on bail.]
(3) When the appellant is ultimately sentenced to imprisonment, 8[* * ] 9[imprisonment
for life], the time during which he is so released shall be excluded in computing the term for which
he is so sentenced.
427. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal. When an appeal is presented under
10[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417], the High Court may issue a warrant directing that
the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordina te Court, and the Court before which
he is brought may commit him to prison pending the disposal of the appeal, or admit him to bail.
1Ins. by Act No. VIII of 2011, s. 2.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1945 (II of 1945), s.3.
3Ins. by Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4Ins by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1946 (IV of 1946), s.2.
5Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.4 and III Sch.
6Subs. by A.O, 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (With effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
7Rep. by Act No. XXVI of 1951, s.3 and Sch.II.
8Rep., ibid.
9Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974, (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f 13472).
10Subs. by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s.5.
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428. Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken. __(1) In
dealing with any appeal under this Chapter, the Appellate Court, if it thinks additional evidence to be
necessary, shall record its reasons, and may either take such evidence itself, or direct it t o be taken
by a Magistrate, or, when the Appellate Court is a High Court, by a Court of Session or a Magistrate.
(2) When the additional evidence is taken by the Court of Session or the Magistrate, it or
he shall certify such evidence to the Appellate Court, and such Court shall thereupon proceed to
dispose of the appeal.
(3) Unless the Appellate Court otherwise directs, the accused or his pleader shall be
present when the additional evidence is taken. 1[* * *].
(4) The taking of evidence under this section shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
XXV, as if it were an inquiry.
429. Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided. When the Judges
composing the Court of Appeal are equally divided in opinion, the case, with their opinions thereon,
shall be laid before another Judge of the same Court, and such Judge, after such hearing (if any) as
he thinks fit, shall deliver his opinion, and the judgment or order shall follow such opinion.
430. Finality of orders on appeal. Judgments and orders passed by an Appellate Court
upon appeal shall be final, except in the cases provided for in section 417 and Chapter XXXII.
431. Abatement of appeals. Every appeal under 2[section 411A, subsection (2), or
section 417] shall finally abate on the death of the accused, and every other appeal under this Chapter
(except an appeal from a sentence of fine) shall finally abate on the death of the appellant.
CHAPTER XXXII
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OF REFERENCE AND REVISION
432 and 433. [Reference by Presidency Magistrate to High Court. Disposal of case
according to decision of High Court and direction as to costs.] Omitted by A.O.,1949, Schedule.
434. [Power to reser ve questions arising in original jurisdiction of High Court and
procedure when question reserved.] Omitted by Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of
1943), s. 6.
435. Power to call for records of inferior Courts. __ (1) The High Court or any Sessions
Judge 3[* * * * * * *] may call for and examine the record of any proceeding before any inferior
Criminal Court situate within the local limits of its or his jurisdiction for the purpose of satisfying
itself or himself as to the correctness, legality or propriety of any finding, sentence or order recorded
or passed, and as to the regularity of any proceedings of such inferior Court 4[and may, when calling
for such record, direct that the execution of any sentence be suspen ded and, if the accused is in
confinement, that he be released on bail or on his own bond pending the examination of the record].
1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943), s. 5.
3Omitted by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
4Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 116.
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1[Explanation.__ All Magistrates, shall be deemed to be inferior to the Sessions Judge for the
purposes of this subsection.]
(2) 1[* * * * * * *]
(3) 2[* * * * * * *]
(4) 1[* * * * * * *]
1[436. Power to order further inquiry. __ On examining any record under section 435 or
otherwise__
(a) the High Court may direct the Sessions Judge to require an judicial Magistrate
subordinate to him to make, and the Sessions Judge himself may direct 3[any]
Magistrate subordinate to him to make, further inquiry into any complaint
which has been dism issed under section 203 or sub section (3) of section 204
4[***]
(b) the High Court or the Sessions Judge may direct 3[any Magistrate] to make
further inquiry into any proceeding in which an order of discharge or release
has been made under section 119:
4[* * * * * * * *]]
5[437. Power to order commitment]. Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of
1972), s. 2 and Sch.
438. 1[* * * * * * *]
439. High Court’s powers of revision. __ (1) In the case of any proceeding the record of
which has been called for by itself 6[* * * ] or which otherwise comes to its knowledge, the High
Court may, in its discretion, exercise any of the powers conferred on a Court of Appeal by sections
7[*], 423, 4 26, 427 and 428 or on a Court by section 338, and may enhance the sentence; and,
when the Judges composing the Court of Revision are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be
disposed of in manner provided by section 429.
(2) No order under this section shall be made to the prejudice of the accused unless he has
had an opportunity of being heard either personally or by pleader in his own defence.
(3) Where the sentence dealt with under this section has been passed by a Magistrate 1[*
* *], the Court shall not inflict a greater punishment for the offence which, in the opinion of such
Court, the accused has committed than might have been inflicted for such offence by 8[* * * ] a
Magistrate of the first class.
1Subs. and omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Omitted by the Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 116.
3Subs. by Ordinance No. XXXVII of 2001, s.66.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
5This section which was originally numbered 436 was renumbered 437, by Act 18 of 1923, s. 117.
6Omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
7Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 119.
8The Words “a Presidency Magistrate or” omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
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1[(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorise a High Court—
(a) to convert a finding of acquittal into one of conviction; or
(b) to entertain any proceedings in revision with respect to an order made by the
Sessions Judge under section 439A.]
(5) Where under this Code an appeal lies and no appeal is brought, no proceedings by
way of revision shall be entertained at the instance of the party who could have appealed.
2[(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, any convicted person to whom an
opportunity has been given under subsection (2) of showing cause why his sentence should not be
enhanced shall, in showing cause, be entitled also to show cause against his conviction.]
3[439A. Sessions Judge ’s powers of revision. __ (1) In the case of any proceeding before a
Magistrate the record of which has been called for by the Sessions Judge or which otherwise comes
to his knowledge, the Sessions Judge may exercise any of the powers conferred on the High Court by
section 439.
(2) An Additional Sessions Judge shall have and may exercise all the powers of a
Sessions Judge under this Chapter in respect of any case which may be transferred to him under any
general or special order of the Sessions Judge.]
440. Optional with Court to hear parties. No party has any right to be heard either
personally or by pleader before any Court when exercising its powers of revision:
Provided that the Court may, if it thinks fit, when exercising such powers, hear any party
either personally or by pleader, and that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect section 439,
subsection (2).
441. [Statement by Presidency Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by
High Court.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Schedule.
442. High Court’ s order to be certified to lower Court or Magistrate. When a case is
revised under this Chapter by the High Court, it shall, in manner hereinbefore provided by section
425, certify its decision or order to the Court by which the finding, sentence or order revised was
recorded or passed, and the Court or Magistrate to which the decision or order is so certified shall
thereupon make such orders as are conformable to the decisi on so certified ; and, if necessary, the
record shall be amended in accordance therewith.
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PART VIII
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
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4CHAPTER XXXIII. __ [SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CASES IN WHICH
EUROPEAN AND PAKISTAN BRITISH SUBJECTS ARE CONCERNED.] Omitted by the
Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.119.
3Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Chapter XXXIII (Sections 443 to 449) was subs. for the original Chapter XXXIII (sections 443 to 463) by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923
(12 of 1923), s.27.
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CHAPTER XXXIV
LUNATICS
464. Procedure in case of accused being lunatic. __ (1) When a Magistrate holding an
inquiry or a trial has reason to believe that the accused is of unsound mind and consequently
incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate shall inquire into the fact of such unsoundness,
and shall cause such person to be examined by the Civil Surgeon of the district or such other medical
officer as the 1[Provincial Government] directs, and thereupon shall examine such Surgeon or other
officer as a witness, and shall reduce the examination to writing.
2[(1A) Pending such examination and inquiry, the Magistrate may deal with the accused in
accordance with the provisions of section 466.]
(2) If such Magistrate is of opinion that the accused is of unsound mind and consequently
incapable of making his defence, he 2[shall record a finding to that effect and] shall postpone further
proceedings in the case.
465. Procedure in case of person 3[sent for trial] Court of Session or High
Court being lunatic. __ 4[(1) If any person before a Court of Session or a High Court appears to the
Court at his trial to be of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, the Court
shall, in the first instance, try the fact of such unsoundness and incapacity, and if the Court is
satisfied of the fact, it sha ll record a finding to that effect and shall postpone further proceeding s in
the case.]
(2) The trial of the fact of the unsoundness of mind and incapacity of the accused shall be
deemed to be part of his trial before the Court.
466. Release of lunatic pending investigation or trial.__ (1) Whenever an accused person
is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court, as the
case may be, 5[whether the case is one in which bail may be taken or not], may release him on
sufficient security being given that he shall be properly taken care of and shall be prevented from
doing injury to himself or to any other person, and for his appearance when required before the
Magistrate or Court or such officer as the Magistrate or Court appoints in this behalf.
6[(2) Custody of lunatic. If the case is one in which, in the opinion of the Magistrate or
Court, bail should not be taken, or if sufficient security is not given, the Magistrate or Court, as the
case may be, shall order the accused to be detained in safe custody in such place and manner as he or
it may think fit, and shall report the action taken to the 7[Provincial Government]:
Provided that no order for the detention of the accused in a lunatic asylum shall be made
otherwise than in accordance with such rules as the 7[Provincial Government] may have made under
the Lunacy Act, 1912.]
467. Resumption of inquiry or trial. __ (1) Whenever an inquiry or a trial is postponed
under section 464 or section 465, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, may at any time
resume the inquiry or trial, and require the accused to appear or be brought before such Magistrate or
Court.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.120
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. ibid.
5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.122.
6Subs. ibid.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
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(2) When the accused has been released under section 466, and the sureties for his
appearance produce him to the officer whom the Magistrate or Court appoints in this behalf, the
certificate of such officer that the accused is capable of making his defence shall be receivable in
evidence.
468. Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court. __ (1) If, when the
accused appears or is again brought before the Magistrate or the Court, as the case may be, the
Magistrate or Court considers him capable of making his defence, the inquiry or trial shall proceed.
(2) If the Magistrate or Court considers the accused 1[*] to be still incapable of making
his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall again act according to the provisions of section 464 or
section 465, as the case may be, 2[and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of
making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466].
3[469. When accused appears to have been insane. When the accused appears to be of
sound mind at the time of inquiry or trial, and the Magistrate or Court is satisfied from t he evidence
given before him or it that there is reason to believe that the accused committed an act which, if he
had been of sound mind, would have been an offence, and that he was, at the time when the act was
committed, by reason of unsoundness of min d, incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it
was wrong or contrary to law, the Magistrate or Court shall proceed with the case.]
470. Judgment of acquittal on ground of lunacy. Whenever any person is acquitted upon
the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of
unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence,
or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically whe ther he committed the
act or not.
471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody. __ (1) Whenever
4[the finding] states that the accused person committed the act alleged, the Magistrate or Court
before whom or which the trial has bee n held, shall, if such act would, but for the incapacity found,
have constituted an offence, order such person to be 5[detained] in safe c ustody in such place and
manner as the Magistrate or Court thinks fit, 6[and shall report the action taken to the 7[Provincial
Government]] 8[* * *]:
6[Provided that no order for the detention of the accused in a lunatic asylum shall be made
otherwise than in accordance with such rules as the 7[Provincial Government] may have made under
the Lunacy Act, 1912.]
(2) 9[* * * * * * *]
(3) 9[* * * * * * *]
1Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 123.
2Added ibid.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.124.
5Subs. ibid.
6Ins.ibid.
7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
8Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914), s.3 and Sch. II.
9Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912 (IV of 1912), s.101 and Sch., II.
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1[(2)] Power of Provincial Government to relieve Inspector General of certain
functions. The 2[Provincial Government] may empower the officer incharge of the jail in which a
person is confined under the provisions of section 466 or this section, to discharge all or any of the
functions of the Inspector General of Prisons under 3[* *] section 473 or section 474.
472. [Lunatic prisoner to be visited by Inspector General] Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912
(IV of 1912), S.101 and Schedule II.
473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence. If
such person is 4[detained] under the provisions of section 466, and 5[in the case of a person det ained
in a jail, the Inspector General of Prisons, or, in the case of a person detained in a lunatic asylum,
the visitors of such asylum or any two of them] shall certify that, in his or their opinion, such person
is capable of making his defence, he shall be taken before the Magistrate or Court, as the case may
be, at such time as the Magistrate or Court appoints, and the Magistrate or Court shall deal with such
person under the provisions of section 468 ;and the certificate of such InspectorGeneral or visitors
as aforesaid shall be receivable as evidence.
474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be
released.__ (1) If such person i s 6[detained] under the provisions of section 466 or section 471, and
such Inspector General or visitors shall certify that, in his or their judgment, he may be 7[released]
without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person, the 2[Provincial Government]
may thereupon order him to be 7[released] or to be detained in custody, or to be transferred to a
public lunatic asylum if he has not been already sent to such an asylum ; and, in case it orders him to
be transferred to an asylum, may appoi nt a Commission, consisting of a judicial and two medical
officers.
(2) Such Commission shall make formal inquiry into the state of mind of such person,
taking such evidence as is necessary, and shall report to the 2[Provincial Government], which may
order his 8[release] or detention as it thinks fit.
9[475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend. __ (1) Whenever any relative or
friend of any person detained under the provisions of section 466 or section 471 desires that he shall
be delivered to his care and custody, the 2[Provincial Government] may, upon the application of
such relative or fr iend and on his giving security to the satisfaction of such 2[Provincial
Government] that the person delivered shall__
(a) be properly taken care of and prevented from doing injury to himself or to any
other person, and
(b) be produced for the inspection of such officer, and at such times and places, as
the 2[Provincial Government] may direct, and
(c) in the case of a person detained under section 466, be produced when required
before such Magistrate or Court,
order such person to be delivered to such relative or friend.
1Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 124.
2Subs. by A.O, 1937, for “L.G”.
3Rep. by Act No. X of 1914, s.3 and Sch. II.
4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.125.
5Subs. ibid.
6Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 126.
7Subs. ibid.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.126.
9Subs. ibid., s. 127.
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(2) If the person so delivered is accused of any offence the trial of which has been postponed
by reason of his being of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, and the inspecting
officer referred to in subsection (1), clause (b), certifies at any time to the Magistrate or Court that
such person is capable of making his defence, such Magistrate or Court shall call upon the relative or
friend to whom such accused was delivered to produce him before the Magistrate or Court ; and,
upon such production, the Magistrate or Court shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of
section 468, and the certificate of the inspecting officer shall be receivable as evidence.]
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CHAPTER XXXV
PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
1[476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195.__ (1) When any offence referred to in
section 195, subsection (1), clause (b) or clause (c), has been committed in , or in relation to, a
proceeding in any Civil, Revenue or Criminal Court, the Court may take cognizance of the offence
and try the same in accordance with the procedure prescribed for summary trials in Chapter XXII.
(2) When in any case tried under subsection (1) the Court f inds the offender guilty, it
may, notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (2) of section 262__
(a) pass any sentence on the offender authorised by law for such offence, except a
sentence of de ath, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment exceeding five
years, if such Court be a High Court, a Court of Session, a District Court or
any Court exercising the power of a Court of Session or a District Court ;
(b) sentence the offender to simple impri sonment for a term which may extend to
three months, or to pay a fine not exceeding 2[one thousand rupees] or both, if
such Court be a Court of a Magistrate of the first Class, a Civil Court other
than a High Court, a District Court or a Court exercising t he powers of a
District Court, or a Revenue Court not inferior to the Court of Collector ;
(c) sentence the offender to simple imprisonment for a term not exceeding one
month, or to pay a fine not exceeding fifty rupees, or both, if such Court be a
Criminal Court or a Revenue Court other than a Court referred to in clause (a)
or clause (b).
(3) The powers conferred on Civil, Revenue and Criminal Courts under this section may
be exercised in respect of any offence referred to in subsection (1) and alleged t o have been
committed in relation to any proceeding in such Court by the Court to which such former Court is
subordinate within the meaning of subsection (3) of section 195.
(4) Any person sentenced by any Court under this section may, notwithstanding any thing
hereinbefore contained, appeal__
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch.. (w.e.f 18476).
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(a) in the case of a sentence by the High Court, to the Supreme Court ;
(b) in the case of a sentence by a Court of Session, or District Court, or a Court exercising
the powers of a Court of Session or a District Court, to the High Court ; and
(c) in any other case, to the Sessions Judge.
(5) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to appeals
under this section and the Appellate Court may alter the finding or reduce or enhance the sentence
appealed against.
476A. Forwarding of cases for trial by Courts having jurisdiction. __ (1) If the Court in
any case considers that the person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 476,
subsection (1), and committed in, or in relation to, any proceedings before it, should not be tried
under that section, such Court may, af ter recording the facts constituting the offence and the
statement of the accused person, as hereinbefore provided, forward the case to a Court having
jurisdiction to try the case, and may require security to be given for the appearance of such accused
person before such Court, or, if sufficient security is not given, shall forward such person in custody
to such Court.
(2) The Court to which a case is forwarded under this section shall proceed to hear the
complaint against the accused person in the manner hereinbefore provided.]
476B. [Appeals.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
477. [Power of Court of Session as to such offences comitted before itself.] Omitted by the
Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.129.
478. [Power of Civil or Revenue Courts to complete inquiry and commit to High Court or
Court of Session.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII Of 1972), s. 2 and sch.
479. [Procedure of Civil or Revenue Court in such case s.] Omitted by the Law Reforms
Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch.
480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described
in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act
XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the
Court may cause the offender 1[* * * ] to be detained in custody and at any time before the rising
of the Court on the same day may, if it thinks fit, take cognizance of the offence and sentence the
offender to fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, and, in default of payment, to simple
imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, unless such fine be sooner paid.
(2) 2[* * * * * * *]
481. Record in such cases. __ (1) In every such case the Court shall record the facts
constituting the offence, with the statement (if any) made by the offender, as well as the finding and
sentence.
(2) If the offence is under section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860), the
record shall show the nature and stage of the judicial proceeding in which the Court interrupted or
insulted was sitting, and the nature of the interruption or insult.
1Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 29.
2Omitted by Act No. II of 1950, s. 2 and Sch.
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482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under
section 480.__ (1) If the Court in any case considers that a person accused of any of the offences
referred to in section 480 and committed in its view or presence should be imprisoned otherwise than
in default of payment of fine, or that a fine exceeding two hundred rupees should be imposed upon
him, or such Court is for any other reason of opinion that the case should not be disposed of under
section 480, such Court, after recor ding the facts constituting the offence and the statement of the
accused as hereinbefore provided, may forward the case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the
same, and may require security to be given for the appear ance of such accused person before such
Magistrate, or if sufficient security is not given, shall forward such person in custody to such
Magistrate.
(2) The Magistrate, to whom any case is forwarded under this section, shall proceed to
hear the complaint against the accused person in manner hereinbefore provided.
483. When Registrar or SubRegistrar to be deemed a Civil Court within sections 480
and 482. When the 1[Provincial Government] so directs, any Registrar or any Sub Registrar
appointed under the 2[Registration Act, 1908], 3[(XVI of 1908)] shall be deemed to be a Civil Court
within the meaning of sections 480 and 482.
484. Discharge of offender on submi ssion or apology. When any Court has under
section 480 3[or section 482] adjudged an offender to punishment 3[or forwarded him to a Magistrate
for trial] for refusing or omitting to do anything which he was lawfully required to do or for any
intentional insult or interruption, the Court may, in its discretion, discharge the offender or remit the
punishment on his submission to the order or requisition of such Court, or on apology being made to
its satisfaction.
485. Imprisonment or committal of person ref using to answer or produce document.
If any witness or person called to produce a document or thing before a Criminal Court refuses to
answer such questions as are put to him or to produce any document or thing in his possession or
power which the Court re quires him to produce, and does not offer any reasonable excuse for such
refusal, such Court may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, sentence him to simple imprisonment,
or by warrant under the hand of the presiding Magistrate or Judge commit him to t he custody of an
officer of the Court for any term not exceeding seven days, unless in the meantime such person
consents to be examined and to answer, or to produce the document or thing. In the event of his
persisting in his refusal, he may be dealt wit h according to the provisions of section 480 or section
482, and, in the case of a 5[High Court], shall be deemed guilty of a contempt.
486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases. __ (1) Any person sentenced by any
Court under section 480 or section 48 5 may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained,
appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable.
(2) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are applicable, apply to appeals
under this section, and the Appellate Court may alter or reverse the finding, or reduce or reverse the
sentence appealed against.
(3) 6[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Ins. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914), s.2 and Sch. I.
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
5Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
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an appeal from such conviction by 1[a] Court of Small Causes shall lie to the Court of session
for the sessions division within which such Court is situate.
(4) An appeal from such conviction by any office r as Registrar or SubRegistrar
appointed as aforesaid may, when such officer is also Judge of a Civil Court, be made to the Court to
which it would, under the preceding portion of this section, be made if such conviction were a decree
by such officer in h is capacity as such Judge, and in other cases may be made to the District Judge,
2* * *.
487. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195
when committed before themselves .__ (1) Except as provided in sections 3[476,] 4[*] 480 and 485,
no Judge of a Criminal Court or Magistrate, other than a Judge of a High Court 5[* * *], shall try any
person for any offence referred to in section 195, when such offence is committed before himself or
in contempt 6 of his authority, or is b rought under his notice as such Judge or Magistrate in the
course of a judicial proceeding.
(2) 7[* * * * * * *]
8[CHAPTER XXXVI. __ [Of the Maintenance of Wives and Children.] Omitted by the
Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981(XXVII of 1981), s. 2 and Second
Schedule.
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CHAPTER XXXVII
DIRECTIONS OF THE NATURE OF A Habeas Corpus
491. Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas co rpus.__ (1) 9[Any
High Court] may, whenever it thinks fit, direct__
(a) that a person within the limits of its 10[appellate criminal jurisdiction] be
brought up before the Court to be dealt with according to law;
(b) that a person illegally or improperly detained in public or private custody
within such limits be set at liberty ;
(c) that a prisoner detained in any jail situate within such limits be brought before
the Court to be there examined as a witness in any matter pending or to be
inquired into in such Court;
(d) that a prisoner detained as aforesaid be brought before a Courtmartial or any
Commissioners 11[* * * ] for trial or to be examined touching any matter
pending before such Courtmartial or Commissioners respectively ;
1Subs. by the Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
2Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch. II.
3Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
4Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 130.
5Rep. by the Lower Burma Courts Act, 1900 (VI of 1900).
6As to trials for contempt of authority of a Criminal Court or Magistrate in Baluchistan, see the British Baluchistan Criminal Justice Regulation, 1896
(8 of 1896), Sch., Art. 16.
7Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and Sch.
8This chapter containing sections 488490 have been amended previously by various enactments.
9Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 30.
10Subs. ibid.
11The words “acting under the authority of any commission from the G.G in C.” rep. by A.O., 1937.
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(e) that a prisoner within such limits be removed from one custody to another for
the purpose of trial; and
(f) that the body of a defendant within such limi ts be brought in on the Sheriff’ s
return of cepi corpus to a writ of attachment.
1[(1A) The High Court may, b y general or special order published in the official Gazette,
direct that all or any of its powers specifed in clauses (a) and (b) of subsection (1) shall, subject to
such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by—
(a) a Sessions Judge; or
(b) an Additional Sessions Judge,
within the territorial limits of a Session Division.]
(2) 2[The High Court] may, from time to time, frame rules to regulate the procedure in
cases under this section.
3[(3) Nothing in this section appl ies to persons detained under any law providing for
preventive detention.]
4491A. [Powers of High Court outside the limits of appellate jurisdiction.] Omitted by the
Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule.
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PART IX
SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
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CHAPTER XXXVIII
OF THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
492. Power to appoint Public Prosecutors. __(1) The 4[* *] 5[Provincial Government]
may appoint, generally, or in any case, or for any specified class of cases, in any local area, one or
more officers to be called Public Prosecutors.
(2) 6[* * *] 7[officerincharge of prosecution in the district] may, in the absence of the
Public Prosecutor, or where no Public Prosecutor has been appointed, appoi nt any other person, not
being an officer of police below 8[such rank as the 5[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this
behalf] to be Public Prosecutor for the purpose of 9[any case].
1Ins. by Ord. No. VIII of 2002, s.2
2Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 30.
3Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
4The words “G.G in C. or the” rep. by A.O., 1937.
5Subs. ibid., for “L.G.”.
6Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 133.
7Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 67.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 133.
9Subs. ibid.
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493. Public Prosecutor may plead in all Courts in cases under his charge Pleaders
privately instructed to be under his direction. The Public Pros ecutor may appear and plead
without any written authority before any Court in which any case of which he has charge is under
inquiry, trial or appeal, and if any private person instructs a pleader to prosecute in any Court any
person in any such case, the Public Prosecutor shall conduct the prosecution, and the pleader so
instructed shall act therein, under his directions.
494. Effect of withdrawal from prosecution. Any Public Prosecutor 1[* * * ] may, with
the consent of the Court, 2[* * *] before the judgment is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution
of any person 3[either generally or in respect of any one or more of the offences for which he is tried]
; and upon such withdrawal,__
(a) if it is made before a charge has been framed, the accused shall be discharged
3[in respect of such offence or offences] ;
(b) if it is made after a charge has been framed, or when under this Code no
charge is required, he shall be acquitted 3[in respect o f such offence or
offences].
495. Permission to conduct prosecution s.__ (1) Any Magistrate inquiring into or trying
any case may permit the prosecution to be conducted by any person other than an officer of police
below the rank to be prescribed by the 4[Provincial Government] in this behalf 5[* * *] but no person,
other than the Advocate General, Standing Counsel, Government Solicitor, Public Prosecutor or
other officer generally or specially empowered by the 4[Provincial Government] in this behalf, shal l
be entitled to do so without such permission.
(2) Any such officer shall have the like power of withdrawing from the prosecution as is
provided by section 494, and the provisions of that section shall apply to any withdrawal by such
officer.
(3) Any person conducting the prosecution may do so personally or by a pleader.
(4) An officer of police shall not be permitted to conduct the prosecution if he has taken
any part in the investigation into the offence with respect to which the accused is being prosecuted.
CHAPTER XXXIX
OF BAIL
496. In what cases bail to be taken. When any person other than a person accused of a
nonbailable offence is arrested or detained without warrant by an officer in charge of a
policestation, or appears or is brought before a Co urt, and is prepared at any time while in the
custody of such officer or at any stage of the proceedings before such Court to give bail, such
person shall be released on bail : Provided that such officer or Court, if he or it thinks fit, may,
instead of taking bail from such person, discharge him on his executing a bond without sureties for
his appearance as hereinafter provided :
1Rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 134.
2Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 134.
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5Rep. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s. 2 and Sch. I.
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1[Provided, further, that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of
section 107, subsection (4), or section 117, subsection (3).]
497. When bail may be taken in case of nonbailable offence. __ (1) When any person
accused of any nonbailable offence is arrested or detained without warrant by an officer in charge of
a police station, or appears or is brought before a Court, he may be released on bail, but he shall not
be so released if there appea r reasonable grounds for believing that he has been guilty of 2[an
offence punishable with death or 3[imprisonment for life or imprisonment for ten years]]:
4[Provided that the Court may direct that any person under the age of sixteen years 5[or any
woman] or any sick or infirm person accused of such an offence be released on bail [:]6]
5[Provided further that the Court shall, except where it is of the opinion that the delay in the
trial of the accused has been occasioned by an act or omission of the accused or any other person
acting on his behalf, direct that any person shall be released on bail—
(a) Who, being accused of any offence not punishable with death, has been
detained for such offence for a continuous period exceeding one year or in
case of a woman exceeding six months and whose trial for such offence has
not concluded; or
(b) Who, being accused of an offence punishable with death, has been detained
for such offence for a continuous period exceeding two years and in case of
woman e xceeding one year and whose tr ial for such offence has not
concluded:
Provided further that the provisions of the foregoing proviso shall not apply to a previously
convicted offender for an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or to a per son who,
in the opinion of the court, is a hardened, desperate or dangerous criminal or is accused of an act of
terrorism punishable with death or imprisonment for life.].
(2) If it appears to such officer or Court at any stage of the investigation, inqui ry or trial,
as the case may be, that there are not reasonable grounds for believing that the accused has
committed 7[a nonbailable offence], but that there are sufficient grounds for further inquiry into his
guilt, the accused shall, pend ing such inquiry, be released on bail, or, at the discretion of such
officer or Court, on the execution by him of a bond without sureties for his appearance as hereinafter
provided.
8[(3) An officer or a Court releasing any person on bail under subsection (1) or subsection
(2) shall record in writing his or its reasons for so doing.
1Proviso ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 135.
2Subs. ibid., s. 136, for “the offence of which he is accused”.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch., for “transportation for life”.
4Proviso and subsections (3) and (4) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 135.
5Ins., omitted and added by the Act VIII of 2011, s. 3. (for further clarity on the provisos of sub-section (1) of section 497, the original source i.e. the
Gazette Notifications of Act No. XVIII of 1923, Law Reforms Ordinance (XII of 1972), Act No. XXV of 1974, Ordinance No. LXXI of 1979,
Ordinance No. 1983, Act No. XIX of 1994, Ordinance No. LIV of 2001 and Act No. VIII of 2011 may be perused in the chronological sequence.
6Subs. by Act XXV of 1974, s.2 and Sch., for fullstop
7Subs. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 135 for “such offence”.
8Subsections (3) and (4) ins. ibid.) s. 135.
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(4) If, at any time after the conclusion of the trial of a person accused of a nonbailable
offence and before Judgment is delivered, the Court is of opinion that there are reasonable grounds
for believing that the accused is not guilty of any such offence, it shall release the accused, if he is in
custody on the execution by him of a bond without sureties for his appearance to hear judgment
delivered.]
1[(5) A High Court or Court of Session and, in the case of a person released by itself, any
other Court may cause any person who has been released under this section to be arrested and may
commit him to custody.]
498. Power to direct admission to bail or reduction of bail. The amount of every bond
executed under this Chapter shall be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case, and shall
not be excessive ; and the High Court or Court of Session may, in any case, whether there be an
appeal on conviction or not, direct that any person be admitted to bail, or that the bail req uired by a
policeofficer or Magistrate be reduced.
2[498A. No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no
case is registered, etc. Nothing in section 497 or section 498 shall be deemed to require or authorise
a Court to rel ease on bail, or to direct to be admitted to bail, any person who is not in custody or is
not present in court or against whom no case stands registered for the time being and an order for
the release of a person on bail, or a direction that a person be admitted to bail, shall be effective only
in respect of the case that so stands registered against him and is specified in the order or direction.]
499. Bond of accused and sureties. __ (1) Before any person is released on bail or released
on his own bond, a bond for such sum of money as the policeofficer or Court, as the case may be,
thinks sufficient shall be executed by such person, and, when he is released on bail, by one or more
sufficient sureties conditioned that such person shall attend at the time and place mentioned in the
bond, and shall continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the policeofficer or Court, as the
case may be.
(2) If the case so require, the bond shall also bind the person released on bail to appear
when called upon at the High Court, Court of Session or other Court to answer the charge.
500. Discharge from custody.__ (1) As soon as the bond has been executed, the person for
whose appearance it has been executed shall be released ; and, when he is in jail, the Court
admitting him to bail shall issue an order of release to the officer incharge of the Jail, and such
officer on receipt of the order shall release him.
(2) Nothing in this section, secti on 496 or section 497 shall be deemed to require the
release of any person liable to be detained for some matter other than that in respect of which the
bond was executed.
501. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient. If, throu gh
mistake, fraud or otherwise, insufficient sureties have been accepted, or if they afterwards become
insufficient, the Court may issue a warrant of arrest directing that the person released on bail be
brought before it and may order him to find sufficien t sureties, and, on his failing so to do, may
commit him to Jail.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 136.
2Ins. by Act No. XIII of 1976, s. 4 (w.e.f. 1541976).
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502. Discharge of sureties.__ (1) All or any sureties for the attendance and appearance of a
person released on bail may at any time apply to a Magistrate to discharge the bond, either wholly
or so far as relates to the applicants.
(2) On such application being made, the Magistrate shall issue his warrant of arrest
directing that the person so released be brought before him.
(3) On the appearance of such person pursuant to the warrant, or on his voluntary
surrender, the Magistrate shall direct the bond to be discharged either wholly or so far as relates to
the applicants, and shall call upon such person to find other sufficient sureties, and, if he falls to do
so, may commit him to custody.
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CHAPTER XL
OF COMMISSIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
503. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with. __ (1) Whenever, in the course
of an inquiry, a trial or any other proceeding under this Code, it appears to 1[* * * ], 2[* * * ] a
Court of Session or the High Court that the examination of a witness is necessary for the ends of
Justice, and that the atten dance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay,
expense or inconvenience which, under the circumstances of the case, would be unreasonable, such
2[* *] Court may dispense with such attendance and may issue a commission to any 2[* * *]
Magistrate of the first class, within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such witness resides,
to take the evidence of such witness.
(2) 3[* * * * * * *]
4[(2A) When the witness resides in an area in or in relation to which the President has
extraprovincial jurisdiction within the meaning of the ExtraProvincial Juris diction Order, 1949
(G.G.O. No. 5 of 1949) the commission may be issued to such Court or officer in the area as may be
recognised by the President by notification in the off icial Gazette has a Court or officer to which or
to whom commissions may be issued under this subsection and within the local limits of whose
jurisdiction the witness resides.]
5[(2B) When the witness resides in the United Kingdom or any other country of the
Commonwealth 6[* * *] or in the Union of Burma, 7[or any other country in which reciprocal
arrangement in this behalf exists,] the commission may be issued to such Court or Judge having
authority in this behalf in that country as may be specified by th e 8[Federal Government] by
9notification in the official Gazette.]
1Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
2Omitted by ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 68.
3Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
4Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 2.
6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
7Ins. by the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1962 (LXVII of 1962), s. 2.
8Subs. by the Federal Adaptation Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), Art. 2 and Table.
9For instances of notifications see Gaz of P., 1960, Ext., pp 461462, ibid., 1963, Pt.Ip.20.
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(3) The Magistrate or officer to whom the commission is issued, 1[* * * ] 2[* * * ] shall
proceed to the place where the witness is or shall summon the witness bef ore him, and shall take
down his evidence in the same manner, and may for this purpose exercise the same powers, as in
trials of 3[cases] under this Code.
4[(4) Where the commission is issued to such officer as is mentioned in subsection (2A),
he may, in lieu of proceeding in the manner provided in subsection (3), delegate his powers and
duties under the commission to any officer subordinate to him whose powers are not less than those
of a Magistrate of the first class in Pakistan.]
504. [Commission in case of witness being within Presidencytown] Omitted by A,O.,1949,
Schedule.
505. Parties may examine witnesses. __(1) The parties to any proceeding under this Code
in which a commission is issued, may respectively forward any interrogatories in writing wh ich the
Magistrate or Court directing the commission may think relevant to the issue 5[and when the
commission is directed to a Magistrate or officer mentioned in section 503, such Magistrate or the
Officer] 6[to whom the duty of executing such commission has been delegated ] shall examine the
witness upon such interrogations.
(2) Any such party may appear before such Magistrate or 7[8[*******]officer] by pleader,
or if not in custody, in person, and may examine, crossexamine and reexamine (as the case may be)
the said witness.
506. Power of 9[* * ] Magistrate to apply for issue of commission . Whenever, in the
course of an inquiry or a trial or any other proceeding under this Code before any Magistrate 10[*
* *] 11[* * *] 10[* *] it appears that a commission ought to be issued for the examination of a witness
whose evidence is necessary for the ends of justice, and that the attendance of such witness cannot
be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, under the circumsta nces
of the case, would be unreasonable, 12[such Magistrate 10[* * *] shall apply to the Sessions Judge 10[*
* * * * * ]], stating the reasons for the application ; 12[and the Sessions Judge 10[* * * * * * ]] may
either issue a commission in the manner hereinbefore provided or reject the application.
507. Return of commission. __(1) After any commission issued under section 503 or
section 506 has been duly executed, 13[* * *] it shall be returned, together with the deposition of the
witness examined there under, to the Court out of which it issued ; and the commission, the return
thereto and the deposition shall be open at all reasonable times to inspection of the parties, and may,
subject to all just excep tions, be read in evidence in the case by either party, and shall form part of
the record.
1Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
2Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs ibid.
4Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
5Subs. by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 2.
6Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1950, s. 138.
7Subs. by Act No. XXVII of 1943, s. 3.
8Amended by Act No. XIV of 1950.
9Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
10Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 69.
11Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
12Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
13Omitted by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 4.
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(2) Any deposition so taken, if it satisfies the conditions prescribed by section 33 of the
Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1874), may also be received in evidence at any subsequent stage of the case
before another Court.
508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial. In every case in which a commission is issued
under section 503 or section 506, the inquiry, trial o r other proceeding may be adjourned for a
specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.
1[508A. Application of this Chapter to commissions issued in Burma. The provisions of
subsection (3) of section 503, 2[* * * ] and so much of sections 505 and 507 as relate s to the
execution of a commission and its return by the Magistrate or officer to whom the commission is
directed shall apply in respect of commissions issued 3[by any Court or Judge having authority in
this behalf in the United Kingdom or in any other country of the Commonwealth 4[* * * ] or in the
Union of Burma 5[or any other country in which reciprocal arrangement in this behalf exists] under
the law in force in that country] relating to commissions for the examination of witnesses, as they
apply to commissions issued under section 503 or section 506.]
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CHAPTER XLI
SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE
509. Deposition of medical witness.__(1) The deposition of a Civil Surgeon or other
medical witness, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the presence of the accused, or taken on
commission under Chapter XL, may be given in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding
under this Code, although the deponent is not called as a witness.
(2) Power to summon medical witness. The Court may, if it thinks fit, summon and
examine such deponent as to the subject-matter of his deposition.
6[510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist etc. Any document purporting to be a
report, under the hand of any Chemical Examiner or Assistant Chemical Examiner to Government or
any Serologist, fingerprint expert or firearm expert 7[or the chemist or pharmacist or the Forensic
Scientist or Hand-writing expert] appointed by Government, 8[or of the Chief Chemist of the
Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Limited,] upon any matter or thing duly submitted to him for
examination or analysis and report in the course of any proceeding under this Code, may, without
calling him as a witness, be used as evid ence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this
Code:
Provided that the Court may, 9[if it considers necessary in the interest of justice], summon
and examine the person by whom such report has been made.]
511. Previous conviction or acquittal h ow proved . In any inquiry, trial or other
proceeding under this Code, a previous conviction or acquittal may be proved, in addition to any
other mode provided by any law for the time being in force__
1Ins. by Act No. XXXV of 1940, s.3.
2Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch. II.
3Subs. by Act No. XIV of 1950, s.5.
4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Ins. by the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (LXVII of 1962) s.2.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
7Ins. by Act No. XXXIII of 2022, s.2.
8Ins. by Ordinance No. V of 1983, s.2.
9Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 18476).
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(a) by an extract certified under the hand of the officer having the custody of the
records of the Court in which such conviction or acquittal was had to be a
copy of the sentence or order ; or
(b) in case of a conviction, either by a certificate signed by the officer in charge of
the jail in which the punishment or any part thereof was inflicted, or by
production of the warrant of commitment under which the punishment was
suffered ;
together with, in each of such cases, evidence as to the identity of the accused person with the person
so convicted or acquitted.
512. Record of evidence in absence of accused. __ (1) If it is proved that an accused
person has absconded, and that there is no immediate prospect of arresting him, the Court competent
to tr y or 1[send for trial to the Court of Session or High Court] such person for the offence
complained of may, in his absence, examine the witnesses (if any) produced on behalf of the
prosecution, and record their depositions. Any such deposition may, on th e arrest of such person, be
given in evidence against him on the inquiry into, or trial for, the offence with which he is charged, if
the deponent is dead or incapable of giving evidence or his attendance cannot be procured without an
amount of delay, expe nse or inconvenience which, under the circumstances of the case, would be
unreasonable.
(2) Record of evidence when offender unknown. If it appears that an offence
punishable with death or 2[imprisonment for life] has been committed by some person or perso ns
unknown, the High Court may direct that any Magistrate of the first class shall hold an inquiry and
examine any witnesses who can give evidence concerning the offence. Any depositions so taken may
be given in evidence against any person who is subsequen tly accused of the offence, if the deponent
is dead or incapable of giving evidence or beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan].
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CHAPTER XLII
PROVISIONS AS TO BONDS
513. Deposit instead of recognizance. When any person is required by any Court or
officer to execute a bond, with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a
bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes
4[or furnish bank guarantee] to such amount as the Court or officer may fix, in lieu of executing such
bond.
5514. Procedure on forfeiture of bond. __ (1) Whenever it is proved to the satisfaction of the
Court by which a bond under this Code has been taken, or of the Court of a 6[* * * ] Magistrate of
the first class,
or, when the bond is for appearance before a Court, to the satisfaction of such Court,
that such bond has been forfeited, the Court shall record the grounds of such proof, and may
call upon any person bound by such bond to pay the penalty thereof, or to show c ause why it should
not be paid.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s.2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1341972).
3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
4Ins. by Act No. XXXVI of 2026, s.2 (Applicable only to the extent of ICT)
5S. 514 applies to all cases requiring security for good behaviour under the Punjab Frontier Crossing Regulation, 1873 (7 of 1873), s.6.
6Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
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(2) If sufficient cause is not shown and the penalty is not paid, the Court may proceed to
recover the same by issuing a warrant for the attachment and sale of the moveable 1[or immovable]
property belonging to such person or his estate if he be dead.
(3) Such warrant may be executed within the local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court
which issued it; and it shall authorize the 2[attachment] and sale of any moveable property belonging
to such person without such limits, when endorsed by the 3[District Officer (Revenue)] 4[* * * ]
within the local limits of whose jurisdiction such property is found.
(4) If such penalty is not paid and cannot be recovered by such attachment and sale, th e
person so bound shall be liable, by order of the Court which issued the warrant, to imprisonment in
the civil jail for a term which may extend to six months.
(5) The Court may, at its discretion, remit any portion of the penalty mentioned and
enforce payment in part only 1[which shall not be more than half of surety amount of penalty].
(6) Where a surety to a bond dies before the bond is forfeited, his estate shall be
discharged from all liability in respect of the bond 5[* * *].
6[(7) When any person who has furnished security under section 106 or section 118 7[* * *]
is convicted of an offence the commission of which constitutes a breach of the conditions of his
bond, or of a bond executed in lieu of his bond under section 514B, a certified copy of the
judgment of the Court by which he was convicted of such offence may be used as evidence in
proceedings under this section against his surety or sureties, and, if such certified copy is so used,
the Court shall presume that such offence was committed by him unless the contrary is proved.]
8[514A. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.
When any surety to a bond under this Code becomes insolvent or dies, or when any bond is forfeited
under the provis ions of section 514, the Court by whose order such bond was taken, or a 9[* * * ]
Magistrate of the first class, may order the person from whom such security was demanded to furnish
fresh security in accordance with the directions of the original order, and , i f such security is not
furnished, such Court or Magistrate may proceed as if there had been a default in complying with
such original order.
514B. Bond required from a minor. When the person required by any Court or officer to
execute a bond is a minor, such Court or officer may accept, in lieu thereof, a bond executed by a
surety or sureties only.]
3[515. Appeals from, and revision of, orders under section 514. __ All orders passed by any
Magistrate under section 514 shall be appealable to the Sessions Judge or, if no appeal is preferred
against any such order, may be revised by the Sessions Judge.]
516. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances. The High Court or
Court of Session may direct any Magistrate to levy the amount due on a bond to appear and attend at
such High Court or Court of Session.
1 Ins. by Act No. XXXVI of 2026, s.3. (Applicable only to the extent of ICT.)
2Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 139.
3Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.70-71.
4Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
5Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 139.
6Ins. ibid.
7Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
8Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 140.
9Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
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CHAPTER XLIII
OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
1[516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. When
any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have
been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before any Criminal Court during any
inquiry or trial, the Court may make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property
pending the conclusion of the inquiry or trial, and, if the property is subject to speedy or natural
decay, may, after recording such evidence as it th inks necessary, order it to be sold or otherwise
disposed of 2[:]]
3[Provided that, if the property consists of explosive substance, the Court shall not order it to
be sold or handed over to any person other than a Government department or office dealing w ith, or
to an authorised dealer in, such substances 4[:]
4[Provided further that if the property is a dangerous drug, intoxicant, intoxicating liquor or
any other narcotic substance seized or taken into custody under the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (II of
1930), the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969), the Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order, 1979
(P.O. 4 of 1979), or any other law for the time being in force, the Court may, either on an
application or of its own motion and under its supervision and control, obtain and prepare such
number of samples of the property as it may deem fit for safe custody and production before it or any
other court and cause destruction of the remaining portion of the property under a certificate issued
by it in that behalf:
Provided also that such samples shall be deemed to be whole of the property in an inquiry or
proceedings in relation to such offence before any authority or court.]
517. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed.__ (1) When an
inquiry or a trial in any Criminal Court is concluded, the Court may make such order as it thinks fit
for the disposal 5[by destruction, confiscation, or delivery to any person claiming to be entitled to
possession thereof or otherwise] of a ny property or document produced before it or in its custody
or regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which has been used for the
commission of any offence.
(2) When a High Court or a Court of Session makes such order and cannot th rough its
own officers conveniently deliver the property to the person entitled thereto, such Court may direct
that the order be carried into effect by the 6[District Officer (Revenue)].
7[(3) When an order is made under this section such order shall not, except where the
property is livestock or subject to speedy and natural decay, and save as provided by subsection (4),
be carried out for one month, or, when an appeal is presented, until such appeal has been disposed of.
1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 141.
2Subs. by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1981 (XXXIII of 1981), s.3.
3Added ibid.
4Subs. & added. by Act No. VII of 1993, s. 3.
5Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 142.
6Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 72.
7Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 142.
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(4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit any Court from delivering any
property under the provisions of subsection (1) to any person claiming to be entitled to the
possession thereof, on his executing a bond with or with out sureties to the satisfaction of the Court ,
engaging to restore such property to the Court if the order made under this section is modified or set
aside on appeal.]
Explanation.__ In this section the term “property” includes in the case of property rega rding
which an offence appear to have been committed, not only such property as has been originally in the
possession or under the control of any party, but also any property into or for which the same may
have been converted or exchanged, and anything acq uired by such conversion or exchange, whether
immediately or otherwise.
518. Order may take form of reference 1[* * * * *] . In lieu of itself passing an order
under section 517, the Court may direct the property to be delivered to 1[a Magistrate of the first
class] who shall in such cases deal with it as if it had been seized by the police and the seizure had
been reported to him in the manner hereinafter mentioned.
519. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused. When any person is
convicted of any offence which includes, or amounts to, theft or receiving stolen property, and it is
proved that any other person has bought the stolen property from him without knowing, or having
reason to believe, that the same was stolen, and that any money h as on his arrest been taken out of
the possession of the convicted person, the Court may, on the application of such purchaser and on
the restitution of the stolen property to the person entitled to the possession thereof, order that out
of such money a sum not exceeding the price paid by such purchaser be delivered to him.
520. Stay of order under section 517,518 or 519. Any Court of appeal, confirmation,
reference or revision may direct any order under section 517, section 518, or section 519, passed by a
Court subordinate thereto, to be stayed pending consideration by the former Court, and may modify,
alter or annul such order and make any further orders that may be just.
521. Destruction of libellous and other matter. __ (1) On a convict ion under the Pakistan
Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 292, section 293 , section 501 or section 502, the Court may
order the destruction of all the copies of that thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and
which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted.
(2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV
of 1860), section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical
preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed.
522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property.__ (1) Whenever a person
is convicted of an offence, 2[of cheating or forgery or of an offence] attended by criminal
force 3[or show of force or by criminal intimidation] and it appears to the Court that by such
2[cheating forgery,] force 3[or show of force or criminal intimidation] any person has been
dispossessed of any immoveable property, the Court may, if it thinks fit, 3[when convicting such
person
1Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 73.
2Ins. by Ordinance No. XVII of 1984, s. 2.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 143.
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or at any time within one month from the date of the conviction] order 1[the person dispossessed] to
be restored to the possession of the same 2[, whether such property is in the possession or under the
control of the person convicted or of any other person to whom it may have been transferred for any
consideration or otherwise.]
(2) No such order shall prejudice any right or interest to or in such immovable property
which any person may be able to establish in a civil suit.
3[(3) An order under this section may be made by any Court of appeal, confirmation,
reference or revision.]
4[522A. Power to restore possession of moveable property. __ (1) Whenever a person is
convicted of an offence of criminal misappropriation of property or criminal breach of trust or
cheating or forgery and it appears to the Court that, by such misapp ropriation, breach of trust,
cheating or forgery, any person has been dispossessed or otherwise deprived of any moveable
property, the Court may, if thinks fit, when convicting such person o r at any time within one month
from the date of the convection, order the person dispossessed or deprived of the property, where
such property can be identified, to be restored to the possession of such property, whether such
property is in the possession or under the control of the person convicted or of any other per son to
whom it may have been transferred for any consideration or otherwise.
(2) Where the property referred to in subsection (1) cannot be identified or has been
disposed of by the accused so that it may not be identified, the Court may order such compen sation
to be paid to the person dispossessed or deprived of such property as it may determine in the
circumstances of the case.
(3) No order referred to in subsection (1) or subsection (2) shall prejudice any right or
interest in any moveable property which any person may be able to establish in a civil suit.]
523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. __
(1) The seizure by any police -officer of property taken under section 51, or alleged or suspected to
have been stolen, or found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any
offence, shall be forthwith reported to a Magistrate, who shall make such order as he thinks fit
respecting the disposal of such property or the delivery of such propert y to the person entitled to the
possession thereof, or, if such person cannot be ascertained, respecting the custody and production of
such property.
5[(2) Procedure where owner of property seized unknown . If the person so entitled is
known, the Magistrate may order the property to be delivered to him on such conditions (if any) as
the Magistrate thinks fit. If such person is unknown, the Magistrate may detain it and shall, in such
case, issue a proclamation specifying the articles of which such property consists, and requiring any
person who may have a claim thereto, to appear before him and establish his claim within six months
from the date of such proclamation.
1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 143.
2Added by Ordinance No. XVII of 1984, s. 2.
3Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 143.
4Ins. by Ordinance No. XVII of 1984, s. 3.
5Amended in its application to the Pronvice of Punjabsee West Punjab Ordinance 3 of 1948.
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524. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months. __ (1) If no person
within such period establishes his claim to such property, and if the person in whose possession
such property was found, is unable to show that it was legally acquired by him, such property shall
be at the disposal of the 1[Provincial Government], and may be sold under the orders of the 2[*
*], 3[Magistrate of the First Class] empowered by the 4[Provincial Government] in this behalf.
(2) In the case of every order passed under this section, an appeal shall lie to t he Court to
which appeals against sentences of the Court passing such order would lie.
525. Power to sell perishable property. If the person entitled to the possession of such
property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, 5[or if the
Magistrate] to whom its seizure is reported is of opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the
owner, 6[or that the value of such p roperty is less than ten rupees ] the Magistrate may at any time
direct it to be sold; and the provisions of sections 523 and 524 shall, as nearly as may be practicable,
apply to the nett proceeds of such sale.
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CHAPTER XLIV
OF THE TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES
526. High Court may transfer case or itself try it.__ (1) Whenever it is made to appear to
the High Court:—
(a) that a fair and impartial inquiry or trial cannot be had in any Criminal Court
subordinate thereto, or
(b) that some question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise, or
(c) that a view of the place in or near which any offence has been committed may
be required for the satisfactory inquiry into or trial of the same, or
(d) that an order under this section will tend to the general convenience of the
parties or witnesses, or
(e) that such an order is expedient for the ends of justice, or is required by any
provision of this Code; it may order__
(i) that any offence be inquired into or tried by an y Court not empowered
under sections 177 to 184 (both inclusive) , but in other respects
competent to inquire into or try such offence;
(ii) that any particular 7[*] case or appeal, or class of 8[*] cases or appeals,
be transferred from a Criminal Court subordinate to its authority to any
other such Criminal Court of equal or superior jurisdiction;
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “Govt.”.
2Omitted by the Adaptation of Central Laws and Ordinances Order, 1949 (Order No. 4 of 1949), Art. 3 and Sch.
3Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 74. (w.e.f. 14-08-2001).
4Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
5Subs. by Act. No. XVIII of 1923, s. 144.
6Ins. ibid.
7Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 145.
8Omitted ibid.
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(iii) that any particular 1[*] case or appeal be transferred to and tried before
itself; or
(iv) that an accused person be 2[sent] for trial to itself or to a Court of
Session.
(2) When the High Court withdraws for trial before itself any case from any Court 3[* *
*] it shall, 4[* * *] observe in such trial the same procedure which that Court would have observed if
the case had not been so withdrawn.
(3) The High Court may act either on the report of the lower Court, or on the application
of a party interested, or on its own initiative.
(4) Every application for the exercise of the power conferred by this section shall be
made by motion, which shall, except whe n the applicant is the Advocate General, be supported by
affidavit or affirmation.
(5) When an accused person makes an application under this section, the High Court may
direct him to execute a bond, with or without sureties, conditioned that he will, if 5[so ordered] pay
6[any amount which the High Court 7[may under this section award by way of Compensation] to the
person opposing the application.]
(6) Notice to Public Prosecutor of application under this section . Every accused
person making any such application shall give to the Public Prosecutor notice in writing of the
application, together with a copy of the grounds on which it is made; and no order shall be made on
the merits of the application unless at least twentyfour hours have elapsed between the giving of
such notice and the hearing of the application.
8[(6A) Where any application for the exercise of the power conferred by this section is
dismissed, the High Court may , if it is of opinion that the application was frivolous or vexatious,
order the applicant to pay by way of 9[compensation] to any person who has opposed the application
10[such sum not exceeding 11[five hundred rupees] as it may consider proper in the circumstances of
the case].]
(7) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect any order made under section 197.
12[(8) In an inquiry under Chapter VIII or any trial, the fact that any party intimates to the
Court at any stage that he intends to make an application under this section shall not require the
Court to adjourn the case; but the Court shall not pronounce its final judgment or order until the
application has been finally disposed of by the Hig h Court and, if the application is accepted by the
High Court, the proceedings taken by the Court subsequent to the intimation made to it shall, at the
option of the accused, be held afresh.]
1Omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 145.
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4The words figure and comma, “except as provided in section 267,” omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2. and Sch.
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 145, for “convicted”.
6Subs. ibid., for “the costs of the Prosecutor”.
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1932 (21 of 1932), s.2 for “has power under this section to award by way of costs”.
8Subsection (6A) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 145.
9Subs. by Act 21 of 1932, s.2 for “costs”.
10Subs. ibid., for “any expenses reasonably incurred by such person in consequence of the application”.
11Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. For “two hundred and fifty rupees”.
12Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (Act No. XXI of 1976), s. 2 and Sch.
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(10) If, before the argument (if any) for the admission of an appeal begins, or, in the case
of an appeal admitted, before the argument for the appellant begins, any party interested intimates to
the Court that he intends to make an application under this section, the Court shall, upon such party
executing, if so required, a bond without suret ies of an amount not exceeding 1[five hundred
rupees] that he will make such application within a reasonable time to be fixed by the Court,
postpone the appeal for such a period as will afford sufficient time for the application to be made and
an order to be obtained thereon.]
2[526A. [High Court to transfer for trial to itself in certain cases. Omitted by the Code of
Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1969 (20 of 1969), S. 2 (w.e.f. 2971969).
527. Power of Provincial Government to transfer cases and appeals. __ (1)
The 4[Provincial Government] may, by notification in 3 [official Gazette], direct the transfer of any
particular 5[*] case or appeal from one High Court to another High Court, or from any Criminal
Court subordinate to one High Court, to any other Criminal Court of equal or superior jurisdiction
subordinate to another High Court, whenever it appears to 6[it] that such transfer will promote the
ends of justice, or tend to the general convenience of parties or witnesses :
7[Provided that no case or appeal shall be transferred to a High Court or other Court in
another Province without the consent of the Provincial Government of that Province.]
(2) The Court to which such case or appeal is transferred shall deal wi th the same as if it had
been originally instituted in, or presented to, such Court.
528. Sessions Judge may withdraw cases from Assistant Sessions Judge. __ 8[(1) Any
Sessions Judge may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he has made over to, any
Assistant Sessions Judge subordinate to him.]
9[(1A) At any time before the trial of the case or the hearing of the appeal has commenced
before the Additional Sessions Judge, any Sessions Judge may recall any case or appeal Which he
has made over to any Additional Sessions Judge.
(1B) Where a Sessions Judge withdraws or recalls a case under subsection (1) or recalls a
case or appeal under subsection (1A), he may either try the case in his own Court or hear the appeal
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. For “two hundred rupees.”
2This section has previously been amended by various enactments.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “G.G, in C”.
4Subs. ibid., for “Gazette of India”.
5The word “criminal” rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 146.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “him”.
7Proviso ins., ibid.
8Subsection (1) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 147.
9Subsections (1A) and (1B) ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1946 (III of 1946), s.2.
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himself, or make it over in accordance with the provisions of this Code to another Court for trial or
hearing, as the case may be.]
1[(1C) Any Sessions Judge may withdraw any case from, or recall any case which he ha s made
over to, any Magistrate subordinate to him, and may refer it for inquiry or trial to any other such
Magistrate competent to inquire into or try the same.
2[* * * * * * *]]
(2) 1[* * * * * * *]
(3) 1[* * * * * * *]
3[(4) Any Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under section 192, subsection (2),
to any other Magistrate and may inquire into or try such case himself.]
4[(5)] A Magistrate making an order under [this] * 5[preceding subsection ] shall record in
writing his reasons for making the same.
(6) 6[* * * * * * *]
528A. 7[* * * * * * *]
8CHAPTER XLIVA. __ [SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EUROPEAN AND
PAKISTAN BRITISH SUBJECTS AND OTHERS.]Omitted b y the Criminal Law (Extinction of
Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), s. 2 and Schedule.
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CHAPTER XLV
OF IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS
529. Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. If any Magistrate not empowered by
law to do any of the following things, namely:__
(a) to issue a search warrant under section 98;
(b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence;
(c) to hold an inquest under section 176;
(d) to issue process, under section 186, for the apprehension of a person within the
local limits of his jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside such limits;
(e) to take cognizance of an offence under section 190, subsection (1), clause (a) or
clause (b) ;
1Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 27 and Sch.
2Omitted by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (Act No. XXIII of 1997), s. 2.
3Subsection (4) ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.147.
4Original subsections (1), (2) and (3) were renumbered as (2), (3) and (5) respectively, by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 137.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “section”.
6Subsection (6) omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7Omitted by Ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.75.
8Chapter XLIVA (ss. 528A to 528 D) was ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.33.
*Sic should read as ”the”.
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(f) to transfer a case under section 192;
(g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338;
(h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or
(i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528;
erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground
of his not being so empowered.
530. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings. If any Magistrate, not being empowered by
law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:__
(a) attaches and sells property under section 88;
(b) issues a searchwarrant for a letter, parcel or other thing in the Post Office, or
a telegram in the Telegraph Department;
(c) demands security to keep the peace;
(d) demands security for good behaviour;
(e) discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour;
(f) cancels a bond to keep the peace;
(g) makes an order under section 133 as to a local nuisance;
(h) prohibits, under section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public
nuisance;
(i) issues an order under section 144;
(j) makes an order under Chapter XII;
(k) takes cognizance, under section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence;
(l) passes a sentence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another
Magistrate;
(m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings;
(n) 1[* * * * * * *]
(o) revises, under section 515, an order passed under section 514;
(p) tries an offender;
(q) tries an offender summarily; or
1Clause (n) omitted by the Federal Law (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
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(r) decides an appeal;
his proceedings shall be void.
531. Proceedings in wrong place. No finding, sentence or order of any Criminal Court
shall be set aside merely on the ground that the inquiry, trial or other proceeding in the course of
which it was arrived at or passed, took place in a wrong sessions division, district, subdivision or
other local area, unless it appears that such error has in fact occasioned a failure of justice.
1532. [When irregular commitments may be validated.] Omitted by the Law Reforms
Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
533. Noncompliance with provisions of section 164 or 364. __ (1) If any Court, before
which a confession or other statement of an accused person recorded or purporting to be recorded
under section 164 or section 364 is tendered or has been received in evidence, finds that any of the
provisions of either of such sections have not been complied with by the Magistrate recording the
statement, it shall take evidence that such person duly made the statement recorded; and,
notwithstanding anything contained in the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), s ection 91, such
statement shall be admitted if the error has not injured the accused as to his defence on the merits.
(2) The provisions of this section apply to Courts of Appeal, Reference and Revision.
2534. [Omission to give information unde r section 447.] Omitted by the Criminal Law
(Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule.
535. Effect of omission to prepare charge. __ (1) No finding or sentence pronounced or
passed shall be deemed invalid merely on the ground that no charge was framed, unles s, in the
opinion of the Court of appeal or revision, a failure of justice has in fact been occasioned thereby.
(2) If the Court of appeal or revision thinks that a failure of justice has been occasioned
by an omissio n to frame a charge, it shall order that a charge be framed, and that the trial be
recommenced from the point immediately after the framing of the charge.
1536. [Trial by jury of offence triable with assessors.] Omitted by the Law Reforms
Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3[537. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or
other proceedings.__ Subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, no finding, sentence or order
passed by a Court of competent jurisdic tion shall be reversed or altered under Chapter XXVII or on
appeal or revision on account__
(a) of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint , report by policeofficer
under section 173, summons, warrant, charge, proclamation, order, judgment
or other proceedings before or during trial or in any inquiry or other
proceedings under this Code, or
(b) of any error, omission or irregularity in the mode of trial, including any
misjoinder of charges, unless such error, omission or irregularity has in fact
occasioned a failure of justice.
1 Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2The original s. 534 was subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.34.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. for section 537, which has previously been amended by various enactments.
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Explanation.__ In determining whether any error, omission or irregularity in any proceeding
under this Code has occasioned a failure of Justice, the Court sh all have regard to the fact whether
the objection could and should have been raised at an earlier stage in the proceedings.]
1[* * * * * * *]
538. Attachment not illegal, person making same not trespasser for defect or want of
form in proceedings. No 2[attachment] made under this Code shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall
any person making the same be deemed a trespasser, on account of any defect or want of form in the
summons, conviction, writ of 2[attachment] or other proceedings relating thereto.
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CHAPTER XLVI
MISCELLANEOUS
539. Courts and persons before whom affidavits may be sworn. Affidavits and
affirmations to be used before any High Court or any officer of such Court may be sworn and
affirmed before such Court 3[* * * ] or any Commissioner or other person appointed by such Court
for that purpose or any Judge, or any Commissioner for taking affidavits in any Court of Record in
4[Pakistan] 5[* * *].
6[539A. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servant. __ (1) When any application is
made to any Court in the course of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, and
allegations are made therein respecting any public servant, the applicant may give evidence of the
facts alleged in the application by affidavit, and the Court may, if it thinks fit, order that evidence
relating to such facts be so given.
An affidavit to be used before any Court other than a High Court under this section may be
sworn or affirmed in the manner prescribed in section 539, or before any Magistrate.
Affidavits under this section shall be confined to, and shall state separately, such facts as the
deponent is able to prove from his own knowledge and such facts as he has reasonable groun ds to
believe to be true, and, in the latter case, the deponent shall clearly state the grounds of such belief.
(2) The Court may order any scandalous and irrelevant matter in an affidavit to be struck
out or amended.]
7[539B. Local inspection. __ (1) Any Judge or Magistrate may at any stage of any inquiry,
trial or other proceeding, after due notice to the parties, visit and inspect any place in which an
offence is alleged to have been committed, or any other place which it is in his opinion necessary to
view for the purpose of properly appreciating the evidence given at such inquiry or trial, and shall
without unnecessary delay record a memorandum of any relevant facts observed at such inspection.
(2) Such memorandum shall form part of the record of th e case. If the Public Prosecutor,
complainant or accused so desires, a copy of the memorandum shall be furnished to him free of cost
8[.]
1The illustration rep. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 148.
2Subs. ibid., s. 149, for “distress”.
3The words “or the [Clerk of the State]” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., The words in crotchets were subs.
by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Clerk of the Crown” (w.e.f 23.3.1956).
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch., (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”, which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India”.
5Certain words omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and 2nd Sch.
6S. 539A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 150.
7S. 539B ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s.150.
8Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch., for colon.
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1[* * * * * * *]
540. Power to summon material witness or examine person present. Any Court may, at
any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, summon any person as a witness,
or examine any person in attendance, though not summoned as a witness, or recall and re -examine
any person already examined; and the Court shall summon and examine or recall and re-examine any
such person if his evidence appears to it essential to the just decision of the case.
2[540A. Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain
cases.__ (1) At any stage of an inquiry or trial under this Code, where two or more accused are before
the Court, if the Judge or Magistrate is satisfied, for reasons to be recorded, that any one or more of
such accused is or are incapable of remaining before the Court, he may , if such accused is
represented by a pleader, dispense with his attendance and proceed with such inquiry or trial in his
absence, and may, at any subsequent stage of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of such
accused.
(2) If the accused in a ny such case is not represented by a pleader, or if the Judge or
Magistrate considers his personal attendance necessary, he may, if he thinks fit, and for reasons to be
recorded by him, either adjourn such inquiry or trial, or order that the case of such a ccused be taken
up or tried separately.]
541. Power to appoint place of imprisonment. __ (1) Unless when otherwise provided by
any law for the time being in force, the 3[Provincial Government] may direct in what place any
person liable to be imprisoned or committed to custody under this Code shall be confined.
(2) Removal to criminal jail of accused or convicted persons who are in confinement
in civil jail, and their return to the civil jail. If any person liable to be imprisoned or committed to
custody und er this Code is in confinement in a civil jail, the Court or Magistrate ordering the
imprisonment or committal may direct that the person be removed to a criminal jail.
(3) When a person is removed to a criminal Jail under 4[sub-section (2)], he shall, on
being released therefrom, be sent back to the civil Jail, unless either__
(a) three years have elapsed since he was removed to the criminal Jail, in which
case he shall be deemed to have been discharged from the civil Jail under
Section 5[58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 6[(Act V of 1908)],]: or
(b) the Court which ordered his imprisonment in the civil jail has certified to the
officer in charge of the criminal jail that he is entitled to be discharged under
section 5[58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 6[(Act V of 1908)]].
542. [Power of Presidency Magistrate to order prisoner in jail to be brought up for
examination.] Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (26 of 1951), S. 3 and
II Schedule.
543. Interpreter to be bound to i nterpret truthfully. When the services of an interpreter
are required by any Criminal Court for the interpretation of any evidence or statement, he shall be
bound to state the true interpretation of such evidence or statement.
1Proviso omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
2Section 540A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 151.
3Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
4Subs. for “sub-section (1)” by the Repealing and Amending act, 1924 (VII of 1924), s.2 and Sch. I.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., for “341-342 of the Code Civil Procedure”.
6Subs. ibid., item 209 for “XVI of 1882”.
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544. Expenses of complainants and witnesses. Subject to any rules1 made by the
2[Provincial Government], 3[* * *] any Criminal Court may, if it thinks fit, order payment, on the
part of Government, of the reasonable expenses of any complainant or witness attending for the
purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before such Court under this Code.
4[544A. Compensation to the heirs of the person killed, etc. __ 5[(1) Whenever a person is
convicted of an offence in the commission whereof the death of, or hurt, injury, or mental anguish or
psychological damage, to, any person is caused, or damage to or loss or destruction of any property
is caused, the Court shall, when convicting such person, unless for reasons to be recorded in writing
it otherwise directs, order the person convicted to pay to the heirs of the person whose death has
been caused, or to t he person hurt or injured, or to the person to whom mental anguish or
psychological damage has been caused, or to the owner of the property damaged, lost or destroyed,
as the case may be, such compensation as the Court may determine having regard to the
circumstances of the case.]
(2) The compensation payable under sub-section (1) shall be recoverable as 6[an arrear of
land revenue] and the Court may further order that, in default of payment 7[or of recovery as
aforesaid] the person ordered to pay such co mpensation shall suffer imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six months, or if it be a Court of the Magistrate of the third class, for a period not
exceeding thirty days.
(3) The compensation payable under sub -section (1) shall be in addition to any s entence
which the Court may impose for the offence of which the person directed to pay compensation has
been convicted.
(4) The provisions of sub -sections (2B), (2C), (3) and (4) of section 250 shall, as far as
may be, apply to payment of compensation under this section.
(5) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by a Court
when exercising its powers of revision.]
545. Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine.__ (1) Whenever under
any law in force for the time being a Criminal Court imposes a fine or confirms in appeal, revision or
otherwise a sentence of fine, or a sentence of which fine forms a part, the Court may, when passing
judgment, order the whole or any part of the fine recovered to be applied__
(a) in defraying expenses properly incurred in the prosecution;
8[(b) in the payment to any person of compensation for any loss 9[, injury or mental
anguish or psychological damage] caused by the offence, when substantial
compensation is, in the opinion of the Court, recoverable by such person in a
Civil Court;]
10[(c) when any person is convicted of any offence which includes theft, criminal
misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, or cheating, or of having
dishonestly received or retained, or of having voluntarily assisted in
disposing of, stolen
1For rules, see the different local Rules and Orders.
2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
3The words “with the previous sanction of the G.G; in C”. rep. by the Devolution Act, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s. 2 and Sch. I.
4Ins. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (VI of 1980), s.3, for subsection (1).
6Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (VI of 1980), s.3, for “if it were a fine imposed by the Court”.
7Ins. ibid.
8Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 152, for the original clause (b).
9Subs. by Ordinance VI of 1980, s.4, for “or injury”.
10Clause (c) ins. Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 152.
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property knowing or having reason to believe the same to be stolen, in
compensating any bona fide purchaser, of such property for the loss of the
same if such property is restored to the possession of the person entitled
thereto.]
(2) If the fine is imposed in a case which is subject to appeal, no such payment shall be
made before the period allowed f or presenting the appeal has elapsed, or, if an appeal be presented,
before the decision of the appeal.
546. Payments to be taken into account in subsequent suit. At the time of awarding
compensation in any subsequent civil suit relating to the same ma tter, the Court shall take into
account any sum paid or recovered as compensation under section 1[544A or section] 545.
2[546A. Order of payment of certain fees paid by complainant in non -cognizable cases.__
(1) Whenever any complaint of a non-cognizable offence is made to a Court, the Court, if it convicts
the accused, may in addition to the penalty imposed upon him, order him to pay to the complainant__
(a) the fee (if any) paid on the petition of complaint or for the examination of the
complainant, and
(b) any fees paid by the complainant for serving processes on his witnesses or on
the accused,
and may further order that, in default of payment, the accused shall suffer simple imprisonment for a
period not exceeding thirty days.
(2) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court, or by the High
Court, when exercising its powers of revision.]
547. Moneys ordered to be paid recoverable as fines. Any money (other than a fine)
payable by virtue of any order made under this Cod e 3[and the method of recovery of which is not
otherwise expressly provided for], shall be recoverable as if it were a fine.
548. Copies of proceedings. If any person affected by a Judgment or order passed by a
Criminal Court desires to have a copy of 4[* * *] any order or deposition or other part of the record
he shall, on applying for such copy, be furnished therewith:
Provided that he pays for the same, unless the Court, for some special reason, thinks fit to
furnish it free of cost.
549. Delivery to military authorities of persons liable to be tried by Court -
martial.__(1) The 5[Federal Government] may make rules 6 consistent with this Code and the
7[Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953) and the
Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961 ),] and any similar law for the time being in
force as to the cases to which this Code applies, or by CourtMartial, and when any person is brought
1Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Section 546A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.153.
3Ins. ibid., s. 154.
4The words “the Judges charge to the jury or of” omitted by Ordinance 12 of 1972, s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art 2 and Table for “Central Government (w.e.f. 28-7-1975), which was previously amended by A.O., 1937 for “G.G. in C”.
6For the Criminal Procedure (Military Offenders) Rules, 1958, see Gaz of P., 1958, Pt. I, pp. 463-464.
7Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1969, (XX of 1969), s. 3 for certain words (w.e.f. 2971969).
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before a Magistrate and charged with an offence for which he is liable, 3[to be tried either by a Court
to which this Code applies or by a Courtmartial], such Magistrate shall hav e regard to such rules,
and shall in proper cases deliver him, together with a statement of the offence of which he is
accused, to the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, 2[ship] or detachment, to which he
belongs, or to the commanding officer o f the nearest 4[military 2[, naval] or airforce station, as the
case may be], for the purpose of being tried by Courtmartial.
(2) Apprehension of such persons. Every Magistrate shall, on receiving a written
application for that purpose by the commanding officer of any body of 5[soldiers, sailors or airmen]
stationed or employed at any such place, use his utmost endeavours to apprehend and secure any
person accused of such offence.
550. Powers to police to seize property suspected to be stolen. Any policeofficer may
seize any property which may be alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or which may be found
under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence. Such policeofficer, if
subordinate to the officer in charge of a policestation, shall forthwith report the seizure to that
officer.
551. Powers of superior officers of police. Policeofficers superior in rank to an officer in
charge of a policestation may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to w hich they are
appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.
552. Powers to compel restoration of abducted females. Upon complaint made to a 6[* *
*] 7[Sessions Judge] on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a wo man or of a female child
under the age of 8[sixteen] years, for any unlawful purpose, he may make an order for the immediate
restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or
other person having the lawfu l charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order,
using such force as may be necessary.
553. [Compensation to persons groundlessly given in charge in presidencytown.] Rep. by
the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Schedule II.
554. Power of 9[*] High Courts to make rules for inspection of records of subordinate
Courts.__ 10[With the previous sanction of the Provincial Government, any High Court] 11[* * * ]
may, from time to time, make rules for the inspection of the records of subordinate Courts.
(2) Powers of 12[*] High Courts to make rules for other purposes . Every High Court
13[* * *] may, from time to time, and with the previous sanction of the 14[Provincial Government],__
1Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military law”.
2Ins. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. ibid., Sch. for “under the Army Act, section 141, or under the Air Force Act, section 41, to be tried by a Courtmartial”.
4Subs. by Act No. X of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military station”.
5Sub.s by Act No. XXXV of 1934, s.2 and Sch., for “troops”.
6The words “Presidency Magistrate or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7Subs. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.76.
8Subs. by the Indian Criminal Law Amendment act, 1924 (XVIII of 1924), s.5, for “fourteen”.
9The word “Chartered” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
10Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “with the Previous sanction of the G.G. in C., the High Court at Fort William, and, with the previous of the L.G., any other
High Court”.
11The words “within the meaning of the Government of India Act, 1935,” which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch., for “established by Royal Charter”
have been omitted by the Central laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch (with effect from the 14th October, 1955).
12The word “other” omitted by Ordinance XXVII of 1981, s.3 and 2nd Sch.
13The words “not being a High Court to which subsection (1) applies which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch. for “not established by Royal charter
“omitted by Ordinance No. XXI of 1960, s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October,1955).
14Subs. by A.O., 1937 for “L.G.”
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(a) make rules for keeping all books, entries and accounts to be kept in all
Criminal Courts subordinate to it, and for the preparation and transmission of
any returns or statements to be prepared and submitted by such Courts ;
(b) frame forms for every proceeding in the said Courts for which it thinks that a
form should be provided ;
(c) make rules for regulating its own practice and proceedings and the practice
and proceedings of all Criminal Courts subordinate to it; and
(d) make rules for regulating the execution of warrants issued under this Code for
the levy of fines:
Provided that the rules and forms made and framed under this section shall not be
inconsistent with this Code or any other law in force for the time being.
(3) All rules made under this section shall be published in the 1[official Gazette].
555. Forms. Subject to the powers conferred by section 2[554], and by 3[Articles 202 and
203] of the Constitution , the forms set forth in the fifth schedule , with such variation as th e
circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned, and
if used shall be sufficient.
556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. No Judge or
Magistrate shall, except with the permission of t he Court to which an appeal lies from his Court, try
4[* * * ] any case to or in which he is a party, or personally interested, and no Judge or Magistrate
shall hear an appeal from any judgment or order passed or made by himself.
Explanation.__ A Judge or Magistrate shall not be deemed a party, or personally interested,
within the meaning of this section, to or in any case by reason only that he is a Municipal
Commissioner or otherwise concerned therein in a public capacity, or by reason on ly that he has
viewed the place in which an offence is alleged to have been committed, or any other place in
which any other transaction material to the case is alleged to have occurred, and made an inquiry in
connection with the case.
Illustration
A, as Collector, upon consideration of information furnished to him, directs the prosecution
of B for a breach of the Excise Laws. A is disqualified from trying this case as a Magistrate.
557. Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts. No pleader who
practises in the Court of any Magistrate in 5[* * *] district, shall sit as a Magistrate in such Court or
in any Court within the jurisdiction of such Court.
1Subs by A.O, 1937, for “local official Gazette”.
2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), for “553”.
3The original words and figures “section 15 of the India High Courts Act 1861” have successively been subs. by the Amending Act, 1916 (XIII of
1916), s.2 and Sch., A.O., 1937, A.O., 1961, Art.2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), A.O., 1964, and F.A.O., 1975, Art.2 and Sch., to
read as above.
4The words “or commit for trail” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5The words “Presidencytown or” rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s.3 and Sch.II.
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558. Powers to decide language of Courts. The 1[Provincial Government] may determine
what, for the purposes of this Code, shall be deemed to be the language of each Court within the
territories administered by such Government, other than 2[the High Courts].
3[559. Provision for powers of Judges and Mag istrates being exercised by their
successors in office. __ (1) Subject to the other provisions of the Code, the powers and duties of a
Judge or Magistrate may be exercised or performed by his successor in office.
(2) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor in office of any Magistrate, 4[* *
*] 5[the Sessions Judge 6[* * *]] 7[* * *] shall determine by order in writing the Magistrate who shall,
for the purposes of this Code or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the
successor in office of such Magistrate.
(3) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor in office of any Additional or
Assistant Sessions Judge, the Sessions Judge shall determine by order in writing the Judge who shall,
for the purposes of this Code or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the
successor in office of such Additional or Assistant Sessions Judge.]
560. Officers concerned in sales not to purchase or bid for property. A public servant
having any duty to perform in connection with the sale of any property under this Code shall not
purchase or bid for the property.
561. [Special provisions with respect to offence of rape by a husband.] Rep. by the Offence
of Zina (Enforcement of Hadood), Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), s.20.
7[561A. Saving of inherent power of High Court. Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to
limit or affect the inherent power of the High Court to make such order as may be necessary to give
effect to any order under this Code, or to prevent abuse of the process of an y Court or otherwise to
secure the ends of justice.]
First Offenders
9 10[562. Power of Court to release certain convicted offenders on probation of
good conduct instead of sentencing to punishment. __ (1) When any person not under twentyone
years of age is convicted of an offence punishable with imprisonment for not more than seven years,
or when any person under twentyone years of age or any woman is convicted of an offence not
punishable with death or 11[imprisonment] for life, and no previous conviction is proved against the
offender, if it appears to the Court before which he is convicted, regard being had to the age,
character or anteced ents of the offender, and to the circumstances in which the offence was
committed, that it is expedient that the offender should be released on probation of good conduct, the
Court may, instead of sentencing him at once to any punishment, direct that he be released on his
entering into a bond, with or without
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), for “the Courts which are High Courts for the Purposes of the
Government of India Act, 1935”, which had been subs. by A.O., 1937, for “the High Courts establishes by Royal Charter”.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 155, for the original s. 559.
4The words “the Chief Presidency Magistrate in a Presidencytown, and” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by ord. XII of 1972, s.2.sch.
6Omitted. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.77.
7The words “outside such towns” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
8S. 561A ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 156.
9Ss. 380, 562, 563 and 564 have been rep. by the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (45 of 1960), s. 16, only in its application to__
(i) the Provinces of West Pakistan with effect from the 1st July, 1961; see Gaz. of P., 1961, Ext., p.957, and
10Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.157, for the original s. 562.
11Subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and 2nd Sch., for “transportation”.
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sureties, to appear and receive sentence when called upon during such period (not exceeding three
years) as the Court may direct, and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour:
Provided that, where any first offender is convicted by a Magistrate of the third class, or a
Magistrate of the second class not specially empowered by the 1[Provincial Government] in this
behalf, and the Magistrate is of opinion that the powers conferred by this section should be exercised,
he shall record his opinion to that effect, and submit the proceedings to a Magistrate of the first class
2[* * * ] forwarding the accused to, or taking bail for his appearance before, such Magistrate, who
shall dispose of the case in manner provided by section 380.
3.4[(1A) Conviction and release with admonition . In any case in which a person is
convicted of theft, theft in a building, dishonest misappropriation, cheating or any offence under the
Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) punishable with not more than two year's imprisonment and no
previous conviction is proved against him, the Court before whom he is so convicted may, if it
thinks fit, having regard to the age, character, antecedents or physical or mental condition of the
offender and to the trivial nature of the offence or any extenuating circumstances under which
offence was committed, instead of sentencing him to any punishment, release him after due
admonition.]
(2) An order under this section may be made by any Appellate Court or by the High
Court when exercising its power of revision.
(3) When an order has been made under this section in respect of any offender, the High
Court may, on appeal when there is a right of appeal to such Court, or when exercising its power s of
revision, set aside such order, and in lieu thereof pass sentence on such offender according to law:
Provided that the High Court shall not under this subsection inflict a greater punishment than
might have been inflicted by the Court which the offender was convicted.
(4) The provisions of sections 122, 126A and 406A sh all, so far as may be, apply in the
case of sureties offered in pursuance of the provisions of this section.]
3563. Provision in case of offender failing to observe conditions of his recognizance. __ (1)
If the Court which convicted the offender, or a Court which could have dealt with the offender in
respect of his original offence, is satisfied that the offender has failed to observe any of the
conditions of his recognizance, it may issue a warrant for his apprehension.
(2) An offender, when apprehended on any such warrant, shall be brought forthwith
before the Court issuing the warrant, and such Court may either remand him in custody until the case
is heard or admit him to bail with a sufficient surety conditioned on his appearing for sentences. Such
Court may, after hearing the case, pass sentence
3564. Conditions as to abode of offender. __ (1) The Court, before directing the release of an
offender under section 562, 5[sub section (1)], shall be satisfied that the offender or his surety (if
any) has a f ixed place of abode or regular occupation in the place for which the Court acts or in
which the offender is likely to live during the period named for the observance of the conditions.
1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
2The words “or Subdivisional Magistrate” omitted by Ordinance No. XXVII of 1981, s.3 and 2nd Sch.
3Ss.380, 562, 563 and 564 have been rep. by the Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (XLV of 1960), s.16, only in its application to__
(i) the Province of West Pakistan with effect from the 1st July, 1961;
see Gaz. Of P., 1961 Ext., p.957, and
4Subsection (1A) ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s. 4.
5Ins. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1924 (VII of 1924), s.2 and Sch.I.
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(2) Nothing in this section or in sections 562 and 563 shall affect the provisions of section 31
of the Reformatory School Act, 1897 (VIII of 1897).
Previously convicted offenders
1[565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person
having been convicted__
(a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section
489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code,
(XLV of 1860), or of any offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII
of that Code, with im prisonment of either description for a term of three years or
upwards, or
(b) 3[* * * * * * *]
is again convicted of any offence punishable under any of those sections or Chapters with imprisonment
for a term of three years or upwards by a High C ourt, Court of Sessions, 4[* * ], 5[***] or
Magistrate of the first class, such Court or Magistrate may, if it or he thinks fit, at the time of passing
sentence of 5[* *] imprisonment on such person, also order that his residence and any change of
or absence from such residence after release be notified as hereinafter provided for a term not exceeding
five years from the date of the expiration of such sentence.
(2) If such conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, such order shall become void.
(3) The 6[Provincial Government] may make rules to carry out the provisions of this section
relating to the notification of residence or change of or absence from residence by released convicts.
(4) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by the High Court
when exercising its powers of revision.
(5) 7[* * * * * * *]
8[(5)] Any person charged with a breach of any such rule may be tried by a Magistrate of
competent jurisdiction in the district in which the place last notified by him as his place of residence is
situated.]
SCHEDULE I.__ [Enactments Repealed.] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of
1914), s. 3 and Schedule II.
Subsection (1) of section 10 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932, provides that the
Provincial Government may, by notification in the official Gazette declare that any offence punishable
under section 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 5 07 of the Pakistan Penal Code, when
committed in any area specified in the notification shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, be cognizable, and thereupon the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898,
shall, while such notification remains in force, be deemed to be amended accordingly. Subsection (2) of
section 10 ibid provides that the Provincial Government may, in like manner and subject to the like
conditions,
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.158, for the Original, s. 565.
2Subs. by the Central Laws (St atue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. ( with effect from the 14th October, 1955 ), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation”, Which had been subs. by A.O, 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India.”
3Clause (b) omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch. Which has previously
been amended by various enactments.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O, 1949, Sch.
5Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
6Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”.
7Subsection (5) omitted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1939 (XXII of 1939), s. 3.
8The original sub-section (6) was re-numbered as sub-section (5), ibid.
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and with the like effect, declare that an offence punishable under section 188 or section 506 of the
Pakistan Penal Code shall be nonbailable.
In exercise of the pow ers conferred by section 10 ibid, vide notification No. JudlI3(1)/69,
dated March 14, 1969, the Governor of West Pakistan has declared that any offence punishable
under sections 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 507 of the Pakistan Penal Co de
committed in any place in West Pakistan, shall be cognizable. By another notification of even
number and date, the Governor of West Pakistan has declared that an offence punishable under
section 188 or section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code, committed i n any place in West Pakistan,
shall be nonbailable. [See Gaz. of w.p., Ext., 1969. 421].
1SCHEDULE–II
TABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFENCES
EXPLANATORY NOTE.__ The entries in the second and seventh columns of this schedule,
headed respectively “Offence” and “Punishment under the Pakistan Penal Code ”, are not intended as
definitions of the offences and punishments described in the several corresponding sections of the
Pakistan Penal Code, or even as abstracts of those sections, but merely as references to the s ubject of
the section, the number of which is given in the first column.
2[* * * * * * *]
CHAPTER V. __ABETMENT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Section. Offence. Whether the
police may
arrest without
warrant or not.
Whether a
warrant or a
summons shall
ordinarily issue
in the first
instance.
Whether
bailable or not.
Whether
compound
able or not.
Punishment
under the
Pakistan Penal
Code.
By what
Court
triable.
109 Abetment of any
offence, if the act
abetted is committed
in consequence, and
where no express
provision is made
for its punishment
May arrest
without warrant
if arrest for the
offence abetted
may be made
without warrant,
but not
otherwise.
According
as a warrant or
summons may
issue for the
offence abetted.
According
as the offence
abetted is
bailable or not.
According
as the
offence
abetted is
compound
able or not.
The same
punishment
as for the
offence
abetted.
The
Court by
which
the
offence
abetted
is triable.
1This Schedule has been amended in its application to the N.W.F.P. by N.W.F.P. Acts 10 1937 and 8 of 1938.
2The second paragraph of the EXPLANTORY NOTE rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch.II.
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110 Abetment of any offence, if
the person abetted does the
act with a differen t intention
from that of the abettor.
May arrest
without
warrant if
arrest for
the of
fence
abetted
may be
made
without
warrant,
but not
otherwise.
According
as a
warrant or
summons
may issue
for the
offence
abetted.
According
as the
offence
abetted is
bailable or
not.
According
as the
offence
abetted is
compound
able or not.
The same
punishment
as for the
offence
abetted.
Ditto
111 Abetment of any offence,
when one act is abetted and a
different act is done; subject
to the proviso.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. The same
punishment
as for the
offence
intended to
be abetted.
Ditto.
113 Abetment of any offence,
when an effect is caused by
the act abetted different from
that intended by the abettor.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. The same
punishment
as for the
offence
committed.
Ditto..
114 Abetment of any offence, if
abettor is present when
offence is committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.
115 Abetment of an offence,
punishable with death or
1[imprisonment for life], if the
offence be not committed in
consequence of the abetment.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years
and fine.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974) , s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
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If an act which causes harm
be done in consequence of
the abetment.
May arrests
without
warrant if
arrest for
the offence
abetted may
be made
without
warrant, but
not
otherwise.
According
as a warrant
or
summons
may issue
for the
offence
abetted.
Not
bailable.
According as
the offence
abetted is
compoundable
or not.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
14 years and
fine.
The
court by
which
the
offence
abetted
is
triable.
116 Abetment of an offence,
punishable with
imprisonment, if the
offence be not committed in
consequence of the
abetment.
Ditto .. Ditto .. According
as the
offence
abetted is
bailable
or not.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
extending to a
quarter part of
the longest
term, and of
any
description,
provided for
the offence, or
fine, or both.
Ditto.
If the abettor or the person
abetted be a public servant
whose duty it is to prevent the
offence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
extending to
half of the
longest term,
and of any
description,
provided for
the offence, or
fine, or both.
Ditto.
117 Abetting the commission of an
offence by the public, or by
more than ten persons.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto.
118 Concealing a design to commit
an offence punishable with
death or 1[imprisonment for
life] if the offence be
committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years and
fine.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f 130472).
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If the offence be not
committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Bailable] Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years and
fine.
Ditto.
119 A public servant
concealing a design to
commit an offence
which it is his duty to
prevent, if the offence
be committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. According as
the offence
abetted is
bailable or
not.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
extending to
half of the
longest term,
and of any
description,
provided for the
offence, or fine,
or both.
Ditto.
If the offence be
punishable with death or
2[imprisonment for life].
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not Bailable Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years.
Ditto.
If the offence be not
committed.
Ditto.. Ditto.. 1[Bailable] Ditto.. Imprisonment
extending to a
quarter part of
the longest
term, and of
any description,
provided for
the offence, or
fine, or both.
Ditto..
120 Concealing a design to
commit an offence
punishable with
imprisonment, if the
offence be committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[According
as the offence
concealed is
bailable or
not.]
Ditto .. Imprisonment
extending to a
quarter part of
the longest
term, and of
any description,
provided for
the offence, or
fine, or both.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Admt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f 130472).
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If the offence be not
committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Bailable] Ditto .. Imprisonment
extending to
one‑eighth
part of the
Ditto.
longest term,
and of the
description,
provided for
the offence,
or fine, or
both.
2[CHAPTER VA. CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY
120B Criminal conspiracy to
commit an offence pun
ishable with death, 3[*] or
rigorous imprisonment for
a term of two
years or upwards.
May arrest
Without
warrant if
arrest for
the offence
which is the
object of the
conspiracy
may be made
without
warrant,
but not
otherwise.
According
as a warrant
or
summons
may issue
for the
offence
which is
the object
of the cons
piracy.
According
as the offence
which is the
object of the
conspiracy
is bailable or
not.
Not com
poundable.
The same
punishment
as that
provided for
the abetment
of the offence
which is the
object of the
conspiracy.
Court of
Session
when the
offence
which is
the object
of the
conspiracy
is triable
exclusively
by such
Court: in
the case of
all other
offences
Court of
Session,
4[**] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
Any other criminal
conspiracy.
Shall not
arrest without
a warrant.
Summons Bailable .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for six
months or
fine, or both.
5[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Admt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2Ins. by Act No. VIII of 1913, s. 6 and Sch.
3The word “transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1341972).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted ibid.
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CHAPTER VI. __OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE
121 Waging or attempting to
wage war, or abetting the
waging of war, against
1[Pakistan.]
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable.
Not
compoundable.
Death, or
2[imprisonment
for life], and
3[fine]
Court of
Session.
121A Conspiring to commit
certain offences against the
State.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2[Imprisonment
for life] or any
shorter term, or
imprisonment of
either description
for 10 years
4[and fine].
Ditto.
122 Collecting arms, etc., with
the intention of waging
war against 1[Pakistan.]
Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment of
either
description for
10 years and
3[fine].
Ditto.
123 Concealing with intent to
facilitate a design to wage
war.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Not
bailable.
Not
compoundable.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session.
5[123A Condemnation of the State
and advocacy of abolition
of its sovereignty.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto.]
6[123B Defiling or unauthorisedly
removing the National Flag
of Pakistan from
Government building, etc.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 8 years or
fine, or both.
Magistrate
of first
class].
124 Assaulting 7[President],
Governor, etc., with intent
to compel or restrain the
exercise of any lawful
power.
8[Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.]
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Ditto.
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. for “the Queen”. (w.e.f. 2331956).
2Subs. by Act XXV of 1974, s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
3Subs. for “forfeiture of property” by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 159.
4Ins. ibid.
5This item was ins. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 4 and Sch. III.
6Ins. by the Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (XLIII of 1984), s. 3.
7Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
8Subs. by Ordinance No. XLIII of 1984, s. 3.
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1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s 2. and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2Subs. by Ord. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. for “the Queen”. (w.e.f. 2331956).
4The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s. 2 and Sch., I, for “or sailor.”.
124A Sedition
..
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. 1[Imprisonment for
life] or for any term
and fine, or
imprisonment of
either description for
3 years and fine, or
fine.
2[Court of Session or
Magistrate of the first class
specially empowered by the
Provincial Government in
that behalf on the
recommendation of the High
Court.]
125 Waging war against
any Asiatic Power in
alliance or at peace
with 3[Pakistan], or
abetting the waging
of such
war.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Imprisonment for
life] and fine, or
imprisonment of
either description for
7 years and fine, or
fine.
Court of Session
126 Committing
depredation on the
territories of any
Power in alliance or at
peace with 3[Pakistan].
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 7 years and fine,
and forfeiture of
certain property.
Ditto ..
127 Receiving property
taken by war or
depredation mentioned
in sections 125 and
126.
Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
128 Public servant
voluntarily allowing
prisoner of State or
war in his custody to
escape.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Imprisonment for
life] or
imprisonment of
either description
for 10 years, and
fine.
Ditto ..
129 Public servant
negligently suffering
prisoner of State or
war in his custody to
escape.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable Ditto .. Simple imprisonment
for 3 years and fine.
4[* * *] Magistrate of the
first class.
130 Aiding escape of,
rescuing or har
bouring, such
prisoner, or offering
any resistance to the
recapture of such
prisoner.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrent ..
warrent .. Not
bailable.
Not
compound
-able.
1[Imprisonment for
life] or imprisonment
of either description
for 10 years, and fine.
Court of Session.
CHAPTER VII.__ OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY AND NAVY
131 Abetting mutiny, or
attempting to seduce
an officer, soldier,
5[sailor or airman,]
from his allegiance or
duty.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable.
Not com
poundable.
1[Imprisonment for
life], or
imprisonment of
either description
for 10 years, and
fine.
Court of Session.
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132 Abetment of
mutiny, if mutiny is
committed in
consequence
thereof.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto... Death, or
1
[imprisonment
for life] or imprisonment of
either description for 10
years, and fine.
Court of Session.
133 Abetment of an
assault by an officer,
soldier,
2
[Sailor or
airman] on his
superior officer, when
in the execution of his
office.
Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 3 years, and
fine.
3
[* * *] Magistrate
of first class.
134 Abetment of such
assault, if the assault is
committed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of Session.
135 Abetment of the
desertion of an officer,
soldier,2[sailor or
airman].
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
4
[* * *] Magistrate
of the first or second
class.
136 Harbouring such an
officer, soldier 2[sailor
or airman who has
deserted.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
137 Deserter concealed
on board
merchant‑ vessel,
through negligence
of master or person
in charge thereof.
Shall not
arrest
with out
warrant.
Summons Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of
5
[1500] rupees Ditto .
138 Abetment of act of
insubordination by an
officer, soldier,
2
[sailor
or airman] if the
offence be committed
in consequence.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 6 months, or
fine, or both.
Ditto .
140 Wearing the dress or
carrying any token
used by a soldier,
2
[sailor or airman]
with intent that it may
be believed that he is
such a soldier,
2
[sailor
or airman].
Ditto .. Summons Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 3
months, or fine of
5
[1500] rupees, or both.
Any Magistrate.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
2Subs. by Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927), s. 2 and Sch., I, for “or sailor.”
3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by Ordinance No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 and Sch. II.
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CHAPTER VIII.— OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY
143 Being member of
an unlawful as
sembly.
May arrest without
warrant.
Summons .. Bailable .. Not
compoundable.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
6 months, or
fine, or both.
1[Any
Judicial
Magistrate.]
144 Joining an un
lawful assembly
armed with any
deadly weapon.
Ditto .. Warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
145 Joining or
continuing in an
unlawful
assembly,
knowing that it
has been
commanded to
disperse.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
1
[147 Rioting Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. According as
the offence is
committed with
another
compoundable
offence or not.
Ditto .. Ditto ..
148 Rioting armed
with deadly
weapon.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Impriosment
of either
desription for
3 years, or
fine or both.
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
149 If an offence be
committed by any
member of an
unlawful assembly,
every other
member of such
assembly shall be
guilty of the
offence.
According as arrest
may be made
without warrant for
the offence or not.
According
as a warrant
or
summons
may issue
for the
offence
According
as the
offence is
bailable or
not.
Ditto .. The same as
for the
offence.
The Court
by which
the offence
is triable.
150 Hiring, engaging
or employing
persons to take
part in an
unlawful
assembly.
May arrest without
warrant.
According to
the offence
committed
by the
person hired,
engaged or
employed
Ditto .. Ditto .. The same as
for a member
of such
assembly, and
for any
offence com
mitted by any
member of
such assembly
Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. Item 210 (vii) (a).
2Subs. by Act No. VI of 04, s. 3.
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151 Knowingly joining
or continuing in any
assembly of five or
more persons after
it has been
commanded to
disperse.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
6 months, or
fine, or both.
1[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
152 Assaulting or
obstructing public
servant when
suppressing riot,
etc.
Ditto .. Warrant Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, or
fine, or both.
2[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
153 Wantonly giving
provocation with
intent to cause
riot, if rioting be
committed.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrrant Bailable Not
compoundab
le.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year, or fine,
or both.
[Any
Judicial
Magistrate]
.
If not committed Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
6 months, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
153A 3
[Promoting
enmity between
groups].
4
[May
arrest
without
warrant].
Warrant Not
bailable.
Ditto .. 5
[Imprisonment
of either
description for
5 years, or
fine]
6
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
154 Owner or occupier
of land not giving
information of riot,
etc.
7
[Shall
not arrest
without
warrant].
Summons Bailable Ditto .. Fine of
8
[3,000]
rupees.
6
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (6 of 1973), s. 3, for “Promoting enmity between classes” (w.e.f. 31173).
4Subs. ibid., for “Shall not arrest without warrant”.
5Subs. ibid., for “Imprisonment of either description for 2 years, or fine, or both”.
6The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
7Subs. by Act VI of 1973, s. 3, for “Ditto” (w.e.f. 31173).
8Subs. by ord. LXXXVI of 02, sec. 3 (Sch. II).
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155 Person for whose
benefit or on whose
behalf a riot takes
place not using all
lawful means to
prevent it.
1
[Shall not
arrest
without
warrant]
Summons Bailable Not
compoundable.
Fine 2
[* * *]
Magistrate
of first
class or
second
class.
156 Agent of owner or
occupier for whose
benefit a riot is
committed not using
all lawful means to
prevent it.
Ditto .. Ditto .
.
Ditto .
.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
157 Harbouring persons
hired for an unlawful
assembly.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .
.
Ditto .
.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 6 months, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
158
3[*]
Being hired to take
part in an unlawful
assembly or riot.
Or to go armed.
Ditto ..
Ditto ..
Ditto
Warrant
.
.
Ditto
Ditto
.
.
Ditto
Ditto
..
..
Ditto ..
Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
Ditto ..
.
.
.
.
160 Committing affray. Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Ditto .
.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for one month, or
fine of
4
[300]
rupees, or both.
5[Any Judicial
Magistrate].
1Subs.by Act VI of 1973, s. 3, for “Ditto” (w.e.f. 31173).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3The figures “159”rep. by the Repealing and amending Act, 1925 (XXXVII of 1925), s. 3 and Sch. II.
4Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 02, s. 3 (Sch. II).
5 Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
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CHAPTFR IX. __OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS
161 Being or expecting to be
a public servant, and
taking a gratification
other than legal
remuneration in respect
of an official
act.
Shall not arrest
without warrant.
Summons.. Bailable .. Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, or
fine, or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
162 Taking a gratification in
order by corrupt or
illegal means to influence
a public servant.
Shall not arrest
without warrant.
Summons
..
Bailable .. Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, or
fine, or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class
163 Taking a gratification for
the exercise of personal
influence with a public
servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment
for1 year, or
fine, or both.
2
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
164 Abetment by public
servant of the offences
defined in the last two
preceding clauses with
reference to himself.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, or
fine, or both.
1
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
class
165 Public servant
obtaining any valuable
thing, without consi
deration, from a
person concerned in
any proceeding or
business transacted by
such public servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3
[Ditto]
4
[Ditto]
5
[165A Abetment of offences
under sections 161 and
165.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..]
166 Public servant
disobeying a direction of
the law with intent to
cause injury to any
person.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for
1 year, or fine,
or both.
Ditto ..
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1953 (XXXVII of 1953), s. 3 (i) for “Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine or both”.
4Subs. ibid., for “* * * Magistrate of the first and second class”. The asterisks denote the omission of “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the
word “or” by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Item 165A, ins. by Act 37 of 1953, s. 3(ii).
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1
[166(2) Public servant fails to carry
out the investigation properly
or diligently or fails to pursue
the case, and in breach of his
duties.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for three years,
or fine, or both.
Ditto]
167 Public servant framing an
incorrect document with intent
to cause injury.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, or
fine, or both.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
168 Public servant unlawfully
engaging in trade.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment
for 1 year, or
fine, or both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
169 Public servant unlawfully
buying or bidding for
property.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment
for 2 years or
fine, or
both, and
confiscation of
property, if
purchased.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
170 Personating a public servant. May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
4[Any Judicial
Magistrate].
171 Wearing garb or carrying token
used by public servant with
fraudulent intent.
Ditto .. Summons .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 months, or
fine of
5
[600]
rupees, or both.
Ditto..
6
[CHAPTER IXA. __OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS
171E Bribery Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons .. Bailable .. Not
compou
nd-able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for one year, or
fine, or both or if
treating only, fine
only.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
1Ins. by Act XLIV of 2016, s. 15.
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4 Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
5Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section3 (SchII).
6Ins. by the Indian Election Offences and Inquiries Act, 1920 (39 of 1920), s. 3.
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1
171F Undue influence and
personation at an
election.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for
one year, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
171G False statement in
connection with an
election.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Fine .. .. Ditto ..
171H Illegal payments in
connection with
elections.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of
2
[1500] rupees
Ditto ..
171I Failure to keep
election accounts.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..]
3
[171J Inducing and person
not to participate in
any election or
referendum, etc
May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
.
Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for
three years, or
fine of five lac
rupees, or both.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate
of first
class.]
CHAPTER X. __CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
172 Absconding to avoid
service of summons
or other proceeding
from a public
servant.
Shall not
arrest without
warrant.
Summons
..
Bailable Not
compound
-able.
Simple
imprisonment
for 1 month, or
fine of
2
[1500]
rupees, or both.
4[Any
Judicial
Magistrate
].
If summons or
notice require
attendance in
person, etc., in a
Court of Justice.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment
for 6 months, or
fine of
2
[3,000]
rupees, or both.
Ditto ..
1This item has been amended in its application to the N.W.F.P. by the Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt.) Act, 1938 (N.W.F.P.
Act 8 of 1938).
2Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
3Ins. by Criminal Law (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (54 of 1984), s. 3.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
Page 206 of 307
173 Preventing the service or the
affixing of any summons or
notice, or the removal of it when
it has been affixed, or pre
venting a proclamation.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for 1
month, or fine of
1[1500] rupees, or
both.
2[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
If summons, etc., require
attendance in person, etc., in a
Court of Justice.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment
for 6 months, or fine
of
1[3,000] rupees, or
both.
Ditto ..
174 Not obeying a legal order to
attend at a certain place in
person or by agent, or
departing therefrom without
authority.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for 1
month, or fine of
1[1500] rupees, or
both.
3[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
If the order require personal
attendance, etc., in a Court of
Justice.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for 6
months, or fine of
1[3,000] rupees, or
both.
Ditto
4[If it be proclamation issued
under section 87 of this Code.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for
three years.
Ditto.]
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., Item 210(vii)(a).
4Ins. ibid.,item 210(i).
Page 207 of 307
175 Intentionally
omitting to
produce a
document to a
public servant by a
person legally
bound to produce
or deliver such
document.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Not
compound
able.
Simple imprison-
ment for 1 month,
or fine of 1[1500]
rupees, or both.
The Court in
which the
offence is
committed,
subject to the
provisions f
Chapter
XXXV; or, if
not committed
in a Court, a
2[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
If the document
is required to be
produced in or
delivered to a
Court of Justice.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment
for 6 months,
or fine of
1[3,000]
rupees, or
both.
Ditto ..
176 Intentionally
omitting to give
notice or
information to a
public servant by a
person legally
bound to give such
notice or
information.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for
1 month, or fine
of 1[1500]
rupees, or both.
2[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
Page 208 of 307
If the notice or
information
required respects
the commission
of an offence, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6
months, or fine of 1[3,000]
rupees, or both.
2[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
3[If the notice or
information is
required by an
order passed
under subsection
(1) of section 565
of this Code.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 6 months,
or fine of 1[3,000] rupees,
or both.
Ditto ..]
177 Knowingly
furnishing false
information to a
public servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
If the information
required respects
the commission
of an offence, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
178 Refusing oath
when duly
required to take
oath by a public
servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6
months, or fine of 1[3,000]
rupees, or both.
The Court in
which the offence
is committed,
subject to the
provisions of
Chapter XXXV;
or, if not
committed in a
Court, a 2[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first o r second
class.
179 Being legally
bound to state
truth, and refusing
to answer
questions.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. The Court in
which the offence
is committed,
subject to the
provisions of
Chapter XXXV;
or, if not
committed in a
Court, a 2[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1939 (XXII of 1939), s. 4.
Page 209 of 307
180 Refusing to
sign a statement
made to a public
servant when
legally required to
do so.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Summons
..
Bailable
..
Not
Compound-
able.
Simple
Imprisonment for 3
months, or fine of
1[1500] rupees, or
both.
The Court in which the
offence is committed,
subject to the provisions of
Chapter XXXV; or, if
not committed in a Court, a
2
[* * *] Magistrate of the
first or second class.
181 Knowingly stating
to a public servant
on oath as true that
which is false.
Ditto .. Warrant
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, and
fine.
2
[* * *] Magistrate of the
first class or second class.
182 Giving false
information to a
public servant in
order to cause him
to use his lawful
power to the injury
or annoyance of any
person.
Ditto .. Summons
..
Ditto .. Ditto ..
3[extend to__
(a) seven years in
case the offence in
which false
information is given
is punishable with
death;.
(b) five years in case
the offence in which
false information is
given is punishable
with imprisonment
for life; or
(c) onefourth of the
longest term of
imprisonment or with
fine as it provided for
the offence in which
false information is
given and such
offence is not
covered under clause
(a) or clause (b).]
Court of Sessions
Court of Sessions
Magistrate of the first class]
183 Resistance to the
taking of property
by the lawful
authority of a
public servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
6 months, or fine of
1
[3,000]
rupees, or both.
2[* * *] Magistrate of the
first or second class.
184 Obstructing sale of
property offered for
sale by authority of
a public servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
1 month, or fine of
1[1500] rupees, or
both.
Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs. by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (1).
Page 210 of 307
185 Bidding, by a person
under a legal in
capacity to purchase it,
for property at a
lawfully authorized
sale, or bidding without
intending to perform
the obligations incurred
thereby.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 1 month, or
fine of
1
[600]
rupees, or both.
Ditto.
186 Obstructing public
servant in discharge of
his public functions.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for
3
[one year], or
fine of
3
[50,000]
rupees, or both.
Ditto ..
3
[186(2) Public servant fails to
carry out the
investigation properly
etc;
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for three years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto]
187 Omission to assist
public servant when
bound by law to give
such assistance.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for
1 month, or fine
of
1
[600]
rupees, or both.
Ditto ..
Wilfully neglecting to aid
a public servant who
demands aid in the
execution of process,
the prevention
of offences, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Simple
imprisonment for
6 months, or fine
of
1
[1500]
rupees, or both.
Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXVI of 2002, s.3 (Sch-II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3Subs, Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.15.
Page 211 of 307
188 Disobedience to an
order law fully
promulgated by a
public servant, if
such disobedience
causes obstruction,
annoyance or injury
to persons lawfully
employed.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons .. Bailable .. Not
compound
-able.
Simple
imprisonment
for 1 month,
or fine of
1[600] rupees,
or both.
2[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
If such disobedience
causes danger to
human life, health or
safety, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 6 months,
or fine of
1[3,000]
rupees, or
both.
Ditto ..
189 Threatening a public
servant with injury to
him, or one in whom
he is interested, to
in duce him to do or
for bear to do any
official act.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
190 Threatening any person
to induce him to refrain
from making a legal
application for
protection form injury.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 1 year, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
CHAPTER. __XI FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
193 Giving or fabricating
false evidence in a
judicial proceeding.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Bailable .. Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session,
3[* * *] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
Giving or fabricating
false evidence in any
other case.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
and fine.
4[Magistrate
of first
class]
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, ibid.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
Page 212 of 307
194 Giving or fabricating
false evidence with
intent to cause any
person to be convicted
of a capital offence
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto.. 1[Imprisonment
for life,] or
rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session.
If innocent person be
thereby convicted and
executed.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Death, or as
above.
Ditto ..
195 Giving or fabricating false
evidence with intent to
procure conviction of an
offence punishable with
1[imprisonment for life] or
with imprisonment for 7
years or upwards.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 2[Not
bailable.]
Ditto.. The same as
for the
offence.
Ditto ..
196 Using in a judicial
proceeding evidence
known to be false or
fabricated.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. According
as the
offence.
of giving
such
evidence
is bailable
or not.
Not
compound
able.
The same as for
giving or
fabricating false
evidence.
Court of
Session,
3[* *] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
197 Knowingly issuing or
signing a false certificate
relating to any fact of
which such certificate is
by law admissible in
evidence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable.. Ditto.. The same as for
giving false
evidence.
Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), s. 3 and Sch. II, Part II, for “Bailable”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 213 of 307
198 Using as a true certificate
one known to be false in a
material point.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Bailable. Not
compound
-able.
The same as
for giving
false
evidence.
Court of
Session,
1
[*
* *] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
199 False statement made in
any declaration which is by
law receivable as evidence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
200 Using as true any such
declaration known to be
false.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
201 Causing disappearance of
evidence of an offence
committed, or giving
false information
touching it to screen the
offender, if a capital
offence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session.
If punishable with
2[imprisonment for
life] or imprisonment
for 10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years
and fine.
3[* *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
If punishable with
less than 10 year’s
imprisonment.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
for a quarter
of the longest
term, and of
the description
provided for
the offence,
or fine, or
both.
4[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class, or
Court by
which the
offence is
triable.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
3The words “Court of Session “or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
Page 214 of 307
202 Intentional omission to
give information of an
offence by a person legally
bound to inform.
Ditto.. Summons.. Bailable.. Ditto.. Imprisonment
of either
description for
6 months, or
fine, or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
203 Giving false
information respecting
an offence committed.
Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine,
or both.
Ditto .
204 Secreting or destroying
any document to prevent
its production as
evidence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine,
or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
205 False personation for the
purpose of any act or
proceeding in a suit or
criminal prosecution, or
for becoming bail or
security.
Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, or fine,
or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
206 Fraudulent removal or
concealment, etc., of
property to prevent its
seizure as a forfeiture, or
in satisfaction of a fine
under sentence , or in
execution of a decree.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine,
or both.
2[* *1[*
*]*]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2The word “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.12 and Sch.
Page 215 of 307
207 Claiming property
without right, or
practicing deception
touching any right to
it, to prevent its being
taken as a forfeiture,
or in satisfaction of a
fine under sentence,
or in execution of a
decree.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto..
208 Fraudulently
suffering a decree
to pass for a sum
not due, or
suffering decree to
be executed after it
has been satisfied.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first class.
209 False claim in a
Court of Justice.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, and
fine.
Ditto ..
210 Fraudulently
obtaining a decree
for a sum not due , or
causing a decree to
be executed after it
has been satisfied.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
211 False charge of
offence made with
intent to injure.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
If offence charged be
punishable with
imprisonment for 7
years or upwards.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session, 2[* * *]
or Magistrate
of the first
class.
If offence charged be
capital, or punishable
with
3
[imprisonment
of life].
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Bailable
..
Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session.
212 Harbouring an
offender, if the
offence be capital.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for 5
years, and fine.
Court of
Session,
4
[* *] or
Magistrate of the
first class.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted ibid.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 216 of 307
If punishable with
1
[imprisonment for
life], or with
imprisonment for
10 years.
May arrest
Without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Bailable
..
Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
2
[Magistrate
of the first
class]
If punishable with
imprisonment for
1 year and not for
10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
for a quarter
of the longest
term, and of
the
description,
provided for
the offence, or
fine, or both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first class, or
Court by which
the offence is
triable.
213 Taking gift, etc., to
screen an offence
from punishment, if
the offence be
capital.
4
[May
arrest
without
warrant]
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Court of Session.
If punishable with
1[imprisonment for
life] or with
imprisonment for
10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
5 [* *] Magistrate
of he first
class.
If with
imprisonment for
less than 10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
for a quarter
of the longest
term, and of
the
description,
provided for
the offence,
or fine, or
both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first class, or
Court by which the
offenceis triable.
214 Offering gift or
restoration of
property in
consideration of
screening offender,
if the offence be
capital.
2
[Shall not
Arrest
without
warrant.]
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session.
If punishable
with
1[imprisonment
for life], or with
imprisonment for
10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
and fine.
5
[* * *] Magistrate
of the first
class.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1341972).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
5The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
Page 217 of 307
If with imprisonment
for less than 10
years.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Imprisonment for
a quarter of the
longest term, and
of the description,
provided for the
offence, or fine,
or both.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class, or
Court by which
the offence is
triable.
215 Taking gift to help
to recover moveable
property of which a
person has been
deprived by an
offence, without
causing
apprehension of
offender.
1
[May
arrest
without
warrant]
Warrant .. Bailable .. Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
216 Harbouring an
offender who has
escaped from
custody, or whose
apprehension has
been ordered, if
the offence be
capital.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
3
[* *]
or Magistrate of
the first class.
If punishable with
4[imprisonment for
life], or with
imprisonment for 10
years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
with or
without fine.
5
[Magistrate
of the first
class.
If with imprisonment
for 1 year, and not for
10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
for a quarter
of the longest
term, and of
the
description,
provided for
the offence,
or fine, or
both.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class, or
Court by
which the
offence is
triable.
1Subs by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, ibid.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” ( w.e.f. 13472).
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
Page 218 of 307
216A Harbouring robbers
or dacoits.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session,
1
[*
*] or
Magistrate of
the first class.
217 Public servant disobeying
a direction of law with
intent to save person from
punishment, or property
from forfeiture.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
218 Public servant framing
an incorrect record or
writing with intent to
save person from
punishment, or property
from forfeiture.
Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,or
fine, or both.
3
[Magistrate
of the first
class]
219 Public servant in a
judicial proceeding
corruptly making and
pronouncing an order,
report, verdict or
decision which he knows
to be contrary to law.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,or
fine, or both.
Ditto ..
220 Commitment for trial or
confinement by a person
having authority, who
knows that he is acting
contrary to law.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Bailable
..
Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
or fine, or
both.
Court of
Session.
221 Intentional omission to
apprehend on the part of
a public servant bound
by law to apprehend an
offender, if the offence be
capital.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
with or
without fine.
Ditto ..
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted ibid.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Court of Session”.
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If punishable with
1
[imprisonment for life],
or imprisonment for 10
years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, with or
without fine.
2
[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first class.
If with imprisonment for
less than 10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, with or
without fine.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
222 Intentional omission to
apprehend on the part of
a public servant bound
by law to apprehend
person under sentence of
a Court of Justice if
under sentence of death.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable
Ditto ..
1
[Imprisonment
for life] or
imprisonment
of either
description for
14 years, with
or without fine.
Court of
Session.
If under sentence of
4
[imprisonment for life]
5
[* * * ], or
6
[*],
imprisonment
7
[* * *] for
10 years or upwards.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, with or
without fine.
Ditto .
If under sentence of
imprisonment for less
than 10 years or lawfully
committed to custody.
Ditto.. Ditto .. Bailable
..
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, or
fine, or both.
2
[* *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
223 Escape from
confinement negligently
suffered by a public
servant.
Ditto .. Summons
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
224 Resistance or
obstruction by a person
to his lawful
apprehension.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto.
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act. 1974 (XXV of 1974) , s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s. 2 and, Sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by Act XXV of 1974, s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
5The words “or penal servitude for life” omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
6The word “transportation” omitted by Act XXV of 1974, s. 2 and Sch.
7The words “or penal servitude” omitted by “Act No. II of 1950, Sch”.
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225 Resistance or
obstruction to the
lawful apprehension of
another person, or
rescuing him from
lawful custody.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Bailable.. Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
If charged with an
offence punishable with
2
[imprisonment for life],
or imprisonment for 10
years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years and
fine.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first class.
If charged with a
capital offence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session.
If the person is
sentenced to
2
[imprisonment for life],
or to
4
[* *],
5
[*] or
imprisonment for 10
years or up wards.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
If under sentence of
death.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2
[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment of
either description
for 10 years, and
fine
Ditto ..
225A Omission to apprehend,
or sufferance of escape,
on part of public servant,
in cases not otherwise
pro vided for-
(a) in case of
intentional omission
or sufferance;
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Ditto .. Bailable.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, fine
or both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first class.
(b) in case of negligent
omission or sufferance.
Ditto .. Summons
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple
imprisonment for
2 years, or fine,
or both.
1
[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4The words “penal servitude” omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Sch.
5The word “transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch.
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225B Resistance or obstruction
to lawful apprehe nsion, or
escape or rescue in cases
not otherwise provided
for.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
6 months, or
fine, or both
Ditto ..
1
[* * * * * * * *]
227 Violation of condition
of remission of
punishment.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment of
original
sentence, or , if
part of the
punishment has
been
undergone, the
residue.
The Court by
which the
original
offence was
triable.
228 Intentional insult or
interruption to a public
servant sitting in any stage
of a judicial proceeding.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Not
compound
-able.
Simple
imprisonment
for 6 months,
or fine of
2
[3,000]
rupees, or
both.
The Court in
which the,
offence is
committed,
subject to the
provisions of
Chapter
XXXV.
229 Personation of a juror or
assessor.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or
fine, or both.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first class.
CHAPTER XII. __OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS
231 Counterfeiting, or
performing any part of the
process of counterfeiting,
coin.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Not
bailable.
Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session.
232 Counterfeiting, or
performing any part of the
process of counterfeiting
4
[Pakistan coin].
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 5
[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years, and
fine
Ditto ..
1The original entry 226 omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2, s. 3 ( Sch.II).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by A.O., 1961 Art, 2 and Sch. for “The Queen’s Coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2, and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472)
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233 Making, buying or
selling instrument
for the purpose of
counterfeiting coin.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
3 years, and fine.
1
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first class
234 Making, buying or
selling instrument
for the purpose of
counterfeiting
2
[Pakistan coin].
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
7 years, and fine.
Court of Session.
235 Possession of
Instrument or
material for the
purpose of using
the same for
counterfeiting coin.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
3 years, and fine.
1
[* * * ] Magistrate of
the first class.
If
3
[Pakistan coin]. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
10 years, and fine.
Court of Session.
236 Abetting in
4
[Pakistan] the
counterfeiting out
of
4
[Pakistan] of
coin.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. The punishment
provided for
abetting the
counterfeiting of
such coin with in
4
[Pakistan].
Ditto ..
237 Import or export of
counterfeit coin,
knowing the same
to be counterfeit.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
3 years, and fine.
1
[* *] Magistrate of the
first class.
238 Import or export of
counterfeits of
2
[Pakistan c oin],
knowing the same to
be counterfeit.
May
arrest
without
warrant
.
Warrant
..
Not
bailable.
Not
compo
und--
able.
5
[Imprisonment for
life], or
imprisonment of
either description for
10 years, and fine.
Court of Session.
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956.).
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956.).
4Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955), for “the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Art. 3 (2) and 4, for “British India”.
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch. for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
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239 Having any counterfeit
coin known to be such
when it came into pos
session, and delivering,
etc., the same to any
person.
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
5 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session
1
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
240 The same with respect to
2
[Pakistan coin].
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years, and
fine.
Ditto.
241 Knowingly delivering to
another any counterfeit
coin as genuine which,
when first possessed, the
deliverer did not know to
be counterfeit.
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine
of ten times the
value of the coin
counterfeited, or
both.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
242 Possession of counterfeit
coin by a person who
knew it to be counterfeit
when he became
possessed thereof.
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
4
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
243 Possession of
2
[Pakistan
coin] by a person who
knew it to be counterfeit
when he became
possessed thereof.
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
5
[Court of
Session, or
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, ibid.
4The word “court of Sesseion or” omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
5Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s.2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
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244 Person employed in a
Mint causing coin to be
of a different weight or
composition from that
fixed by law.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court
of
Session.
245 Unlawfully taking from
a Mint any coining
instrument.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
246 Fraudulently
diminishing the weight
or altering the
composition of any
coin.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
and fine.
1
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
247 Fraudulently
diminishing the weight
or altering the
composition of
2
[Pakistan coin].
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable.
Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 Years,
and fine.
Court of
Session,
3
[* *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
248 Altering appearance of
any coin with intent that
it shall pass as a coin of
a different description.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
and fine.
4
[Magistrate
of the first
class]
249 Altering appearance of
2
[Pakistan coin] with
intent that it shall pass as
a coin of a different
description.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years
and fine.
4
[Court of
Session, or
Magistrate
of first
class.]
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
Page 225 of 307
250 Delivery to another of coin
possessed with the knowledge
that it is altered.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 5 years and
fine.
Ditto .
251 Delivery of
1
[Pakistan coin]
possessed with the knowledge
that it is altered.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for
10 years, and
fine.
Ditto ..
252 Possession of altered coin by a
person who knew it to be
altered when he became
possessed thereof.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, and
fine.
2
[Magistrate
of the first
class].
253 Possession of
1
[Pakistan coin]
by a person who knew it to be
altered when he became
possessed thereof.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 5 years, and
fine.
2
[Court of
Session, or
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
254 Delivery to another of coin as
genuine which, when first
possessed, the deliverer did
not know to be altered.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for 2
years or fine of
ten times the
value of the
coin.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
255 Counterfeiting a Government
stamp.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 4
[Ditto]
..
Ditto .. 5
[Imprisonment
for life] or
imprisonment of
either description
for 10 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session.
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “the Queen's coin” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, ibid. by A.O., 1949 Sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 4 for “Bailable” (w.e.f. 29673).
5Subs. by Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “Transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
Page 226 of 307
256 Having possession of
an instrument or
material for the
purpose of
counterfeiting a
Government stamp.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Bailable]. Ditto .. Imprison-
ment of
either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
257 Making, buying or
selling instrument for
the purpose of
counterfeiting a
Government stamp.
May
arrest
without
warrant
.
Warrant.. Bailable.. Not
compound-
able.
Imprison-
ment of
either
description
for 7 years,
and fine
Court of
Session.
258 Sale of counterfeit
Government stamp.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
259 Having possession of
counterfeit
Government stamp.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session,
2
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
260 Using as genuine a
Government stamp
known to be
counterfeit.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprison-
ment of
either
description
for 7 years,
or fine, or
both.
Ditto .
1Subs. by Act LVII of 1973, s. 4, for “Ditto” (w.e.f. 29673).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch.
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261 Effacing any
writing from a
substance bearing
a Government
stamp, or
removing from a
document a stamp
used for it with
intent to cause loss
to Government.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, or fine,
or both.
1
[Magistrate of the
first class.]
262 Using a
Government stamp
known to have
been before used.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine,
or both.
2
[* * * ] Magistrate
of the first or second
class.
263 Erasure of mark
denoting that
stamp has been
used.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, or fine,
or both.
3
[* * * ] Magistrate
of the
first class.
263A Fictitious stamps Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of
4
[600]
rupees
2
[* * * ] Magistrate
of the first class.
CHAPTER XIII. __OFFENCES RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
264 Fraudulent use of
false instrument
for weighing.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
.
Summons
.
Bailable
.
Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year, or fine,
or both.
2
[* * * ] Magistrate
of the first or second
class.
265 Fraudulent use of
false weight or
measure.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
266 Being in
possession of false
weights or mea
sures for frau
dulent use.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
267 Making or selling
false weights or
measures for
fraudulent use.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s. 2. and Sch.
4Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (SchII).
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CHAPTER XIV. __OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE,
DECENCY AND MORALS
269 Negligently doing any act
known to be likely to
spread infection of any
disease dangerous to
life.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons. Bailable
.
Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for 6
months, or fine,
or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
270 Malignantly doing any act
known to be likely to spread
infection of any disease
dangerous to life.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine,
or both.
Ditto ..
271 Knowingly disobeying
any quarantine rule.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for 6
months, or fine,
or both.
Ditto ..
272 Adulterating food or drink
intended for sale, so as to
make the same noxious.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for 6
months, or fine
or
2
[3,000]
rupees, or both.
Ditto ..
273 Selling any food or drink
as food and drink, knowing
the same to be noxious.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (Sch.II).
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274 Adulterating any drug or
medical preparation in
tended for sale so as to
lessen its efficacy, or to
change its operation, or to
make it noxious.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
275 Offering for sale or issuing
from a dispensary any drug
or medical preparation
known to have been
adulterated.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
276 Knowingly selling or issuing
from a dispensary any drug
or medical preparation as a
different drug or medical
preparation.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
277 Defiling the water of a
public spring or reservoir.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 months, or
fine of
1
[1500]
rupees, or
both.
2[Any
Judicial
Magistrate]
.
278 Making atmosphere
noxious to health.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of
1
[1500]
rupees
Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (SchII).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., item 210 (viii)(a).
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279 Driving or riding on a
public way so rashly or
negligently as to
endanger human life,
etc.,
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons. Bailable. Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for
1
[2 years], or
fine of
2
[3,000]
rupees, or both.
1
[Magistrate
of the first or
second
class].
280 Navigating any vessel
so rashly or negligently
as to endanger human
life, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
281 Exhibition of a false
light, mark or buoy.
Ditto .. Warrant.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 7 years, or
fine, or both.
Court of
Session.
282 Conveying for hire any
person by water, in a
vessel in such a state, or
so loaded, as to
endanger his life.
Ditto .. Summons
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 6 months, or
fine, of
2
[3,000]
rupees, or both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
283 Causing danger,
obstruction or injury in
any public way or line of
navigation.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of
2
[600]
rupees.
Ditto .
284 Dealing with any
poisonous substance so
as to endanger human
life, etc.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 6 months, or
fine, of
2
[3,000]
rupees, or both.
Ditto .
1Subs. by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (III of 1980), s. 13.
2Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (SchII).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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285 Dealing with fire or any
combustible matter so as
to endanger human life,
etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
286 So dealing with any
explosive substance.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
287 So dealing with any
machinery.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
288 A person omitting to guard
against probable danger to
human life by the fall of
any building over which
he has a right entitling him
to pull it down or repair it.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
289 A person omitting to take
order with any animal in
his possession, so as to
guard against danger to
human life, or of grievous
hurt, from such animal.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons
.
Bailable. Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 6 months,
or fine of
1
[3,000]
rupees, or
both.
Any
Magistrate.
290 Committing a public
nuisance.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of
1
[600] rupees.
Ditto ..
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1979 (XII of 1972), s.2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VII of 1925), s. 3, for the original entry.
3Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
4Subs. by Act No. XXVII of 2018, s.4.
5Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
6Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (Sch.II).
291 Continuance of
nuisance after
injunction to
discontinue.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for
6 months, or fine, or
both.
1[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
292 Sale, etc., of
obscene books,
etc.
Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 3 months,
or fine, or both.
2[1[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first class.]
3[292A Exposure to
seduction.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant. Not bail-
able.
Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description for a term
which shall not be less
than one year and may
extend to seven years or
with fine which may not
be less than rupees one
hundred thousand and
may extend to rupees five
hundred thousand, or with
both.
Court of Sessions.
292C Punishment for
child
pornography.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. 4[Imprisonment of either
description for a term
which shall not be less
than fourteen years and
may extend up to twenty
years and with fine which
shall not be less than one
million rupees]
Ditto..
293 4[Sale, etc., of
obscene objects to
young persons.]
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Imprisonment of either
description for 6 months,
or fine, or both.]
1[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
294 Obscene songs. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 3 months,
or fine, or both.
5[Any Judicial
Magistrate.]
294A Keeping a lottery
office.
Shall not
arest
without
warrant.
Summons.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 6 months,
or fine, or both.
Ditto ..
Publishing
proposals relating
to lotteries.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Fine of 6[3,000] rupees Ditto ..
CHAPTER XV.__OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION
295 Destroying,
damaging or
defiling a place of
worship or sacred
object with intent
to insult the
religion of any
class of persons.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Summons.. Bailable
..
Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
1[* * * ]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
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1
[295A Maliciously
insulting the
religion or the
religious beliefs of
any class.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 2[10] year,
or fine, or
both.
3
[Magistrate
of the first
class]]
4
[295B. Defiling, etc., of
copy of Holy
Quran.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
for life
Court of
Session.
295C. Use of derogatory
remarks, etc., in
respect of the
Holy Prophet.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death, or
imprisonment
for life and
fine.
Court of
Session
which shall
be presided
over by a
Muslim.]
296 Causing a
disturbance to an
assembly engaged
in religious
worship.
1
[May
arrest
without
warrant.]
1
[Summons]
1
[Bailable]
1
[Not
compound
-able.]
Imprisonment
of either
description
for one
year or fine,
or both.
1
[
5
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.]
297 Trespassing in
place of worship or
sepulture,disturbing
funeral with inten
tion to wound the
feelings or to insult
the religion of
any person, or
offering indignity
to
a human corpse.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for one year,
or fine, or
both.
Ditto ..
1Ins. and subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 (XXV of 1927), s.3.
2Subs. by Act No. XVI of 1991, s.3.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for “Court of Session”.
4Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1986 (III of 1986), s.3.
5The “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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298 Uttering any word or
making any sound in
the hearing, or
making any gesture,
or placing any object
in the sight , of any
person, with in
tention to wound his
religious feeling.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warran.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Compound
-able.
1
[imprisonment of
either description for a
term which may extend
to three years but shall
not be less than one
year, or with fine , or
with both.]
Ditto .
2
[298A Use of derogatory
remarks, etc., in
respect of holy
personage's.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
drescription for three
years or fine, or both.
Ditto .]
3[298B Misuse of epithets,
discriptions and tiltes,
etc.,reserved for
certain holy
personages or places.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
Bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for three
years, and fine.
Ditto .
298C Person of Quadiani
group , etc., calling
himself a muslim or
preaching or
propagating his faith.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.]
CHAPTER XVI.__ OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of offences affecting Life
4
[302 Qatliamd May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable.
Compound
-able.
Qisas, or death,
imprisonment for life or
imprisonment upto
twentyfive years
Court of
Session.
303 (a) Qatl under ikrahi
tam.
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Impriosnment of either
description for
twentyfive years but not
less than ten years.
Ditto .
(b) Causing of ikrahi
tam for commission of
qatl.
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment provided for
the kind of qatl
committed.
Ditto .
(c) Qatl under Ikrahi
naqis.
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment provided for
the kind of qatl
committed.
Ditto ..
(d) Causing ikrahi
naqis for the
commission of qatl.
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisoment of either
description for ten years.
Ditto ..
1Subs. by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (2).
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Third Amdt.) Ordinance, 1980 (XLV of 1980), s. 2.
3Ins. by the Anti Islamic Activities of Quadiani Group Lahori Group and Ahmadis (Prohibition and Punishment) Ordinance, 1984 (XX of 1984),s.5
4Subs. by Act No. II of 1997, s.17.
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308 Qatliamd not
liable to qisas.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
warrant. Not
Bailable.
Compound-
able.
Diyat, and imprisonment
of either description for
1
[twenty five years].
Court of
Session.
2
[310 A Giving a female
forcefully in
Marriage or
otherwise in
badlisulh,
wanni or swara.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
.
Not
Bailable
Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description which may
extend to 7 years but shall
not be less than 3 years
and fine of rupees
500,000/
Court of
sessions or
Magistrate
of first
class.]
311 Qatliamd
when waived
compounded.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Compound
-able]
3[Death or imprisonment
for life or imprisonment
of either description
for a term which may
extend to fourteen years as
ta'zir, or if the offence
has been committed in the
name or on the pretext of
honour, imprisonment for
life].
Ditto .
312 Qatliamd after
compounding of
qisas etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Qisas or diyat. Ditto .
316 Qatl Shibhi
amd.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto..
.
Diyat, and impriosnment
of either description for
fourteen years.
Ditto .
1Subs. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 16.
2Subs. by Act No. XXVI of 2011, s. 5.
3subs. by Act No. XLIII of 2016,s.9.
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319 Qatli khata Ditto Ditto Bailable Ditto Diyat, and
imprisonment
of either
description for
five years.
Ditto
320 Qatli khata by
rash or negligent
driving.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Bailable Compoundable Diyat, and
imprisonment
of either
description for
ten years.
Ditto
322 Qatlbis sabab. Ditto Ditto Not
bailable
Ditto Diyat Ditto
324 Attempt to qatli
amd
Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Imprisonment
of either
description for
ten years, 1[but
shall not be less
than five years
if the offence
has been
committed in
the name or on
the pretext of
karo kari, siyah
kari or similar
other customs
or practices]
and fine, qisas,
or arsh in case
of hurt and
imprisonment
upto seven
years.
Ditto
2325 [* * * * * * *]
327 Being a thug. May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Not
Compoundable
Imprisonment
for life and
fine.
Court of
Session.
1Ins. by Act No. I of 2005, s. 16.
2Omitted by Act No. XXXVII of 2022,s.3.
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328 Exposure of a child
under 12 years of
age by parent or
person having care
of it with intention of
wholly abandoning
it.
Ditto.. Ditto Ditto.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of either
description for seven
years, or fine, or both.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
1[328A Cruelty to a Child May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Bailable Compound
-able
Imprisonment which
shall not be less than
one year and may
extend to three years
or with fine which
shall not be less than
twenty five thousand
rupees and may extend
to fifty thousand rupees
or with both.
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
329 Concealment of birth
by secret disposal of
dead body.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Bailable Ditto.. Imprisonment of either
description for two
year, or fine, or both.
Magistrate
of the first
class.
334 Itlafiudw. Ditto.. Ditto.. Not
bailable
Compound-
able
Qisas, or arsh, and
imprisonment of either
description for ten
years.
Court of
Session.
336 Itlafisalahiyyat
iudw.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable.
Compound-
able
Qisas, or arsh, and
imprisonment of either
description for ten
years.
Court of
Session.
2[336B Hurt caused by
Corrosive Substances
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Not
compound-
able
Life imprisonment or
imprisonment of either
description for not less
then 14 years and a
minimum fine of one
one million rupees
Ditto..]
1Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
2Ins. by Act No. XXV of 2011, s. 4.
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337A (i) Shajjahi
khafifah
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Compound-
able
Daman, and imprisonment
of either description for two
years.
Magistrate of
the first class.
(ii) Shajjahi
mudihah.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Ditto. Qisas, or arsh, and
imprisonment of either
description for five years.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
first class.
(iii) Shajjahi
hashimah.
Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, and imprisonment of
either description for ten
years.
Ditto
(iv) Shajjahi
munaqqilah.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Coumpoun-
able
Arsh, and imprisonment of
either description for ten
years.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
the first class.
(v) Shajjahi
ammah.
Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, and imprisonment of
either description for
fourteen years.
Ditto.
(vi) Shajjahi
damighah.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Arsh, and imprisonment of
either description for
fourteen years.
Ditto.
337D Jaifah. Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, imprisonment of
either description for ten
years and punishment
provided for Itlafiudw or
Itlaf isalahiyyatiudw, if
caused.
Ditto
337F (i) Damiyah. Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Summons Bailable Compound-
able
Daman, and imprisonment
of either description for
one years.
Magistrate of
the first class.
(ii)Badi`ah May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Ditto.. Daman, and imprisonment
of either description for
three years.
Ditto
(iii) Mutalahimah. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Daman, and imprisonment
of either description for
three years.
Ditto
(iv) Mudihah. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Daman, and imprisonment
of either description for
five years.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
first class.
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(v) Hashimah. May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Compound
-able
Daman, and
imprisonment of
either description for
five years.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
first class.
(vi) Munaqqilah. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Daman, and
imprisonment of
either description for
seven years.
Ditto
337G Hurt by rash or
negligent driving.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Bailable Ditto.. Arsh, or daman, and
imprisonment of
either description for
five years.
Ditto
337H (1) Hurt by rash
or negligent act.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Arsh, or daman, and
imprisonment of
either description for
three years.
Magistrate of
the first class.
(2) A rash or
negligent act to
endanger human
life or personal
safety of others.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Summons Ditto.. Ditto.. Imprisonment of
either description for
three months, or with
fine,or with both.
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
337 I Hurt by
mistake
(khata).
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Summons Bailable Compound
-able
Arsh, or daman, for
the kind of hurt
caused.
Magistrate of
the first class.
337J Hurt by
poison.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Compound
-able
Arsh,or daman,
provided for the
kind of hurt
caused and
imprisonment of
either description for
ten years.
Court of
Session.
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337K Hurt for
extorting
confession
etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
Bailable
Compound
-able
Qaisas, arsh, or daman,
provided for the kind of
hurt caused and
imprisonment of either
description for ten years.
Court of
Session.
337 L (a) Hurts other
than specified
in sections
hereto
before.
Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Ditto.. Daman, and imprisonment
of either description for
seven years.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
the first
class.
(b) Other
hurts not
covered
hereto
before.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Summon
s
Bailable Compound
-able
Daman, or imprisonment of
either description for two
years or with both.
Magistrate of
the first
class.
337M Hurt not
liable to
qisas.
Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Arsh, ta'zir and punishment
provided for the kind of
hurt caused.
Ditto
337N Hurt where
qisas cannot
be enforced.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Ditto Arsh, ta'zir and punishment
provided for the kind of hurt
caused
1
[but ta'zir shall not
be less than one third of the
maximum imprisonment
provided for the offence
where the offender is a
previous convict, habitual or
hardened, desperate or
dangerous criminal or if the
offence has been committed
by him in the name or on the
pretext of karo kari, siyah
kari or similar other customs
or practices.]
Court of
Session or
Magistrate
of
the first class.
1Added by Act No. I of 2005, s. 16.
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338A (a) Isqati haml
with consent.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Compound
-able
Imprisonment of
either description for
three years and
punishment provided
for the kind of hurt or
death, if caused.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
the first class.
(b) Isqati haml
without consent.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Compound
-able
Imprisonment of
either description for
ten years and
punishment provided
for the kind of hurt or
death, if caused.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
338C Isqatijanin May
aresst
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Compound
-able
Diyat, ta'zir and
Imprisonment of either
description for seven
years and punishment
provided for the kind
of hurt or death, if
caused.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
the first
class.]
Of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement
341 Wrongfully
restraining any
person.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summon
..
Bailable
..
Compound
-able..
Simple imprisonment
for 1 month, or fine of
1
[1500] rupees, or
both.
2[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.-II).
2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), S.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
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342 Wrongfully confining any
person.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year, or fine
of
1
[3000]
rupees, or
both.
2
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
343 Wrongfully confining for
three or more days.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. 3
[Compound
-able when
permission
is given by
the Court
before which
the
prosecution
is pending.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto .
344 Wrongfully confining for
10 or more days.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. 3
[Not
compound-
able]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
4
[* * *] Magistrate
of the first or
second class.
345 Keeping any person in
wrongful confinement,
knowing that a writ has
been issued for his
liberation.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years,
in addition to
imprisonment
under any
other section.
Ditto ..
346 Wrongful confinement
in secret.
May
arrest
without
warrant
.
Ditto .. Ditto.. 3
[Compound
-able when
permission
is given by
the Court
before which
the
prosecution
is pending.]
Ditto .. Ditto ..
1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.-II).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
4The words “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
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347 Wrongful confinement
for the purpose of
extorting property, or
constraining to an
illegal act, etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons .. Bailable ..
1
[Not
Compound-
able.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
348 Wrongful confinement
for the purpose of
extorting confession or
information, or of
compelling restoration
of property, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first class.
Of Criminal Force and Assault
352 Assault or use of
criminal force
otherwise than on
grave provocation.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable .. Compound-
able
Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 months,
or fine of
4
[1500] rupees,
or both.
3[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
353 Assault or use of
criminal force to deter
a public servant from
discharge of his duty.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Ditto .. Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or
fine, or both.
5
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
354 Assault or use of
criminal force to a
woman with intent to
outrage her modesty.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
6
[354A Assault or use of
criminal force to
women and striping
her of her clothes.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not bailable Ditto .. 7[**]
Imprisonment
for life, and
fine.
Court of
Session.]
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972),s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
4Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.II).
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
6Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1984 (XXIV of 1984), s. 3.
7Omitted by the Criminal Laws (Amdt.) Act, 2025 (Act No. XXVII of 2025), s. 4.
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355 Assault or criminal
force with intent to
dishonour a person,
otherwise than on
grave and sudden
provocation.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons.. Ditto .. Compound-
able.
Ditto .. Ditto ..
356 Assault or criminal
force in attempt to
commit theft of
property worn or
carried by a person.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Not-
bailable
Not
compound-
able.
Ditto .. 1[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
357 Assault or use of
criminal force in
attempt wrongfully
to confine a person.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable.. 2
[Compound
able when
permission
is given by
the Court
before which
the
prosecution
is pending.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year, or fine
of
3
[3,000]
rupees, or
both.
Ditto .
358 Assault or use of
criminal force on
grave and sudden
provocation.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons.. Bailable Compound-
able.
Simple
imprisonment
for 1 month, or
fine of
2
[600]
rupees, or
both.
1[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour
363 Kidnapping .. May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. 2[Bail-
able]
Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
4
[*
*] or
Magistrate of
the first
class.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, sec. 3, (Sch.II).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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364 Kidnapping or
abducting in order to
murder.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
1
[Not
bailable]
Ditto
..
2
[Imprisonment for life,]
or rigorous imprisonment
for 10 years, and fine.
Court of
Session.
3
[364A Kidnapping or
abducting a person
under the
4
[age of
fourteen.]
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Death or imprisonment
for life or rigorous
imprisonment for a term
which may extend to 14
years and shall not be
less than 7 years.
Ditto.]
365 Kidnapping or
abducting with intent
secretly and
wrongfully to
confine a person.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment of either
description for 7 years,
and fine.
Court of Session
5
[* *] or
Magistrate of
the first class.
4
[365A Kidnapping or
abduction for
extorting any
property or valuable
security, or
compelling any
person to comply
with any other
demand.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
6
[Death or
imprisonment] for life
and for feiture of
property.
Court of
Session.]
7
[365B Kidnapping,
abducting or inducing
woman to compel for
marriage etc.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment for life
and fine.
Ditto ..]
366 Kidnapping or
abducting a woman
to compel her
marriage or to cause
her defilement, etc.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment of either
description for 10 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session.
8
[366A Procuration of minor
girl.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Court of
Session.
366B Importation of girl
from foreign
country.
Ditto
..
Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .]
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (VI of 1973), s. 3 (w.e.f. 28773.).
4Subs. and Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1989 (III of 1990), s. 4.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
6Subs. by Act No. II of 1991, s. 3.
7Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
8Ins. by the Indian Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XX of 1923), s. 4.
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367 Kidnapping or
abducting in
order to subject a
person to
grievous hurt,
slavery, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto ..
1
[367A Kidnapping or
abducting in
order to subject
person to
unnatural lust.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Death or rigorous imprisonment
which may extend to twentyfive
years and fine.
Ditto.]
368 Concealing or
keeping in
confinement a
kidnapped
person.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Punishment for kidnapping or
abduction.
2
[Court of
Session,
3
[* *]
or Magistrate of
the first class.]
369 Kidnapping or
abducting a child
with intent to
take property
from the person
of such child.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 7 years, and fine.
Ditto .
4
[369A Trafficking of
human beings
May
arrest
without
warrant
War-
rant
Not
bail-
able
Not
compound-
able
Imprisonment for a term which
shall not be less than five years
and may extend to seven years
and liable to fine which shall not
be less than rupees five hundred
thousand and may extend to
rupees seven hundred thousand
or with both.
Court of
Sessions.]
370 Buying or
disposing of any
person as a slave.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant
Ditto
..
Bail-
able
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session.
371 Habitual dealing
in slaves.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto
..
Not
bailable.
Ditto .. 5
[Imprisonment for life,] or
imprisonment of either
description for 10 years, and
fine.
Ditto .
1
[371A Selling person
for purposes of
prostitution, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment which may extend to
twentyfive years and fine.
Ditto .
371B Buying person for
purposes of
prostitution etc.
Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment which may extend to
twentyfive years and fine.
Ditto .]
1Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3The Word “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
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372 Selling or
letting to
hire a minor
for purposes
of
prostitution,
etc.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description for 10 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
1
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
373 Buying or
obtaining
possession
of a minor
for the
same pur
poses.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
374 Unlawful
compulsory
labour.
2
[Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.]
Ditto .. Bailable. Compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description for 1 year, or fine
or both.
3[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
4
[Of Rape]
5[375A Gang Rape May arrest
without
warrant
None
required
Not
bailable
Not
compound-
able
Death or imprisonment for
the remainder period of
natural life or imprisonment
for life and fine
Court of
Sessions]
5
[376 Rape May arrest
without
warrant.
None
required
Not
bailable
Not
compound-
able
Death or imprisonment not
less than ten years or more
than twenty -five years or
imprisonment for the
remainder period of natural
life and fine
Court of
Sessions]
6
[376A Disclosure
of identity
of the
victim
Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Imprisonment of either
description upto three years
and fine.
Ditto]
1The word “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3Subs. by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s.2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
4Ins. by Act VI of 2006, s.9, Sch-II.
5Ins. and sub. by Act LVI of 2021, s.5.
6Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.15.
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Of Unnatural Offence;
377 Unnatural
offences.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant. Not
bailable
Not
compoundable.
1
[Imprisonment for
life], or imprisonment
of either description for
10 years, and fine.
Court of Session,
2
[* *] or
Magistrate of the
first class.
3
[377B Sexual
abuse
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant. Not
bailable
Not
compounable
4[Imprisonment of
either description for
a term which shall not
be less than fourteen
years and may extend
up to twenty years
and with fine which
shall not be less than
one million rupess.]
Court of Sessions.]
CHAPTFR XVII. __OFFENCES AGAINST
PROPERTY
Of Theft
379 Theft . May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Not
bailable
Not
compoundable.
Imprisonmen
t of either
description
for 3 years,
or fine, or
both.
5[Any Judicial
Magistrate].
380 Theft in a
building, tent
or vessel.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonmen
t of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Ditto ..
381 Theft by
clerk or
servant of
property in
possession
of master or
employer.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Court of
Session,
2
[* *]
or Magistrate
of the first or
second class.
6
[381A Theft of a
car or other
motor
vehicle.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Impriosment
of either
description
for 7 years
and fine.
Court of Session
or Magistrate of
the first class]
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949. Sch.
3Ins. by Act No. X of 2016, s. 8.
4Subs. by Act No. XXVII of 2018,s.4.
5Subs. by the Law Reform Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s.2 and sch., item 210(vii)(a).
6Ins. by Act No. I of 1996, s. 3.
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1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2This item has been amended in its application to the Province of Sind by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Sind Amdt.) Act, 1950 (Sind Act 23 of
1950).
3The words “Court of Session or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
382 Theft, preparation
having been made for
causing death, or hurt,
or restraint, or fear of
death, or of hurt or of
restraint, in order to the
committing of such
theft, or to retiring after
committing it, or to
retaining property
taken by it.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
Rigorous
imprisonmen
t for 10
years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
1
[* *]
or Magistrate
of the first
class.
Of Extortion
2
[384 Extortion. Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
.
Bailable Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonme
nt of either
description
for 3 years,
or fine, or
both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
2
[385 Putting or attempting
to put in fear of
injury, in order to
commit extortion.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto Imprisonme
nt of either
description
for 2 years,
or fine, or
both.
Ditto..
2
[386 Extortion by putting a
person in fear of
death or grievous
hurt.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years, and
fine.
Court of Session.
2
[387 Putting or attempting
to put a person in fear
of death or grievous
hurt in order to
commit extortion.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonme
nt of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
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388 Extortion by threat of
accusation of an offence
punishable with death,
1
[imprisonment for life] or
imprisonment for 10 years.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 2
[Ditto.] Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years , and
fine.
Ditto .
If the offence threatened be an
unnatural offence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Imprisonment
for life.]
Ditto .
389 Putting a person in fear of
accusation of offence punish
able with death,
1
[imprisonment
for life], or with imprisonment
for 10 years, in order to commit
extortion.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
10 years, and
fine.
Ditto .
If the offence be an unnatural
offence.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Imprisonment
for life.]
Ditto .
CHAPTER XVII.__ OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY__ contd.
Of Robbery and Dacoity
392 Robbery May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable.
Not
compoundable.
-
Rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session,
3
[*
*] or
Magistrate of
the first class
If committed on the highway
between sunset and sunrise.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for 14 years,
and fine.
Ditto ..
393 Attempt to commit robbery. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for 7 years,
and fine.
Ditto..
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 4, for “Bailable” (w.e.f. 29673).
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949. Sch.
Page 251 of 307
394 Person voluntarily causing
hurt in committing or
attempting to commit
robbery, or any other
person jointly concerned
in such robbery.
Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Imprisonment
for life], or
rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
395 Dacoity .. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session.
396 Murder in dacoity. Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Death,
1
[imprisonemnt
for life], or
rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
397 Robbery or dacoity, with
attempt to cause death or
grievous hurt.
Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for not less
than 7 years.
Ditto .
398 Attempt to commit
robbery or dacoity when
armed with deadly
weapon.
Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
399 Making preparation to
commit dacoity.
Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
400 Belonging to a gang of
persons associated for the
purpose of habitually
committing dacoity.
Ditto . Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Imprisonment
for life], or
rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
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1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2 Ins. by Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act,2025 (Act No. XXVII of 2025), s.4
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
5The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. (for further clarity on this provision, the
original source i.e. the Gazette Notification of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item (210) (vii) (f) may be perused.
6The figures “405” rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 159.
7Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
401 Belonging to a
wandering gang of
persons associated
for the purpose of
habitually
committing thefts.
Ditto Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprison-
ment for 7
years, and
fine.
Court of Session,
1
[* *] or
Magistrate of the
first class.
402 Being one of five
or more persons
assembled for the
purpose of
committing
dacoity.
Ditto Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of Session.
2[402-
C
Punishment for
harbouring
highjacker, etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
Not
compoundable
Imprison-
ment for
life and
fine
Court of Session]
Of Criminal Misappropriation of Property
403 Dishonest
misappropriation of
moveable property,
or converting it to
one's own use.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
.
Warrant
..
Bailable
..
3[Compound-
able when
permission is
given by the
Court before
which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Imprison-
ment of
either
description
for 2 years,
or fine, or
both.
4[Any Judicial
Magistrate].
404 Dishonest
misappropriation of
property, knowing
that it was in
possession of a
deceased person at
his death, and that
it has not since
been in the
possession of any
person legally
entitled to it.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compound-
able.
Imprison-
ment of
either
description
for 3 years,
and fine.
5
[* * * ] Magistrate
of the first or second
class.
6
[*] If by clerk or
person employed
by deceased.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3
[Imprisonm
ent of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.]
7
[Court of Session or
Magistrate of the first
class.]
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Of Criminal Breach of Trust
406 Criminal breach
of trust.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, or fine,
or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
407 Criminal breach
of trust by a
carrier,
wharfinger, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
2
[**]
or Magistrate
of the first
class.
408 Criminal breach
of trust by a clerk
or servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session,
2
[**]
or Magistrate
of the first or
second class.
409 Criminal breach
of trust by public
servant or by
banker, merchant
or agent, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3[Imprisonment for
life] or imprisonment
of either description
for 10 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
2
[* *]
or Magistrate of
the first class.
Of the Receiving of Stolen Property
411 Dishonestly
receiving stolen
property,
knowing it to be
stolen.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 3 years, or fine,
or both.
1
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
412 Dishonestly
receiving stolen
property,
knowing that it
was obtained
by dacoity.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3
[Imprisonment for
life], or rigorous
imprisonment for 10
years, and fine.
Court of
Session.
413 Habitually
dealing in stolen
property.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 3
[Imprisonment for
life], or
imprisonment of
either description for
10 years, and fine.
Ditto .
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
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414 Assisting in
concealment or
disposal of stolen
property, knowing it
to be stolen.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years or fine,
or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
Of Cheating
417 Cheating Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
War-
rant
Bailable .. 2
[Compoundable
when permission is
given by the court
before which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year,
or fine, or
both.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
418 Cheating a person
whose interest the
offender was bound,
either by law or by
legal contract, to
protect.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
2
[Compoundable
when permission is
given by the Court
before which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
or fine, or
both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
419 Cheating by
personation.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. 4
[Not
bailable]
2
[Compoundable
when permission is
given by the Court
before which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Ditto .... Ditto .
420 Cheating and
thereby
dishonestly inducing
delivery of property,
or the making,
alteration or
destruction of a
valuable security.
Ditto .. Ditto.. Ditto..
2
[Compoundable
when permission is
given by the court
before which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for 7
years,
and fine.
Court of
Session,
5
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1981 (XXXIII of 1981), s. 3, for “Ditto”.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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Of Fraudulent Deeds and Disposition of Property
421 Fraudulent removal
or concealment of
property, etc., to
prevent dis tribution
among creditors.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Bailable
..
Not
Compound
-able.
Imprisonm
ent of
either
description
for 2
years, or
fine, or
both.
1
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
422 Fraudulently
preventing from
being made available
for his creditors a
debt or demand due
to the offender.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
423 Fraudulent execution
of deed of transfer
containing a false
statement of
consideration.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
424 Fraudulent removal
or concealment of
property, of himself,
or any other person,
or assisting in the
doing thereof, or
dishonestly
releasing any
demand or claim to
which he is entitled.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 256 of 307
Of Mischief
426 Mischief .. Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons
..
Bailable
..
Compoundable
When the only
loss or damage
caused is loss
or damage to a
private person.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 months,
or fine, or
both.
1[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
427 Mischief, and
thereby causing
damage to the
amount of 50
rupees or up wards.
Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 2 years,
or fine, or
both
2
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
428 Mischief by killing,
poisoning, maiming
or rendering useless
any animal of the
value of 10 rupees
or upwards.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compound-
able.
Ditto .. Ditto .
429 Mischief by killing,
poisoning, maiming
or rendering useless
any elephant,
camel, horse, etc.,
whatever may be its
value or any other
animal of the value
of 50 rupees or
upwards.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Bailable
..
Not compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 5 years,
or fine, or
both.
Court of
Session,
3
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
430 Mischief by causing
diminution of
supply of water for
agricultural
purpose, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4
[Compound-
able when
permission is
given by the
Court before
which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Ditto .. Ditto .
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
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431 Mischief by injury to public
road, bridge, navigable
river, or navigable channel,
and rendering it impassable
or less safe for travelling or
conveying property.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1[Not
compound-
able.]
Ditto .. Ditto .
432 Mischief by causing
inundation or obstruction
to public drainage,
attended with damage.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Ditto .
433 Mischief by destroying or
moving or rendering less
useful a lighthouse or
sea-mark, or by exhibiting
false lights.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment of
either description for
7
years, or fine, or both.
Court of
Session.
434 Mischief by destroying or
moving, etc, a land mark
fixed by public authority.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment of
either description for
1 year, or fine, or
both.
2
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
435 Mischief by fire or
explosive substance with
intent to cause damage to
amount of 100 rupees or
upwards, or, in case of
agricultural produce, 10
rupees or upwards.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment of either
description
for 7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
3
[* *]
or
Magistrate of
the first class.
436 Mischief by fire or
explosive substance with
intent to destroy, a house,
etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant
warrant. Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
4
[Imprisonment for
life], or imprisonment
of either description
for 10 years, and fine.
Court of
Session.
437 Mischief with intent to
destroy or make unsafe a
decked vessel or a vessel
of 20 tons burden.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Imprisonment of
either description for
10 years, and fine.
Ditto .
438 The mischief described in
the last section when
committed by fire or any
explosive substance.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
4
[Imprisonment for
life], or imprisonment
of either description
for 10 years, and fine.
Ditto .
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
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439 Running vessel
ashore with
intent to commit
theft, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto ..
440 Mischief
committed after
preparation made
for causing death,
or hurt, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 5 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session,
1
[*
*] or
Magistrate of
the first class.
Of Criminal Trespass
447 Criminal trespass. May
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons.
.
Bailable
..
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description for 3 months,
or fine of
2
[1500] rupees,
or both.
3[Any
Judicial
Magistrate].
448 House-trespass. Ditto .. Warrant .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for one year,
or fine of 2[3,000] rupees,
or both.
Ditto .
449 House-trespass in
order to the
commission of an
offence
punishable with
death.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
4
[Imprisonment for life],
or rigorous imprisonment
for 10 years, and fine.
Court of
Session.
450 House-trespass in
order to the
commission of an
offence punishable
with
4[Imprisonemnt
for life.]
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 10 years,
and fine.
Ditto .
451 House-trespass in
order to the
commission of an
offence punishable
with
imprisonment.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable
..
5
[Compound
-able when
permission
is given by
the Court
before which
the
prosecution
is pending.]
Imprisonment of either
description for 2 years,
and fine.
3[Any
Judicial
Magistrate
1The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
2Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 (Sch. II).
3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a).
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (25 of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
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451 If the offence is theft. May
arrest
without
warrant..
Warrant
..
Not
bailable.
1
[Not
compound-
able.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years and
fine.
Court of
Session,
2
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
452 Housetrespass, having
made preparation for
causing hurt, assault, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
453 Lurking house trespass or
house-breaking.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, and
fine.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
454 Lurking house -trespass or
house-breaking in order to
the commission of an
offence punishable with
imprisonment.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
4
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
If the offence is theft. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
10
years, and
fine.
5
[Court of
session, or
Magistrate
of the first
and second
class.]
455 Lurking house -trespass or
house breaking after
preparation made for
causing hurt, assault, etc.,
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session
2
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
456 Lurking house -trespass or
house-breaking by night.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
4
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted ibid.
4The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
5Subs. ibid., for “Ditto”.
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457 Lurking
house-trespass or
house-breaking by
night in order to the
commission of an
offence pun ishable
with imprisonment.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 5 years,
and fine.
1
[Court of
session, or
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
If the offence is
theft.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description for
14 years, and fine
Ditto ..
458 Lurking
house-trespass or
house-breaking by
night, after
preparation for
causing hurt, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session,
2
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
459 3
[Hurt] caused whilst
committing lurking
house-trespass
or house-breaking.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 4
[Impriosment for life],
or imprisonment of
either description for
ten years, and fine
3[and shall also be
liable to the kind of qatl
committed by him or
hurt caused or
attempted to cause].
Court of
Session
460 3
[Qatl or] hurt
caused by one of
several persons
jointly concerned in
housebreaking by
night, etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant
.
Warrant.. Not
bailable.
Not
compound
-able.
4[Impriosment for
life], or imprisonment
of either description
for 10 years, and fine
3[and shall also be
liable to the kind of qatl
committed by him or
hurt caused or
attempted to cause].
Court of
Session.
461 Dishonestly breaking
open or unfastening
any closed receptacle
containing or
supposed to
contain property.
Ditto.. Ditto
..
Bailable
..
Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description for 2 years,
or fine, or both.
5
[* * * ]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. for “Ditto”.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. and added by Act No. II of 1997, s. 17.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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462 Being entrusted with
any closed receptacle
containing or supposed
to contain any property,
and fraudulently ,
opening the same.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for 3
years, or fine, or
both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
2
[CHAPTER XVII A OFFENCES RELATING TO OIL AND GAS
462B Tampering with
petroleum pipelines etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Not
bailable
Not
compound
-able
Rigorous
imprisonment
for 14 years but
not less than 7
years and fine
upto ten million
rupees.
Court of
Sessions.
462C Tampering with
auxiliary o r distribution
pipelines of petroleum.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment
for 10 years but
not less than 5
years and fine
upto three
million rupees.
Court of
Sessions.
462D Tampering with gas
meter by domestic
consumer, etc.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Bailable
..
Not
compound
-able.
Imprisonment
upto 6 months
or fine upto 100
thausands
rupees or
both.
Magistrate
of first class.
462E Tampering with gas
meter by industrial or
commercial consumer,
etc.
May
arrest
without
warrant.
A warrant
shall
ordinarily
issued in
the first
issuance.
Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
for 10 years but
not less than 5
years or fine
upto 5 million
rupees or both.
Court of
Sessions.
462F Damaging or destructing
the transmission or
transportation lines etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compound
able
Rigorous
imprisonment
for 14 years but
not less than 7
years and fine
not less than 1
million rupees.
Court of
Sessions.
]
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. XX of 2011, s. 3.
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1
[CHAPTER XVII B. OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTRICITY
462H Abstraction or
tampering etc,
with transmission
May
arrest
without
warrant.
A warrant
shall not
ordinarily
issued in
the first
instance.
Not
bailable.
Not
compound
-able.
Rigorous
imprisonment for
three years or
with fine upto ten
million rupees or
with both.
Court of Session
designated as
Electricity
Utilities Court.
462I Abstraction or
tampering etc., with
distribution or
auxiliary.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment for
three years or
with fine upto
three million
rupees or with
both.
Ditto ..
462J Interference,
improper use or
tampering etc., with
electric meter by
domestic consumer,
etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
upto two years or
fine upto one
million rupees or
with both.
Ditto ..
462K Interference,
improper use or
tampering etc., with
electric meter by
industrial or
commercial
consumer, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for
three years or
with fine upto six
million rupees or
with both.
Ditto ..
462L Interference,
improper use or
tampering etc., with
electric meter by
agricultural
consumer, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for
two years or with
fine upto two and
half million
rupees or with
both.
Ditto ..
462M Damaging or
destroying the
transmission
lines, distribution
lines, electric,
meters etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Rigorous
imprisonment for
seven years and
with fine not less
than three million
rupees.
Ditto ..]
1Ins. by Act No. VI of 2016, s. 3.
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CHAPTER XVIII. __OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO TRADE OF
PROPERTY MARKS
465 Forgery .. Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Bailable .. Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or
fine, or both.
1
[* * *]
Magistrat
e
of the
first
class.
466 Forgery of a record
of a Court of
Justice or of a
Register of Births,
etc., kept by a
public servant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session.
467 Forgery of a
valuable security,
will or authority to
make or transfer
any valuable
security, or to
receive any money,
etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2
[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment of
either
description for
10 years and
fine.
Ditto..
When the valuable
security is a
promissory note of the
3[Federal
Government].
May
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto..
468 Forgery for the
Purpose of
cheating.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session
4[* *] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
1The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
2Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
3Subs. by F.A.O., 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975),Art. 2 and Table, for “Central Government” which has previously been amended by A.O.,1937, for “G of
I.”
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 264 of 307
469 Forgery for the purpose of
harming the reputation of
any person, or knowing that
it is likely to be used for that
purpose.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable.. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 years, and
fine.
1
[Magistrate
of the first
class.]
471 Using as genuine a forged
document which is known to
be forged.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant.
.
Bailable.
.
Not
compound
-able.
Punishment for
forgery of such
document.
Same Court
as that by
which the
forgery is
triable.
When the forged document is
a promissory note of the
2[Federal Government.]
May
arrest
without
warrant
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Court of
Session.
472 Making or counterfeiting a
seal, plate, etc., with intent
to commit a forgery
punishable under section
467 of the Pakistan Penal
Code, or possessing with
like intent any such seal,
plate, etc., knowing the
same to be counterfeit.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant
.
Ditto .. 3
[Not
bailable]
Ditto .. 4
[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.
Ditto .
473 Making or counterfeiting a
seal, plate, etc., with intent
to commit a forgery
punishable otherwise than
under section 467 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, or
possessing with like intent
any such seal, plate, etc.,
knowing the same to be
counterfeit.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto
..
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years and
fine.
Ditto .
474 Having possession of a
document, knowing it to be
forged, with intent to use it
as genuine; if the document
is one of the description
mentioned in section 466 of
the Pakistan Penal Code.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
1Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
2Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table for “Central Government” which was subs. by A.O.,1937, for “G. of I”.
3Subs. by Act No. VII of 1993, s. 4.
4Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
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If the document is one of
the description mentioned
in section 467 of the
Pakistan Penal Code.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment of
either
description for 7
years, and fine.
Ditto .
475 Counterfeiting a device or
mark used for
authenticating documents
described in section 467
of the Pakistan Penal
Code, or possessing
counterfeit marked
material.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Bailable.. Not
compound
-able.
1
[Imprisonemnt
for life], or
imprisonment of
either
description for 7
years, and fine.
Court of
Session.
476 Counterfeiting a device or
mark used for
authenticating documents
other than those des cribed
in section 467 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, or
possessing counterfeit
marked material.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for 7
years, and fine.
Ditto .
477 Fraudulently destroying
or defacing , or
attempting to destroy or
deface, or secreting, a
will etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Imprisonment
for life], or
imprisonment of
either
description for 7
years, and fine.
Ditto .
477A Falsification of accounts. Ditto .. Ditto .. 2
[Bailable]
.
Ditto .. 2
[Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, or fine,
or both.]
2
[Court of
Session
3
[*
*] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
1Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13-4-72).
2Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 266 of 307
Of Trade and Property Marks
482 Using a false
trade or property
mark with intent
to deceive or
injure any person.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant.. Bailable.. 1[Compoundable
when permission
is given by the
court before which
the prosecution is
pending.]
Imprisonment of
either description
for 1 year, or fine,
or both.
2[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
483 Counterfeiting a
trade or property
mark used by
another, with
intent to cause
damage or in
jury.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 2 years, or
fine, or both.
Ditto .
484 Counterfeiting
a property mark
used by a public
servant, or any
mark used by him
to denote the
manufacture,
quality, etc., of
any property.
Ditto .. Summons
..
Ditto ..
1
[Not
compoundable.]
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
and fine.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
485 Fraudulently
making or having
possession of any
die, plate or other
instrument for
counterfeiting
any public or
private property or
trade-mark.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Not
Compoundable.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3 years,
or fine, or
both.
3
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
486 Knowingly Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
1
[Compoundable Imprisonment
4
[* * *]
selling goods with permission of either Magistrate
marked with a of the Court description of the first
counterfeit before which the for 1 year or or second
property or
trade-mark.
prosecution is
pending.]
fine, or both. class.
1Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted, ibid.
3The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 267 of 307
487 Fraudulently making a
false mark upon any
package or receptacle
containing goods, with
intent to cause it to be
believed that it contains
goods which it does not
contain, etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 1
[Not
compound-
able.]
Imprisonment of
either
description for 3
years, or fine, or
both.
2
[* * *]
Magistrate of the
first or second
class.
488 Making use of any
such false mark.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compound-
able.
Ditto .. Ditto ..
489 Removing, destroying
or defacing any
property-mark with
intent to cause injury.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for 1 year, or
fine, or both.
3
[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
4
[Of Currency-Notes and Bank -Notes
489A Counterfeiting
currency-notes or
bank-notes.
May
arrest
without
warrant
.
Warrant
..
Not
bailable.
Not
compound-
able.
5
[Imprisonment
for life] or
imprisonment of
either description
for 10 years, and
fine.
Court of
Session
489B Using as genuine
forged or counterfeit
currency-notes or bank
notes.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .
489C Possession of forged or
counterfeit
currency-notes or bank
notes.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Bailable
.
Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either
description for 7
years, or fine, or
both.
Ditto .
489D Making or posse ssing
instruments or
materials for forging or
counterfeiting currency
notes or bank-notes.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
bailable
.
Ditto .. 5
[imprisonment
for life] or
imprisonment of
either
description, for
10 years and
fine.
Court of
Session.]
1Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
2The words “Court of Session, or” omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4This portion was ins. by the Currency Notes Forgery Act, 1899 (XII of 1899), s. 3.
5Subs. by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (XXV of 1974), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 13472).
Page 268 of 307
1
[489E Making or using
documents
resembling
currency notes or
bank notes
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year, or fine
or both.
Magistrate
of the first
class].
2
[489F Dishonestly
issuing a cheque
for repayment of
loan etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Compoun
dable
Imprisonment
of either
description for
3 year or with
fine, or both.
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
3
[489G Counterfeiting or
using documents
resembling Prize
Bonds or
unauthorized sale
etc., thereof.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compou
nd-able.
Imprisonment
for seven years,
and fine.
Court of
Sessions
or
Magistrate
of first
class. ]
CHAPTER XIX.__CRIMINAL BREACH OF CONTRACTS OF SERVICE
4[* * * * * * * *]
491 Being bound to
attend on or supply
the wants of a
person who is
helpless from
youth, unsoundness
of mind or disease,
and
voluntarily omitting
to do so.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons Bailable. Compoun
dable.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 3
months or
fine of
5
[600]
rupees, or
both.
6
[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
4[* * * * * * * *]
1Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (VIII of 1976), s. 3 (w.e.f. 8-3-76).
2Ins. by Ord. No. LXXV of 2002, s. 7.
3Ins. by Act No. XXIII of 2012, s . 3.
4Enrties relating to sections 490 and 492 rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951), s. 3 and Sch.. II.
5Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, s. 3 and Sch. II.
6The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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CHAPTER XX.-OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE
493 A man by deceit
causing a woman
not lawfully
married to him to
believe that she is
lawfully married
to him and to
cohabit with him
in that belief.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
..
Not
bailable
Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 10 years,
and fine.
Court of
Session.
1
[493A Cohabitation
caused by a man
deceitfully
inducing a belief
of lawful
marriage.
May
arrest
without
warrant
Warrant Not
bailable
.
Not
compound
-able.
Rigorous
imprisonment
which may
extend to
twenty-five
years and
fine.
Ditto;]
494 Marrying again
during the lifetime
of a husband or
wife.
1
[Shall
not arrest
without
warrant]
Ditto .. Bailable..
2[Compound-
able with
permission of
the Court before
which the
prosecution is
pending.]
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
2
[Court of
Session,
3
[* *] or
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
495 Same offence
with concealment
of the former
marriage from
the person with
whom subsequent
marriage is
contracted.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 4
[Ditto]
..
2
[Not
compound-
able.]
Imprisonment
of either
description
for 10 years,
and fine.
2
[Court of
Session.]
496 A person with
fraudulent
intention going
through the
ceremony of
being married,
knowing that he is
not thereby
lawfully married.
Ditto .. Ditto .. 5
[Bailabl
e]
Ditto .. Imprisonment
of either
description
for 7 years,
and fine.
Ditto.
1Ins. and subs. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
2Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4The original entry successively amended by Act 18 of 1923, s. 159, Ord. 8 of 1973, s. 4. has been subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.)
Act, 1973 (LVII of 1973), s. 4, to read as above.
5Subs. ibid., for “Ditto”.
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1[496A Enticing or
taking away or
detaining with
criminal intent a
women.
May arrest
without
warrant
Ditto Not
bailable
Ditto Imprisonment of
either description
which may extend
to seven years,
and fine.
Court of
Session or
Magistrate of
the first class:
496B Fornication Shall not
arrest without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Not
compound-
able
Imprisonment
which may extend
to five years and
fine not exceeding
ten thousand
rupees.
Magistrate of
the first class:
496C False accusation
of Fornication.
Shall not
arrest without
warrant.
Summons Bailable Not
compound-
able
Imprisonment
which may extend
to five years and
fine not exceeding
ten thousand
rupees.
Magistrate of
the first class :
and]
497 Adultery .. 2[May arrest
without
warrant.]
Warrant
..
Bailable.. Compound-
able.
Imprisonment of
either description
for 5 years, or
fine, or both.
Court of
Session, 3[* *]
or Magistrate of
the first class.
498 Enticing or
taking away or
detaining with a
criminal intent a
married woman.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of
either description
for
4[3] years, or fine,
or both
5[* * * ]
Magistrate of
the first or
second class.
6[498A Prohibition of
depriving women
from inheriting
property.
Shall not
arrest without
warrant.
Warrant Not
bailable
Not
compound-
able
Imprisonment of
either description
for a term which
may extend to 10
years but shall not
less than 5 years
or with a fine of
rupees 10,00,000/
or both
Court of
Sessions.
1Ins. by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch. II.
2Subs. and omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “Shall not arrest without warrant”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by Ordinance No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “2”.
5The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
6Ins. by Act No. XXVI of 2011, s. 5.
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498B Prohibition of forced
marriage.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not
Bail-
able
Not
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment of either
description which may
extend to 7 years but shall
not be less than 3 years
and a fine of rupees
500,000/ 1[and in case of
a female child or a
nonMuslim
woman,imprisonment
upto ten years and not less
than five years and fine
upto one million rupees.]
Court of
Sessions or
Magistrate of
first class.
498C Prohibition of
marriage with the
Holy Quran.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either
description which may
extend to 7 years but shall
not be less than 3 years and
a fine of rupees 500,000/
Ditto..]
CHAPTER XXI. __DEFAMATION
2[500 Defamation Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Bail-
able
Compound-
able.
imprisonment for 2 years,
or fine, or both, and in case
of originator the
imprisonment of either
description for 5 years, or
fine, or both.
Court of Session
501 Printing or engraving
matter knowing it to
be defamatory.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. imprisonment for 2 years,
or fine, or both.
Ditto]
502 Sale of printed or
engraved substance
containing defamatory
matter, knowing it to
contain such matter.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto ..
CHAPTER XXII. __CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT AND ANNOYANCE.
504 Insult intended to
provoke a breach of
the peace.
Shall not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant .. Bail-
able ..
Compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either description for 2
years, or fine,
or both.
Any
Magistrate.
505 False statement,
rumour, etc.,
circulated with
intent to cause
mutiny or offence
against the public
peace.
3[May
arrest
without
warrant.]
Ditto .. Not
Bail-
able.
Not
compound-
able.
3[Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, and
fine.]
4[* * *]
Magistrate
of the first
class.
1Ins by Act IV of 2017, s. 4.
2Subs. by Act IX of 2004, s. 9.
3Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (6 of 1973), s. 3, for “Ditto”. (w.e.f. 28773).
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
Page 272 of 307
506 Criminal
intimidation.
1
[Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant]
Ditto .. Bailable .. Compound-
able.
1
[Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, or fine
or both.]
2
[
3
[* * *]Magistrate
of the first or second
class.]
If threat be to
cause death or
grievous hurt,
etc.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Not
compound-
able.
Imprisonment
of either
description for
7 years, or fine,
or both.
Court of Session, 4[*
* or Magistrate of the
first class.
507 Criminal
intimidation by
anonymous
communication
or having taken
precaution to
conceal whence
the threat
comes.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto Imprisonment
of either
description for
2 years, in
addition to the
punishment
under above
section.
5
[Magistrate of the
first class.]
508 Act caused by
inducing a
person to
believe that he
will be rendered
an object of
Divine displea
sure.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 6
[Compound-
able.]
Imprisonment
of either
description for
1 year, or fine,
or both.
3
[* * * ] Magistrate
of the first or
second class.
7
[509 Insulting
modesty or
causing sexual
harassment.
Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant
.
Bailable. Compound-
able.
with
permission of
the Court.
Imprisonment
upto 3 years, or
fine, or both.
Magistrate
of the first
class.]
510 Appearing in a
Public place,
etc., in a state
of intoxication,
and causing
annoyance to
any person.
Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. 6
[Not
compound-
able.]
8[simple
imprisonment
for 7 days but
shall not be less
than 48 hours, or
fine of 100000
rupees but shall
not be less than
10000 rupees, or
both.]
9[Any Judicial
Magistrate].
1Subs. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1973 (VI of 1973), s. 3, for “Ditto”. (w.e.f. 28773).
2Subs.by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “Ditto”.
3The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., for “Ditto”.
6Subs.by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 159, for the original entry.
7Subs. by Act No. I of 2010, s. 3.
8Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 2018, s. 3.
9Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch.,
Page 273 of 307
1The word “transportation” omitted by the Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1974, (XXV of 1974) s. 2 and Sch.
2Ins. by Act No. II of 1997, s. 17.
3Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1979 (X of 1979), s. 2, for the original heading and entries.
4Omitted by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (4).
CHAPTER XXIII_ATTEMPTS TO
COMMIT OFFENCES
511 Attempting to commit
offences punishable
with
1
[* *] or
imprisonment, and in
such attempt doing
any act towards the
commission of the
offence.
According as
the offence is
one in respect
of which the
police may
arrest without
warrant
or not.
According as
the offence is
one in respect
of which a
summons or
warrant shall
ordinarily issue.
According as
the offence
contemplated
by the offender
is bailable or
not.
Compound-
able when
the offence
attempted is
compounda
ble.
1[*] or
imprison-
ment not
exceeding
half of the
longest term,
and of any
description,
provided for
the offence,
or fine
2
[daman], or
both.
The Court
by which
the
offence
attempted
is triable.
3
[OFFENCES AGAINST OTHER LAWS
If punishable with
death, imprisonment
for life,
imprisonment
exceeding seven
years, amputation of
hand or foot or both
hand and foot or with
whipping exceeding
80 stripes with or
without any other of
the said punishment.
May arrest
without
warrant.
Warrant Not bailable. Not
compound-
able.
.. Court of
Session.
If punishable with
imprisonment for
three years and
upwards but not
exceeding 7 years or
with whipping not
exceeding 80 stripes
with or without
imprisonment.
Do. Do. Do.
4
[* * *]
Do. .. Court of
Session or
Magistrate
of the first
class.
If punishable
with imprisonment
for 1 year and
upwards but less than
3 years or with
whipping not
exceeding 40 stripes
with or without
imprisonment.
Shall not
arrest without
warrant.
Summons. Bailable. Do .. Magistrate
of the first
or second
class.
Page 274 of 307
If punishable with
Imprisonment for less
than 1 year or with
whipping not exceeding
10 stripes with or
without imprisonment,
or with fine only.
Do. Do. Do. Do. .. Any
Magistrate.]
1[Section 5 of
Ordinance VII
of 1979
Zina. Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons. Bailable. Not
Compound-
able.
Stoning to
death in
case of
Muhsan
and if not
Muhsan
whipping
not
exceeding
one
hundred
stripes.
Court of
Sessions.
Section 7 of
Ordinance
VIII of 1979
Qazf. Shall
not
arrest
without
warrant.
Summons. Bailable. Not
Compound-
able.
Whipping
numbering
eighty
stripes.
Court of
Sessions.]
SCHEDULE III
(See section 36)
ORDINARY POWERS OF PROVINCIAL MAGISTRATES
I.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Third Class
(1) Power to arrest or direct the arrest of, and to commit to custody, a person committing
an offence in his presence, section 64.
(2) Power to arrest, or direct the arrest in his presence of, an offender, section 65.
(3) Power to endorse a warrant, or to order the removal of an accused person arrested
under a warrant, sections 83,84 and 86.
(4) Power to issue proclamations in cases judicially before him, section 87.
(5) Power to attach and sell property 2[and to dispose of claims to attached property] in
cases judicially before him, section 88.
1Added.by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch.II.
2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), S.160.
Page 275 of 307
(6) Power to restore attached property, section 89.
(7) Power to require search to be made for letters and telegrams, section 95.
(8) Power to issue searchwarrant, section 96.
(9) Power to endorse a searchwarrant and order delivery of thing found, section 99.
(10-12)1[* * * * * * *]
(13) 2[* * * * * * *]
(14) Power to authorise detention 3[not being detention in the custody of the police] of a
person during a policeinvestigation, section 167.
3[(14a) Power to postpone issue of process and inquire into case himself, section 202;]
(15) Power to detain an offender found in Court, section 351.
(16) 4[* * * * * * *]
(17) Power to apply to 1[Session Judge] to issue commission for examination of witness,
section 506 (2).
(18) Power to recover forfeited bond for appearance before Magistrate’s Court, section 514
3[and to require fresh security, section 514A].
3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry or trial,
section 516A;]
(19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517.
(20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspected character, section 525.
3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;]
3[(22) Power to make local inspection, section 539B;]
II.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Second Class
(1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the third class.
(2) Power to order the police to investigate an offence in cases in which the Magistrate
has jurisdiction to try or 6[send for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court],
section 155.
1Omitted & subs., by Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.211.
2Item 13 omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 160.
3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923).
4Item 16 rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1925(XXXVII of 1925), s.3 and Sch. II.
5The word “perishable” rep. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 160.
6Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “commit for trail”.
Page 276 of 307
1[(3) Power to postpone issue of process and to inquire into a case or direct investigation,
section 202.]
(4) 2[* * * * * * *]
III.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the First Class
(1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the second Class.
3[(1a) Power to direct warrant to land holders, etc., section 78.
(1ab) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.]
(2) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.
(3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discovery of persons wrongfully confined, section
100.
3[(3a) Power to require security for keeping peace, section 107.
(3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious
matter, section 108.
(3ac) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109.
(3ad) Power to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110.
(3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126.
(3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.]
(4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107.
(5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109.
(6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A].
5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;]
3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section
143.
(6ac) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, section 145,146 and 147.]
(7) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, sections 145,146 and 147.
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160, for the Original item.
2Item (4) rep., ibid.
3Ins. by ord. XXXVII of 2001, s.78.
4Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160, for “126”
5Ins., ibid.
Page 277 of 307
1[(7a) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164.]
1[(7aa) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a
police investigation, section 167;]
1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;]
(8) Power to commit for trial, section 206.
2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174.
(8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.]
(9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249.
(9a) 3[* * * * * * *]
(10) 3[* * * * * * *]
(11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503.
(12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514.
1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.]
2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524.
(12b) 2[* * * * * * *]
(13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562.
1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section 565.]
IV.__ Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed under section 13
2[Omitted]
V.__ Ordinary Powers of a District Magistrate
2[Omitted]
4[SCHEDULE IV
(See Section 37)
Additional Powers with which Magistrates may be invested.
PART I
Powers with which a Magistrate of first class may be invested by the Provincial Government.
(1) Power to try cases under section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code.
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160.
2ins & omitted by ord. No. XXXVII of 2001 s. 78.
3Cls. (9a) and (10) omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
4Subs. by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., item 212.
Page 278 of 307
(2-6) 1[* * * * * * *]
(7) Power to try summarily, section 260.
(8) Power to pass sentence on proceedings recorded by a Magistrate of the second or third
class, section 349.
Powers with which a Magistrate of the second class may be invested by the Provincial
Government.
(1) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164.
(2) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police
investigation, section 167.
(3) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190.
(4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190.
(5) Power to take cognizance of offences without complaint, section 190.
Powers with which a Magistrate of the third class may be invested by the Provincial Government.
(1) Power to take cognizance of offences upon compliant, section 190.
(2) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190.
PART-II 1[* * * * * * *]]
SCHEDULE V
(See Section 2[555].)
FORMS
I.__ SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON.
(See Section 68)
To of
WHEREAS your attendance is necessary to answer to a charge of ( state shortly the offence
charged), you are hereby required to appear in person (or by pleader, as the case may be ) before the
(Magistrate)
1Omitted by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 79.
2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), Sch. II, Pt. II, for “554”.
Page 279 of 307
of , on the day of
. Herein fail not.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
______
II.__ WARRANT OF ARREST
(See Section 75)
To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).
WHEREAS of stands charged with
the offence of (state the offence), you are hereby directed to arrest the said and to produce him
before me. Herein fail not.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
_______
(See Section 76)
This warrant may be endorsed as follows:__
If the said shall give bail himself in the sum of ,with one surety in the sum of (or
two sureties each in the sum of ) to attend before me on the
day of and to continue so to attend until otherwise directed by me, he may be released.
Dated this day of ,18.
(Signature)
_______
III.__ BOND AND BAILBOND AFTER ARREST UNDER A WARRANT
(See Section 86)
I, (name), of being brought before the 1[*] Magistrate of (or as the
case may be) under a warant issued to compel my appearance to answer to the charge of , do
hereby bind myself to attend in the Court of on the day of next, to
answer to the said charge, and to continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the Court; and, in case
of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit, to 2[Government] 3[* * *] the sum of rupees.
Dated this day of ,18.
(Signature)
1Omitted, by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 80.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Express of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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I do hereby declare myself surety for the above named of ,
that he shall attend before in the Court of on the day of
next, to answer to the charge on which he has been arrested, and shall continue so to attend until
otherwise directed by the Court; and, in case of his making default therein, I bind myself to forfeit to
1[Government] 2[* * *] the sum of rupee.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
_______
IV_PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED
(See Section 87)
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name, description and address) has committed
(or is suspected to have committed) the offence of , punishable under section of
the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said (name)
cannot be found, and whereas it has been shown to my satis faction that the said ( name) has absconded ( or is
concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant);
Proclamation is hereby made that the said of is required to appear at
(place) before this Court (or before me) to answer the said complaint 3[on the day of
].
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
________
V.__ PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS
(See Section 87)
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name, description and address) has committed
(or is suspected to have committed ) the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ) and a warrant has been
issued to compel the attendance of ( name, description and address of the witness ), before this Court to be
examined touching the matter of the said complaint; and whereas it has been returned to the said warrant that
the said (name of witness ) cannot be served, and it has been shown to my satisfaction that he has
absconded (or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant);
Proclamation is hereby made that the said ( name) is required to appear at ( place) before the Court of
on the day of next at o’clock to be examined touching ,
the offence complained of.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
_______
1subs. by A.O., 1961, Art.2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “within days from this date”.
Page 281 of 307
VI.__ ORDER OF ATTACHMENT TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS
(See Section 88)
To the Policeofficer in charge of the Policestation at
WHEREAS a warrant has been duly issued to compel the attendance of ( name, description
and address) to testify concerning a complaint pending before this Court, and it has been returned to
the said warrant that it cannot be served; and whereas it has been shown to my satisf action that he
has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant) ; and thereupon a
1[proclamation has been or is being duly issued] and published requiring the said
to appear and give evidence at the time and place mentioned therein, 2[* * *] ;
This is to authorize and require you to attach by seizure the movable property belonging to
the said to the value of rupees which you may fin d within the District
of and to hold the said property under attachment pending the fur ther order of this Court, and to
return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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ORDER OF ATTACHMENT TO COMPEL THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED
(See Section 88)
To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant).
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name description and address ) has
committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of punishable under section
of the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the
said ( name) cannot be found; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that the said
(name) has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant), and
thereupon, a 1[Proclamation has been or is being duly issued] and published requiring the said
to appear to answer the said charge within days; and whereas the
said is possessed of the following property other than land paying
revenue to Government in the village (or town) of , in the District of ,viz.,
, and an order has been made for the attachment thereof;
You are hereby r equired to attach the said property by seizure, and to hold the same under
attachment pending the further order of this Court, and to return this warrant with an endorsement
certifying the manner of its execution.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Proclamation was duly issued”.
2The words “and he has failed to appear” rep., ibid.
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ORDER AUTHORIZING AN ATTACHMENT BY THE
1
[DISTRICT OFFICER (REVENUE)]
AS COLLECTOR
(See Section 88)
To the
1
[District Officer (Revenue)] of the District of
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that (name, description and address ) has
committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of , punishable under section
of the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon
issued that the said ( name) cannot be found; and whereas it has been shown to my satisfaction that
the said ( name) has absconded ( or is concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant)
and thereupon a
2
[Proclamation has been or is being duly issued] and published requiring the said
to appear to answer the said charge within days
3
[* * *]; and whereas the said
is possessed of certain land paying revenue to Government in the village (or town) of
in the District of ;
You are hereby authorised and requested to cause the said land to be attached, and to be held
under attachment pending the further order of this Court and to certify without delay what you may
have done in pursuance of this order.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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VII_WARRANT IN THE FIRST INSTANCE TO BRING UP A WITNESS
(See Section 90)
To (name and designation of the PoliceOfficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute
the warrant).
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that of has ( or is
suspected to have) committed the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ), and it appears likely
that (name and description of witness) can give evidence concerning the said complaint; and whereas
I have good and sufficient reason to believe that he will not attend as a witness on the hearing of the
said complaint unless compelled to do so;
This is to authorise and require you to arrest the said (name), and on the day of
to bring him before this Court, to be examined touching the offence complained of.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
1Subs .by ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s.80.
2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Proclamation was duly issued”.
3The word “but he has not appeared” omitted, ibid.
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VIII.__ WARRANT TO SEARCH AFTER INFORMATION OF A PARTICULAR
OFFENCE
(See Section 96)
To (name and designation of the Policeofficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute
the warrant).
WHEREAS information has been laid ( or complaint has been made ) before me of the
commission (or suspected commission ) of the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ), and it has
been made to appear to me that the production of ( specify the thing clearly) is essential to the inquiry
now being made (or about to be made) into the said offence (or suspected offence);
This is to authorize and require you to search for the said (the thing specified) in the (describe
the house or place or part thereof to which the search is to be confined ) and, if found, to produce the
same forthwith before this Court, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you
have done under it, immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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IX.__ WARRANT TO SEARCH SUSPECTED PLACE OF DEPOSIT
(See Section 98)
To (name and designation of a Policeofficer above the rank of a Constable).
WHEREAS information has been laid before me, and on due inquiry thereupon had I have
been led to believe that the ( describe the house or other place ) is used as a place for the deposit ( or
sale) of stolen property ( or if for either of the other purposes expressed in the section, state the
purpose in the words of the section) ;
This is to authorise and require you to enter the said house (or other place) with such
assistance as shall be required, and to use, if necessary, reasonable force for that purpose, and to
search every part of the said house (or other place, or if the search is to be confined to a part, specify
the part clearly) and to seize and take possession of any property (or documents, or stamps, or seals,
or coins, 1[or obscene objects], as the case may be) _[Add (when the case requires it) and also of any
instruments and materials which you may reasonably believe to be kept for the manufacture of
forged documents, or counterfeit stamps, or false seals, or counterfeit coin (as the case may be)], and
forthwith to bring before this Court such of the said things as may be taken possession of, returning
this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done under it, immediately upon its
execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
1Ins. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s.3.
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X.__ BOND TO KEEP PEACE
(See Section 107)
WHEREAS I, ( name) inhabitant of ( place), have been called upon to enter into a bound to
keep the peace for the term of 1[or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of
now pending in the Court of ;] I hereby bind myself not to commit a breach
of the peace, or do any act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace, during the said term
1[or until the completion of the said inquiry] and, in case of my making default therein, I
hereby bind myself to forfeit to 2[Government], 3[* * *], the sum of rupees
Dated this day of ,18.
(Signature)
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XI.__ BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
(See Sections 108, 109 and 110)
WHEREAS I (name), inhabitant of ( place), have been called upon to enter into a bond to be
of good behaviour to 4[Government and to all the citizens of Pakistan] for the term of ( state the
period) 5[or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of now pending in the Court
of ,] I he reby bind myself to be of good behaviour to 2[Government and to all the citizens of
Pakistan] during the said term 5[or until the completion of the said inquiry] ; and , in case of my
making default therein, I bind myself to forfeit to 6[Government] the sum of rupees
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
(Where a bond with sureties is to be executed, add)__ We do hereby declare ourselves sureties
for the abovenamed that he will be of good behaviour to 4[Government and to all
the citizens of Pakistan] during the said term 1[or until the completion of the said inquiry]; and, in
case of his making default therein, we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, to forfeit to
5[Government] the sum of rupees
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923).
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (With effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
3The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
4Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen”, * * *, and to all Her subject” (with effect from the 23rd M arch, 1956). The
asterisks represent the omission of the words “Empress of India” by A.O., 1949, Sch.
5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
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XII.__SUMMONS ON INFORMATION OF A PROBABLE BREACH OF THE PEACE
(See Section 114)
To of
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me by credible information that ( state the
substance of the information ), and that you are likely to commit a breach of the peace ( or by which
act a breach of the peace will probably be occasioned), you are hereby required to attend in person
(or by a duly authorised agent) at the Office of the Magistrate of on the day
of ,18 ,at ten o’clock in the forenoon, to show cause why you should not be
required to enter into a bond for rupees [when sureties are required, add and
also to give security by the bond of one (or two, as the case may be) surety (or sureties) in the sum of
rupees (each if more than one)] that you will keep the peace for the term of
.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18
.
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XIII.— WARRANT OF COMMITMENT ON FAILURE TO FIND SECURITY TO KEEP
THE PEACE
(See Section 123)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at .
WHEREAS (name and address ) appeared before me in person (or by his authoris ed agent)
on the day of in obedience to a summons calling upon him to show cause
why he should not enter into a bond for rupees with one surety ( or a bond with
two sureties each in rupees ), that he, the said ( name), would k eep the peace for the period of
months; and whereas an order was then made requiring the said ( name) to enter into and find
such security (state the security ordered when it differs from that mentioned in the summons), and he
has failed to comply with the said order ;
This is to authoris e and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said
(name), into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the
said period of ( term of imprisonment ) unless he shall in the meantime 1[be lawfully ordered to be
released] and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
_________
1Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “comply with the said order by himself and his surety (or sureties), entering into the
said bond, in which case the same shall be received and the said (name) released”.
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XIV.__ WARRANT OF COMMITMENT ON FAILURE TO FIND SECURITY FOR GOOD
BEHAVIOUR.
(See Section 123)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at .
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that ( name and description ) has been and is
lurking within the district of having no ostensible means of subsistence ( or, and that he is
unable to give any satisfactory account of himself);
or
WHEREAS evidence of the general character of ( name and description ) has been adduced
before me and recorded, from which it ap pears that he is an habitual robber ( or housebreaker, etc.,
as the case may be) ;
And Whereas an order has been recorded stating the same and requiring the said ( name) to
furnish security for his good behaviour for the term of ( state the period) by entering into a bond with
one surety (or two or more sureties, as the case may be), himself for rupees , and the
said surety (or each of the said sureties) for rupees , and the said ( name) has failed to
comply with the said order and for such default has been adjudged imprisonment for ( state the term)
unless the said security be sonner furnished;
This is to authoris e and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said
(name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the
said period of ( term of imprisonment ) unless he shall in the meantime 1[be lawfully ordered to be
released] and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18.
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XV.—WARRANT TO DISCHARGE A PERSON IMPRISONED ON FAILURE TO GIVE
SECURITY.
(See Sections 123 and 124)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at (or other officer in whose
custody the person is).
WHEREAS ( name and description of prisoner ) was committed to your custody under
warrant of the Court, dated the day of and has since duly given security under
section of the Code of Criminal Procedure ;
or
1Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “comply with the said order by himself and his surety (or sureties), entering into the
said bond, in which case the same shall be received and the said (name) released”.
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and there have appear ed to me sufficient grounds for the opinion that he can be released without
hazard to the community;
This is to authorise and require you forthwith to discharge the said ( name) from your custody
unless he is liable to be detained for some other cause.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XVI.—ORDER FOR THE REMOVAL OF NUISANCES
(See Section 133)
To (name, description and address).
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you have caused an obstruction ( or
nuisance) to persons using the public roadway ( or other public place) which, etc., (describe the road
or public place ), by, etc., ( state what it is that causes the obstruction or nuisance ), and that such
obstruction (or nuisance) still exists;
or
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are carrying on as owner, or manager,
the trade or occupation of ( state the particular trade or occupation and the place where it is carried
on), and that the same is injurious to the public health ( or comfort) by reason ( state briefly in what
manner the injurious effects are caused), and should be suppressed or removed to a different place;
or
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are the owner ( or are in possession of
or have the control over) a certain tank ( or well or excavation) adjacent to the public way ( describe
the thoroughfare), and that the safety of the public is endangered by reason of the said tank ( or well
or excavation) being without a fence (or insecurely fenced) ;
or
WHEREAS etc., etc. (as the case may be) ;
I do hereby direct and require you within (state the time allowed) to (state what is required to
be done to abate the nuisance) or to appear at in the Court of on the day of
next, and to show cause why this order should not be enforced ;
or
I do hereby direct and require you within ( state the time allowed ) to cease carrying on the
said trade or occupation at the said place, and not again to carry on the same, or to remove the said
trade from the place where it is now carried on, or to appear, etc. ;
or
I do hereby direct and require you within ( state the time allowed) to put up a sufficient fence
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(state the kind of fence and the part to be fenced) ; or to appear, etc.;
or
I do hereby direct and require you, etc., etc. (as the case may be).
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature).
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XVII.— MAGISTRATE’S ORDER CONSTITUTING A JURY
(See Section 138)
WHEREAS on the day of 18 , an order was issued to ( name)
requiring him ( state the effect of the order ), and whereas the said ( name) has applied to me, by a
petition bearing date the day of ,for an order appointing a Jury to try whether the sai d
recited order is reasonable and proper; I do hereby appoint ( the names, etc., of the five or more
Jurors) to be the Jury to try and decide the said question, and do require the said Jury to report their
decision within days from the date of this order at my office at .
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XVIII.—MAGISTRATE’S NOTICE AND PEREMPTORY ORDER AFTER THE FINDING
BY A JURY.
(See Section 140)
To (name, description and address).
I HEREBY give you notice that the Jury duly appointed on the petition presented by you on
the day of have found that the order issued on the day of
requiring you (state substantially the requisition in the order ) is reasonable and proper . Such
order has been made absolute, and I hereby direct and require you to obey the said order within (state
the time allowed ), on peril of the penalty provided by the Pakistan Penal Code for disobedience
thereto.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XIX.—INJUNCTION TO PROVIDE AGAINST IMMINENT DANGER PENDING INQUIRY BY
JURY.
(See section 142)
To (name, description and address).
WHEREAS the inquiry by a Jury appointed to try whether my order issued on the
day of 18 , is reasonable and proper is still pending, and it has been made
to appear to me that the nuisance mentioned in the said order is attended with so imminent serious
danger to the public as to render necessary immediate measures to prevent such danger, I do hereby,
under the provisions of section 142 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, direct and enjoin you
forthwith to (state plainly what is required to be done as a temporary safeguard ), pending the result
of the local inquiry by the Jury.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature.)
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XX.— MAGISTRATE’S ORDER PROHIBITING THE REPETITION, ETC., OF A
NUISANCE
(See section 143)
To (name, description and address).
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that, etc., ( state the proper recital, guided by
Form No. XVI or Form No. XXI, (as the case may be) ;
I do hereby strictly order and en join you not to repeat the said nuisance by again placing or
causing or permitting to be placed, etc. (as the case may be).
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XXI.—MAGISTRATE’S ORDER TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION, RIOT, ETC.
(See section 144)
To (name, description and address).
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are in possession ( or have the
management) of (describe clearly the property), and that, in digging a drain on the said land, you are
about to throw or place a portion of the earth and stones dug up upon the adjoining public road, so as
to occasion risk of obstruction to persons using the road;
or
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WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you and a number of other persons
(mention the class of persons ) are about to meet and proceed in a religious procession along the
public street, etc., (as the case may be), and that such procession is likely to lead to a riot or an affray
;
or
WHEREAS etc., etc. (as the case may be);
I do hereby order you not to place or p ermit to be placed any of the earth or stones dug from
land on any part of the said road;
or
I do hereby prohibit the procession passing along the said street, and strictly warn and enjoin
you not to take any part in such procession (or as the case recited may require).
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XXII.__MAGISTRATE’S ORDER DECLARING PARTY ENTITLED TO RETAIN
POSSESSION OF LAND, ETC., IN DISPUTE
(See section 145)
It appearing to me, on the grounds duly recorded, that a dispute, likely to induce a breach of
the peace, existed between ( describe the parties by name and residence, or residence only if the
dispute be between bodies of villagers ) concerning certain (state concisely the subject of dispute),
situate within the local limits of my jurisdiction, all the said parties were called upon to give in a
written statement of their respective claims as to the fact of actual possession of the said ( the subject
of dispute), and being satisfied by due inquiry had thereupon, without reference to the merits of the
claim of either of the said parties to the legal right or possession, that the claim of actual
possession by the said (name or names or description) is true ;
I do decide and declare that he is ( or they are) in possession of the said ( the subject of
dispute) and entitled to retain such possession until ousted by due course of law, and do strictly
forbid any disturbance of his (or their) possession in the meantime.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XXlll.— WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT IN THE CASE OF A DISPUTE AS TO THE
POSSESSION OF LAND, ETC.
(See section 146)
To the Policeofficer in charge of the Policestation at [or, To the Collector of ].
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that a dispute likely to induce a breach of the
peace existed between ( describe the parties concerned by name and residence, or residence only if
the dispute be between bodies of villagers) concerning certain (state concisely the subject of dispute)
situate within the limits of my jurisdiction, and the said parties were thereupon duly called upon to
state in writing their respective claims as to the fact of actual possession of the said ( the subject of
dispute), and whereas, upon due inquiry into the said claims, I have decided that neither of the said
parties was in possession of the said ( the subject of dispute ) [or I am unable to satisfy myself as to
which of the said parties was in possession as aforesaid];
This is to authori se and require you to attach the said ( the subject of dispute ) by taking and
keeping possession thereof, and to hold the same under attachment until the decree or order of a
competent Court determining the rights of the parties, or the claim to possession, shall have been
obtained, and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XXIV.__ MAGISTRATE’S ORDER PROHIBITING THE DOING OF ANYTHING ON
LAND OR WATER
(See section 147)
A DISPUTE having arisen concerning the right of use of ( state concisely the subject of
dispute) situate within the limits of my jurisdiction, the possession of which land ( or water) is
claimed exclusively by (describe the person or persons ), and it appearing to me, on due inquiry into
the same, that the said land ( or water) has been open to the enjo yment of such use by the public ( or
if by an individual or a class of persons, describe him or them ) and ( if the use can be enjoyed
throughout the year) that the said use has been enjoyed within three months of the institution of the
said inquiry ( or if the use is enjoyable only at particular seasons, say “during the last of the
seasons at which the same is capable of being enjoyed”).
I do order that the said ( the claimant or claimants of possession ), or any one in their interest,
shall not take (or retain) possession of the said land ( or water) to the exclusion of the enjoyment of
the right of use aforesaid, until he ( or they) shall obtain the decree or order of a competent Court
adjudging him (or them) to be entitled to exclusive possession.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XXVBOND AND BAILBOND ON A PRELIMINARY INQUIRY BEFORE A
POLICEOFFICER
(See section 169)
I, (name), of , being charged with offence of and after inquiry required
to appear before the Magistrate of ,
or
and after inquiry called upon to enter into my own recognizance to appear when required, do hereby
bind myself to appear at , in the Court of , on the day of
next (or on such day as I may hereafter be r equired to attend) to answer further to the said
charge, and, in case of my making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to 1[Government], 2[* * *],
the sum of rupees .
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
I hereby declare myself (or we jointly and severally declare ourselves and each of us) surety
(or sureties) for the abovesaid that he shall attend at , in the Court of
, on the day of next ( or on such day as he may hereafter be
required to attend), furthe r to answe r to the charge pending against him, and, in case of his making
default therein, I hereby bind myself (or we hereby bind ourselves) to forfeit to 1[Government], 2[* *
*], the sum of rupees .
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
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XXVI_BOND TO PROSECUTE OR GIVE EVIDENCE
(See section 170)
I, (name), of (place), do hereby bind myself to attend at in the Court of at
o’clock on the day of next and then and there to prosecute ( or to prosecute
and give evidence) (or to give evidence) in the matter of a charge of against one A.B., and,
in case of making default herein, I bind myself to forfeit to 1[Government],2[* * *], the sum of rupees
.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
XXVII. _3[* * * * * * *]
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O, 1949, Sch.
3Form XXVII omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) s.2 and Sch.
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XXVIII.__ CHARGES
(See sections 221, 222, 223)
(I) CHARGES WITH ONE HEAD
(a) I, [name and office of Magistrate, etc .], hereby charge you [ name of accused person ]
as follows:__
On Penal Code, section 121.
(b) that you, on or about the day of , at , waged war
against 1[Pakistan] , 2[* * *] and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 121 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session 3[when the accused is to be
tried by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction ], for Court of Session
substitute High Court.]
(c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge.
[Signature and seal of the Magistrate]
[To be substituted for (b)]:__
On Section 124.
(2) That you, on or about the day of , at ,with the intention
of inducing 4[the 5[President] of Pakistan to refrain from exercising a lawful power as such
5[President], assaulted him], and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 124 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
On Section 161.
(3) That you, being a public servant in the Department, directly accepted
from [ state the name ], for another party [ state the name ], a gratification other than legal
remuneration, as a motive for forbearing to do an official act, and thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 161 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cogniza nce of the Court of
Session [or High Court].
On Section 166.
(4) That you, on or about the day of ,at , did [ or omitted to do,
as the case may be] , such conduct being contrary to the provisions
of Act ,section , and known by you to be prejudicial to ,and thereby committed
an offence punishable under section 166 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of
the Court of Session [or High Court].
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of Indian” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
3Subs. ibid for “when the charge is framed by a Presidency Magistrate”.
4Subs. ibid., for “the Hon’ble A.B., Member of the Council of the Governor General of India, to refrain from exercising a lawful power as such
Member, assaulted such Member”.
5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1965).
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On Section 193.
(5) That you, on or about the day of at in the course of
the trial of ,before , stated in evidence that “ ”which statement you either
knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby committ ed an offence
punishable under section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of
Session [or High Court].
On Section 304.
(6) That you, on or about the day of at , committed culpable
homicide not, amounting to murder, causing the death of , and thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of
Session [or High Court].
On Section 306
(7) That you, on or about the day of , at abetted the
commission of suicide by A,B., a person in a state of intoxication, and thereby committed an offence
punishable under section 306 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of
Session [or High Court].
On Section 325.
(8) That you, on or about the day of ,at
,voluntarily caused grievous hurt to , and thereby committed an offence punishable, under section
325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
On Section 392.
(9) That you, on or about the day of ,at , robbed ( state the
name), and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code,
and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
On section 395.
(10) That you, on or about the day of ,at ,committed
dacoity, an offence punishable under section 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the
cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
[In cases tried by Magistrates substitute “within my congizance” for “within the cognizance
of the Court of Session,” ,and in (c) omit “by the said Court”.]
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(II) CHARGES WITH TWO OR MORE HEADS
(a) I, [ name and office of Magistrate, etc. ], hereby charge you [ name of the accused
person] as follows:__
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On Section 241
(b) First.__ That you, on or about the day of ,at , knowing a coin
to be counterfeit, delivered the same to another person, by name A.B., as genuine, and thereby
committed an offence punishable under section 241 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the
cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
Secondly.__ That you, on or about the day of at , knowing
a coin to be counterfeit, attempted to induce another person, by name A.B., to receive
it as genuine, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 241 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session ( or High
Court].
(c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge.
[Signature and seal of the Magistrate]
[To be substituted for (b)]:__
On Section 302 and 304.
(2) First.__ That you, on or about the day of , at , committed murder by
causing the death of ,and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 302 of the
Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
Secondly.—That you, on or about the day of ,at , by causing the
death of ,committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and thereby committed an
offence punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the
Court of Session [or High Court].
On Section 379 & 382.
(3) First._ That you, on or about the day of ,at ,committed theft,
and th ereby committed an offence punishable under section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and
within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
Secondly.— That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft, having
made preparation for causing death to a person in order to the committing of such theft, and thereby
committed an offence punishable under section 382 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the
cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court ].
Thirdly.— That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft,
having made preparation for causing restraint to a person in order to the effecting of your escape
after the committing of such theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 382 of
the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
Fourthly.— That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft,
having made preparation for causing fear of hurt to a person in order to the retaining of property
taken by such theft, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 382 of the Pakistan
Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
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Alternative charge on section 193.
(4) That you, on or about the day of ,at , in the course of
the inquiry into , before ,stated in evidence that ,and that
you, on or about the ,day of ,at , in the course of the trial of ,before
,stated in the evidence that “ ,” one of which statements you either knew or believed to
be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section
193 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court].
[In cases tried by Magistrates substitute “within my cogiznance” for “within the cognizance
of the Court of Session” and in (c) omit “by the said Court”.]
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(III) CHARGES FOR THEFT AFTER PREVIOUS CONVICTION
I, ( name and office of Magistrate, etc .), hereby charge you ( name of accused person ) as
follows:__
That you, on or about the day of ,at , committed theft, and
thereby committed an offence punishable under section, 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within
the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High court/Magistrate as the case may be].
And you, the said (name of accused), stand further charged that you, before the committing of
the said offence, that is to say, on the day of ,had been convicted by the ( state Court
by which conviction was had) at of an offence punishable under Chapter XVII of
the Pakistan Penal Code, with imprisonment for a term of three years, that is to say, the offence of
housebreaking by night ( describe the offence in the words used in the section under which the
accused was convicted ), which conviction is still in ful l force and effect, and that you are thereby
liable to enhanced punishment under section 75 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
And I hereby direct that you be tried, etc.
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XXIX.__ WARRRANT OF COMMITMENT ON A SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT OR
FINE IF PASSED BY A MAGISTRATE
(See Section 245 1[* *])
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at
WHEREAS on the day of 18, (name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the
case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar for 18 , was convicted before me
(name and official designation ) of the offence of ( mention the offence or offences concisely ) under
section (or sections) of the Pakistan Penal Code (or of Act ), and was senten ced to
(state the punishment fully and distinctly);
1The word and figure “and 258” omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s.3 and Second Sch.
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This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper), to receive the said
(prisoner's name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and there carry the
aforesaid sentence into execution according to law.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XXX.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON FAILURE TO RECOVER AMENDS BY
1[ATTACHEMNT AND SALE]
(See section 250)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at
WHEREAS ( name and description ) has brought against ( name and description of the
accused person) the complaint that (mention it concisely) and the same has been dismissed as 2[false
and] frivolous ( or vexatious), and the order of dismissal awards payment by the said ( name of
complainant) of the sum of rupees as amends; and whereas the said sum has not
been paid 3[* * *] and an order has been made for his simple imprisonment in Jail for the period of
days, unless the aforesaid sum be sooner paid;
This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper), to receive the said
(name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the
said period of ( term of imprisonment ), subject to the provisions of Section 69 of the Pakistan Penal
Code, unless the said sum be sooner paid, and on the receipt thereof, forthwith to set him at liberty,
returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XXXI.—SUMMONS TO WITNESS
(See Sections 69 and 252)
To of
WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that of has ( or is
suspected to have) committed the offence of ( state the offence concisely with time and place), and it
appears to me that you are likely to give material evidence for the prosecution;
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Distress”.
2Ins. ibid.
3The words “and cannot be recovered by distress of the moveable property of the said (name of complainant)” omitted ibid.
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You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court on the day of
next at ten o’clock in the forenoon, to testify what you know concerning the matter of the said
complaint, and not to depart thence without leave of the Court; and you are hereby warned that, if
you shall without just excuse neglect or refuse to appear on the said date, a warrant will be issued to
compel your attendance.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XXXII 1[* * * * * * *]
XXXIII 1[* * * * * * *]
XXXIV—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH
(See Section 374)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at .
WHEREAS at the Session held before me on the day of 18, ( name of
prisoner), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar at
the said Session, was duly convicted of the offence of culpable homicide amounting to murder under
section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and sentenced to suffer death, subject to the
confirmation of the said sentence by the Court of ;
This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said
(prisoner’s name) into your custody in the said Jail, together with this warrant, and him there safely
to keep until you shall receive the further warrant or order of this Court, carrying into effect the order
of the said Court.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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1Forms XXXII and XXXIII omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
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XXXV.— WARRANT OF EXECUTION ON A SENTENCE OF DEATH
(See section 381)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at
WHEREAS (name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2 nd, 3rd, as the case may be ) prisoner in case No.
of the Calendar at the Session held before me on the day of 18 , has
been by a warrant of this Court, dated the day of, committed to your
custody under sentence of death; and whereas the order of the Court of
confirming the said sentence has been received by this Court;
This is to authorise and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to carry the said
sentence into execution by causing the said to be hanged by the neck until he be
dead, at ( time and place of execution ), and to return this warrant to the Court with an endorsement
certifying that the sentence has been executed.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XXXVI—WARRANT AFTER A COMMUTATION OF A SENTENCE
(See sections 381 and 382)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at .
WHEREAS at a Session held on the day of 18 , ( name of prisoner ),
the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar at the said
Session, was convicted of the offence of punishable under section of the
Pakistan Penal Code, and sentenced to ,and was thereupon committed to your
custody; and whereas by the order of the Court of (a duplicate of which is hereunto
annexed) (the punishment adjudged by the said sentence has been commuted to the punishment of
transportation for life (or as the case may be) ;
This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), safely to keep the
said (prisoner’s name) in your custody in the said Jail, as by law is required, until he shall be
delivered over by you to the proper authority and custody for the purpose of his undergoing the
punishment of transportation under the said order,
or
If the mitigated sentence is one of imprisonment, say, after the words, “custody in the said Jail ”,
“and there to carry into execu tion the punishment of imprisonment under the said order according
to law”.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XXXVll.—WARRANT TO LEVY A FINE BY 1[ATTACHMENT] AND SALE
(See section 386 2[(1) (a)])
To (name and designation of the Policeofficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the
warrant).
WHEREAS (name and description of the offender) was on the day of 18 ,
convicted before me of the offence of ( mention the offence concisely), and sentenced to pay a fine of
rupees ; and whereas the said ( name), although required to pay the said fine, has not paid the
same or any part thereof;
This is to authorize and require you to 3[attach any] moveable property belonging to the said
(name) which may be found within the district of ; and, if within ( state the number
of days or hours allowed ) next after 4[such attachment ] the said sum shall not be paid ( or
forthwith), to sell the movable 5[property attached], or so much t hereof as shall be sufficient to
satisfy the said fine, returning this warrant, with an endorsement certifying what you have done
under it, immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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6[XXXVllA._BOND FOR APPEARANCE OF OFFENDER RELEASED PENDING
REALISATION OF FINE
(See section 388)
WHEREAS I, (name), inhabitant of (place), have been sentenced to pay a fine of rupees
and in default of payment thereof to undergo imprisonment for ; and whereas the Court
has been pleased to order my release 7[* * *] on condition of my executing a bond for my appearance
8[on the following date (or dates) namely:__ ] ;
I hereby bind myself to appear before the Court of at o’clock 9[on the
following date (or dates) namely:__ ], and, in case of making default herein, I bind myself to
forfeit to 10[Government], 11[* * *] the sum of Rupees.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Signature)
Where a bond with sureties is to be executed, add__
1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedrue (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 162, for “Distress”.
2Ins. ibid.
3Subs. ibid., for “ make distress by seizure of any”.
4Subs. ibid., for “ such distress”.
5Subs. ibid., for “ Property distrained”.
6Form XXXVIIA ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923).
7The words “until the day of “ rep. by s. 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Act, 1923 (XXXVII of 1923).
8Subs. ibid., for “on that day”.
9Subs. ibid., for “on the said day of next”.
10Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for ''His Majesty the King” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
11The words “Emperor of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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We do hereby declare ourselves sureties for the above-named that he will appear
before the Court of 1[on the following date (or dates), namely:__ ]
and, in case of his making default therein, we bind ourselves jointly and severally to forfeit to
2[Government], 3[* * *] the sum of Rupees
(Signature)]
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XXXVIII—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT IN CERTAIN CASES OF CONTEMPT WHEN
A FINE IS IMPOSED.
(See section 480)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at
WHEREAS at a Court holden before me on this day (name and description of the offender) in
the presence (or view) of the Court committed wilful contempt;
And whereas for such contempt the said ( name of offender) has been adjudged by the Court
to pay a fine of rupees , or in default to suffer si mple imprisonment for the space of ( state the
number of months or days);
This is to authorize and require you, the Superintendent ( or Keeper) of the said Jail, to
receive the said ( name of offender ) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to
keep in the said Jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment), unless the said fine be sooner paid;
and, on the receipt thereof, forthwith to set him at liberty, returning this warrant with an endorsement
certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18.
(Seal) (Signature)
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XXXIX—MAGISTRATE’S OR JUDGE’S WARRANT OF COMMITMENT OF WITNESS
REFUSING TO ANSWER
(See section 485)
To (name and description of officer of Court.)
WHEREAS ( name and description ), being summoned ( or brought before this Court) as a
witness and this day required to give evidence on an inquiry into an alleged offence, refused to
answer a certain question ( or certain questions) put to him touching the said alleged offence, and
duly recorded, without alleging any just excuse for such refusal, and for his contempt has been
adjudged detention in custody for (term of detention adjudged);
1Subs. Act No. XXXVIII of 1923, s.5, for “on the said day of next”.
2Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “this Majesty the king” (with effect from the 23rd march, 1956).
3The words “Emperor of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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This is to authorize and require you to take the said ( name) into custody, and him safely to
keep in your custody for the space of days, unless in the meantime he shall consent to
be examined and to answer the questions asked of him, and on the last of the said days, or forthwith
on such consent being known, to bring him before this Court to be dealt with according to law,
returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XL-XLI.__ 1[* * * * * * *]
XLII.__ 2[* * * * * * *]
XLIII.—WARRANT TO DISCHARGE A PERSON IMPRISONED ON FAILURE TO GIVE
SECURITY
(See section 500)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at
(or other officer in whose custody the person is).
WHEREAS (name and description of prisoner) was committed to your custody under
warrant of this Court, dated the day of , and has since with his surety ( or
sureties) duly executed a bond under section 499 of the Code of Criminal Procedure;
This is to authorize and require you forthwith to discharge the said (name) from your custody,
unless he is liable to be detained for some other matter.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XLIV.—WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT TO ENFORCE A BOND
(See section 514)
To the Police-officer in charge of the Police-station at .
WHEREAS (name, description and address of person ) has failed to appear on ( mention the
occasion) pursuant to his recognizance, and has by such default forfeited to 3[Government], 4[* * *],
the sum of rupees ( the penalty in the bond ); and whereas the said ( name of person ), has, on due
notice
1Forms XL and XLI omitted by the Federal laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981) . s.3 and Second Sch.
2Form XLII omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch.
3Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
4The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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to him, failed to pay the said sum or show any sufficient cause why payment should not be enforced
against him;
This is to authorize and require you to attach any moveable property of the said ( name) that
you may find within the district of , by seizure and detention, and, if the said amount be
not paid within three days, to sell the property so attached or so much of it as may be suffici ent to
realise the amount aforesaid, and to make return of what you have done under this warrant
immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this, day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XLV.__ NOTICE TO SURETY ON BREACH OF A BOND
(See Section 514)
To of .
WHEREAS on the day of 18 , you became surety for ( name) of
(place) that he should appear before this Court on the day of and bound
yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees to 1[Government], 2[* * * ]; and whereas
the said ( name) has failed to appear before this Court and by reason of such default you have
forfeited the aforesaid sum of rupees;
You are hereby required to pay the said penalty or show cause, within days from
this date, why payment of the said sum should not be enforced against you.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18.
(Seal.) (Signature)
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XLVI.—NOTICE TO SURETY OF FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR
(See Section 514)
To of
WHEREAS on the day of 18, you became surety by a bond for
(name) of (place) that he would be of good behaviour for the period of and bound
yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees to 1[Government], 2[* * *], and
whereas the said ( name) has been convicted of the offence of ( mention the offence concisely )
committed since you became such surety, whereby your security bond has become forfeited;
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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Your are hereby required to pay the said penalty of rupees , or to show cause within
days why it should not be paid.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XLVII.—WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT AGAINST A SURETY
(See Section 514)
To of .
WHEREAS (name, description and address ) has bound himself as surety for the appearance
of (mention the condition of the bond), and the said (name) has made default, and thereby forfeited to
1[Government] ,2[* * *], the sum of rupees (the penalty in the bond);
This is to authorize and require you to attach any moveable property of the said (name) which
you may find within the district of , by seizure and detention; and, if the said amount be
not paid within three days, to sell the property so attached, or so much of it as may be sufficient to
realize the amount aforesaid, and make return of what you have done under this warrant immediately
upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XLVIIl.—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT OF THE SURETY OF AN ACCUSED PERSON
ADMITTED TO BAIL.
(See section 514)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at
WHEREAS ( name and description of surety ) has bound himself as a surety for the
appearance of (state the condition of the bond) and the said (name) has therein made default whereby
the penalty mentioned in the said bond has been forfeited to 1[Government], 2[* * * ], and whereas
the said (name of surety) has, on due notice to him, failed to pay the said sum or show any sufficient
cause why payment should not be enforced against him, and the same cannot be recovered by
attachment and sale of movable property of his, an d an order has been made for his imprisonment in
the Civil Jail for (specify the period);
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (With effect from the 23rd March, 1956),
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent ( or Keeper), to receive the said
(name) into your custody with this warrant and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the said (term of
imprisonment), and to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its
execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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XLIX._ NOTICE TO THE PRINCIPAL OF FORFEITURE OF A BOND TO KEEP THE
PEACE.
(See Section 514)
To (name, description and address).
WHEREAS on the day of 18 , you entered into a bond not to commit, etc.,
(as in the bond), and proof of the forfeiture of the same has been given before me and duly recorded ;
You are hereby called upon to pay the said penalty of rupees , or to show cause before
me within days why payment of the same should not be enforced against you.
Dated this day of ,18 .
(Seal.) (Signature)
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L.__ WARRANT TO ATTACH THE PROPERTY OF THE PRINICIPAL ON BREACH OF A
BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE.
(See Section 514)
To (name and designation of Policeofficer), at the Policestation of .
WHEREAS (name and description) did, on the day of 18 , enter into a bond for
the sum of rupees binding himself not to commit a breach of the peace, etc. ( as in the bond), and
proof of the forfeiture of the said bond has been given before me and duly recorded ; and whereas
notice has been given to the said ( name) calling upon him to show cause why t he said sum should
not be paid, and he has failed to do so or to pay the said sum ;
This is to authorize and require you to attach by seizure moveable property belonging to the
said (name) to the value of rupees which you may find within the district of ,
and, if the said sum be not paid within , to sell the property so attached, or so much of it
as may be sufficient to realise the same ; and to make return of what you have done under this
warrant immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
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LI.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON BRAECH OF A BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE.
(See Section 514)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at .
WHEREAS proof has been given before me and duly recorded that ( name and description )
has committed a breach of the bond entered into by him to keep the peace, whereby he has forfeited
to 1[Government], 2[* * *], the sum of rupees ; and whereas the said ( name) has fail ed
to pay the said sum or to show cause why the said sum should not be paid, although duly called upon
to do so, and payment thereof cannot be enforced by attachment of his moveable property, and an
order has been made for the imprisonment of the said ( name) in the Civil Jail for the period of ( term
of imprisonment);
This is to authorize and require you, the said Superintendent (or Keeper) of the said Civil Jail,
to receive the said (name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the
said Jail for the said period of ( term of imprisonment ), and to return that warrant with an
endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
__________
Lll.__ WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT AND SALE ON FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR
GOOD BEHAVIOUR.
(See Section 514)
To the Police-officer in charge of the Policestation at .
WHEREAS (name description and address) did, on the day of 18 , give
security by bond in the sum of rupees for the good behaviour of ( name, etc., of the
principal) and proof has been given before me and duly recorded of the commission by the said
(name) of the offence of whereby the said bond has been forfeited; and whereas notice
has been given to the said ( name) calling upon him to show cause why the said sum should not be
paid, and he has failed to do so or to pay the said sum ;
This is to authorize and require you to attach by seizure moveable property belongi ng to the
said (name) to the value of rupees which you may find within the district of
, and, if the said sum be not paid within , to sell the property so attached, or so
much of it as may be sufficient to realise the same, and to make return of what y ou have done under
this warrant immediately upon its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.
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LIII.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD
BEHAVIOUR.
(See Section 514)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at .
WHEREAS (name, description and address) did, on the day of 18 , give
security by bond in the sum of rupees for the good behaviour of ( name, etc., of the
principal), and proof of the breach of the said bond has been given before me and duly recor ded,
whereby the said (name) has forfeited to 1[Government], 2[* * *] the sum of rupees ,
and whereas he has failed to pay the said sum or to show cause why the said sum should not be paid
although duly called upon to do so, and payment thereof cannot be enforced by attachment of his
moveable property, and an order has been made for the imprisonment of the said ( name) in the Civil
Jail for the period of (term of imprisonment) ;
This is to authorize and require you, the Superintendent ( or Keeper), to re ceive the said
(name) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said Jail for the
said period of ( term of imprisonment ), returning this warrant with an endorsement certifying the
manner of its execution.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 .
(Seal) (Signature)
__________
Dated: 10-06-2026
1Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty the Queen” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956).
2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch.This law in the library
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es 155. Information in non-cognizable cases Investigation into non-cognizable cases 156. Investigation into cognizable cases 156A. Investigation of offence under section 295C, Pakistan Penal Code 156B. Investigation against a women accused of the offence of zina 157. Procedure where cognizable offence suspected Where local investigation dispensed with Where police-officer in charge sees no suf
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cognizable offence suspected Where local investigation dispensed with Where police-officer in charge sees no sufficient ground for investigation 158. Reports under section 157 how submitted 159. Power to hold investigation of preliminary inquiry 160. Police-officer's power to require attendance of witnesses 161. Examination of witnesses by police 161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, et
Section 198
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or enticing a married woman 199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person aggrieved 199B. Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199 CHAPTER XVI OF 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 complai
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the accused 242. Charge to be framed 243. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation 244. Procedure when no such admission is made 244A. Statement made under section 164 245. Acquittal 245A. Procedure in case of previous convictions 246. [Omitted] 247. Non-appearance of complainant 248. Withdrawal of complaint 249. Power to stop proceeding when no complaint 249A. Power of magistrate
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nce for prosecution 265G. Summing up by prosecutor and defence 265H. Acquittal or conviction 265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction 265J. Statement under section 164 admissible 265K. Power of Court to acquit accused at any stage 265L. Power of Advocate General to stay prosecution 265M. Time of holding sittings 265N. Place of holding sittings 266-336. [Omitted] CHAPTER XXIII [Omi
Section 339
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ice 338. Power to grant or tender pardon Page 16 of 307 339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered 339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339 340. Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended and his competency to be a witness 341. Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings 342. Power to examine the accused 343. No influ
Section 355
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m when evidence not taken down by the Magistrate or Judge himself 357. Language of record of evidence Page 17 of 307 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed 361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader 362. [Omitted] 363. Remarks respecting
Section 356
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Judge himself 357. Language of record of evidence Page 17 of 307 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed 361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader 362. [Omitted] 363. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness 364. Examination of accused h
Section 357
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357. Language of record of evidence Page 17 of 307 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed 361. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader 362. [Omitted] 363. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness 364. Examination of accused how recorded 3
Section 562
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of difference of opinion 379. Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation 380. Procedure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section 562 Page 18 of 307 CHAPTER XXVIII OF EXECUTION 381. Execution of order passed under section 376 382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman 382A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment u
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re in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section 562 Page 18 of 307 CHAPTER XXVIII OF EXECUTION 381. Execution of order passed under section 376 382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman 382A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year 382B. Period of detention to be considered while
Section 476
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xecution of order passed under section 376 382. Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman 382A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year 382B. Period of detention to be considered while awarding sentence of imprisonment 382C. Scandalous or false and frivolous pleas to be considered in passing sentence 383. Execution o
Section 394
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ments, Exemptions 394. Whipping not to be inflicted if offender not in fit state of health Stay of execution 395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394 396. Execution of sentences on escaped convicts 397. Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence 398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397 399. Confinement of youthful offenders in reformatories 400. Return
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al of certain functions 472. [Repealed] 473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence 474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released 475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend CHAPTER XXXV PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 476. Procedure in cases mentioned
Section 195
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c to care of relative or friend CHAPTER XXXV PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195 476A. Forwarding of cases for trial by Courts having jurisdiction. 476B. [Omitted] 477. [Repealed] 478. [Omitted] 479. [Omitted] 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt Page 22 of 307 481. Record in suc
Section 480
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Procedure in certain cases of contempt Page 22 of 307 481. Record in such cases 482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480 483. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court within sections 480 and 482 484. Discharge of offender on submission of apology 485. Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document
Section 195
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person refusing to answer or produce document 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases 487. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195 when committed before themselves CHAPTER XXXVI [Omitted.] CHAPTER XXXVII DIRECTIONS OF THE NATURE OF A HABEAS CORPUS 491. Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas carpus 491A. [Omitted] PART IX SUPPL
Section 514
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514A. Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited 514B. Bond required from a minor 515. Appeal from, and revision of, orders under section 514 516. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances Page 24 of 307 CHAPTER XLIII OF THE DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY 516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases 517. O
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perty regarding which offence committed 518. Order may take form of reference 519. Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused 520. Stay of order under section 517, 518 or 519 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property 522A. Power to restore possession of moveable property 523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property t
Section 51
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wer to restore possession of immoveable property 522A. Power to restore possession of moveable property 523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. Procedure where owner of property seized unknown 524. Procedure where no claimant appears within six months 525. Power to sell perishable property CHAPTER XLIV OF THE TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES 526. High Co
Section 526A
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IMINAL CASES 526. High Court may transfer case or itself try it Notice to Public Prosecutor of application under this section Adjournment on application under this section 526A. [Omitted] 527. Power of Provincial Government to transfer cases and appeals 528. Sessions Judge may withdraw cases from Assistant Sessions Judge CHAPTER XLIV A [Omitted.] CHAPTER XLV OF IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS 529. I
Section 164
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ch do not vitiate proceedings 530. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings 531. Proceedings in wrong place 532. [Omitted] 533. Noncompliance with provisions of section 164 or 364 Page 25 of 307 534. [Omitted] 535. Effect of omission to prepare charge 536. [Omitted] 537. Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or other proceedings 538. Attachm
Section 492
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d includes any local area specified by the 1[Provincial Government] in this behalf: (t) “Public Prosecutor.” “Public Prosecutor” means any person appointed under section 492, and includes any person acting under the directions of a Public Prosecutor and any person conducting a prosecution on behalf of 2[the State] in any High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction: (u) “Sub
Section 15
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bordination of 6[*] Magistrates and Benches to Sessions Judge. __ (1) All 6[*] Magistrates appointed under sections 12 and 14 4[,14A] and all Benches constituted under section 15, shall be subordinate to the Sessions Judge, and he may, from time to time, make rules or give special orders consistent with this Code and any rules framed by the Provincial Government under section 16, as to the dis
Section 16
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the Sessions Judge, and he may, from time to time, make rules or give special orders consistent with this Code and any rules framed by the Provincial Government under section 16, as to the distribution of business among such Magistrates and Benches.] (2) 6[* * * * * * *] (2A) 6[* * * * * * *] (3) Subordination of Assista nt Sessions Judges to Sessions Judge. All Assistant Sessions Judges sh
Section 54
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(1) A Justice of the Pe ace for any local area shall, for the purpose of making an arrest, have within such area all the powers of a policeofficer referred to in section 54 and of an officer in charge of a policestation referred to in section 55. (2) A Justice of the Peace m aking an arrest in exercise of any powers under subsection (1) shall, forthwith, take or cause to be taken the person ar
Section 55
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f making an arrest, have within such area all the powers of a policeofficer referred to in section 54 and of an officer in charge of a policestation referred to in section 55. (2) A Justice of the Peace m aking an arrest in exercise of any powers under subsection (1) shall, forthwith, take or cause to be taken the person arrested before the officer incharge of the nearest policestation and fur
Section 22
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ttested shall be deemed to have been as fully attested as if he had been a Magistrate. 1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for section 22, which has previously been amended by various enactments. Enforced in the Punjab w.e.f 201282, see, Punjab Govt. Notification No. O.S. D(C) Home11082 dated 12.12.82. Enforced in Sind w.e.f. 211280, see, Sind Govt. Not
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dated 12.12.82. Enforced in Sind w.e.f. 211280, see, Sind Govt. Notification No. VII (488) S.O.J/79, dated 211280, Sind Gazette of 1980, Ext., Pt. I, p. 945A, section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of section 22 and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Enforced in Baluchistan w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, claus
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Sind Govt. Notification No. VII (488) S.O.J/79, dated 211280, Sind Gazette of 1980, Ext., Pt. I, p. 945A, section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of section 22 and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Enforced in Baluchistan w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of session 22A an
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) S.O.J/79, dated 211280, Sind Gazette of 1980, Ext., Pt. I, p. 945A, section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of section 22 and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Enforced in Baluchistan w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of session 22A and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B
Section 22
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of section 22 and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Enforced in Baluchistan w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of session 22A and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Page 35 of 307 1[(6) An exofficio Justice of the Peace may issue appropriate directions to the p
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n w.e.f 1283, see the Baluchistan Gazette, dated 6283, Pt. I. p.2. Section 22, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 5 of session 22A and clauses (a) and (b) of section 22B have been enforced. Page 35 of 307 1[(6) An exofficio Justice of the Peace may issue appropriate directions to the police authorities concerned on a complaint regarding (i) nonregistration of a criminal case;
Section 8
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Court is under the age of fifteen years, may be tried by any Judicial Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government to exercise the powers conferred by section 8, subsection (1), of the Reformatory Schools Act, 1897, or, in any a rea in which the said Act is not applicable, by any other law providing for the custody, trial or punishment of youthful offenders, by any Magistrate empowe
Section 32
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ne. (2) The imprisonment awarded under this section may be in addition to a substantive sentence of imprisonment for the maximum term awarded by the Magistrate under section 32. 34. Higher powers of certain 8[* * * ] Magistrates. The Court of a Magistrate, specially empowered under section 30, may pass any sentence authorized by law, except a sentence of death or of 9[* * *] imprisonment for a
Section 30
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maximum term awarded by the Magistrate under section 32. 34. Higher powers of certain 8[* * * ] Magistrates. The Court of a Magistrate, specially empowered under section 30, may pass any sentence authorized by law, except a sentence of death or of 9[* * *] imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years. 34A. 10[Sentences which Courts and Magistrates may pass upon European British subjects] O
Section 35
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ch., (w.e.f. 13472). 3Omitted & subs. by Ord. XII of 1972, s.2 & Sch. 4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.7, for “aggregate”. 5The Explanation and Illustration to section 35, rep. ibid. 6Omitted and Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, ss.1719. 7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G.”. Page 39 of 307 40. Powers of officers appointed. Whenever any person holding an office in the service of
Section 143
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ed convict or proclaimed offender; (c) the commissio n of, or intention to commit, in or near such village any nonbailable offence or any offence punishable under section 143, 144, 145, 147 or 148 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ; (d) the occurrence in or near such village of any sudden or unnatural death or of any death under suspicious circumstances; 7[or the discovery in or near such
Section 47
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or “transportation for life” (w.e.f 13472). Page 42 of 307 48. Procedure where ingress not obtainable. If ingress to such place cannot be obtained under section 47 it shall be lawful in an y case for a person acting under a warrant and in any case in which a warrant may issue, but cannot be obtained without affording the person to be arrested an opportunity of escape, for a policeoffic
Section 376
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rson is arrested on a charge of committing an off ence of rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or an attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376,section 377 and section 377B respectively and there are reasonable grounds for believing that an examination of the arrested person will afford evidence as to the commission of such offence, it shall be lawful for a regis
Section 377
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sted on a charge of committing an off ence of rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or an attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376,section 377 and section 377B respectively and there are reasonable grounds for believing that an examination of the arrested person will afford evidence as to the commission of such offence, it shall be lawful for a registered medica
Section 377B
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f committing an off ence of rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or an attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376,section 377 and section 377B respectively and there are reasonable grounds for believing that an examination of the arrested person will afford evidence as to the commission of such offence, it shall be lawful for a registered medical practitioner empl
Section 173
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l prac titioner shall, without delay, forward the report to the investigating officer who shall forward it to the Magistrate through public prosecutor reffered to in section 173 as part of the report referred to in that section.] B.—Arrest without Warrant 54. When police may arrest without warrant. __ (1) Any policeofficer may, without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest— fi
Section 565
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[* * * ] or otherwise, liable to be apprehended or detained in custody in 1[Pakistan] 3[*]; eighthly, any released convict committing a breach of any rule made under section 565, subsection (3); 4[ninthly, any person for whose arrest a requisition has been received from another policeofficer, provided that the requisition specifies the person to be arrested and the offence o r other cause for w
Section 54
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take such person or cause him to be taken in custody to the nearest policestation.] (2) If there is reason to believe that such person comes under the provisions of section 54, a policeofficer shall rearrest him. (3) If there is reason to believe that he has committed a noncognizable offence, and h e refuses on the demand of a policeofficer to give his name and residence, or gives a name or
Section 57
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cer to give his name and residence, or gives a name or residence which such officer has reason to believe to be false, he shall be dealt with under the provisions of section 57. If there is no sufficient reason to believe that he has committed any offence, he shall be at once released. 60. Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of policestation. A police officer making
Section 167
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a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under section 167, exceed twentyfour hours exclusive of the time 1Ins. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 2Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960), s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect fro
Section 66
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y he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place in 3[Pakistan]. 67. Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to ap ply to arrests under section 66. The provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 shall apply to arrests under section 66, although the person making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a policeofficer having authority to arrest. ________
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[Pakistan]. 67. Provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 to ap ply to arrests under section 66. The provisions of sections 47, 48 and 49 shall apply to arrests under section 66, although the person making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a policeofficer having authority to arrest. _________ CHAPTER VI OF PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE A.__ Summons 68. Form of summo
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nd it in duplicate to the head of the office in which such person is employed; and such head shall thereupon cause the summons to be served in manner provided by section 69, and shall return it to the Court under his signature with the endorsement required by that section. (2) Such signature shall be evidence of due service. 73. Service of summons outside local limits. When a Court desires
Section 69
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davit, purporting to be made before a Magistrate , that such summons has been served, and a duplicate of the summons purporting to be endorsed (in manner provided by section 69 and section 70) by the person to whom it was delivered or tendered or with whom it was left, shall be admissible in evidence, an d the statements made therein shall be deemed to be correct unless and until the contrary is p
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ng to be made before a Magistrate , that such summons has been served, and a duplicate of the summons purporting to be endorsed (in manner provided by section 69 and section 70) by the person to whom it was delivered or tendered or with whom it was left, shall be admissible in evidence, an d the statements made therein shall be deemed to be correct unless and until the contrary is proved. (2) The
Section 76
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ver with the warrant to the nearest policeofficer, who shall cause him to be taken before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under section 76. 79. Warrant directed to policeofficer. A warrant directed to any policeofficer may also be executed by any other policeofficer wh ose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer to whom it is directed or endorsed.
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. 81. Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay. The policeofficer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall (subject to the provisions of section 76 as to security) without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the Court before which he is required by law to produce such person. 82. Where warrant may be executed. A warrant of arrest may be executed at any
Section 76
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han the Magistrate or District Superintendent of Police 2[* * *] within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the arrest was made, or unless security is taken under section 76, be taken before such Magistrate 3[* *] or District Superintendent. 86. Procedure by Magistrate before whom person arrested is brought. __ (1) Such Magistrate or District Superintendent 3[* *] shall, if the person arreste
Section 76
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e, and such person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of such Magistrate, District Superintendent 3[* *], or a direction has been endorsed under section 76 on the warrant and such person is ready and willing to give the security required by such direction, the Magistrate, District Superintendent 3[* *] shall take such bail or security, as the case may be, and forward the bond t
Section 76
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be, and forward the bond to the Court which issued the warrant 4[:] 5[Provided further that, if t he offence is not bailable or no direction has been endorsed under section 76 on the warrant, the Sessions Judge of the Sessions division in which the person is arrested may, subject to the provisions of section 497 and for sufficient reasons, release the person on an interim bail on such bond
Section 497
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as been endorsed under section 76 on the warrant, the Sessions Judge of the Sessions division in which the person is arrested may, subject to the provisions of section 497 and for sufficient reasons, release the person on an interim bail on such bond or security as the Sessions Judge thinks fit and direct the person to appear by a specified date before the Court which issued the warrant an
Section 76
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rt which issued the warrant and forward the bond to that Court.] (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent a policeofficer from taking security under section 76. 6[86A. Procedure for removal in custody to Tribal Area. Where a person arrested under section 85 is to be removed in custody to any place in the Tribal Areas, he shall be produced before a Magistrate within the local limi
Section 85
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be deemed to prevent a policeofficer from taking security under section 76. 6[86A. Procedure for removal in custody to Tribal Area. Where a person arrested under section 85 is to be removed in custody to any place in the Tribal Areas, he shall be produced before a Magistrate within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the arrest was made, and such Magistrate in 1Omitted by the Adaptation o
Section 87
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complied with, and that the proclamation was published on such day. 88. Attachment of property of person abscond ing.__(1) The Court issuing a proclamation under section 87 may at any time order the attachment of any property, mov eable or immovable, or both, belonging to the proclaimed person. (2) Such order shall authorize the attachment of any property belonging to such person within the d
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in two years from the date of the attachment, any person whose property is or has been at the disposal of 1[the Provinci al Government], under subsection (7) of section 88, appears voluntarily or is apprehended and brought before the Court by whose order the property was attached, or the Court to which such Court is subordinate, and proves to the satisfaction of such C ourt that he did n
Section 74
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its foreign jurisdiction], it shall send such summons, in duplicate, by post or otherwise, to the presiding officer of that Court to be served. (2) The provisions of section 74 shall apply in the case of a summons sent for service under this section as if the presiding officer of the Court to whom it was sent were a Magistrate in 2[Pakistan]. 193B. Sending of warrants for execution outside Pakist
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f the Court to whom it was sent were a Magistrate in 2[Pakistan]. 193B. Sending of warrants for execution outside Pakistan. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 82, where a Court in 2[Pakistan] desires that a warrant issued by it for the arrest of an accused person shall be executed at any place outside 2[Pakistan] within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Court established or co
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* * *] Court. B.—Searchwarrants 96. When searchwarrant may be issued .__ (1) Where any Court has reason to believe that a person to whom a summons or order under section 94 or a requisition under section 95, subsection (1), has been or might be addressed, will not or would not produce the document or thing as required by such summons or requisition, or where such document or thing is not know
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96. When searchwarrant may be issued .__ (1) Where any Court has reason to believe that a person to whom a summons or order under section 94 or a requisition under section 95, subsection (1), has been or might be addressed, will not or would not produce the document or thing as required by such summons or requisition, or where such document or thing is not known to the Court to be in the posse
Section 123A
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ction 24 of the West Pakistan Press and Publications O rdinance, 1963, (W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazett
Section 124A
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est Pakistan Press and Publications O rdinance, 1963, (W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the g
Section 153A
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and Publications O rdinance, 1963, (W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its op
Section 295A
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O rdinance, 1963, (W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its opinion, declare eve
Section 298A
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W.P.XXX of 1963)] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its opinion, declare every copy of the issue
Section 298B
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] that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its opinion, declare every copy of the issue of the newspap e
Section 298C
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, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 2[section 123A or] section 124A 4[or section 153A] 6[or section 295A] 7[or section 298A or section 298B or section 298C] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), the 1[Provincial Government] may, by notification in the 8[official Gazette], stating the grounds of its opinion, declare every copy of the issue of the newspap er containing suc
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of forfeiture. __ 10[(1)] Any person having any interest in any newspaper, book or other document, in respect of which an order of forfeiture has been made under section 99A, 11[or any other law for the time being in force] may, within two months from the date of such order, apply to the High Court to set aside such order on the ground that the issue of the newspaper, or the book or other d ocum
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in respect of which the order was made, did not contain any 12[treasonable or] 13[seditious or other matter of such a nature as is referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A]. 14[(2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall apply to a case where the order of forfeiture has been made__ (a) in respect of a newspaper, book or other document printed outside Pakistan ; or (b) in respect of a newspaper,
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t on the conviction, in respect of such newspaper, book or other document, of the au thor or editor thereof for any of the offences referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A.] 99C. [Hearing by Special Bench.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1 972(XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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in respect of which the application has been made, contained 2[treasonable or] 3[seditious or other matter of such a nature as is] referred to in subsection (1) of section 99A, set aside the order of forfeiture. (2) 4[* * * * * * *] 99E. Evidence to prove nature or tendency of newspapers. On the hearing of any such application with reference to any newspaper, any copy of such newspaper may be
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edings other than suits and appeals shall apply, so far as may be practicable, to such applications. 99G. Jurisdiction barred. No order passed or action taken under section 99A shall be called in question in any Court otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of section 99B.] C.—Discovery of persons wrongfully confined 100. Search for persons wrongfully confined. If any 6[* *], Magistrate
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G. Jurisdiction barred. No order passed or action taken under section 99A shall be called in question in any Court otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of section 99B.] C.—Discovery of persons wrongfully confined 100. Search for persons wrongfully confined. If any 6[* *], Magistrate of the first class 7[* * *] has reason to believe that any person is confined under such circum stances t
Section 96
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101. Direction, etc., of searchwarrants. The provisions of sections 43, 75, 77, 79, 82, 83 and 84 shall, so far as may be, apply, to all searchwarrants issued under section 96, section 98, 8[section 99A] or section 100. 102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. __ (1) Whenever any place liable to search or inspection under this Chapter is closed, any person residing in, or being inc
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ion, etc., of searchwarrants. The provisions of sections 43, 75, 77, 79, 82, 83 and 84 shall, so far as may be, apply, to all searchwarrants issued under section 96, section 98, 8[section 99A] or section 100. 102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. __ (1) Whenever any place liable to search or inspection under this Chapter is closed, any person residing in, or being incharge of suc
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archwarrants. The provisions of sections 43, 75, 77, 79, 82, 83 and 84 shall, so far as may be, apply, to all searchwarrants issued under section 96, section 98, 8[section 99A] or section 100. 102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. __ (1) Whenever any place liable to search or inspection under this Chapter is closed, any person residing in, or being incharge of such place shall,
Section 100
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he provisions of sections 43, 75, 77, 79, 82, 83 and 84 shall, so far as may be, apply, to all searchwarrants issued under section 96, section 98, 8[section 99A] or section 100. 102. Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. __ (1) Whenever any place liable to search or inspection under this Chapter is closed, any person residing in, or being incharge of such place shall, on demand of the
Section 48
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ities for a search therein. (2) If ingress into such place cannot be so obtained, the officer or other person executing the warrant may proceed in manner provided by section 48. 1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 2Ins. by Act No. XIX of 1951, s. 3. 3Subs. by Act No. XXXVI of 1926, s. 4. 4Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch
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ably suspected of concealing about his person any article for which search should be made, such person may be searched. If such person is a woman, the directions of section 52 shall be observed. 103. Search to be made in presence of witnesses. __ (1) Before making a search under this Chapter, the officer or other person about to make it shall call upon two or more respectable inhabitants of the l
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e list prepared under this section, signed by the said witnesses, shall be delivered to such occupant or person at his request. (4) When any person is searched under section 102, subsection (3), a list of all things taken possession of shall be prepared, and a copy thereof shall be delivered to such person at his request. 2[(5) Any person who, without reasonable cause, refuses o r neglects to atte
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part of this Chapter— see s. 27 of that Regulation and s. 3, supra. 4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.15. Page 61 of 307 than an offence punishable under section 143, s ection 149, section 153A or section 154 thereof, or of] assault or other offence involving a breach of the peace, or of abetting the same, 1[* * *] or any person accused of committing criminal intimidation, is convicted of
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. 27 of that Regulation and s. 3, supra. 4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.15. Page 61 of 307 than an offence punishable under section 143, s ection 149, section 153A or section 154 thereof, or of] assault or other offence involving a breach of the peace, or of abetting the same, 1[* * *] or any person accused of committing criminal intimidation, is convicted of such offence before a High
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ulation and s. 3, supra. 4Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.15. Page 61 of 307 than an offence punishable under section 143, s ection 149, section 153A or section 154 thereof, or of] assault or other offence involving a breach of the peace, or of abetting the same, 1[* * *] or any person accused of committing criminal intimidation, is convicted of such offence before a High Court, a Cour
Section 123A
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mpts to disseminate, or in anywise abets the dissemination of,— (a) any seditious matter, that is to say, any matter the publication of which is punishable under 6[section 123A or] section 124A of the Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860), or (b) any matter the publication of whi ch is punishable under section 153A of the Pakistan Penal Code *(XLV of 1860), or (c) any matter concerning a Judge whi
Section 489A
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e offence of kidnapping, abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or] (e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences involving a breach of the peace, or (f) is so desperate and da ngerous as to
Section 489B
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kidnapping, abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or] (e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences involving a breach of the peace, or (f) is so desperate and da ngerous as to render his be
Section 489C
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bduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or] (e) habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences involving a breach of the peace, or (f) is so desperate and da ngerous as to render his being at large w
Section 107
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111. [Proviso as to European vagrants.] Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 8. 7, 8112. Order to be made. When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110 deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of th
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as to European vagrants.] Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 8. 7, 8112. Order to be made. When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110 deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of the bond to be
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an vagrants.] Rep. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 8. 7, 8112. Order to be made. When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110 deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of the bond to be executed, t
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. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s. 8. 7, 8112. Order to be made. When a Magistrate acting under section 107, section 108, section 109 or section 110 deems it necessary to require any person to show cause under such section, he shall make an order in writing, setting forth the substance of the information received, the amount of the bond to be executed, the term for which
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not be prevented otherwise than by the immediate arrest of such person, the Magistrate may at any time issue a warrant for his arrest. 1, 2115. Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant. Every summons or warrant issued under section 114 shall be accompanied by a copy of the order made under section 112, and such copy shall be delivered by the officer serving or executing such
Section 114
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ate may at any time issue a warrant for his arrest. 1, 2115. Copy of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant. Every summons or warrant issued under section 114 shall be accompanied by a copy of the order made under section 112, and such copy shall be delivered by the officer serving or executing such summons or warrant to the person served with, or arrested under, the same. 2116.
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py of order under section 112 to accompany summons or warrant. Every summons or warrant issued under section 114 shall be accompanied by a copy of the order made under section 112, and such copy shall be delivered by the officer serving or executing such summons or warrant to the person served with, or arrested under, the same. 2116. Power to dispense with personal attendance. The Magistrate may, if
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be ordered to execute a bond for keeping the peace, and may permit him to appear by a pleader. 1, 2117. Inquiry as to truth of information.__ (1) When an order under section 112 has been read or explained under section 113 to a person present in Court, or when any person appears or is brought before a Ma gistrate in compliance with, or in execution of, a summons or warrant, issued under section 114
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peace, and may permit him to appear by a pleader. 1, 2117. Inquiry as to truth of information.__ (1) When an order under section 112 has been read or explained under section 113 to a person present in Court, or when any person appears or is brought before a Ma gistrate in compliance with, or in execution of, a summons or warrant, issued under section 114, the Magistrate shall proceed to inquire into
Section 114
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to a person present in Court, or when any person appears or is brought before a Ma gistrate in compliance with, or in execution of, a summons or warrant, issued under section 114, the Magistrate shall proceed to inquire into the truth of the information upon which action has been taken, and to take such further evidence as may appear necessary. 3[(2) Such inquiry shall be made, as nearly as may be
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ranquillity or the commission of any offence or for the public safety, may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct the person in respect of whom the order under section 112 has been made to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour until the conclusion of the inquiry, and may detain him in c ustody until such bond is executed or, in default of
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ch bond is executed or, in default of execution, until the inquiry is concluded : Provided that__ (a) no person against whom proceedings are not being taken under section 108, section 109, or section 110, shall be directed to execute a bond for maintaining good behaviour, and (b) the conditions of such bond, whether as to the amount thereof or as to the provision of sureties or the number the
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uted or, in default of execution, until the inquiry is concluded : Provided that__ (a) no person against whom proceedings are not being taken under section 108, section 109, or section 110, shall be directed to execute a bond for maintaining good behaviour, and (b) the conditions of such bond, whether as to the amount thereof or as to the provision of sureties or the number thereof or the pec
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ult of execution, until the inquiry is concluded : Provided that__ (a) no person against whom proceedings are not being taken under section 108, section 109, or section 110, shall be directed to execute a bond for maintaining good behaviour, and (b) the conditions of such bond, whether as to the amount thereof or as to the provision of sureties or the number thereof or the pecuniary extent of
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as to the provision of sureties or the number thereof or the pecuniary extent of their liability, shall not be more onerous than those specified in th e order under section 112.] 4[(4)] For the purposes of this section the fact that a person is an habitual offender 4[or is so desperate and dangerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community] may be proved by evide
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o person shall be ordered to give security of a nature different from, or of an amount larger than, or for a period longer than, that specified in the order made under section 112 : secondly, that the amount of every bond shall be fi xed with due regard to the circumstances of the case and shall not be excessive: thirdly, that when the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor, the bon
Section 117
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respect of whom the inquiry is made is a minor, the bond shall be executed only by his sureties. 2119. Discharge of person informed against. If, on an inquiry under section 117, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an ent
Section 106
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r to furnish Security 2120. Commencement of period for which security is required. __ (1) If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 118, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, impriso nment the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence. (2) In othe
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curity 2120. Commencement of period for which security is required. __ (1) If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 118, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, impriso nment the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence. (2) In other cases such p
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for whom the surety is bound to appear or to be brought before him.] 1123. Imprisonment in default of security.__ (1) If any person ordered to give security under section 106 or section 118 does not give such security on or before the date on which the period for which such security is to be given commences, he shall, except in the case next hereinafter mentioned, be committed to prison, or, if h
Section 118
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surety is bound to appear or to be brought before him.] 1123. Imprisonment in default of security.__ (1) If any person ordered to give security under section 106 or section 118 does not give such security on or before the date on which the period for which such security is to be given commences, he shall, except in the case next hereinafter mentioned, be committed to prison, or, if he is already in
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urity for keeping the peace shall be simple. (6) Imprisonment for failure to give security for good behaviour 1[shall, where the proceedings have be en taken under section 108 2[* * * ] be simple and, where the proceedings have been taken under 3[section 109 or] section 110], be rigorous or simple as the Court or Magistrate in each case directs. 4124. Power to release persons imprisoned for faili
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security for good behaviour 1[shall, where the proceedings have be en taken under section 108 2[* * * ] be simple and, where the proceedings have been taken under 3[section 109 or] section 110], be rigorous or simple as the Court or Magistrate in each case directs. 4124. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to g ive security.__ (1) Whenever the 5[Sessions Judge] 6[* * *] is of opinion t
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od behaviour 1[shall, where the proceedings have be en taken under section 108 2[* * * ] be simple and, where the proceedings have been taken under 3[section 109 or] section 110], be rigorous or simple as the Court or Magistrate in each case directs. 4124. Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to g ive security.__ (1) Whenever the 5[Sessions Judge] 6[* * *] is of opinion that any person i
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2[* * * ] may remand such person to prison to undergo such unexpired portion. A person remanded to prison under this subsection shall, subject to the provisions of section 122, be released at any time on giving security in accordance with the terms of the original order for the unexpired portion aforesaid to the Court or Magistrate by whom such order was made, or to its or his successor.] 3125. P
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d to appear or to be brought before him. 6[126A.] 7[When a person for whose appearance a warrant or summons has been issued under the proviso to subsection (3) of section 122 or under section 126, subsection (2), appears or is brought before him, the Magistrate shall cancel the bond executed by such person] and shall order such person to give, for the unexpir ed portion of the term of such bond,
Section 126
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brought before him. 6[126A.] 7[When a person for whose appearance a warrant or summons has been issued under the proviso to subsection (3) of section 122 or under section 126, subsection (2), appears or is brought before him, the Magistrate shall cancel the bond executed by such person] and shall order such person to give, for the unexpir ed portion of the term of such bond, fresh security of the
Section 106
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ity of the same description as the original security. Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 121, 122, 123 and 124, be deemed to be an order made under section 106 or section 118, as the case may be. _______ CHAPTER IX UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES 8[AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND SECURITY]. 127. Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or policeoffic
Section 118
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description as the original security. Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 121, 122, 123 and 124, be deemed to be an order made under section 106 or section 118, as the case may be. _______ CHAPTER IX UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES 8[AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PEACE AND SECURITY]. 127. Assembly to disperse on command of Magistrate or policeofficer. __ (1) Any
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t, except with the sanction of the 2[Provincial Government] ; and__ (a) no 3[* *] police officer acting under this Chapter in good faith, (b) no officer acting under section 131 in good faith, (c) no person doing any act in good faith, in compliance with a requisition under section 128 or section 130, 4[or section 131A], and (d) no inferior officer, or soldier, 5[sailor or airman i n the armed for
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his Chapter in good faith, (b) no officer acting under section 131 in good faith, (c) no person doing any act in good faith, in compliance with a requisition under section 128 or section 130, 4[or section 131A], and (d) no inferior officer, or soldier, 5[sailor or airman i n the armed forces], doing any act in obedience to any order which he was bound to obey, shall be deemed to have thereby com
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good faith, (b) no officer acting under section 131 in good faith, (c) no person doing any act in good faith, in compliance with a requisition under section 128 or section 130, 4[or section 131A], and (d) no inferior officer, or soldier, 5[sailor or airman i n the armed forces], doing any act in obedience to any order which he was bound to obey, shall be deemed to have thereby committed an offen
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no officer acting under section 131 in good faith, (c) no person doing any act in good faith, in compliance with a requisition under section 128 or section 130, 4[or section 131A], and (d) no inferior officer, or soldier, 5[sailor or airman i n the armed forces], doing any act in obedience to any order which he was bound to obey, shall be deemed to have thereby committed an offence: 6[Provided t
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136. Consequence of his failing to do so. If such person does not perform such act or appear and show cause or apply for the appointment of a jury as required by section 135, he shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in that behalf in section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), and the order shall be made absolute. 137. Procedure where he appears to show cause. __ (1) If he appears
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the case. (3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, the order shall be made absolute. 138. Procedure where he claims jury.__ (1) On receiving an application un der section 135 to appoint a jury, the Magistrate shall__ (a) forthwith appoint a jury consisting of an uneven number of persons not less than five, of whom the foreman and onehalf of the remaining members shall be nominated by such Magis
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ther cases no further proceedings shall be taken under this Chapter. 2[139A. Procedure where existence of public right is denied. __ (1) Where an order is made under section 133 for the purpose of preventing obstruction, nuisance or danger to the public in the use of any way, river, channel or place, the Magistrate shall, on the appearance before him of the person against whom the order was made
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whether he denies the existence of any public right in respect of the way, river, channel or place, and if he does so, the Magistrate shall, before proceeding under section 137 or section 138, inquire into the matter. (2) If in such inquiry the Magistrate finds that there is any reliable evidence in support of such denial, he shall stay the proceedings until the matter of the existence of such right
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ies the existence of any public right in respect of the way, river, channel or place, and if he does so, the Magistrate shall, before proceeding under section 137 or section 138, inquire into the matter. (2) If in such inquiry the Magistrate finds that there is any reliable evidence in support of such denial, he shall stay the proceedings until the matter of the existence of such right has been dec
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atter of the existence of such right has been decided by a competent Civil Court ; and, if he finds that there is no such evidence, he shall proceed as laid down in section 137 or section 138, as the case may require. 1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.26. Page 74 of 307 (3) A person who has, on being questioned
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istence of such right has been decided by a competent Civil Court ; and, if he finds that there is no such evidence, he shall proceed as laid down in section 137 or section 138, as the case may require. 1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 2Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.26. Page 74 of 307 (3) A person who has, on being questioned by the Magistr
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ceedings be permitted to make any such denial, nor shall any question in respect of the existence of any such public right be inquired into by any jury appointed under section 138.] 140. Procedure on order being made absolute. __ (1) When an order has been made absolute under section 136, section 137 or section 139, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same to the person against whom the order was
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ublic right be inquired into by any jury appointed under section 138.] 140. Procedure on order being made absolute. __ (1) When an order has been made absolute under section 136, section 137 or section 139, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same to the person against whom the order was made, and shall further require him to perform the act directed by the order within a time to be fixed in th
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e inquired into by any jury appointed under section 138.] 140. Procedure on order being made absolute. __ (1) When an order has been made absolute under section 136, section 137 or section 139, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same to the person against whom the order was made, and shall further require him to perform the act directed by the order within a time to be fixed in the notice, and
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by any jury appointed under section 138.] 140. Procedure on order being made absolute. __ (1) When an order has been made absolute under section 136, section 137 or section 139, the Magistrate shall give notice of the same to the person against whom the order was made, and shall further require him to perform the act directed by the order within a time to be fixed in the notice, and inform him th
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time as the Magistrate may in his discretion allow, the Magis trate may pass such order as he thinks fit, and such order shall be executed in the manner provided by section 140. 142. Injunction pending inquiry.__ (1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may, wheth
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s he thinks fit, and such order shall be executed in the manner provided by section 140. 142. Injunction pending inquiry.__ (1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may, whether a jury is to be, or has been, appointed or not, issue such an injunction to the person
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immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable, 1[the Zila Nazim] may, by a written order stating the material facts of the case and served in manner provided by section 134, direct any person to abstain from a certai n act or to take certain order with certain property in his possession or under his management, if 1[the Zila Nazim] considers that such direction is likely to prevent, or tends to
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im to attend or to produce any document or thing. (10) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to be in derogation of the powers of the Magistrate to proceed under section 107.] 146. Power to attach subject of dispute. __ (1) If the Magistrate decides that none of the parties was then in such possession, o r is unable to satisfy himself as to which of them was then in such possession of the sub
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cereport or other information, that a dispute likely to cause a breach of the peace exists regarding any alleged right of user of any land or water as explained in section 145, subsection (2) (whether such rights be claimed as an easement or otherwise), within the local limits of his jurisdic tion, he may make an order in writing stating the grounds of his being so satisfied and requiring the part
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Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 30. Page 78 of 307 statements of their respective claims, and shall thereafter inquire into the matter in the manner provided in section 145, and the provisions of that section shall, as far as may be, be applicable in the case of such inquiry. (2) If it ap pears to such Magistrate that such right exists, he may make an order prohibiting any interference with the
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case. (3) Order as to costs. When any costs have been incurred by any party to a proceeding under this Chapter 2[* * * ] the Magistrate passing a decision under section 145 , section 146 or section 147 may direct by whom such costs shall be paid, whether by such party or by any other party to the proceeding, and whether in whole or in part or proportion. 3[Such costs may include any expenses i
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) Order as to costs. When any costs have been incurred by any party to a proceeding under this Chapter 2[* * * ] the Magistrate passing a decision under section 145 , section 146 or section 147 may direct by whom such costs shall be paid, whether by such party or by any other party to the proceeding, and whether in whole or in part or proportion. 3[Such costs may include any expenses incurred in res
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ts. When any costs have been incurred by any party to a proceeding under this Chapter 2[* * * ] the Magistrate passing a decision under section 145 , section 146 or section 147 may direct by whom such costs shall be paid, whether by such party or by any other party to the proceeding, and whether in whole or in part or proportion. 3[Such costs may include any expenses incurred in respec t of witnesse
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such form as the 1[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf 2[:] 2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall be recorded by an investigating officer in
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the 1[Provincial Government] may prescribe in this behalf 2[:] 2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a
Section 354A
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ncial Government] may prescribe in this behalf 2[:] 2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police
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nt] may prescribe in this behalf 2[:] 2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a
Section 336B
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or any other person with consent of the complainant, as the case may be: Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such information shall be record ed by an investigatin
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person with consent of the complainant, as the case may be: Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such information shall be record ed by an investigating officer at
Section 354A
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onsent of the complainant, as the case may be: Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such information shall be record ed by an investigating officer at residence of t
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complainant, as the case may be: Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such information shall be record ed by an investigating officer at residence of the complainan
Section 190
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e called in question on the ground that the case was one which such officer was not empowered under this section to investigate. (3) Any Magistrate empowered under section 190 may order such an investigation as abovementioned. 2[(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsections (1), (2) or (3), no policeofficer shall investigate an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan
Section 497
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n investigation as abovementioned. 2[(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsections (1), (2) or (3), no policeofficer shall investigate an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code, except upon a complaint made by the husband of the woman , or, in his absence, by some person who had the care of such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed
Section 295
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or, in his absence, by some person who had the care of such woman on his behalf at the time when such offence was committed.] 3[156A. Investigation of offence under section 295 C, Pakistan Penal Code.__ Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, no police officer below the rank of a Superintendent of Police shall investigate the offence against any person alleged to have been committed by
Section 295
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is Code, no police officer below the rank of a Superintendent of Police shall investigate the offence against any person alleged to have been committed by him under section 295 C of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860). 156B. Investigation against a woman accused of the offence of zina. __Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code, where a person is accused of offence of zina und
Section 156
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) If, from information received or otherwise, an officer in charge of a policestation has reason to suspect the commission of an offence which he is empowered under section 156 to investigate, he shall forthwith send a report of the same to a Magistrate emp owered to take cognizance of such offence upon a policereport, and shall proceed in person, or shall depute one of his subordinate officers 4[n
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manner as may be prescribed by the 2[Provincial Government], the fact that he will not investigate the case or cause it to be investigated.] 158. Reports under section 157 how submitted. __ (1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 157 shall, if the 2[Provincial Government] so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the 2[Provincial Government], by general or
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hat he will not investigate the case or cause it to be investigated.] 158. Reports under section 157 how submitted. __ (1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 157 shall, if the 2[Provincial Government] so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the 2[Provincial Government], by general or special order, appoints in that behalf. (2) Such superior officer may gi
Section 336B
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ally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case 4[:] 4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female
Section 354
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on supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case 4[:] 4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer
Section 354A
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be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case 4[:] 4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female f
Section 376
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with the facts and circumstances of the case 4[:] 4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female family member
Section 354A
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eparate record of t he statement, of each such person whose statement he records.] 2[161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence under section 354A, section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information under section 154 shall inform
Section 376
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f t he statement, of each such person whose statement he records.] 2[161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence under section 354A, section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information under section 154 shall inform the victim, a
Section 377
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ent, of each such person whose statement he records.] 2[161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence under section 354A, section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information under section 154 shall inform the victim, against whom s
Section 154
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ion 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information under section 154 shall inform the victim, against whom such offences have been committed or attempted to be committed, of his right to legal representation. (2) If the victim under subsection (1) requires free legal aid the police officer sh
Section 32
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t from the copy of the st atement furnished to the accused.] (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to any statement falling within the provisions of section 32, clause (1), of the Evidence Act, 1872 4[or to affect the provisions of section 27 of that Act]. 1Added by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1945 (II of 1945), s. 2. 2Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016,s.10. 3Su
Section 24
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on in authority shall offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is mentioned in the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 24. (2) But no policeofficer or o ther person shall prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any person from making in the course of any investigation under this Chapter any statement which he may be disposed to make of his own
Section 364
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for recording evidence as is, in his opinion best fitted for the circumstances of the case. Such confessions shall be recorded and signed in the manner provided in section 364, and such statements or confessions shall then be forwarded to the Magistrate by whom the case is to be inquired into or tried. (3) 5[A Magistrate shall, before recording any such confession, explain to the person making
Section 376
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tim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence of committing rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376, section 377 or section 377B respectively of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860(Act XLV of 1860) is under investigation, the victim shall be examined by a registered medical practitioner, in the case of female victim by a fe
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etc. __ (1) Where an offence of committing rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376, section 377 or section 377B respectively of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860(Act XLV of 1860) is under investigation, the victim shall be examined by a registered medical practitioner, in the case of female victim by a female register
Section 377B
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re an offence of committing rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse or attempt to commit rape, unnatural offence or sexual abuse under section 376, section 377 or section 377B respectively of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860(Act XLV of 1860) is under investigation, the victim shall be examined by a registered medical practitioner, in the case of female victim by a female registered medical pract
Section 173
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ard the report to the investigation officer who shall forward it to the Magistrate along with other requirements as specified under clause (a) of subsection (1) of section 173. (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed as rendering lawful any examination without consent of the victim or of any person authorized under subsection (4). Explanation.__ In this section, “registered medical practi
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zed by the Government to conduct such examination. 1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.11. Page 85 of 307 164B. DNA test. __ (1) Where an offence under section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860) is committed or attempted to have been committed or is alleged to have been committed, Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) samples, where practicable, sh
Section 377
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vernment to conduct such examination. 1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.11. Page 85 of 307 164B. DNA test. __ (1) Where an offence under section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860) is committed or attempted to have been committed or is alleged to have been committed, Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) samples, where practicable, shall be collec
Section 164A
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cted from the victim with his or her consent or with the consent of his or her natural or legal guardian and the accused during the medical examination conducted under section 164A within optimal time period of receiving information relating to commission of such offence. (2) The DNA sample collected under subsection (1) shall at the earliest be sent for investigation to a forensic laboratory where t
Section 102
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1923, s. 36. 5Subs. ibid. Page 86 of 307 (4) The provisions of this Code as to searchwarrants 1[and the general provisions as to searches contained in section 102 and section 103] shall, so far as may be, apply to a search made under this section. 2[(5) Copies of any record made under subsection (1) or subsection (3) shall forthwith be sent to the nearest Magistrate empowered to t
Section 103
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Subs. ibid. Page 86 of 307 (4) The provisions of this Code as to searchwarrants 1[and the general provisions as to searches contained in section 102 and section 103] shall, so far as may be, apply to a search made under this section. 2[(5) Copies of any record made under subsection (1) or subsection (3) shall forthwith be sent to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cogni zance
Section 165
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fficer might cause such search to be made, within the limits of his own station. (2) Such officer, on being so required, shall proceed according to the provisions of section 165, and shall forward the thing found, if any, to the officer at whose request the search was made. 4[(3) Whenever there is reason to believe that the delay occasioned b y requiring an officer in charge of another policestati
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aking an investigation under this Chapter to search, or cause to be searched, any place in the limits of another policestation, in accordance with the provisions of section 165, as if such place were within the limits of his own station. (4) Any officer conducting a search under subsection (3) shall forthwith send notice of the search to the officer in charge of the policestation within the limi
Section 103
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ficer in charge of the policestation within the limits of which such place is situate, and shall also send with such notice a copy of the list (if any) prepared under section 103, and shall also send to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence, copies of the records referred to in section 165, subsections (1) and (3). (5) The owner or occupier of the place sear ched shall,
Section 165
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(if any) prepared under section 103, and shall also send to the nearest Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence, copies of the records referred to in section 165, subsections (1) and (3). (5) The owner or occupier of the place sear ched shall, on application, be furnished with a copy of any record sent to the Magistrate under subsection (4): Provided that he shall pay for the same
Section 61
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5[any person is arrested and detained in custody, and it appears that the] investigation 6[* * *] cannot be completed within the period of twentyfour hours fixed by section 61, an d there are grounds for believing that the accusation or information is wellfounded, the officer in charge of the 1Subs. by Act No. III of 1968, s. 3. (w.e.f. 2151968). 2Ins., by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.36
Section 170
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nd: Recusant complainant or witness may be forwarded in custody. Provided that, if any complainant or witness refuses to attend or to execute a bond as directed in section 170, the officer in charge of the police station may forward him in custody to the Magistrate, who may detain him in custody until he executes such bond, or until the hearing of the case is completed. 172. Diary of proceedings
Section 161
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ade them, to refresh his memory, or if the Court, uses them for the purpose of contradicting such policeofficer, the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 161 or section 145, as the case may be, shall apply. 173. Report of policeofficer. __1[(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay, and , as soon as it is completed, the officer in c
Section 145
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esh his memory, or if the Court, uses them for the purpose of contradicting such policeofficer, the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872), section 161 or section 145, as the case may be, shall apply. 173. Report of policeofficer. __1[(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay, and , as soon as it is completed, the officer in charge of the po
Section 154
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t given 2[:]] 2[Provided that, where investigation is not completed within a period of fourteen days from the date of recording of the first information report under section 154, the officer in charge of the police station shall, within three days of the expiration of such period, forward to the Magistrate through the Public Prosecutor, an interim report in the form prescribed by the Provincial Gover
Section 158
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report, unless, for reasons to be recorded, the Court decides that the trial should not so commence.] (2) Where a superior officer of police has been appointed under section 158, the report shall, in any cases in which the 3[Provincial Government] by general or special order so directs, be submitted through that officer, and he may, pending the orders of the Magistrate, direct the officer in charge
Section 174
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gistrate and may be accepted in evidence as a dying declaration if the injured person expires.] 175. Power to summon persons.__ (1) A policeofficer proceeding under section 174 may, by order in writing summon two or more persons as aforesaid for the purpose of the said investigation, and any other person who appears to be ac quainted with the facts of the case. Every person so summoned shall be b
Section 170
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ers to which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge, or to a penalty or forfeiture. (2) If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offe nce to which section 170 applies, such persons shall not be required by the policeofficer to attend a Magistrate’s Court. 176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. __ (1) When any person dies while in the custody of the police, the nearest M
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f death. __ (1) When any person dies while in the custody of the police, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests shall, and, in any other case mentioned in section 174, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), any Magistrate so empowered may hold an inquiry into the cause of death either instead of, or in addition to, the investigatio n held by the policeofficer, and if he does so, he
Section 177
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he local limits of whose jurisdiction it was committed. 178. Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 177, the 1[Provincial Government] may direct that any cases or class of cases 2[in any district sent for trial to a Court of Session may be tried in any sessions division]: 3[Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any d
Section 526
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a Court of Session may be tried in any sessions division]: 3[Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court under section 526 of this Code or any other law for the time being in force.] 179. Accused triable in, district where act is done or where consequence ensues. When a person is accused of the Co mmission of any offence by reason of anything wh
Section 186
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or the orders of the High Court. 187. Procedure where warrant issued by subordinate Magistrate. __(1) If the person has been arrested under a warrant issued under section 186 5[,the Magistrate issuing the warrant shall send the arrested person to the Sessions Judge] to whom he is subordinate, unless the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence issues his warrant for t
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d or suspected to have committed is one which may be inquired into or tried by any Criminal Court in the same district other than that of the Magistrate acting under section 186, such Magistrate shall send person to such Court. 188. 1[Liability for offences committed outside Pakistan. ] When a 2[citizen of Pakistan] commits an offence at any place without and beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan], or 4[
Section 188
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yond the limits of 3[Pakistan]. 189. Power to direct copies of depositions and exhibits to be received in evidence. Whenever any such offence as is referred to in section 188 is being inquired into or tried, the 12[Provincial Government] may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced before the Political Agent or a judicial officer in or for the territory i
Section 190
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being in force, no Court of Session 5shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction, 6[unless the case has been sent to it under section 190, subsection 1[(2)]. (2) Additional Sessions Judges and Assistant Sessions Judges shall try such cases only as the 7[Provincial Government] by general or special order may direct them to try, or 8[* * *] as the Sessions
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no Court of Session 5shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction, 6[unless the case has been sent to it under section 190, subsection 1[(2)]. (2) Additional Sessions Judges and Assistant Sessions Judges shall try such cases only as the 7[Provincial Government] by general or special order may direct them to try, or 8[* * *] as the Sessions Judge of the d
Section 463
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e other Court to which such Court is subordinate; or (c) Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence . of any offence described in section 463 or punishable under section 471 , section 475 or section 476 of the same Code, when such offence is alleged to have been committed by a party to any proceeding in any Court in respect of a document produced or given in ev
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t is subordinate; or (c) Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence . of any offence described in section 463 or punishable under section 471 , section 475 or section 476 of the same Code, when such offence is alleged to have been committed by a party to any proceeding in any Court in respect of a document produced or given in evidence in such proceeding, excep
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; or (c) Prosecution for certain offences relating to documents given in evidence . of any offence described in section 463 or punishable under section 471 , section 475 or section 476 of the same Code, when such offence is alleged to have been committed by a party to any proceeding in any Court in respect of a document produced or given in evidence in such proceeding, except on the compl
Section 127
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or offences against the State. No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A] or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[ 6[Federal Government], or the Provi
Section 108A
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o Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A] or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[ 6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some
Section 153A
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e cognizance of any offence punishable under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A] or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[ 6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowere
Section 294A
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ny offence punishable under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A] or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[ 6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this behal
Section 295A
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able under Chapter VI 3[or IXA] of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) (except section 127), or punishable under section 108A, or section 153A, or section 294A, 4[or section 295A] or section 505 of the same Code, unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, 5[ 6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this behalf by either of the
Section 196
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where the object of the conspiracy is to commit either an illegal act other than an offence, or a legal act by illegal means, or an offence to which the provisions of section 196 apply, unless upon complaint made by order or under authority from 5[6[Federal Government], or the Provincial Government concerned, or some officer empowered in this behalf by either of the two Governments,] or (2) in a
Section 12
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vernment], has, by order in writing, consented to the initiation of the proceedings: Provided that where the criminal conspiracy is one to which the provisions of subsection 12[(4)] of section 195 apply no such consent shall be necessary.] 13[196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases. In the case of any offence in respect of which the provisions of section 196 or section 196A apply, 10[officeri
Section 195
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der in writing, consented to the initiation of the proceedings: Provided that where the criminal conspiracy is one to which the provisions of subsection 12[(4)] of section 195 apply no such consent shall be necessary.] 13[196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases. In the case of any offence in respect of which the provisions of section 196 or section 196A apply, 10[officerincharge of the inve
Section 196
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ion 195 apply no such consent shall be necessary.] 13[196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases. In the case of any offence in respect of which the provisions of section 196 or section 196A apply, 10[officerincharge of the investigation in the district] 14* * * may, notwithstanding anything contained in those sections or in any other part of this Code, order a preliminary investigation by a p
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o such consent shall be necessary.] 13[196B. Preliminary inquiry in certain cases. In the case of any offence in respect of which the provisions of section 196 or section 196A apply, 10[officerincharge of the investigation in the district] 14* * * may, notwithstanding anything contained in those sections or in any other part of this Code, order a preliminary investigation by a policeofficer no
Section 155
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de, order a preliminary investigation by a policeofficer not being below the rank of Inspector, in which case such policeofficer shall have the powers referred to in section 155, subsection (3).] 1Ins. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 47. 2This section has been amended in Sind by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Sind Amdt.) Act, 1947 (Sind Act 43 of 1947), and in the N.W.F.P by the Criminal Proced
Section 199B
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aining leave of absence t o enable him to make a complaint in person, some other person authorised by the husband in accordance with the provisions of subsection of section 199B may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf.] 1Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 50. 2Subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch. 3Subs. by F.A.O., 1975, Art. 2 and Table. 4Subs. by A.O., 1937. 5Subs. by F
Section 198
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strates of warrant cases instituted otherwise than on a police report. (6) The provisions of this section shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, those of section 198.] 2199. Prosecution for adultery or enticing a marr ied woman. 3[No Court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code, except__ (a) upon a report in writing made by a
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and not in derogation of, those of section 198.] 2199. Prosecution for adultery or enticing a marr ied woman. 3[No Court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 497 or section 498 of the Pakistan Penal Code, except__ (a) upon a report in writing made by a policeofficer on the complaint of the husband of the woman, or in his absence, by some person who had care of such woman on his
Section 198
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of the Court, make a complaint on his behalf.] 4[199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person aggrived. When in any case falling under section 198 or section 199, the person on whose behalf the complaint is sought to be made is under the age of eighteen years or is a lunatic, and the person applying for leave has not been appointed or declared by competent authority to
Section 199
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ake a complaint on his behalf.] 4[199A. Objection by lawful guardian to complaint by person other than person aggrived. When in any case falling under section 198 or section 199, the person on whose behalf the complaint is sought to be made is under the age of eighteen years or is a lunatic, and the person applying for leave has not been appointed or declared by competent authority to be the guardian
Section 198
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all, before granting the application, give him a reasonable opportunity of objecting to the granting thereof.] 5[199B. Form of authorisation under second proviso to section 198 or 199. __ (1) The authorisation of a husband given to another person to make a complaint on his behalf under the second proviso to section 198 or the second proviso to section 199 shall be in writing, shall be signed o
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second proviso to section 198 or 199. __ (1) The authorisation of a husband given to another person to make a complaint on his behalf under the second proviso to section 198 or the second proviso to section 199 shall be in writing, shall be signed or otherwise attested by the husband, shall contain a statement to the effect that he has been informed of the allegations upon which the complaint is
Section 199
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__ (1) The authorisation of a husband given to another person to make a complaint on his behalf under the second proviso to section 198 or the second proviso to section 199 shall be in writing, shall be signed or otherwise attested by the husband, shall contain a statement to the effect that he has been informed of the allegations upon which the complaint is to be founded, shall be countersigned
Section 192
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when the complaint is made in writing, nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require a Magistrate to examine the complainant before transferring the case under section 192 1[, or sending it to the Court of Session] ; 2[(aa) when the complaint is mad e in writing , nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the examination of a complainant in any case in which the complaint has been
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nt, the Court or a public servant, as the case may be, shall not be liable to adjournment costs under sub-section (2)] (c) when the case has been transferred under section 192 and the Magistrate so transferring it has already examined the complainant, the Magistrate to whom it is so transferred shall not be bound to reexamine the complainant. 3[(2) Subject to provisions of section 344, if on th
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it has already examined the complainant, the Magistrate to whom it is so transferred shall not be bound to reexamine the complainant. 3[(2) Subject to provisions of section 344, if on the date fixed for hearing in any proceedin gs, a party to a case or any other person, despite service of notice, fails to appear or comply with any order of the Court or mandatory provision of the code or any other la
Section 190
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nement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record ed, postpone the issue of process for compelling the attendance of the person complained against , a
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a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record ed, postpone the issue of process for compelling the attendance of the person complained against , and either inquire into the case itself or direct any inq
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an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record ed, postpone the issue of process for compelling the attendance of the person complained against , and either inquire into the case itself or direct any inquiry or investi
Section 200
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vided that, save where the complaint has been made by a Court, no such direction shall be made unless the complainant has been examined on oath under the provisions of section 200. (2) A Court of Session may, instead of directing an investigation under the provisions of subsection (1), direct the investigation to be made by any Magistrate subordinate to it for the purpose of ascertaining the truth o
Section 202
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dismiss the complaint, if, 3[after considering the statement on oath (if any) of the complainant and the result of 4[the investigation] or inquiry 5[(if any)] under section 202]; there is in his judgment no sufficient ground for proceeding. In such cases he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing. 6[203A. Complaint in case of Zina.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under s
Section 203A
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o is accused of zina under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance No. VII of 1979) and against whom a complaint under section 203A of this Code is pending or has been dismissed or who has been acquitted or against any person who is a complainant or a victim in a case of rape, under any circumstances whatsoever.] _____ CHAPTER XVII OF T
Section 90
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[Court] or (if 1[it] has not jurisdiction 3[itself]) some other 2[Court] having jurisdiction. (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of section 90. (3) When by any law for the time being in force any process -fees or other fees are payable, no process shall be issued until the fees are paid, and, if such fees are not paid within a reasonable time, the 2[Court] may dis
Section 300
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Penal Code (XLV of 1860) ; that it did not fall within any of the general exceptions of the same Code; and that it did not fall within any of the five exceptions to section 300, or that, if it did fall within Exception 1, one or other of the three provisos to that exception apply to it. (b) A is charged, under section 326 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860 ), with voluntarily causing griev
Section 234
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have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates, and the charge so framed shall be deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of section 234: Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year. 1Subs. by A.O., 1949, Sch. 2Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923) s. 61. 3Subs.
Section 227
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l be read and explained to the accused. 228. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration. If the charge framed or alteration or addition made under 4[* * *] section 227 is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is not likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused in his defence or the prosecutor in the conduct of the case, the Court may, in its discretion, after such
Section 71
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ined, and for any offence constituted by any one, or more, of such acts. (4) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860), section 71. Illustrations to subsection (1)— (a) A rescues B, a person in lawful custody, and in so doing causes grievous hurt to C, a constable in whose custody B was. A may be charged with, and convicted of, offences under sect
Section 236
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ich of these contradictory statements was false. 237. When a person is charged with one offence, he can be convicted of another. __ (1) If, in the case mentioned in section 236, the accused is charged with one offence, and it appears in evidence that he committed a different offence for whi ch he might have been charged under the provisions of that section, he may be convicted of the offence which h
Section 198
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mit such offence although the attempt is not separately charged.] (3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize a conviction of any offence referred to in section 198 or section 199 when no complaint has been made as required by that section. Illustrations (a) A is charged, under section 407 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with criminal breach of trust in respect of property
Section 199
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e although the attempt is not separately charged.] (3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize a conviction of any offence referred to in section 198 or section 199 when no complaint has been made as required by that section. Illustrations (a) A is charged, under section 407 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with criminal breach of trust in respect of property entrusted to hi
Section 406
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Code (XLV of 1860), with criminal breach of trust in respect of property entrusted to him as a carrier. It appears, that he did commit criminal breach of trust under section 406 in respect of the property, but that it was not entrusted to him as a carrier. He may be convicted of criminal breach of trust under section 406. (b) A is charged, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
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reach of trust under section 406 in respect of the property, but that it was not entrusted to him as a carrier. He may be convicted of criminal breach of trust under section 406. (b) A is charged, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), with causing grievous hurt. He proves that he acted on grave and sudden provocation. He may be convicted under section 335 of that Code. 3[239
Section 234
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ence and persons accused of abetment, or of an attempt to commit such offence; (c) persons accused of more than one offence of the same kind, within the meaning of section 234 committed by them jointly within the period of twelve months; (d) persons accused of different offences committed in the course of the same transaction; 1Omitted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1923 (XV
Section 161
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hall be supplied free of cost to the accused not less than seven days before the commencement of the trial: Provided that, if any part of a statement recorded under section 161 is such that its disclosure to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the statement shall be excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused. 1Subs. by the Law Reforms O
Section 204
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ation, the names of his witnesses and the gist of the evidence which he is likely to adduce at the trial; and (b) within three days of the order of the Court under section 204 for issue of process to the accused, file in the Court for supply to the accused, as many copies of the complaint and any other document which he has filed with his complaint as the number of the accused: Provided that th
Section 164
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d to deposit any such expenses in Court in cases where he is charged with an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding six months.] 8[244A. Statement made under section 164. The statement of a witness duly recorded under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of th
Section 164
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charged with an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding six months.] 8[244A. Statement made under section 164. The statement of a witness duly recorded under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of the Court, if such witness is 1Subs. by the Law Refor
Section 244
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ce in the case for all purposes subject to the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872.] 245. Acquittal.__ (1) If the Magistrate upon taking the evidence referred to in section 244 and such further evidence (if any) as he may, of his own motion, cause to be produced, and (if he thinks fit) examining the accused, finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal. 1[(2) Where the Ma
Section 221
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ss sentence upon him according to law.] 3[245-A. Procedure in case of previous convictions. In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of section 221, subsection (7), and the accused does not admit that he ha s been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Magistrate may, after he has convicted the accused under section 243, or under section 245, subsection (2)
Section 243
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ion (7), and the accused does not admit that he ha s been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Magistrate may, after he has convicted the accused under section 243, or under section 245, subsection (2), take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and, if he does so, shall record a finding thereon.] 246. [Finding not limited by compliant or summons.] Omitted by the Law
Section 245
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ed does not admit that he ha s been previously convicted as alleged in the charge, the Magistrate may, after he has convicted the accused under section 243, or under section 245, subsection (2), take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and, if he does so, shall record a finding thereon.] 246. [Finding not limited by compliant or summons.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinan ce,
Section 1
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57, Pt. VI, p.6 6Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for ‘’L.G.”, Page 118 of 307 (c) hurt, under section 1[clause (i) of section 337A] of the same Code; (d) theft, under sections 379, 380 or 381 of the same Code, where the value of the property stolen does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ; (e) dishonest misappropriation of pro
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ed by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for ‘’L.G.”, Page 118 of 307 (c) hurt, under section 1[clause (i) of section 337A] of the same Code; (d) theft, under sections 379, 380 or 381 of the same Code, where the value of the property stolen does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ; (e) dishonest misappropriation of property under section 403 of
Section 448
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he same Code, where the value of such property does not exceed 1[ten thousand rupees] ; (h) mischief, under section 427 of the same Code; (i) housetrespass, under section 448, and offences under sections 451, 2[453, 454], 456 and 457 of the same Code ; (j) insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, under section 504, and criminal intimidation, under section 506, of the same Code; 3[(
Section 504
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spass, under section 448, and offences under sections 451, 2[453, 454], 456 and 457 of the same Code ; (j) insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, under section 504, and criminal intimidation, under section 506, of the same Code; 3[(jj) offence of personation at an election under section 171F of the same Code;] (k) abetment of any of the foregoing offences; (l) an attempt to commit
Section 260
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d ; (f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (d), clause (e), clause (f) or clause (g) of subsection (1) of section 260 the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed ; (g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any); (h) the finding, and, in the case of a conviction, a brief statement of the reasons
Section 263
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summarily by a Magistrate or Bench in which an appeal lies, such Magistrate or Bench shall record the substance of the evidence and also the particulars mentioned in section 263 and shall, before passing any sentence , record a judgment in the case.] 265. Language of record and Judgment. __ (1) Records made under section 263 and judgments recorded under section 264 shall be written by the presidin
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rs mentioned in section 263 and shall, before passing any sentence , record a judgment in the case.] 265. Language of record and Judgment. __ (1) Records made under section 263 and judgments recorded under section 264 shall be written by the presiding officer, either in English or in the language of the Court, or, if the C ourt to which such presiding officer is immediately subordinate so direct
Section 264
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re passing any sentence , record a judgment in the case.] 265. Language of record and Judgment. __ (1) Records made under section 263 and judgments recorded under section 264 shall be written by the presiding officer, either in English or in the language of the Court, or, if the C ourt to which such presiding officer is immediately subordinate so directs, in such officer’s mothertongue. (2) B
Section 161
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O. 13/27HD (TAI)77, dated 22678, see, N.W.F.P., Gazette, Extraordinary, page 11. Page 121 of 307 Provided that, if arty part of a statement recor ded under section 161 or section 164 is such that its disclosure to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the statement shall be excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused. (2) In all cases i
Section 164
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I)77, dated 22678, see, N.W.F.P., Gazette, Extraordinary, page 11. Page 121 of 307 Provided that, if arty part of a statement recor ded under section 161 or section 164 is such that its disclosure to the accused would be inexpedient in the public interest, such part of the statement shall be excluded from the copy of the statement furnished to the accused. (2) In all cases instituted upon
Section 204
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tion, the names of his witnesses and the gist of the evidence which he is likely to adduce at the trial; and (ii) within three days of the order of the Court under section 204 for issue of process to the accused, file in the Court for supply to the accused as many copies of the complaint and any other document which he has filed with his complaint as the number of the accused; (b) copies of the
Section 200
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h his complaint as the number of the accused; (b) copies of the complaint and any other documents which the complainant has filed therewith and the statement s under section 200 or section 202 shall be supplied free of cost to the accused not later than seven days before the commencement of the trial. 265D. When charge is to be framed. __ If, after persuing the police report or, as the case may
Section 202
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as the number of the accused; (b) copies of the complaint and any other documents which the complainant has filed therewith and the statement s under section 200 or section 202 shall be supplied free of cost to the accused not later than seven days before the commencement of the trial. 265D. When charge is to be framed. __ If, after persuing the police report or, as the case may be, the complai
Section 265I
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guilty, it shall record an order of acquittal. (2) If in any case under this Chapter the Court finds the accused guilty the Court shall, subject to the provisions of section 265I, pass a sentence upon him according to law. 265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction. __ (1) In a case where, by reason of a previous conviction, the accused has been charged under section 221, subsection (7), the Cour
Section 221
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him according to law. 265I. Procedure in case of previous conviction. __ (1) In a case where, by reason of a previous conviction, the accused has been charged under section 221, subsection (7), the Court, after finding the accused guilty of the offence c harged and recording a conviction, shall record the plea of the accused in relation to such part of the charge. (2) If the accused admits t
Section 164
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evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction, and shall record a finding thereon, and then pass sentence upon him according to law. 265J. Statement under section 164 admissible. __ The statement of a witness duly recorded under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the disc
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finding thereon, and then pass sentence upon him according to law. 265J. Statement under section 164 admissible. __ The statement of a witness duly recorded under section 164, if it was made in the presence of the accused and if he had notice of it and was given an opportunity of crossexamining the witness, may, in the discretion of the Court, if such witness is produced and examined, be treated
Section 3
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victim or, as the case may be, of the heirs of the victim.] 339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered. __ (1) Where a pardon has been tendered under section 3 37 or section 3 , and 9[the Public Prosecutor certifies t hat in his opinion] any person who has accepted such tender has, either by wilfully concealing anything essential or by giving false evidence, not complied with the c
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e case may be, of the heirs of the victim.] 339. Commitment of person to whom pardon has been tendered. __ (1) Where a pardon has been tendered under section 3 37 or section 3 , and 9[the Public Prosecutor certifies t hat in his opinion] any person who has accepted such tender has, either by wilfully concealing anything essential or by giving false evidence, not complied with the condition on whic
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7, s.13. 9Ins., subs. and added by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.87. 10Subs. ibid. 11Subs. ibid. Page 125 of 307 1[339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339. __ (1) The Court trying under section 339 a person who has accepted a tender of pardon shall, before the evidence of the witnesses for the prosecution is taken, ask the accused whether he pleads that he has complied with
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XVIII of 1923, s.87. 10Subs. ibid. 11Subs. ibid. Page 125 of 307 1[339A. Procedure in trial of person under section 339. __ (1) The Court trying under section 339 a person who has accepted a tender of pardon shall, before the evidence of the witnesses for the prosecution is taken, ask the accused whether he pleads that he has complied with the conditions on which the tender of the
Section 340
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t him in any other inquiry into, or trial for, any other offence which such answers may tend to show he has committed. 2[(4) Except as provided by subsection (2) of section 340, no oath shall be administered to the accused.] 343. No influence to be used to induce disclosures. Except as provided in sections 337 and 338, no influence, by means of any promise or threat or otherwise, shall be used to
Section 311
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ed alongwith another compoundable offence Rioting armed with deadly weapon 148 Ditto] 4[Qatliamd 302 5[by the heirs of the victim, subject to the provisions of section 311.]. Qatl under ikrahitam 303 Ditto. Qatliamd not liable to qisas 308 Ditto. QatliShibhiamd 316 6[By the heirs of the victim] Qatlikhata 319 Ditto Qatlikhata by rash or negligent driving. 320 Ditto Qatl
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ce shall be allowed without the leave of the Court before which the appeal is to be heard.] 3[(5A) A High Court acting in the exercise of its powers of revision under section 439 5[,and a Court of Session so acting under section 439A,] may allow any person to compound any offence which he is competent to compound under this section.] (6) The composition of an offence under this section shall have
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e which the appeal is to be heard.] 3[(5A) A High Court acting in the exercise of its powers of revision under section 439 5[,and a Court of Session so acting under section 439A,] may allow any person to compound any offence which he is competent to compound under this section.] (6) The composition of an offence under this section shall have the effect of an acquittal of the accused 2[with whom
Section 106
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e a punishment different in kind from, or more severe than, that which such Magistrate is empowered to inflict, or that he ought to be required to execute a bond under section 106, he may record the opinion and submit his proceedings, and forward the accused, 7[to a Magistrate of the first class specially empowered in this behalf by the Provincial Government] to whom he is subordinate. 8[(1A) When mo
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een materia lly prejudiced thereby, and may order a new inquiry or trial.] (2) Nothing in this section applies to cases in which proceedings have been stayed under section 346 1[or in which proceedings have been submitted to a 2[Magistrate specially empowered] under section 349]. 1[(3) When a case is transferred under the provisions of this Code from one Magistrate to another, the former shall be
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n applies to cases in which proceedings have been stayed under section 346 1[or in which proceedings have been submitted to a 2[Magistrate specially empowered] under section 349]. 1[(3) When a case is transferred under the provisions of this Code from one Magistrate to another, the former shall be deemed to cease to exercise jurisdiction therein and to be succeeded by the latter within the meaning
Section 514
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st and Second class Magistrates]. __(1)4[in cases tried under Chapter XX or Chapter XXII] by a Magistrate of the first or second class and in all proceedings under section 514 (if not in the course of a trial), the Magistrate shall mak e a memorandum of the substance of the evidence of each witness as the examination of the witness proceeds. (2) Such memorandum shall be written and signed by the
Section 356
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rict, or in proceedings before any Court of Session, or before any Magistrate or class of Magistrates the evidence of each witness shall, in the cases referred to in section 356, be taken down by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate with his own hand and in his mothertongue, unless he is prevented by any sufficient reason from taking down the evidence of any witness, in which case he shall record th
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wn the evidence in the English language or in the language of the Court, although such language is not his mothertongue. 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 3 55. In cases of the kind mentioned in Section 355, the Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, take down the evidence of any witness in the manner provided in section 356, or, if within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such
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language of the Court, although such language is not his mothertongue. 358. Option to Magistrate in cases under section 3 55. In cases of the kind mentioned in Section 355, the Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, take down the evidence of any witness in the manner provided in section 356, or, if within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Magistrate the 2[Provincial Government] has made t
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er section 3 55. In cases of the kind mentioned in Section 355, the Magistrate may, if he thinks fit, take down the evidence of any witness in the manner provided in section 356, or, if within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Magistrate the 2[Provincial Government] has made the order referred to in section 357, in the manner provided in the same section. 359. Mode of recording evidence
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manner provided in section 356, or, if within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Magistrate the 2[Provincial Government] has made the order referred to in section 357, in the manner provided in the same section. 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357. __ (1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of questi
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trate the 2[Provincial Government] has made the order referred to in section 357, in the manner provided in the same section. 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357. __ (1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of question and answer, but in the form of a narrative. (2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his
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rovincial Government] has made the order referred to in section 357, in the manner provided in the same section. 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357. __ (1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of question and answer, but in the form of a narrative. (2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his discretion, ta
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ferred to in section 357, in the manner provided in the same section. 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357. __ (1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of question and answer, but in the form of a narrative. (2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any p
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ction 357, in the manner provided in the same section. 359. Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357. __ (1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down i n the form of question and answer, but in the form of a narrative. (2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any particular quest
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to be taken down, any particular question and answer. 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.__ (1) As the evidence of each witness taken under section 356 or section 357 is completed, it shall be read over to him in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his pleader, if he appears by pleader, and shall, if necessary, be corrected. 1Ins. by the Code of C
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down, any particular question and answer. 360. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.__ (1) As the evidence of each witness taken under section 356 or section 357 is completed, it shall be read over to him in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his pleader, if he appears by pleader, and shall, if necessary, be corrected. 1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedu
Section 263
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dt.) Act 1923 (XXXVII of 1923), s.2. Page 136 of 307 (4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to the examination of an accused person under section 263 1[* * *]. 365. Record of evidence in High Court. Every High Court 2[* * *] 3[*] 4[* * *] 5[* * *] 6[shall] from time to time, by general rule prescribe the manner in which evidence shall be taken down in cases coming
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heir pleaders, or any of them, the notice of such day and place. (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit in any way the extent of the provisions of section 537. 367. Language of judgment. Contents of judgment.__ (1) Every such judgment shall, except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code, be written by the presiding officer of the Court 8[or from the dictation of such
Section 118
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the Court shall in its judgment state the reason why sentence of death was not passed 2[.] 3[* * * * * * *] 4[(6) For the purposes of this section, an order under section 118 or section 123, subsection (3), shall be deemed to be a judgment.] 368. Sentence of death. __ (1) When any person is sentenced to death, the sentence shall direct that he be hanged by the neck till he is dead. (2) 5[* *
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l in its judgment state the reason why sentence of death was not passed 2[.] 3[* * * * * * *] 4[(6) For the purposes of this section, an order under section 118 or section 123, subsection (3), shall be deemed to be a judgment.] 368. Sentence of death. __ (1) When any person is sentenced to death, the sentence shall direct that he be hanged by the neck till he is dead. (2) 5[* * * * * * *] 36
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Reforms Ord. 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. Page 139 of 307 376. Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction. In any case submitted under section 374, 1[* * *] the High Court__ (a) may confirm the sentence, or pass any other sentence warranted by law, or (b) may annul the conviction, and convict the accused of any offence of which the Sessions Court might have convict
Section 562
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eal of the High Court and attested with his official signature, to the Court of Session. 2[380. Procedure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section 562. Where proceedings are submitted to a Magistrate of the first class 3[***] as provided by section 562, such Magistrate may thereupon pass such sentence or make such order as he might have passed or made if the case had origin
Section 562
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edure in cases submitted by Magistrate not empowered to act under section 562. Where proceedings are submitted to a Magistrate of the first class 3[***] as provided by section 562, such Magistrate may thereupon pass such sentence or make such order as he might have passed or made if the case had originally been heard by him, and, if he thinks further inquiry or addition al evidence on any point to be n
Section 376
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h inquiry or take such evidence himself or direct such inquiry or evidence to be made or taken. CHAPTER XXVIII OF EXECUTION 381. Execution of order passed under section 376. When a sentence of death passed by a Court of Session is submitted to the High Court for confirmation, such Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of confirmation or other order of the High Court thereon, cause such
Section 476
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e to be postponed, and may, if it thinks fit, commute the sentence to 2[imprisonment for life]. 3[382-A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year. __ Notwithstanding anything contained in section 383 or 391, where the accused__ (a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or (b) is sentenced in cases other tha
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e]. 3[382-A. Postponement of execution of sentences of imprisonment under section 476 or for a period of less than one year. __ Notwithstanding anything contained in section 383 or 391, where the accused__ (a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or (b) is sentenced in cases other than those provided for in section 381, to imprisonment whether with or without fine or whippin
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or a period of less than one year. __ Notwithstanding anything contained in section 383 or 391, where the accused__ (a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or (b) is sentenced in cases other than those provided for in section 381, to imprisonment whether with or without fine or whipping, for a period of less than one year, the sentence shall n ot, if the accused furnishes b
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ection 383 or 391, where the accused__ (a) is awarded any sentence of imprisonment under section 476, or (b) is sentenced in cases other than those provided for in section 381, to imprisonment whether with or without fine or whipping, for a period of less than one year, the sentence shall n ot, if the accused furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the Court for his appearance at such time and pl
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onment for life] or imprisonment in other cases. Where the accused is sentenced to 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment in cases other than those provided for by section 381, 5[and section 382A], the Court passing the sentence shall forthwith forward a warrant to the jail in which he is, or is to be, confined, and, u nless the accused is already confined in such jail, shall forward him to such
Section 382
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imprisonment in other cases. Where the accused is sentenced to 2[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment in cases other than those provided for by section 381, 5[and section 382A], the Court passing the sentence shall forthwith forward a warrant to the jail in which he is, or is to be, confined, and, u nless the accused is already confined in such jail, shall forward him to such jail, with the warr
Section 386
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ngly : Provided that no such warrant shall be executed by the arrest or detention in prison of the offender.] 387. Effect of such warrant. 7[A warrant issued under section 386, subsection (1), clause (a), by any Court] may be executed within the local limits of the jurisdiction of such Court, and it shall authorize the 8[attachment] and sale of any such property without such limits, when endorsed
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s successor in office. 390. Execution of sentence of whipping only. When the accused is sentenced to whipping only, the sentence shall 1[subject to the provisions of section 391] be executed at such place and time as the Court may direct. 391. Execution of sentence of whipping, in addition to imprisonment. __ (1) When the accused__ 2[(a) is sentenced to whipping only and furnishes bail to the sa
Section 394
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not in a fit state of health to undergo the remainder of the sentence, the whipping shall be finally stopped. 395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394.__ (1) In any case in which, under section 394, a sentence of whipping is, wholly or partially, prevented from being executed, the offender shall be kept in custody till the Court which passed the sentence can revise i
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mainder of the sentence, the whipping shall be finally stopped. 395. Procedure if punishment cannot be inflicted under section 394.__ (1) In any case in which, under section 394, a sentence of whipping is, wholly or partially, prevented from being executed, the offender shall be kept in custody till the Court which passed the sentence can revise it; and the said Court may, at its discretion, ei
Section 123
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run concurrently with such previous sentence]: 6[* * * * * * *] 7[Provided, further, that where a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment by an order under section 123 in default of furnishing security is, whilst undergoing such sentence, sentenced to imprisonment for an offence committed prior to the making of such order, the latter sentence shall commence immediately.] 398. Saving as t
Section 39
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for an offence committed prior to the making of such order, the latter sentence shall commence immediately.] 398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397. __(1) Nothing in section 39 6 or section 397 shall be held to excuse any person from any part of the punishment to which he is liable upon his former or subsequent conviction. (2) When an award of imprisonment in default of payment of a fine is annexe
Section 397
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ommitted prior to the making of such order, the latter sentence shall commence immediately.] 398. Saving as to sections 396 and 397. __(1) Nothing in section 39 6 or section 397 shall be held to excuse any person from any part of the punishment to which he is liable upon his former or subsequent conviction. (2) When an award of imprisonment in default of payment of a fine is annexed to a substant
Section 54
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rm not exceeding that to which he might have been sentenced, simple imprisonment for a like term, fine. 11[(2) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 54 or section 55 of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860).] 12[402A. Sentences of death. The powers conferred by sections 401 and 402 upon the Provincial Government may, in the case of sentence s of death, also be exercised b
Section 401
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exercised by the 13[President] 14[* * *]. 15[402B. Certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by Provincial Government. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401 or section 402, the Provincial Government shall not, except with the previous approval of the President, exercise the powers conferred thereby in a case 1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII o
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he 13[President] 14[* * *]. 15[402B. Certain restrictions on the exercise of powers by Provincial Government. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401 or section 402, the Provincial Government shall not, except with the previous approval of the President, exercise the powers conferred thereby in a case 1Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 107
Section 402A
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order s in exercise of his powers under the Constitution to grant pardons, reprieves and respites or to remit, suspend or commute any sentence or of his powers under section 402A.] 1[402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the Provincial Government, the Federal Govern
Section 401
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tence or of his powers under section 402A.] 1[402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government or the President shall not, without the consent of the victim or, as the case may be, of his heirs, suspend, re mit or commute any
Section 402
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is powers under section 402A.] 1[402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government or the President shall not, without the consent of the victim or, as the case may be, of his heirs, suspend, re mit or commute any sentence pass
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er section 402A.] 1[402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government or the President shall not, without the consent of the victim or, as the case may be, of his heirs, suspend, re mit or commute any sentence passed under any o
Section 402B
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A.] 1[402C. Remission or commutation of certain sentences not to be without consent. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, section 402, section 402A or section 402B, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government or the President shall not, without the consent of the victim or, as the case may be, of his heirs, suspend, re mit or commute any sentence passed under any of the sections
Section 401
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he sections in Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code.] 2[402D. Provincial Government not to interfere in sentences of rape. __ Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401, 402 or 402B, the Provincial G overnment shall not suspend, remit or commute any sentence passed under section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860).] CHAPTER XXX OF PREVIOUS ACQUITTALS OR CONVICTIONS 403. Per
Section 236
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ried again for the same offence, nor on the same facts for any other offence for which a different charge from the one made against him might have been made under section 236, or for which he might have been convicted under section 237. (2) A person acquitted or convicted of any offence may be afterwards tried for any distinct offence for which a separate charge might have been made against him
Section 237
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y other offence for which a different charge from the one made against him might have been made under section 236, or for which he might have been convicted under section 237. (2) A person acquitted or convicted of any offence may be afterwards tried for any distinct offence for which a separate charge might have been made against him on the former trial under section 235, sub section (1). (3
Section 235
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ted or convicted of any offence may be afterwards tried for any distinct offence for which a separate charge might have been made against him on the former trial under section 235, sub section (1). (3) A person convicted of any offence constituted by any act causing consequences which, together with such act, constituted a different offence from that of which he was convicted, may be afterwards trie
Section 188
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offence with which he is subsequently charged. (5) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 26 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (X of 1897), or section 188 of this Code. Explanation.__ The dismissal of a complaint, the stopping of proceedings under section 249, 3[or the discharge of the accused] is not an acquittal for the purposes of this section. Illustrations (a) A is tri
Section 249
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section 26 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (X of 1897), or section 188 of this Code. Explanation.__ The dismissal of a complaint, the stopping of proceedings under section 249, 3[or the discharge of the accused] is not an acquittal for the purposes of this section. Illustrations (a) A is tried upon a charge of theft as a servant and acquitted. He cannot afterwards, while the acquittal remains i
Section 89
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any other law for the time being in force. 405. Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property. Any person whose app lication under section 89 for the delivery of property or the proceeds of the sale thereof has been rejected by any Court may appeal to the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie from the sentences of the former Court. 2[406. Appeal from order req
Section 118
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Court. 2[406. Appeal from order requiring security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour.__ Any person who has been ordered by a Magistrate under section 118 to give security for keeping the peace or for good behaviour may appeal against such order to the Court of Session: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to persons the proceedings against whom are laid before a
Section 123
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tion shall apply to persons the proceedings against whom are laid before a Sessions Judge in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2) or subsection (3A) of section 123.] 1For periods of limitation, see the Limitation Act, 1908 (IX of 1908), s.3 and Sch. I, second division. 2Subs. by Ord. No. XXXVII of 2001, s. 65. Page 149 of 307 1[406A. Appeal from order refusing to acc
Section 122
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of 307 1[406A. Appeal from order refusing to accept or rejecting a surety. __ Any person aggrieved by an order refusing to accept or rejectin g a surety under section 122 may appeal against such order to the Court of Session.] 407. 1[* * * * * * *] 408. Appeal from sentence of Assistant Sessions Judge or 1[Judicial Magistrate]. Any person convicted on a trial held by an Assistant Sessio
Section 349
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Magistrate]. Any person convicted on a trial held by an Assistant Sessions Judge, 1[or a Judicial Magistrate] 2[, Special Magistrate], or any person sentenced under section 349 3[* * *], may appeal to the Court of Session : Provided as follows :__ (a) 4[* * * * * * *] (b) When in any case an Assistant Sessions Judge 3[* * *] passes any sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding four years,
Section 418
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ution] any person convicted on a trial held by a High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction may, notwithstanding anything contained in section 418 or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High Court, appeal to the High Court__ 1Subs. and omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch . (for further clarity on this
Section 423
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rson convicted on a trial held by a High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction may, notwithstanding anything contained in section 418 or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High Court, appeal to the High Court__ 1Subs. and omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch . (for further clarity on this provision, the
Section 417
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eal ; and (c) with the leave of the Appellate Court, against the sentence passed unless the sentence is one fixed by law. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 417, t he Provincial Government may direct the public prosecutor to present an appeal to the High Court from any order of acquittal passed by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, and such appe
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any order of acquittal passed by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, and such appeal may, notwithstanding anything contained in section 418, or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High Court, but subject to the restrictions imposed by clause (b) and clause (c) of subsection (1) of this section on an appeal against a conviction, lie on a
Section 423
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uittal passed by the High Court in the exercise of its original criminal jurisdiction, and such appeal may, notwithstanding anything contained in section 418, or section 423, subsection (2), or in the Letters Patent of any High Court, but subject to the restrictions imposed by clause (b) and clause (c) of subsection (1) of this section on an appeal against a conviction, lie on a matter of fact
Section 527
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is impracticable, the High Court shall report the circumstances to the Provincial Government which shall take action with a view to the transfer of the appeal under section 527 to another High Court. (4) Subject to such rules as may from time to time be made by 1[the 2[Supreme Court]] in this behalf, and to such conditions as the High Court may establish or require, an appeal shall lie to 1[the 2[
Section 260
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ithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in any case tried summarily in which a Magistrate empowered to act under section 260 passes a sentence 1[* * * ] of fine not exceeding 2[two thousand] rupees only 3[* * *]. 2[414A. No appeal from certain summary convictions under the law relating to price control.__ Notwithstanding anything contained in t h
Section 14A
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any other law for the time being in force, there shall be no appeal by a convicted person in any case tried summarily in which a Special Magistrate appointed under section 14A passes a sentence of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 (XXIX of 1977) or under any other Federal law or Provincial law relating to price cont
Section 413
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other Federal law or Provincial law relating to price control.] 415. Proviso to sections 413 and 414. Any appeal may be brought against any sentence referred to in section 413 or section 414 4[by which any punishment therein mentioned is combined with any other punishment], but no sentence which would not otherwise be liable to appeal shall be appealable merely on the ground that the person convict
Section 414
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law or Provincial law relating to price control.] 415. Proviso to sections 413 and 414. Any appeal may be brought against any sentence referred to in section 413 or section 414 4[by which any punishment therein mentioned is combined with any other punishment], but no sentence which would not otherwise be liable to appeal shall be appealable merely on the ground that the person convicted is ordered t
Section 419
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who shall thereupon forward such petition and copies to the proper Appellate Court. 421. Summary dismissal of appeal.__ (1) On receiving the petition and copy under section 419 or section 420, the Appellate Court shall pursue the same, and, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, it may dismiss the appeal summarily: Provided that no appeal presented under section 419 sha
Section 420
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eupon forward such petition and copies to the proper Appellate Court. 421. Summary dismissal of appeal.__ (1) On receiving the petition and copy under section 419 or section 420, the Appellate Court shall pursue the same, and, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, it may dismiss the appeal summarily: Provided that no appeal presented under section 419 shall be dismissed
Section 419
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rsue the same, and, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, it may dismiss the appeal summarily: Provided that no appeal presented under section 419 shall be dismissed unless the appellant or his pleader has had a reasonable opportunity of being heard in support of the same. (2) Before dismissing an appeal under this section, the Court may call for the record of the cas
Section 411A
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t which such appeal will be heard, and shall, on the application of such officer, furnish him with a copy of the grounds of appeal ; and, in cases of appeals under 7[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the Appellat e Court shall cause a like notice to be given to the accused. 1Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.14. 2Renumbered by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII o
Section 417
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, and shall, on the application of such officer, furnish him with a copy of the grounds of appeal ; and, in cases of appeals under 7[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the Appellat e Court shall cause a like notice to be given to the accused. 1Added by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.14. 2Renumbered by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 115. 3Omitted by O
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urt. After perusing such record, and hearing the appellant or his pleader, if he appears, and the Public Prosecutor, if he appears, and, in case of an appeal under 1[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the accused, if he appears, the Court may, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, dismiss the appeal, or may (a) in an appeal from an order of acquittal, rever
Section 417
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, and hearing the appellant or his pleader, if he appears, and the Public Prosecutor, if he appears, and, in case of an appeal under 1[section 411A, subsection (2) or section 417], the accused, if he appears, the Court may, if it considers that there is no sufficient ground for interfering, dismiss the appeal, or may (a) in an appeal from an order of acquittal, reverse such order and direct that
Section 106
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e the sentence, or, (3) with or without such reduction and with or without altering the finding, alter the nature of the sentence, but, subject to the provisions of section 106, subsection (3), not so as to enhance the same ; (c) in an appeal from any other order, alter or reverse such order ; (d) make any amendment or any consequential or incidental order that may be just or proper. (2) 4[*
Section 382A
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Court may be exercised al so by the High Court in the case of any appeal by a convicted person to a Court subordinate thereto. 2[(2A) 3[Subject to the provisions of section 382A,] when any person other than a person accused of a nonbailable offence is sentenced to imprisonment by a Court, and an appeal lies from that sentence, the Court may, if the convicted person satisfies the Court that he inte
Section 411A
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leased shall be excluded in computing the term for which he is so sentenced. 427. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal. When an appeal is presented under 10[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417], the High Court may issue a warrant directing that the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordina te Court, and the Court before which he is brought may commit him to prison p
Section 417
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ing the term for which he is so sentenced. 427. Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal. When an appeal is presented under 10[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417], the High Court may issue a warrant directing that the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordina te Court, and the Court before which he is brought may commit him to prison pending the disposal of the appeal
Section 417
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w such opinion. 430. Finality of orders on appeal. Judgments and orders passed by an Appellate Court upon appeal shall be final, except in the cases provided for in section 417 and Chapter XXXII. 431. Abatement of appeals. Every appeal under 2[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417] shall finally abate on the death of the accused, and every other appeal under this Chapter (except an appeal
Section 411
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by an Appellate Court upon appeal shall be final, except in the cases provided for in section 417 and Chapter XXXII. 431. Abatement of appeals. Every appeal under 2[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417] shall finally abate on the death of the accused, and every other appeal under this Chapter (except an appeal from a sentence of fine) shall finally abate on the death of the appellant.
Section 417
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shall be final, except in the cases provided for in section 417 and Chapter XXXII. 431. Abatement of appeals. Every appeal under 2[section 411A, subsection (2), or section 417] shall finally abate on the death of the accused, and every other appeal under this Chapter (except an appeal from a sentence of fine) shall finally abate on the death of the appellant. CHAPTER XXXII ______ OF REFER
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this subsection.] (2) 1[* * * * * * *] (3) 2[* * * * * * *] (4) 1[* * * * * * *] 1[436. Power to order further inquiry. __ On examining any record under section 435 or otherwise__ (a) the High Court may direct the Sessions Judge to require an judicial Magistrate subordinate to him to make, and the Sessions Judge himself may direct 3[any] Magistrate subordinate to him to make, furthe
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to make, and the Sessions Judge himself may direct 3[any] Magistrate subordinate to him to make, further inquiry into any complaint which has been dism issed under section 203 or sub section (3) of section 204 4[***] (b) the High Court or the Sessions Judge may direct 3[any Magistrate] to make further inquiry into any proceeding in which an order of discharge or release has been made under se
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mself may direct 3[any] Magistrate subordinate to him to make, further inquiry into any complaint which has been dism issed under section 203 or sub section (3) of section 204 4[***] (b) the High Court or the Sessions Judge may direct 3[any Magistrate] to make further inquiry into any proceeding in which an order of discharge or release has been made under section 119: 4[* * * * * * * *]]
Section 119
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gh Court or the Sessions Judge may direct 3[any Magistrate] to make further inquiry into any proceeding in which an order of discharge or release has been made under section 119: 4[* * * * * * * *]] 5[437. Power to order commitment]. Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 438. 1[* * * * * * *] 439. High Court’s powers of revision. __ (1) In the case of any proc
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edge, the High Court may, in its discretion, exercise any of the powers conferred on a Court of Appeal by sections 7[*], 423, 4 26, 427 and 428 or on a Court by section 338, and may enhance the sentence; and, when the Judges composing the Court of Revision are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be disposed of in manner provided by section 429. (2) No order under this section shall
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y enhance the sentence; and, when the Judges composing the Court of Revision are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be disposed of in manner provided by section 429. (2) No order under this section shall be made to the prejudice of the accused unless he has had an opportunity of being heard either personally or by pleader in his own defence. (3) Where the sentence dealt with under th
Section 439A
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to convert a finding of acquittal into one of conviction; or (b) to entertain any proceedings in revision with respect to an order made by the Sessions Judge under section 439A.] (5) Where under this Code an appeal lies and no appeal is brought, no proceedings by way of revision shall be entertained at the instance of the party who could have appealed. 2[(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in t
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has been called for by the Sessions Judge or which otherwise comes to his knowledge, the Sessions Judge may exercise any of the powers conferred on the High Court by section 439. (2) An Additional Sessions Judge shall have and may exercise all the powers of a Sessions Judge under this Chapter in respect of any case which may be transferred to him under any general or special order of the Sessions J
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he Court may, if it thinks fit, when exercising such powers, hear any party either personally or by pleader, and that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect section 439, subsection (2). 441. [Statement by Presidency Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Schedule. 442. High Court’ s order to be certified to lower Court or Magist
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Court’ s order to be certified to lower Court or Magistrate. When a case is revised under this Chapter by the High Court, it shall, in manner hereinbefore provided by section 425, certify its decision or order to the Court by which the finding, sentence or order revised was recorded or passed, and the Court or Magistrate to which the decision or order is so certified shall thereupon make such orders a
Section 466
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d shall reduce the examination to writing. 2[(1A) Pending such examination and inquiry, the Magistrate may deal with the accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466.] (2) If such Magistrate is of opinion that the accused is of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, he 2[shall record a finding to that effect and] shall postpone further proceedings in the case.
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rovincial Government] may have made under the Lunacy Act, 1912.] 467. Resumption of inquiry or trial. __ (1) Whenever an inquiry or a trial is postponed under section 464 or section 465, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, may at any time resume the inquiry or trial, and require the accused to appear or be brought before such Magistrate or Court. 1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”.
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ment] may have made under the Lunacy Act, 1912.] 467. Resumption of inquiry or trial. __ (1) Whenever an inquiry or a trial is postponed under section 464 or section 465, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, may at any time resume the inquiry or trial, and require the accused to appear or be brought before such Magistrate or Court. 1Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”. 2Ins. by Act No
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ibid. 5Subs. by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s.122. 6Subs. ibid. 7Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “L.G”. Page 159 of 307 (2) When the accused has been released under section 466, and the sureties for his appearance produce him to the officer whom the Magistrate or Court appoints in this behalf, the certificate of such officer that the accused is capable of making his defence shall be receivable in
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the Magistrate or Court considers the accused 1[*] to be still incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall again act according to the provisions of section 464 or section 465, as the case may be, 2[and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466]. 3[469. When accuse
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r Court considers the accused 1[*] to be still incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall again act according to the provisions of section 464 or section 465, as the case may be, 2[and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466]. 3[469. When accused appears to have
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case may be, 2[and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 466]. 3[469. When accused appears to have been insane. When the accused appears to be of sound mind at the time of inquiry or trial, and the Magistrate or Court is satisfied from t he evidence given before him or it that ther
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pector General of certain functions. The 2[Provincial Government] may empower the officer incharge of the jail in which a person is confined under the provisions of section 466 or this section, to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector General of Prisons under 3[* *] section 473 or section 474. 472. [Lunatic prisoner to be visited by Inspector General] Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912
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h a person is confined under the provisions of section 466 or this section, to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector General of Prisons under 3[* *] section 473 or section 474. 472. [Lunatic prisoner to be visited by Inspector General] Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912 (IV of 1912), S.101 and Schedule II. 473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence.
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confined under the provisions of section 466 or this section, to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector General of Prisons under 3[* *] section 473 or section 474. 472. [Lunatic prisoner to be visited by Inspector General] Rep. by the Lunacy Act, 1912 (IV of 1912), S.101 and Schedule II. 473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence. If such perso
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1912), S.101 and Schedule II. 473. Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence. If such person is 4[detained] under the provisions of section 466, and 5[in the case of a person det ained in a jail, the Inspector General of Prisons, or, in the case of a person detained in a lunatic asylum, the visitors of such asylum or any two of them] shall certify that, in his o
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trate or Court, as the case may be, at such time as the Magistrate or Court appoints, and the Magistrate or Court shall deal with such person under the provisions of section 468 ;and the certificate of such InspectorGeneral or visitors as aforesaid shall be receivable as evidence. 474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released.__ (1) If such person i
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of section 468 ;and the certificate of such InspectorGeneral or visitors as aforesaid shall be receivable as evidence. 474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released.__ (1) If such person i s 6[detained] under the provisions of section 466 or section 471, and such Inspector General or visitors shall certify that, in his or their judgment, he may be 7[
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evidence. 474. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released.__ (1) If such person i s 6[detained] under the provisions of section 466 or section 471, and such Inspector General or visitors shall certify that, in his or their judgment, he may be 7[released] without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person, the 2[Provincial Government] m
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. Procedure where lunatic detained under section 466 or 471 is declared fit to be released.__ (1) If such person i s 6[detained] under the provisions of section 466 or section 471, and such Inspector General or visitors shall certify that, in his or their judgment, he may be 7[released] without danger of his doing injury to himself or to any other person, the 2[Provincial Government] may thereupon or
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t thinks fit. 9[475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend. __ (1) Whenever any relative or friend of any person detained under the provisions of section 466 or section 471 desires that he shall be delivered to his care and custody, the 2[Provincial Government] may, upon the application of such relative or fr iend and on his giving security to the satisfaction of such 2[Provinci
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9[475. Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend. __ (1) Whenever any relative or friend of any person detained under the provisions of section 466 or section 471 desires that he shall be delivered to his care and custody, the 2[Provincial Government] may, upon the application of such relative or fr iend and on his giving security to the satisfaction of such 2[Provincial Government
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produced for the inspection of such officer, and at such times and places, as the 2[Provincial Government] may direct, and (c) in the case of a person detained under section 466, be produced when required before such Magistrate or Court, order such person to be delivered to such relative or friend. 1Renumbered by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 124. 2Subs. by A.O, 1937, for “L.G”. 3Rep. by Act No
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was delivered to produce him before the Magistrate or Court ; and, upon such production, the Magistrate or Court shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 468, and the certificate of the inspecting officer shall be receivable as evidence.] _______ CHAPTER XXXV PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 1[476. Procedure in cases men
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evidence.] _______ CHAPTER XXXV PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 1[476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195.__ (1) When any offence referred to in section 195, subsection (1), clause (b) or clause (c), has been committed in , or in relation to, a proceeding in any Civil, Revenue or Criminal Court, the Court may take cognizance of
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DINGS IN CASE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 1[476. Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195.__ (1) When any offence referred to in section 195, subsection (1), clause (b) or clause (c), has been committed in , or in relation to, a proceeding in any Civil, Revenue or Criminal Court, the Court may take cognizance of the offence and try the same in accordance with t
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Chapter XXII. (2) When in any case tried under subsection (1) the Court f inds the offender guilty, it may, notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (2) of section 262__ (a) pass any sentence on the offender authorised by law for such offence, except a sentence of de ath, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment exceeding five years, if such Court be a High Court, a Court of Session, a D
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d t o have been committed in relation to any proceeding in such Court by the Court to which such former Court is subordinate within the meaning of subsection (3) of section 195. (4) Any person sentenced by any Court under this section may, notwithstanding any thing hereinbefore contained, appeal__ 1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 2Subs. by the Law Refor
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A. Forwarding of cases for trial by Courts having jurisdiction. __ (1) If the Court in any case considers that the person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 476, subsection (1), and committed in, or in relation to, any proceedings before it, should not be tried under that section, such Court may, af ter recording the facts constituting the offence and the statement of the accused
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mitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch. 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender 1[* * * ]
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Law Reforms Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch. 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender 1[* * * ] to be detain
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Ordinance 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch. 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender 1[* * * ] to be detained in custody
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972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and sch. 480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender 1[* * * ] to be detained in custody and at any t
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f 1923), s. 29. 2Omitted by Act No. II of 1950, s. 2 and Sch. Page 163 of 307 482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480.__ (1) If the Court in any case considers that a person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 480 and committed in its view or presence should be imprisoned otherwise than in default of payment of fine, or tha
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considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480.__ (1) If the Court in any case considers that a person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 480 and committed in its view or presence should be imprisoned otherwise than in default of payment of fine, or that a fine exceeding two hundred rupees should be imposed upon him, or such Court is for any other reason of opinion
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r that a fine exceeding two hundred rupees should be imposed upon him, or such Court is for any other reason of opinion that the case should not be disposed of under section 480, such Court, after recor ding the facts constituting the offence and the statement of the accused as hereinbefore provided, may forward the case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the same, and may require security to
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shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of sections 480 and 482. 484. Discharge of offender on submi ssion or apology. When any Court has under section 480 3[or section 482] adjudged an offender to punishment 3[or forwarded him to a Magistrate for trial] for refusing or omitting to do anything which he was lawfully required to do or for any intentional insult or interruption, th
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o be a Civil Court within the meaning of sections 480 and 482. 484. Discharge of offender on submi ssion or apology. When any Court has under section 480 3[or section 482] adjudged an offender to punishment 3[or forwarded him to a Magistrate for trial] for refusing or omitting to do anything which he was lawfully required to do or for any intentional insult or interruption, the Court may, in i
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o be examined and to answer, or to produce the document or thing. In the event of his persisting in his refusal, he may be dealt wit h according to the provisions of section 480 or section 482, and, in the case of a 5[High Court], shall be deemed guilty of a contempt. 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases. __ (1) Any person sentenced by any Court under section 480 or section 48 5 may, not
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nd to answer, or to produce the document or thing. In the event of his persisting in his refusal, he may be dealt wit h according to the provisions of section 480 or section 482, and, in the case of a 5[High Court], shall be deemed guilty of a contempt. 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases. __ (1) Any person sentenced by any Court under section 480 or section 48 5 may, notwithstanding anyt
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in the case of a 5[High Court], shall be deemed guilty of a contempt. 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases. __ (1) Any person sentenced by any Court under section 480 or section 48 5 may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable. (2) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are a
Section 48
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a 5[High Court], shall be deemed guilty of a contempt. 486. Appeals from convictions in contempt cases. __ (1) Any person sentenced by any Court under section 480 or section 48 5 may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, appeal to the Court to which decrees or orders made in such Court are ordinarily appealable. (2) The provisions of Chapter XXXI shall, so far as they are applicable, app
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in h is capacity as such Judge, and in other cases may be made to the District Judge, 2* * *. 487. Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try offences referred to in section 195 when committed before themselves .__ (1) Except as provided in sections 3[476,] 4[*] 480 and 485, no Judge of a Criminal Court or Magistrate, other than a Judge of a High Court 5[* * *], shall try any person for any offence
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[476,] 4[*] 480 and 485, no Judge of a Criminal Court or Magistrate, other than a Judge of a High Court 5[* * *], shall try any person for any offence referred to in section 195, when such offence is committed before himself or in contempt 6 of his authority, or is b rought under his notice as such Judge or Magistrate in the course of a judicial proceeding. (2) 7[* * * * * * *] 8[CHAPTER XX
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s behalf, shal l be entitled to do so without such permission. (2) Any such officer shall have the like power of withdrawing from the prosecution as is provided by section 494, and the provisions of that section shall apply to any withdrawal by such officer. (3) Any person conducting the prosecution may do so personally or by a pleader. (4) An officer of police shall not be permitted to conduct t
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ct, 1920 (XXXVIII of 1920), s. 2 and Sch. I. Page 167 of 307 1[Provided, further, that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of section 107, subsection (4), or section 117, subsection (3).] 497. When bail may be taken in case of nonbailable offence. __ (1) When any person accused of any nonbailable offence is arrested or detained without warrant by an officer
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and Sch. I. Page 167 of 307 1[Provided, further, that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the provisions of section 107, subsection (4), or section 117, subsection (3).] 497. When bail may be taken in case of nonbailable offence. __ (1) When any person accused of any nonbailable offence is arrested or detained without warrant by an officer in charge of a police station,
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ions (3) and (4) ins. by Act XVIII of 1923, s. 135. 5Ins., omitted and added by the Act VIII of 2011, s. 3. (for further clarity on the provisos of sub-section (1) of section 497, the original source i.e. the Gazette Notifications of Act No. XVIII of 1923, Law Reforms Ordinance (XII of 1972), Act No. XXV of 1974, Ordinance No. LXXI of 1979, Ordinance No. 1983, Act No. XIX of 1994, Ordinance No. LIV o
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policeofficer or Magistrate be reduced. 2[498A. No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no case is registered, etc. Nothing in section 497 or section 498 shall be deemed to require or authorise a Court to rel ease on bail, or to direct to be admitted to bail, any person who is not in custody or is not present in court or against whom no case stands registered
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r or Magistrate be reduced. 2[498A. No bail to be granted to a person not in custody, in court or against whom no case is registered, etc. Nothing in section 497 or section 498 shall be deemed to require or authorise a Court to rel ease on bail, or to direct to be admitted to bail, any person who is not in custody or is not present in court or against whom no case stands registered for the time be
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sue an order of release to the officer incharge of the Jail, and such officer on receipt of the order shall release him. (2) Nothing in this section, secti on 496 or section 497 shall be deemed to require the release of any person liable to be detained for some matter other than that in respect of which the bond was executed. 501. Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient
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wh ich the Magistrate or Court directing the commission may think relevant to the issue 5[and when the commission is directed to a Magistrate or officer mentioned in section 503, such Magistrate or the Officer] 6[to whom the duty of executing such commission has been delegated ] shall examine the witness upon such interrogations. (2) Any such party may appear before such Magistrate or 7[8[*******]
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]] may either issue a commission in the manner hereinbefore provided or reject the application. 507. Return of commission. __(1) After any commission issued under section 503 or section 506 has been duly executed, 13[* * *] it shall be returned, together with the deposition of the witness examined there under, to the Court out of which it issued ; and the commission, the return thereto and t
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ssue a commission in the manner hereinbefore provided or reject the application. 507. Return of commission. __(1) After any commission issued under section 503 or section 506 has been duly executed, 13[* * *] it shall be returned, together with the deposition of the witness examined there under, to the Court out of which it issued ; and the commission, the return thereto and the deposition shall
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ed in evidence at any subsequent stage of the case before another Court. 508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial. In every case in which a commission is issued under section 503 or section 506, the inquiry, trial o r other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission. 1[508A. Application of this Chapter to commissions issued
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at any subsequent stage of the case before another Court. 508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial. In every case in which a commission is issued under section 503 or section 506, the inquiry, trial o r other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission. 1[508A. Application of this Chapter to commissions issued in Burma. The
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fficient for the execution and return of the commission. 1[508A. Application of this Chapter to commissions issued in Burma. The provisions of subsection (3) of section 503, 2[* * * ] and so much of sections 505 and 507 as relate s to the execution of a commission and its return by the Magistrate or officer to whom the commission is directed shall apply in respect of commissions issued 3[by
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t in this behalf exists] under the law in force in that country] relating to commissions for the examination of witnesses, as they apply to commissions issued under section 503 or section 506.] _______ CHAPTER XLI SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE 509. Deposition of medical witness.__(1) The deposition of a Civil Surgeon or other medical witness, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the
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f exists] under the law in force in that country] relating to commissions for the examination of witnesses, as they apply to commissions issued under section 503 or section 506.] _______ CHAPTER XLI SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE 509. Deposition of medical witness.__(1) The deposition of a Civil Surgeon or other medical witness, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the presence of th
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fore the bond is forfeited, his estate shall be discharged from all liability in respect of the bond 5[* * *]. 6[(7) When any person who has furnished security under section 106 or section 118 7[* * *] is convicted of an offence the commission of which constitutes a breach of the conditions of his bond, or of a bond executed in lieu of his bond under section 514B, a certified copy of the judg
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s forfeited, his estate shall be discharged from all liability in respect of the bond 5[* * *]. 6[(7) When any person who has furnished security under section 106 or section 118 7[* * *] is convicted of an offence the commission of which constitutes a breach of the conditions of his bond, or of a bond executed in lieu of his bond under section 514B, a certified copy of the judgment of the Co
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118 7[* * *] is convicted of an offence the commission of which constitutes a breach of the conditions of his bond, or of a bond executed in lieu of his bond under section 514B, a certified copy of the judgment of the Court by which he was convicted of such offence may be used as evidence in proceedings under this section against his surety or sureties, and, if such certified copy is so
Section 514
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h of surety or when a bond is forfeited. When any surety to a bond under this Code becomes insolvent or dies, or when any bond is forfeited under the provis ions of section 514, the Court by whose order such bond was taken, or a 9[* * * ] Magistrate of the first class, may order the person from whom such security was demanded to furnish fresh security in accordance with the directions of the origin
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bond is a minor, such Court or officer may accept, in lieu thereof, a bond executed by a surety or sureties only.] 3[515. Appeals from, and revision of, orders under section 514. __ All orders passed by any Magistrate under section 514 shall be appealable to the Sessions Judge or, if no appeal is preferred against any such order, may be revised by the Sessions Judge.] 516. Power to direct levy of a
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hereof, a bond executed by a surety or sureties only.] 3[515. Appeals from, and revision of, orders under section 514. __ All orders passed by any Magistrate under section 514 shall be appealable to the Sessions Judge or, if no appeal is preferred against any such order, may be revised by the Sessions Judge.] 516. Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances. The High Court or Cour
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red by such conversion or exchange, whether immediately or otherwise. 518. Order may take form of reference 1[* * * * *] . In lieu of itself passing an order under section 517, the Court may direct the property to be delivered to 1[a Magistrate of the first class] who shall in such cases deal with it as if it had been seized by the police and the seizure had been reported to him in the manner herei
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ntitled to the possession thereof, order that out of such money a sum not exceeding the price paid by such purchaser be delivered to him. 520. Stay of order under section 517,518 or 519. Any Court of appeal, confirmation, reference or revision may direct any order under section 517, section 518, or section 519, passed by a Court subordinate thereto, to be stayed pending consideration by the forme
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purchaser be delivered to him. 520. Stay of order under section 517,518 or 519. Any Court of appeal, confirmation, reference or revision may direct any order under section 517, section 518, or section 519, passed by a Court subordinate thereto, to be stayed pending consideration by the former Court, and may modify, alter or annul such order and make any further orders that may be just. 521. Destr
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delivered to him. 520. Stay of order under section 517,518 or 519. Any Court of appeal, confirmation, reference or revision may direct any order under section 517, section 518, or section 519, passed by a Court subordinate thereto, to be stayed pending consideration by the former Court, and may modify, alter or annul such order and make any further orders that may be just. 521. Destruction of lib
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m. 520. Stay of order under section 517,518 or 519. Any Court of appeal, confirmation, reference or revision may direct any order under section 517, section 518, or section 519, passed by a Court subordinate thereto, to be stayed pending consideration by the former Court, and may modify, alter or annul such order and make any further orders that may be just. 521. Destruction of libellous and other
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r and make any further orders that may be just. 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter. __ (1) On a convict ion under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 292, section 293 , section 501 or section 502, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of that thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession
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y further orders that may be just. 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter. __ (1) On a convict ion under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 292, section 293 , section 501 or section 502, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of that thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of
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rs that may be just. 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter. __ (1) On a convict ion under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 292, section 293 , section 501 or section 502, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of that thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person con
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just. 521. Destruction of libellous and other matter. __ (1) On a convict ion under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 292, section 293 , section 501 or section 502, the Court may order the destruction of all the copies of that thing in respect of which the conviction was had, and which are in the custody of the Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted. (2) T
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e Court or remain in the possession or power of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed. 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property.__ (1)
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main in the possession or power of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed. 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property.__ (1) Whenever a
Section 274
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ossession or power of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed. 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property.__ (1) Whenever a person is
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wer of the person convicted. (2) The Court may, in like manner, on a conviction under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860), section 272, section 273, section 274 or section 275, order the food, drink, drug or medical preparation in respect of which the conviction was had to be destroyed. 522. Power to restore possession of immoveable property.__ (1) Whenever a person is convicted of
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right or interest in any moveable property which any person may be able to establish in a civil suit.] 523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. __ (1) The seizure by any police -officer of property taken under section 51, or alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence, sh
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a civil suit.] 523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. __ (1) The seizure by any police -officer of property taken under section 51, or alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence, shall be forthwith reported to a Magistrate, who shall make such order as he thinks fit re
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ding 11[five hundred rupees] as it may consider proper in the circumstances of the case].] (7) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect any order made under section 197. 12[(8) In an inquiry under Chapter VIII or any trial, the fact that any party intimates to the Court at any stage that he intends to make an application under this section shall not require the Court to adjourn the case;
Section 267
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923, s. 145. 2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 3Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. 4The words figure and comma, “except as provided in section 267,” omitted by Ordinance XII of 1972, s. 2. and Sch. 5Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (18 of 1923), s. 145, for “convicted”. 6Subs. ibid., for “the costs of the Prosecutor”. 7Subs. by the Code of Cri
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tent to inquire into or try the same. 2[* * * * * * *]] (2) 1[* * * * * * *] (3) 1[* * * * * * *] 3[(4) Any Magistrate may recall any case made over by him under section 192, subsection (2), to any other Magistrate and may inquire into or try such case himself.] 4[(5)] A Magistrate making an order under [this] * 5[preceding subsection ] shall record in writing his reasons for making the same.
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gularities which do not vitiate proceedings. If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:__ (a) to issue a search warrant under section 98; (b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 176; (d) to issue process, under section 186, for the apprehension of a person within the local limits of his ju
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oceedings. If any Magistrate not empowered by law to do any of the following things, namely:__ (a) to issue a search warrant under section 98; (b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 176; (d) to issue process, under section 186, for the apprehension of a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction who has committed an off
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ings, namely:__ (a) to issue a search warrant under section 98; (b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 176; (d) to issue process, under section 186, for the apprehension of a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside such limits; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under section 190
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rant under section 98; (b) to order, under section 155, the police to investigate an offence; (c) to hold an inquest under section 176; (d) to issue process, under section 186, for the apprehension of a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside such limits; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under section 190, subsection (1), clause (a) or clause (
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the apprehension of a person within the local limits of his jurisdiction who has committed an offence outside such limits; (e) to take cognizance of an offence under section 190, subsection (1), clause (a) or clause (b) ; 1Subs. by the Law Reforms (Amdt.) Act, 1976 (XXI of 1976), s. 27 and Sch. 2Omitted by the Legal Reforms Act, 1997 (Act No. XXIII of 1997), s. 2. 3Subsection (4) ins. by the
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to 528 D) was ins. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.33. *Sic should read as ”the”. Page 181 of 307 (f) to transfer a case under section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338; (h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or (i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing,
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ment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.33. *Sic should read as ”the”. Page 181 of 307 (f) to transfer a case under section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338; (h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or (i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merel
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(XII of 1923), s.33. *Sic should read as ”the”. Page 181 of 307 (f) to transfer a case under section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338; (h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or (i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground
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”the”. Page 181 of 307 (f) to transfer a case under section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338; (h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or (i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered. 530. I
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Page 181 of 307 (f) to transfer a case under section 192; (g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338; (h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or (i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered. 530. Irregularities w
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(g) to tender a pardon under section 337 or section 338; (h) to sell property under section 524 or section 525; or (i) to withdraw a case and try it himself under section 528; erroneously in good faith does that thing, his proceedings shall not be set aside merely on the ground of his not being so empowered. 530. Irregularities which vitiate proceedings. If any Magistrate, not being empowered by
Section 88
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vitiate proceedings. If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:__ (a) attaches and sells property under section 88; (b) issues a searchwarrant for a letter, parcel or other thing in the Post Office, or a telegram in the Telegraph Department; (c) demands security to keep the peace; (d) demands security for good behaviour; (e) discha
Section 133
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demands security for good behaviour; (e) discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour; (f) cancels a bond to keep the peace; (g) makes an order under section 133 as to a local nuisance; (h) prohibits, under section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (i) issues an order under section 144; (j) makes an order under Chapter XII; (k) takes cognizance, under sec
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son lawfully bound to be of good behaviour; (f) cancels a bond to keep the peace; (g) makes an order under section 133 as to a local nuisance; (h) prohibits, under section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (i) issues an order under section 144; (j) makes an order under Chapter XII; (k) takes cognizance, under section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence; (l)
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an order under section 133 as to a local nuisance; (h) prohibits, under section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (i) issues an order under section 144; (j) makes an order under Chapter XII; (k) takes cognizance, under section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence; (l) passes a sentence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate; (m) ca
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43, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance; (i) issues an order under section 144; (j) makes an order under Chapter XII; (k) takes cognizance, under section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence; (l) passes a sentence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate; (m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings; (n) 1[* * * * * * *] (o) revises, under
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ection 144; (j) makes an order under Chapter XII; (k) takes cognizance, under section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence; (l) passes a sentence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate; (m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings; (n) 1[* * * * * * *] (o) revises, under section 515, an order passed under section 514; (p) tries an offender; (q) tries a
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r section 190, subsection (1) clause (c), of an offence; (l) passes a sentence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate; (m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings; (n) 1[* * * * * * *] (o) revises, under section 515, an order passed under section 514; (p) tries an offender; (q) tries an offender summarily; or 1Clause (n) omitted by the Federal Law (Revision an
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entence, under section 349, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate; (m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings; (n) 1[* * * * * * *] (o) revises, under section 515, an order passed under section 514; (p) tries an offender; (q) tries an offender summarily; or 1Clause (n) omitted by the Federal Law (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch.
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eedings recorded by another Magistrate; (m) calls, under section 435, for proceedings; (n) 1[* * * * * * *] (o) revises, under section 515, an order passed under section 514; (p) tries an offender; (q) tries an offender summarily; or 1Clause (n) omitted by the Federal Law (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), s. 3 and Second Sch. Page 182 of 307 (r) decides
Section 164
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1532. [When irregular commitments may be validated.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. 533. Noncompliance with provisions of section 164 or 364. __ (1) If any Court, before which a confession or other statement of an accused person recorded or purporting to be recorded under section 164 or section 364 is tendered or has been received in evidence, finds that a
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provisions of section 164 or 364. __ (1) If any Court, before which a confession or other statement of an accused person recorded or purporting to be recorded under section 164 or section 364 is tendered or has been received in evidence, finds that any of the provisions of either of such sections have not been complied with by the Magistrate recording the statement, it shall take evidence that such
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ection 164 or 364. __ (1) If any Court, before which a confession or other statement of an accused person recorded or purporting to be recorded under section 164 or section 364 is tendered or has been received in evidence, finds that any of the provisions of either of such sections have not been complied with by the Magistrate recording the statement, it shall take evidence that such person duly mad
Section 447
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sed as to his defence on the merits. (2) The provisions of this section apply to Courts of Appeal, Reference and Revision. 2534. [Omission to give information unde r section 447.] Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II of 1950), Schedule. 535. Effect of omission to prepare charge. __ (1) No finding or sentence pronounced or passed shall be deemed invalid
Section 173
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or altered under Chapter XXVII or on appeal or revision on account__ (a) of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint , report by policeofficer under section 173, summons, warrant, charge, proclamation, order, judgment or other proceedings before or during trial or in any inquiry or other proceedings under this Code, or (b) of any error, omission or irregularity in the mode of trial
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2The original s. 534 was subs. by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923), s.34. 3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. for section 537, which has previously been amended by various enactments. Page 183 of 307 Explanation.__ In determining whether any error, omission or irregularity in any proceeding under this Code has occasioned a failure of Justice
Section 539
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uch facts be so given. An affidavit to be used before any Court other than a High Court under this section may be sworn or affirmed in the manner prescribed in section 539, or before any Magistrate. Affidavits under this section shall be confined to, and shall state separately, such facts as the deponent is able to prove from his own knowledge and such facts as he has reasonable groun ds to
Section 5
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either__ (a) three years have elapsed since he was removed to the criminal Jail, in which case he shall be deemed to have been discharged from the civil Jail under Section 5[58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 6[(Act V of 1908)],]: or (b) the Court which ordered his imprisonment in the civil jail has certified to the officer in charge of the criminal jail that he is entitled to be discharged
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(b) the Court which ordered his imprisonment in the civil jail has certified to the officer in charge of the criminal jail that he is entitled to be discharged under section 5[58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 6[(Act V of 1908)]]. 542. [Power of Presidency Magistrate to order prisoner in jail to be brought up for examination.] Rep. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (26
Section 250
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may impose for the offence of which the person directed to pay compensation has been convicted. (4) The provisions of sub -sections (2B), (2C), (3) and (4) of section 250 shall, as far as may be, apply to payment of compensation under this section. (5) An order under this section may also be made by an Appellate Court or by a Court when exercising its powers of revision.] 545. Pow
Section 1
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of awarding compensation in any subsequent civil suit relating to the same ma tter, the Court shall take into account any sum paid or recovered as compensation under section 1[544A or section] 545. 2[546A. Order of payment of certain fees paid by complainant in non -cognizable cases.__ (1) Whenever any complaint of a non-cognizable offence is made to a Court, the Court, if it convicts the accused
Section 141
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Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military law”. 2Ins. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s.2 and Sch. 3Subs. ibid., Sch. for “under the Army Act, section 141, or under the Air Force Act, section 41, to be tried by a Courtmartial”. 4Subs. by Act No. X of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military station”. 5Sub.s by Act No. XXXV of 1934, s.2 and Sch., for “troops”. 6The words “Presiden
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for “military law”. 2Ins. by the Amending Act, 1934 (XXXV of 1934), s.2 and Sch. 3Subs. ibid., Sch. for “under the Army Act, section 141, or under the Air Force Act, section 41, to be tried by a Courtmartial”. 4Subs. by Act No. X of 1927, s.2 and Sch. I, for “military station”. 5Sub.s by Act No. XXXV of 1934, s.2 and Sch., for “troops”. 6The words “Presidency Magistrate or” omitted by A.O., 1949,
Section 2
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law in force for the time being. (3) All rules made under this section shall be published in the 1[official Gazette]. 555. Forms. Subject to the powers conferred by section 2[554], and by 3[Articles 202 and 203] of the Constitution , the forms set forth in the fifth schedule , with such variation as th e circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned,
Section 380
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f the first class 2[* * * ] forwarding the accused to, or taking bail for his appearance before, such Magistrate, who shall dispose of the case in manner provided by section 380. 3.4[(1A) Conviction and release with admonition . In any case in which a person is convicted of theft, theft in a building, dishonest misappropriation, cheating or any offence under the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) pu
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Such Court may, after hearing the case, pass sentence 3564. Conditions as to abode of offender. __ (1) The Court, before directing the release of an offender under section 562, 5[sub section (1)], shall be satisfied that the offender or his surety (if any) has a f ixed place of abode or regular occupation in the place for which the Court acts or in which the offender is likely to live during
Section 215
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r notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of that Code, with im prisonment of either description for
Section 489A
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ddress of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of that Code, with im prisonment of either description for a term of three
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usly convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of that Code, with im prisonment of either description for a term of three years or up
Section 489C
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offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of that Code, with im prisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards, or (b
Section 186
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the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932, provides that the Provincial Government may, by notification in the official Gazette declare that any offence punishable under section 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 5 07 of the Pakistan Penal Code, when committed in any area specified in the notification shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, be cog
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nizable, and thereupon the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, shall, while such notification remains in force, be deemed to be amended accordingly. Subsection (2) of section 10 ibid provides that the Provincial Government may, in like manner and subject to the like conditions, 1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s.158, for the Original, s. 565. 2Subs. b
Section 188
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3. 8The original sub-section (6) was re-numbered as sub-section (5), ibid. Page 192 of 307 and with the like effect, declare that an offence punishable under section 188 or section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code shall be nonbailable. In exercise of the pow ers conferred by section 10 ibid, vide notification No. JudlI3(1)/69, dated March 14, 1969, the Governor of West Pakistan has declare
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effect, declare that an offence punishable under section 188 or section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code shall be nonbailable. In exercise of the pow ers conferred by section 10 ibid, vide notification No. JudlI3(1)/69, dated March 14, 1969, the Governor of West Pakistan has declared that any offence punishable under sections 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 507 of the Pakistan Penal
Section 188
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e in West Pakistan, shall be cognizable. By another notification of even number and date, the Governor of West Pakistan has declared that an offence punishable under section 188 or section 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code, committed i n any place in West Pakistan, shall be nonbailable. [See Gaz. of w.p., Ext., 1969. 421]. 1SCHEDULE–II TABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFENCES EXPLANATORY NOTE.__ The entries i
Section 3(Sch. II)
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in its application to the N.W.F.P. by the Criminal Procedure (Election Offences) (N.W.F.P. Amdt.) Act, 1938 (N.W.F.P. Act 8 of 1938). 2Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 3Ins. by Criminal Law (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (54 of 1984), s. 3. 4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972(XII of 1973), s.2 and Sch., item 210(vii)(a). Page 206 of 307 173 Preventing the service or the
Section 87
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e. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto 4[If it be proclamation issued under section 87 of this Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for three years. Ditto.] 1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “
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n issued under section 87 of this Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment for three years. Ditto.] 1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., Item 210(vii)(a). 4Ins. ibid.,item 210(i). Pag
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ment for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. Page 208 of 307 If the notice or information required respects the commission of an offence, etc. Ditto .
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es, or both. 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 3[If the notice or information is required by an order passed under subsection (1) of section 565 of this Code. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 6 months, or fine of 1[3,000] rupees, or both. Ditto ..] 177 Knowingly furnishing false information to a public servant.
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e provisions of Chapter XXXV; or, if not committed in a Court, a 2[* * *] Magistrate of the first or second class. 1Subs. by Ord. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3Ins. by the Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1939 (XXII of 1939), s. 4. Page 209 of 307 180 Refusing to sign a statement
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Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 1 month, or fine of 1[1500] rupees, or both. Ditto .. 1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3Subs. by Act No. IV of 2017, s.4 (1). Page 210 of 307 185 Bidding, by a person under a legal in capacity to pu
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Ditto .. Ditto .. Ditto .. Imprisonment of either description for 3 years, and fine. 4[Magistrate of first class] 1Subs. by Ord. No. LXXXVI of 2002, section 3 (Sch. II). 2The words “Presidency Magistrate” and by implication the word “or” omitted by A.O., 1949, sch. 3The words “Presidency Magistrate” omitted, ibid. 4Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972) , s. 2 and Sch., for
Section 36
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not arrest without warrant. Summons. Bailable. Not Compound- able. Whipping numbering eighty stripes. Court of Sessions.] SCHEDULE III (See section 36) ORDINARY POWERS OF PROVINCIAL MAGISTRATES I.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Third Class (1) Power to arrest or direct the arrest of, and to commit to custody, a person committing an offence in his presenc
Section 64
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y Powers of a Magistrate of the Third Class (1) Power to arrest or direct the arrest of, and to commit to custody, a person committing an offence in his presence, section 64. (2) Power to arrest, or direct the arrest in his presence of, an offender, section 65. (3) Power to endorse a warrant, or to order the removal of an accused person arrested under a warrant, sections 83,84 and 86. (4)
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of, and to commit to custody, a person committing an offence in his presence, section 64. (2) Power to arrest, or direct the arrest in his presence of, an offender, section 65. (3) Power to endorse a warrant, or to order the removal of an accused person arrested under a warrant, sections 83,84 and 86. (4) Power to issue proclamations in cases judicially before him, section 87. (5) Power to a
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nt, or to order the removal of an accused person arrested under a warrant, sections 83,84 and 86. (4) Power to issue proclamations in cases judicially before him, section 87. (5) Power to attach and sell property 2[and to dispose of claims to attached property] in cases judicially before him, section 88. 1Added.by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch.II. 2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Proced
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ns in cases judicially before him, section 87. (5) Power to attach and sell property 2[and to dispose of claims to attached property] in cases judicially before him, section 88. 1Added.by Act No. VI of 2006, s. 9 and Sch.II. 2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), S.160. Page 275 of 307 (6) Power to restore attached property, section 89. (7) P
Section 89
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. 9 and Sch.II. 2Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), S.160. Page 275 of 307 (6) Power to restore attached property, section 89. (7) Power to require search to be made for letters and telegrams, section 95. (8) Power to issue searchwarrant, section 96. (9) Power to endorse a searchwarrant and order delivery of thing found, section 99. (10-12)1[*
Section 95
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II of 1923), S.160. Page 275 of 307 (6) Power to restore attached property, section 89. (7) Power to require search to be made for letters and telegrams, section 95. (8) Power to issue searchwarrant, section 96. (9) Power to endorse a searchwarrant and order delivery of thing found, section 99. (10-12)1[* * * * * * *] (13) 2[* * * * * * *] (14) Power to authorise detention 3[not
Section 96
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(6) Power to restore attached property, section 89. (7) Power to require search to be made for letters and telegrams, section 95. (8) Power to issue searchwarrant, section 96. (9) Power to endorse a searchwarrant and order delivery of thing found, section 99. (10-12)1[* * * * * * *] (13) 2[* * * * * * *] (14) Power to authorise detention 3[not being detention in the custody of the police] of
Section 99
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e made for letters and telegrams, section 95. (8) Power to issue searchwarrant, section 96. (9) Power to endorse a searchwarrant and order delivery of thing found, section 99. (10-12)1[* * * * * * *] (13) 2[* * * * * * *] (14) Power to authorise detention 3[not being detention in the custody of the police] of a person during a policeinvestigation, section 167. 3[(14a) Power to postpone issu
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* * * * * *] (13) 2[* * * * * * *] (14) Power to authorise detention 3[not being detention in the custody of the police] of a person during a policeinvestigation, section 167. 3[(14a) Power to postpone issue of process and inquire into case himself, section 202;] (15) Power to detain an offender found in Court, section 351. (16) 4[* * * * * * *] (17) Power to apply to 1[Session Judge] to issue
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ntion in the custody of the police] of a person during a policeinvestigation, section 167. 3[(14a) Power to postpone issue of process and inquire into case himself, section 202;] (15) Power to detain an offender found in Court, section 351. (16) 4[* * * * * * *] (17) Power to apply to 1[Session Judge] to issue commission for examination of witness, section 506 (2). (18) Power to recover forfei
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investigation, section 167. 3[(14a) Power to postpone issue of process and inquire into case himself, section 202;] (15) Power to detain an offender found in Court, section 351. (16) 4[* * * * * * *] (17) Power to apply to 1[Session Judge] to issue commission for examination of witness, section 506 (2). (18) Power to recover forfeited bond for appearance before Magistrate’s Court, section 514
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er to detain an offender found in Court, section 351. (16) 4[* * * * * * *] (17) Power to apply to 1[Session Judge] to issue commission for examination of witness, section 506 (2). (18) Power to recover forfeited bond for appearance before Magistrate’s Court, section 514 3[and to require fresh security, section 514A]. 3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry
Section 514
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y to 1[Session Judge] to issue commission for examination of witness, section 506 (2). (18) Power to recover forfeited bond for appearance before Magistrate’s Court, section 514 3[and to require fresh security, section 514A]. 3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry or trial, section 516A;] (19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517.
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xamination of witness, section 506 (2). (18) Power to recover forfeited bond for appearance before Magistrate’s Court, section 514 3[and to require fresh security, section 514A]. 3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry or trial, section 516A;] (19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517. (20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspect
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e’s Court, section 514 3[and to require fresh security, section 514A]. 3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry or trial, section 516A;] (19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517. (20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspected character, section 525. 3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;] 3[(2
Section 517
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]. 3[(18a) power to make order as to custody and disposal of property pending inquiry or trial, section 516A;] (19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517. (20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspected character, section 525. 3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;] 3[(22) Power to make local inspection, section 539B;] II.__ Ordinary Po
Section 525
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nding inquiry or trial, section 516A;] (19) Power to make order as to disposal of property, section 517. (20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspected character, section 525. 3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;] 3[(22) Power to make local inspection, section 539B;] II.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Second Class (1) The ordinary powers of a Ma
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sposal of property, section 517. (20) Power to sell 5[*] property of a suspected character, section 525. 3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;] 3[(22) Power to make local inspection, section 539B;] II.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Second Class (1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the third class. (2) Power to order the police to investigate a
Section 539B
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] property of a suspected character, section 525. 3[(21) Power to require affidavit in support of application, section 539A;] 3[(22) Power to make local inspection, section 539B;] II.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the Second Class (1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the third class. (2) Power to order the police to investigate an offence in cases in which the Magistrate has jurisdi
Section 155
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order the police to investigate an offence in cases in which the Magistrate has jurisdiction to try or 6[send for trial to the Court of Session or the High Court], section 155. 1Omitted & subs., by Law Reform Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.211. 2Item 13 omitted by Act No. XVIII of 1923, s. 160. 3Ins. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923). 4Item 16 rep. by the
Section 202
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72), s. 2 and Sch., for “commit for trail”. Page 276 of 307 1[(3) Power to postpone issue of process and to inquire into a case or direct investigation, section 202.] (4) 2[* * * * * * *] III.__ Ordinary Powers of a Magistrate of the First Class (1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the second Class. 3[(1a) Power to direct warrant to land holders, etc., section 78. (1ab) Pow
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rdinary Powers of a Magistrate of the First Class (1) The ordinary powers of a Magistrate of the second Class. 3[(1a) Power to direct warrant to land holders, etc., section 78. (1ab) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.] (2) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98. (3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discover
Section 98
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of the second Class. 3[(1a) Power to direct warrant to land holders, etc., section 78. (1ab) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.] (2) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98. (3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discovery of persons wrongfully confined, section 100. 3[(3a) Power to require security for ke
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. (1ab) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98.] (2) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98. (3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discovery of persons wrongfully confined, section 100. 3[(3a) Power to require security for keeping peace, section 107. (3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from pers
Section 100
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(2) Power to issue searchwarrant otherwise than in course of an inquiry, section 98. (3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discovery of persons wrongfully confined, section 100. 3[(3a) Power to require security for keeping peace, section 107. (3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter, section 108. (3ac) Power to require security for good be
Section 107
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uiry, section 98. (3) Power to issue searchwarrant for discovery of persons wrongfully confined, section 100. 3[(3a) Power to require security for keeping peace, section 107. (3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter, section 108. (3ac) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (3ad) Power to require security for good be
Section 108
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3[(3a) Power to require security for keeping peace, section 107. (3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter, section 108. (3ac) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (3ad) Power to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110. (3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126. (3f) Power to
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(3ab) Power to require security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matter, section 108. (3ac) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (3ad) Power to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110. (3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126. (3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.]
Section 110
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matter, section 108. (3ac) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (3ad) Power to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110. (3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126. (3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.] (4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107. (5) Power to require securit
Section 126
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urity for good behaviour, section 109. (3ad) Power to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110. (3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126. (3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.] (4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107. (5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (6) Power to di
Section 126
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ood behaviour from habitual offenders, section 110. (3ae) Power to discharge sureties, section 126. (3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.] (4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107. (5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nu
Section 107
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to discharge sureties, section 126. (3f) Power to acquire security, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.] (4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107. (5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit re
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urity, for unexpired period of bond, section 126 A.] (4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107. (5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section 143. (6ac
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6 A.] (4) Power to require security to keep the peace, section 107. (5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section 143. (6ac) Power to make orders, etc., in possession c
Section 133
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(5) Power to require security for good behaviour, section 109. (6) Power to discharge sureties, section 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section 143. (6ac) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, section 145,146 and 147.] (7) Power to make orders, etc., in pos
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ction 4[126A]. 5[(6a) Power to make orders as to local nuisances, section 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section 143. (6ac) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, section 145,146 and 147.] (7) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, sections 145,146 and 147. 1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1
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on 133;] 3[(6ab) Power to make order to prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance, section 143. (6ac) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, section 145,146 and 147.] (7) Power to make orders, etc., in possession cases, sections 145,146 and 147. 1Subs. by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amdt.) Act, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160, for the Original item. 2Item (4) rep., i
Section 164
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ct, 1923 (XVIII of 1923), s. 160, for “126” 5Ins., ibid. Page 277 of 307 1[(7a) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164.] 1[(7aa) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167;] 1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;] (8) Power to commit for trial, sec
Section 167
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g a police investigation, section 164.] 1[(7aa) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167;] 1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;] (8) Power to commit for trial, section 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174. (8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.] (9) Power to stop proce
Section 174
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a) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167;] 1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;] (8) Power to commit for trial, section 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174. (8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.] (9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249. (9a)
Section 206
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in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167;] 1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;] (8) Power to commit for trial, section 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174. (8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.] (9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249. (9a) 3[* * * * * * *] (10) 3[* * * * * * *] (11
Section 174
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a police investigation, section 167;] 1[(7b) Power to hold inquests, section 174;] (8) Power to commit for trial, section 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174. (8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.] (9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249. (9a) 3[* * * * * * *] (10) 3[* * * * * * *] (11) Power to take evidence on commission, sectio
Section 190
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to hold inquests, section 174;] (8) Power to commit for trial, section 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174. (8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.] (9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249. (9a) 3[* * * * * * *] (10) 3[* * * * * * *] (11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503. (12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, s
Section 249
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on 206. 2[(8a) Power to hold inquests, section 174. (8ab) Power to take cognisance of offences, section 190.] (9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249. (9a) 3[* * * * * * *] (10) 3[* * * * * * *] (11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503. (12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514. 1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.]
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n 190.] (9) Power to stop proceedings when no complainant, section 249. (9a) 3[* * * * * * *] (10) 3[* * * * * * *] (11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503. (12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514. 1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.] 2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524. (12b) 2[* * * * * * *] (13) Powe
Section 514
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section 249. (9a) 3[* * * * * * *] (10) 3[* * * * * * *] (11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503. (12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514. 1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.] 2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524. (12b) 2[* * * * * * *] (13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562. 1[(14) Pow
Section 514A
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*] (11) Power to take evidence on commission, section 503. (12) Power to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514. 1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.] 2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524. (12b) 2[* * * * * * *] (13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562. 1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section
Section 524
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wer to recover penalty on forfeited bond, section 514. 1[(12a) Power to require fresh security, section 514A.] 2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524. (12b) 2[* * * * * * *] (13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562. 1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section 565.] IV.__ Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed
Section 562
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security, section 514A.] 2[(12ab) Power to dispose property where no claimant, section 524. (12b) 2[* * * * * * *] (13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562. 1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section 565.] IV.__ Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed under section 13 2[Omitted] V.__ Ordinary Powers of a District Magistrate 2[Omitt
Section 565
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mant, section 524. (12b) 2[* * * * * * *] (13) Power to make order as to first offenders, section 562. 1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section 565.] IV.__ Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed under section 13 2[Omitted] V.__ Ordinary Powers of a District Magistrate 2[Omitted] 4[SCHEDULE IV (See Section 37) Additional Powers with which Magist
Section 13
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ffenders, section 562. 1[(14) Power to order released convicts to notify residence, section 565.] IV.__ Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed under section 13 2[Omitted] V.__ Ordinary Powers of a District Magistrate 2[Omitted] 4[SCHEDULE IV (See Section 37) Additional Powers with which Magistrates may be invested. PART I Powers with which a Magistrate of first class may
Section 37
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Ordinary Powers of a Subdivisional Magistrate appointed under section 13 2[Omitted] V.__ Ordinary Powers of a District Magistrate 2[Omitted] 4[SCHEDULE IV (See Section 37) Additional Powers with which Magistrates may be invested. PART I Powers with which a Magistrate of first class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to try cases under section 124A of the Pakistan Penal
Section 260
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1981), s.3 and Second Sch. 4Subs. by Ord. No. XII of 1972, s. 2 and Sch., item 212. Page 278 of 307 (2-6) 1[* * * * * * *] (7) Power to try summarily, section 260. (8) Power to pass sentence on proceedings recorded by a Magistrate of the second or third class, section 349. Powers with which a Magistrate of the second class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power t
Section 349
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(2-6) 1[* * * * * * *] (7) Power to try summarily, section 260. (8) Power to pass sentence on proceedings recorded by a Magistrate of the second or third class, section 349. Powers with which a Magistrate of the second class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164. (2) Power to authorise detention
Section 164
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th which a Magistrate of the second class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to record statements and confessions during a police investigation, section 164. (2) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167. (3) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190. (4) Power to take cognizance of
Section 167
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and confessions during a police investigation, section 164. (2) Power to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167. (3) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190. (4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. (5) Power to take cognizance of offences without complaint, section 190. Pow
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to authorise detention of a person in the custody of the police during a police investigation, section 167. (3) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190. (4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. (5) Power to take cognizance of offences without complaint, section 190. Powers with which a Magistrate of the third class may be invested by the Pr
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lice investigation, section 167. (3) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190. (4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. (5) Power to take cognizance of offences without complaint, section 190. Powers with which a Magistrate of the third class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complia
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es upon complaint, section 190. (4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. (5) Power to take cognizance of offences without complaint, section 190. Powers with which a Magistrate of the third class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to take cognizance of offences upon compliant, section 190. (2) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police rep
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section 190. Powers with which a Magistrate of the third class may be invested by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to take cognizance of offences upon compliant, section 190. (2) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. PART-II 1[* * * * * * *]] SCHEDULE V (See Section 2[555].) FORMS I.__ SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON. (See Section 68) To of WHEREAS
Section 190
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sted by the Provincial Government. (1) Power to take cognizance of offences upon compliant, section 190. (2) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. PART-II 1[* * * * * * *]] SCHEDULE V (See Section 2[555].) FORMS I.__ SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON. (See Section 68) To of WHEREAS your attendance is necessary to answer to a charge of ( state shortly the o
Section 2
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ance of offences upon compliant, section 190. (2) Power to take cognizance of offences upon police report, section 190. PART-II 1[* * * * * * *]] SCHEDULE V (See Section 2[555].) FORMS I.__ SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON. (See Section 68) To of WHEREAS your attendance is necessary to answer to a charge of ( state shortly the offence charged), you are hereby required to appear in per
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nizance of offences upon police report, section 190. PART-II 1[* * * * * * *]] SCHEDULE V (See Section 2[555].) FORMS I.__ SUMMONS TO AN ACCUSED PERSON. (See Section 68) To of WHEREAS your attendance is necessary to answer to a charge of ( state shortly the offence charged), you are hereby required to appear in person (or by pleader, as the case may be ) before the (Magistrate)
Section 75
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e day of . Herein fail not. Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ______ II.__ WARRANT OF ARREST (See Section 75) To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS of stands charged with the offence of (state the offence), you are hereby directed to arrest the said and to produce
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eby directed to arrest the said and to produce him before me. Herein fail not. Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _______ (See Section 76) This warrant may be endorsed as follows:__ If the said shall give bail himself in the sum of ,with one surety in the sum of (or two sureties each in the sum of ) to attend before me on the day of and to continue so
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l otherwise directed by me, he may be released. Dated this day of ,18. (Signature) _______ III.__ BOND AND BAILBOND AFTER ARREST UNDER A WARRANT (See Section 86) I, (name), of being brought before the 1[*] Magistrate of (or as the case may be) under a warant issued to compel my appearance to answer to the charge of , do hereby bind myself to attend in the Court of on t
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vernment] 2[* * *] the sum of rupee. Dated this day of ,18 . (Signature) _______ IV_PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 87) WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name, description and address) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of , punishable under section of the Pakistan Penal Code, and it has been
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n the day of ]. Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ V.__ PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS (See Section 87) WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name, description and address) has committed (or is suspected to have committed ) the offence of ( mention the offence concisely ) and a warrant has been issued to compe
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903 (1 of 1903), Sch. II, Part II, for “within days from this date”. Page 281 of 307 VI.__ ORDER OF ATTACHMENT TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF A WITNESS (See Section 88) To the Policeofficer in charge of the Policestation at WHEREAS a warrant has been duly issued to compel the attendance of ( name, description and address) to testify concerning a complaint pending before this Court, and
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execution. Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ______ ORDER OF ATTACHMENT TO COMPEL THE APPEARANCE OF A PERSON ACCUSED (See Section 88) To (name and designation of the person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that ( name description and address ) has committed (or is suspected to have committed)
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rds “and he has failed to appear” rep., ibid. Page 282 of 307 ORDER AUTHORIZING AN ATTACHMENT BY THE 1 [DISTRICT OFFICER (REVENUE)] AS COLLECTOR (See Section 88) To the 1 [District Officer (Revenue)] of the District of WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that (name, description and address ) has committed (or is suspected to have committed) the offence of , punish
Section 90
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rsuance of this order. Dated this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ VII_WARRANT IN THE FIRST INSTANCE TO BRING UP A WITNESS (See Section 90) To (name and designation of the PoliceOfficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS complaint has been made before me that of has ( or is suspected to have) committed the offence of
Section 96
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issued”. 3The word “but he has not appeared” omitted, ibid. Page 283 of 307 VIII.__ WARRANT TO SEARCH AFTER INFORMATION OF A PARTICULAR OFFENCE (See Section 96) To (name and designation of the Policeofficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS information has been laid ( or complaint has been made ) before me of the commission (or suspected
Section 98
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nder my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ IX.__ WARRANT TO SEARCH SUSPECTED PLACE OF DEPOSIT (See Section 98) To (name and designation of a Policeofficer above the rank of a Constable). WHEREAS information has been laid before me, and on due inquiry thereupon had I have been led to believe that the ( describe the house or other p
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. (Seal.) (Signature) 1Ins. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (VIII of 1925), s.3. Page 284 of 307 X.__ BOND TO KEEP PEACE (See Section 107) WHEREAS I, ( name) inhabitant of ( place), have been called upon to enter into a bound to keep the peace for the term of 1[or until the completion of the inquiry in the matter of now pending in the Court of ;] I hereby
Section 114
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. 2 and Sch., for “Her Majesty” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956). Page 285 of 307 XII.__SUMMONS ON INFORMATION OF A PROBABLE BREACH OF THE PEACE (See Section 114) To of WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me by credible information that ( state the substance of the information ), and that you are likely to commit a breach of the peace ( or by which act a breach of the
Section 123
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urt, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _________ XIII.— WARRANT OF COMMITMENT ON FAILURE TO FIND SECURITY TO KEEP THE PEACE (See Section 123) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS (name and address ) appeared before me in person (or by his authoris ed agent) on the day of in obedience to a summons calling upon him to show cause why
Section 123
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same shall be received and the said (name) released”. Page 286 of 307 XIV.__ WARRANT OF COMMITMENT ON FAILURE TO FIND SECURITY FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. (See Section 123) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that ( name and description ) has been and is lurking within the district of having no ostensible means of subsistence ( or,
Section 133
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e. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ XVI.—ORDER FOR THE REMOVAL OF NUISANCES (See Section 133) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you have caused an obstruction ( or nuisance) to persons using the public roadway ( or other public place) which, etc., (describe the road
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hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature). __________ XVII.— MAGISTRATE’S ORDER CONSTITUTING A JURY (See Section 138) WHEREAS on the day of 18 , an order was issued to ( name) requiring him ( state the effect of the order ), and whereas the said ( name) has applied to me, by a petition bearing date the day of ,for
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he Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _________ XVIII.—MAGISTRATE’S NOTICE AND PEREMPTORY ORDER AFTER THE FINDING BY A JURY. (See Section 140) To (name, description and address). I HEREBY give you notice that the Jury duly appointed on the petition presented by you on the day of have found that the order issued on the day of requiring you (state substa
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,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ Page 289 of 307 XIX.—INJUNCTION TO PROVIDE AGAINST IMMINENT DANGER PENDING INQUIRY BY JURY. (See section 142) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS the inquiry by a Jury appointed to try whether my order issued on the day of 18 , is reasonable and proper is still pending, and it has been made to appear to me tha
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e Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature.) _________ XX.— MAGISTRATE’S ORDER PROHIBITING THE REPETITION, ETC., OF A NUISANCE (See section 143) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that, etc., ( state the proper recital, guided by Form No. XVI or Form No. XXI, (as the case may be) ; I do hereby strictly order and en join
Section 144
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and and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ XXI.—MAGISTRATE’S ORDER TO PREVENT OBSTRUCTION, RIOT, ETC. (See section 144) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that you are in possession ( or have the management) of (describe clearly the property), and that, in digging a drain on the said land, you are
Section 145
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y of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) ________ XXII.__MAGISTRATE’S ORDER DECLARING PARTY ENTITLED TO RETAIN POSSESSION OF LAND, ETC., IN DISPUTE (See section 145) It appearing to me, on the grounds duly recorded, that a dispute, likely to induce a breach of the peace, existed between ( describe the parties by name and residence, or residence only if the dispute be between bodi
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,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) Page 291 of 307 XXlll.— WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT IN THE CASE OF A DISPUTE AS TO THE POSSESSION OF LAND, ETC. (See section 146) To the Policeofficer in charge of the Policestation at [or, To the Collector of ]. WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that a dispute likely to induce a breach of the peace existed between ( describe the p
Section 147
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the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) _________ XXIV.__ MAGISTRATE’S ORDER PROHIBITING THE DOING OF ANYTHING ON LAND OR WATER (See section 147) A DISPUTE having arisen concerning the right of use of ( state concisely the subject of dispute) situate within the limits of my jurisdiction, the possession of which land ( or water) is claimed exclusively by (describe th
Section 169
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is day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) Page 292 of 307 XXVBOND AND BAILBOND ON A PRELIMINARY INQUIRY BEFORE A POLICEOFFICER (See section 169) I, (name), of , being charged with offence of and after inquiry required to appear before the Magistrate of , or and after inquiry called upon to enter into my own recognizance to appear when required, do hereby bin
Section 170
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* *], the sum of rupees . Dated this day of ,18 . (Signature) _________ XXVI_BOND TO PROSECUTE OR GIVE EVIDENCE (See section 170) I, (name), of (place), do hereby bind myself to attend at in the Court of at o’clock on the day of next and then and there to prosecute ( or to prosecute and give evidence) (or to give evidence) in the matter of a cha
Section 121
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221, 222, 223) (I) CHARGES WITH ONE HEAD (a) I, [name and office of Magistrate, etc .], hereby charge you [ name of accused person ] as follows:__ On Penal Code, section 121. (b) that you, on or about the day of , at , waged war against 1[Pakistan] , 2[* * *] and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 121 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the
Section 124
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Court.] (c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge. [Signature and seal of the Magistrate] [To be substituted for (b)]:__ On Section 124. (2) That you, on or about the day of , at ,with the intention of inducing 4[the 5[President] of Pakistan to refrain from exercising a lawful power as such 5[President], assaulted him], and thereby committed an offence p
Section 161
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him], and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 124 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 161. (3) That you, being a public servant in the Department, directly accepted from [ state the name ], for another party [ state the name ], a gratification other than legal remuneration, as a motive for forbearing to do an o
Section 166
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t, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 161 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cogniza nce of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 166. (4) That you, on or about the day of ,at , did [ or omitted to do, as the case may be] , such conduct being contrary to the provisions of Act ,section , and known by you to be pre
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er as such Member, assaulted such Member”. 5Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2, for “Governor General” (with effect from the 23rd March, 1965). Page 294 of 307 On Section 193. (5) That you, on or about the day of at in the course of the trial of ,before , stated in evidence that “ ”which statement you either knew or believed to be false, or did not believe to be true, and thereby commit
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e, and thereby committ ed an offence punishable under section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 304. (6) That you, on or about the day of at , committed culpable homicide not, amounting to murder, causing the death of , and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, an
Section 306(7)
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and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 306 (7) That you, on or about the day of , at abetted the commission of suicide by A,B., a person in a state of intoxication, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 306 of the Pa
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on, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 306 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 325. (8) That you, on or about the day of ,at ,voluntarily caused grievous hurt to , and thereby committed an offence punishable, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance o
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, and thereby committed an offence punishable, under section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 392. (9) That you, on or about the day of ,at , robbed ( state the name), and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or
Section 395
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ame), and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 392 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On section 395. (10) That you, on or about the day of ,at ,committed dacoity, an offence punishable under section 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. [In cases tried by M
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WITH TWO OR MORE HEADS (a) I, [ name and office of Magistrate, etc. ], hereby charge you [ name of the accused person] as follows:__ Page 295 of 307 On Section 241 (b) First.__ That you, on or about the day of ,at , knowing a coin to be counterfeit, delivered the same to another person, by name A.B., as genuine, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 241 of the Pa
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Court]. (c) And I hereby direct that you be tried by the said Court on the said charge. [Signature and seal of the Magistrate] [To be substituted for (b)]:__ On Section 302 and 304. (2) First.__ That you, on or about the day of , at , committed murder by causing the death of ,and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the co
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r, and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 304 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. On Section 379 & 382. (3) First._ That you, on or about the day of ,at ,committed theft, and th ereby committed an offence punishable under section 379 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or
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under section 382 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and within the cognizance of the Court of Session [or High Court]. Page 296 of 307 Alternative charge on section 193. (4) That you, on or about the day of ,at , in the course of the inquiry into , before ,stated in evidence that ,and that you, on or about the ,day of ,at , in the course of the trial of ,before ,stated in the
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ode. And I hereby direct that you be tried, etc. __________ XXIX.__ WARRRANT OF COMMITMENT ON A SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT OR FINE IF PASSED BY A MAGISTRATE (See Section 245 1[* *]) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS on the day of 18, (name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd, as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar for 18 , was convicted bef
Section 250
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t, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ XXX.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON FAILURE TO RECOVER AMENDS BY 1[ATTACHEMNT AND SALE] (See section 250) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS ( name and description ) has brought against ( name and description of the accused person) the complaint that (mention it concisely) and the same has been dismissed
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(Signature) ___________ XXXII 1[* * * * * * *] XXXIII 1[* * * * * * *] XXXIV—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH (See Section 374) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at . WHEREAS at the Session held before me on the day of 18, ( name of prisoner), the (1st, 2nd, 3rd as the case may be) prisoner in case No. of the Calenda
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II omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s.2 and Sch. Page 299 of 307 XXXV.— WARRANT OF EXECUTION ON A SENTENCE OF DEATH (See section 381) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS (name of prisoner ), the (1st, 2 nd, 3rd, as the case may be ) prisoner in case No. of the Calendar at the Session held before me on the day of 18 , has been b
Section 386
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the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) Page 300 of 307 XXXVll.—WARRANT TO LEVY A FINE BY 1[ATTACHMENT] AND SALE (See section 386 2[(1) (a)]) To (name and designation of the Policeofficer or other person or persons who is or are to execute the warrant). WHEREAS (name and description of the offender) was on the day of 18 , convicted before me of th
Section 388
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e Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ 6[XXXVllA._BOND FOR APPEARANCE OF OFFENDER RELEASED PENDING REALISATION OF FINE (See section 388) WHEREAS I, (name), inhabitant of (place), have been sentenced to pay a fine of rupees and in default of payment thereof to undergo imprisonment for ; and whereas the Court has been pleased to order my release 7[*
Section 480
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t to 2[Government], 3[* * *] the sum of Rupees (Signature)] _________ XXXVIII—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT IN CERTAIN CASES OF CONTEMPT WHEN A FINE IS IMPOSED. (See section 480) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at WHEREAS at a Court holden before me on this day (name and description of the offender) in the presence (or view) of the Court committed wilful contempt; And whereas for su
Section 485
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the Court, this day of ,18. (Seal) (Signature) __________ XXXIX—MAGISTRATE’S OR JUDGE’S WARRANT OF COMMITMENT OF WITNESS REFUSING TO ANSWER (See section 485) To (name and description of officer of Court.) WHEREAS ( name and description ), being summoned ( or brought before this Court) as a witness and this day required to give evidence on an inquiry into an alleged offence, ref
Section 500
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(Signature) _________ XL-XLI.__ 1[* * * * * * *] XLII.__ 2[* * * * * * *] XLIII.—WARRANT TO DISCHARGE A PERSON IMPRISONED ON FAILURE TO GIVE SECURITY (See section 500) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at (or other officer in whose custody the person is). WHEREAS (name and description of prisoner) was committed to your custody under warrant of this Court, dated the day
Section 514
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n under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ XLIV.—WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT TO ENFORCE A BOND (See section 514) To the Police-officer in charge of the Police-station at . WHEREAS (name, description and address of person ) has failed to appear on ( mention the occasion) pursuant to his recognizance, and has by such default forfei
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en under my hand and the seal of the Court, this, day of ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) __________ XLV.__ NOTICE TO SURETY ON BREACH OF A BOND (See Section 514) To of . WHEREAS on the day of 18 , you became surety for ( name) of (place) that he should appear before this Court on the day of and bound yourself in default thereof to forf
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d and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18. (Seal.) (Signature) ___________ XLVI.—NOTICE TO SURETY OF FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR (See Section 514) To of WHEREAS on the day of 18, you became surety by a bond for (name) of (place) that he would be of good behaviour for the period of and bound yourself in default thereof to forfeit the sum of rupees to 1[
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under my hand and the seal of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ XLVII.—WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT AGAINST A SURETY (See Section 514) To of . WHEREAS (name, description and address ) has bound himself as surety for the appearance of (mention the condition of the bond), and the said (name) has made default, and thereby forfeited to 1[Governmen
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, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ XLVIIl.—WARRANT OF COMMITMENT OF THE SURETY OF AN ACCUSED PERSON ADMITTED TO BAIL. (See section 514) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at WHEREAS ( name and description of surety ) has bound himself as a surety for the appearance of (state the condition of the bond) and the said (name) has therein made d
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of the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ XLIX._ NOTICE TO THE PRINCIPAL OF FORFEITURE OF A BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE. (See Section 514) To (name, description and address). WHEREAS on the day of 18 , you entered into a bond not to commit, etc., (as in the bond), and proof of the forfeiture of the same has been given before me and duly recorded ; You are
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f ,18 . (Seal.) (Signature) __________ L.__ WARRANT TO ATTACH THE PROPERTY OF THE PRINICIPAL ON BREACH OF A BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE. (See Section 514) To (name and designation of Policeofficer), at the Policestation of . WHEREAS (name and description) did, on the day of 18 , enter into a bond for the sum of rupees binding himself
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f the Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) Page 306 of 307 LI.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON BRAECH OF A BOND TO KEEP THE PEACE. (See Section 514) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at . WHEREAS proof has been given before me and duly recorded that ( name and description ) has committed a breach of the bond entered into by him to keep the peace,
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Court, this day of ,18 . (Seal) (Signature) __________ Lll.__ WARRANT OF ATTACHMENT AND SALE ON FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. (See Section 514) To the Police-officer in charge of the Policestation at . WHEREAS (name description and address) did, on the day of 18 , give security by bond in the sum of rupees for the good behaviour of ( name, etc., of the
Section 514
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2The words “Empress of India” omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch. Page 307 of 307 LIII.__ WARRANT OF IMPRISONMENT ON FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. (See Section 514) To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Civil Jail at . WHEREAS (name, description and address) did, on the day of 18 , give security by bond in the sum of rupees for the good behaviou
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Section 20 of Cattletrespass Act, 1871
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ence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force; it also includes any act in respect of which a complaint may be made under section 20 of the Cattletrespass Act, 1871 (I of 1871): (p) “Officer incharge of a policestation. ” “officer incharge of a policestation ” includes, when the officer incharge of the policestation is absent from the stationhouse or unable from illness or other ca
Section 509 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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be in this behalf 2[:] 2[Provided that if the information is given by the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, than such information shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female family member or any other person with c
Section 509 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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the case may be: Provided further that if the information, given b y the woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, is distressed such information shall be record ed by an investigating officer at residence of the complainant or at a convenient place of the complainant's
Section 509 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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and circumstances of the case 4[:] 4[Provided that a statement of a woman against whom an offence under section 336B, section 354, section 354A, section 376 or section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) is alleged to have been committed or attempted, shall be recorded by an investigating officer in presence of a female police officer or a female family member or other person of her choice.] 1Added. by
Section 377B of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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such person whose statement he records.] 2[161A. Legal representation of victim of rape, etc. __ (1) Where an offence under section 354A, section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860) has been committed or attempted to be committed, the police officer after recording the information under section 154 shall inform the victim, against whom such offences have been committed or attempted t
Section 377B of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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onduct such examination. 1Ins. by Act No. XLIV of 2016, s.11. Page 85 of 307 164B. DNA test. __ (1) Where an offence under section 376, section 377 or section 377B of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860) is committed or attempted to have been committed or is alleged to have been committed, Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) samples, where practicable, shall be collected from the victim with his or her consent or with
Section 5 of Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance,1979
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eeding. In such cases he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing. 6[203A. Complaint in case of Zina.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence on a complaint shall at once examine, on oath, the complainant and at le
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5. Zina liable to hadd.__ (1) Zina is zina liable to hadd if__ (a) it is committed by a man who is an adult and is not insane with a woman to whom he is not, and does not suspect himself to be, married; or (b) it is committed by a woman who is an adult and is not insane with a man to whom she is not, and does n
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sufficient ground for proceeding and in such case he shall record his reasons for so doing. 203B. Complaint in case of Qazf. __ (1) Subject to subsection (2) of f section 6 of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 (VIII of 1979), no Court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 7 of the said Ordinance, except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance o
Section 6 of Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979
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. (2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offence on a complaint shall at once examine on oath the complainant and the witnesses as mentioned in section 6 of the Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979 (VIII of 1979) of the act of Qazf necessar y to the offence. (3) The substance of the, examination of the complainant and the witnesses shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant and the witnesses, a
Section 5 of Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance,1979
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nything contained in any other law for the time being in force no complaint under this section shall be entertained against any person who is accused of zina under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance No. VII of 1979) and against whom a complaint under section 203A of this Code is pending or has been dismissed or who has been acquitted or against any person who is a complainant or a victim in a case of rape,
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5. Zina liable to hadd.__ (1) Zina is zina liable to hadd if__ (a) it is committed by a man who is an adult and is not insane with a woman to whom he is not, and does not suspect himself to be, married; or (b) it is committed by a woman who is an adult and is not insane with a man to whom she is not, and does n
Section 20 of Cattletrespass Act, 1871
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ode;] (k) abetment of any of the foregoing offences; (l) an attempt to commit any of the foregoing offences, when such attempt is an offence; (m) offences under section 20 of the Cattletrespass Act, 1871 (I of 1871) : 4[* * * * * * *] (2) When in the course of a summary trial it appears to the Magistrate or Bench that the case is one which is of a character which renders it undesir able that it should be tried summarily, th
Section 311 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
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t of an acquittal of the accused 2[with whom the offence has been compounded.] 6[(7) No offence shall be waived or compounded save as provided by this section and section 311 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act V of 1860).] 7[346. Procedure of Magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of. __ (1) If, in the course of an inquiry or trial before a Magistrate in any district, the evidence appears to him to warrant a presumpt
Section 26 of General Clauses Act, 1897
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by which he was first tried was not competent to try the offence with which he is subsequently charged. (5) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 26 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (X of 1897), or section 188 of this Code. Explanation.__ The dismissal of a complaint, the stopping of proceedings under section 249, 3[or the discharge of the accused] is not an acquittal for the purposes of this section.
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26. Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments.—
Section 16 of Customs Act, 1969
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made in contravention of the Metal Tokens Act,1889 (I of 1889), or brought into 3[Pakistan] in contravention of any notification for the time b eing in force under 4[section 16 of the Customs Act, 1969]5[(IV of 1969)], (b) pieces of metal suspected to have been so made or to have been so brought into 3[Pakistan] or to be intended to be issued in contravention of the former of those Acts, and (c) instruments or materials
Section 145 of Evidence Act, 1872
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accused be furnished with a copy thereof , in order that any part of such statement, if duly proved, may be used to contradict such witness in the manner provided by section 145 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872). When any part of such statement is so used, any part thereof may also be used in the reexamination of such witness, but for the purpose only of explaining any matter referred to in his crossexamination: Pro
Section 33 of Evidence Act, 1872
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of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 13Omitted by Act No. XIV of 1950, s. 4. Page 171 of 307 (2) Any deposition so taken, if it satisfies the conditions prescribed by section 33 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1874), may also be received in evidence at any subsequent stage of the case before another Court. 508. Adjournment of inquiry or trial. In every case in which a commission is issued under section 503 or section 506,
Section 15 of India High Courts Act 1861
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on of such Court. 1Subs by A.O, 1937, for “local official Gazette”. 2Subs. by the Amending Act, 1903 (I of 1903), for “553”. 3The original words and figures “section 15 of the India High Courts Act 1861” have successively been subs. by the Amending Act, 1916 (XIII of 1916), s.2 and Sch., A.O., 1937, A.O., 1961, Art.2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956), A.O., 1964, and F.A.O., 1975, Art.2 and Sch., to read as ab
Section 31 of Reformatory School Act, 1897
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g and Amending Act, 1924 (VII of 1924), s.2 and Sch.I. Page 191 of 307 (2) Nothing in this section or in sections 562 and 563 shall affect the provisions of section 31 of the Reformatory School Act, 1897 (VIII of 1897). Previously convicted offenders 1[565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable
Section 10 of Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932
Cited by Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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f residence is situated.] SCHEDULE I.__ [Enactments Repealed.] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914), s. 3 and Schedule II. Subsection (1) of section 10 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932, provides that the Provincial Government may, by notification in the official Gazette declare that any offence punishable under section 186, 188, 189, 190, 228, 295A, 298, 505, 506 or 5 07 of the Pakistan Penal Code, when
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Section 202 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act, 2015
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ecial Judge or a Magistrate or an officer holding an inquiry under sub-section (3) may hold such inquiry, as nearly as possible, in accordance with the provisions of section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). ===== PDF PAGE 77 ===== 71 44. Application of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. -- (1) The provisions of the Cod
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5[202. Postponement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record
Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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(13) Any Magistrate of the first class may record any statement or confession during inquiry or investigations under this Act in accordance with the provisions of section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). 56. Authorized Officers to have Access to Premises, Stocks, Accounts and Records . -- (1) Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Authority by notification in the official Gazette, shall have free and
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164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an in
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Reservists (Reinstatement in Civil Employment) Ordinance, 1965
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shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.] (5) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class invested with powers under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) , shall try an offence under this section. 4. Jurisdiction of courts bar red.—No order made or proceedings taken under this Ordinance shall be called in question in any court. 5. Power to make r
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 14A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977
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r with fine, or with both. 1[11. Power to try offences summarily.—(1) Offences punishable under this Act shall be tried by a Special Magistrate appointed under section 14A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, in a summary manner as provided in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code. Provided that sub-section (2) of section 262 shall not apply. 1Subs by Act III of 06, s. 14. Page 6 of 8 (2) If a Special M
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6[14A. Appointment of Special Magistrates.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or any other law for the time being in force or any judgement of any court including superior courts, the Provincial Government may appoint Special Magistrates with the powers of a Magistrate First Class Exclusively f
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Ehtram-e-Ramazan Ordinance, 1981
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Where the Magistrate arresting any person under sub -section (1) is for the time being empowered to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub -section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), such Magistrate may try such person at the place where he is arrested in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code. (3) When any person is arrested under sub -sectio
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Ehtram-e-Ramazan Ordinance, 1981
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the offence is alleged to have been committed. (2) Any Magistrate empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offence specified in sub-section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), may try any offence punishable under this Ordinance in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code. (3) The Officer in charge of the police -station to which a person a
Section 188 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Post Office Act, 1898
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, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by A.O., 1949, Arts. 3(2) and 4, for “British India”. (2) The provisions of section 188 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), shall not apply to any offence referred to in this section. Other Offences 58. Penalty for contravention of section 4.___(1) Whoever___ (a) conveys, otherwise than by post, a letter within the exclu
Section 14A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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to punishment under this Act. 10. Power to try offences summarily. —(1) Offences punishable under this Act shall be tried by a Special Magistrate appointed under section 14A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), in a summary manner as provided in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code: Provided that sub-section (2) of section 262 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V Page 5 of 7 of 1898) shall not
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6[14A. Appointment of Special Magistrates.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or any other law for the time being in force or any judgement of any court including superior courts, the Provincial Government may appoint Special Magistrates with the powers of a Magistrate First Class Exclusively f
Section 262 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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f the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), in a summary manner as provided in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code: Provided that sub-section (2) of section 262 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V Page 5 of 7 of 1898) shall not apply. (2) If a Special Magistrate has reason to suspect that any offence punishable under this Act has been committed by any dealer or owner of a godown or a storage place o
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262. Procedure 4[prescribed in Chapter XX] applicable. __ 5[(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure prescribed in Chapter XX shall be followed, except as hereinafter mentioned.] (2) Limit of imprisonment . No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case o
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2017
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person appointed as a public prosecutor or a special public prosecutor under this section shall be deemed to be a public prosecutor within the meaning of clause (t) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) and the provisions of that Code shall have effect accordingly. 50. Appeal and revision. The High Court may exercise, so far as may be applicable, all the powers conferred on a High Court, as if a Special
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 345 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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16. Provisions regarding waiver and compounding of qisas, etc., shall apply.—(1) Subject to the provisions of Chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code and section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, all offences falling under the said Chapter ma y be waived or compounded and the provisions of sections 309 and 310 of the Pakistan Penal Code shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to the waiver or compounding of offences awarded t
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345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__ 1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
Section 203A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance, 1979
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person authorized by him shall be recorded before the statements of the witnesses are recorded. 1[(2) The Presiding Officer of a Court dismissing a complaint under section 203A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 or acquitting an accused under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadood) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance VII of 1979), if satisfied that the offence of qazf liable to hadd has been committed, shall not require any p
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6[203A. Complaint in case of Zina.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offenc
Section 417 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Pakistan Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958
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territorial limits in which the offence is tried by the Special Judge, and the same court shall also have powers of revision. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 417 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , 1898 (Act V of 1898), in any case tried by a Special Judge appointed by the 1[Federal Government] under section 3, in which such Special Judge has passed an order of acquittal, the 1[Federal Government] may direct the Public Pr
Section 526 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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Subs. by the Pakistan Criminal Law Amendment Act (Amdt.) Act, 1974 (Act No. IV of 1975), s. 2. Page 7 of 8 Provided that notwithstanding anything contained in section 526 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) , the Special Judge from whose c ourt a transfer is desired, shall not be bound to adjourn the case, but if he rejects a r equest for adjournment, he shall record his reasons for doing so. (4) No prosecutio
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526. High Court may transfer case or itself try it.__ (1) Whenever it is made to appear to the High Court:— (a) that a fair and impartial inquiry or trial cannot be had in any Criminal Court subordinate thereto, or (b) that some question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise, or (c) that a view of t
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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es, etc.–(1) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Act. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorised by this Act.] Supplementary 51. Exercise in certain cases of powers of telegraph authority. –Notwithstanding anyt
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 59 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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ach of any rule made under this section if the name and address of such person are unknown to the master or such other officer. (5) The procedure prescribed by section 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), in the case of arrest by private persons shall apply to every arrest made under this section. 54. Power for Provincial Government to make rules for protection of passengers.___(1) The 2[Provincial Government]
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59. Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest. __ 4[(1) Any private person may arrest any person who in his view commits a nonbailable and cognizable offence, or any proclaimed offender, and without unnecessary delay, shall make over any person so arrested to a policeofficer, or, in the absence of
Section 118 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by identification of Prisoners Act, 1920
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ds, or of any o ffence which would render him liable to enhanced punishment on a subsequent conviction, or (b) ordered to give security for his good behavior under section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), shall, if so required, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer in the prescribed manner. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1920, Pt. V, p. 162; and f
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance (PEMRA), 2002
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⸺ (1) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorized by this Ordinance even if such sentence exceeds his powers under the said section 32. 36. Offences by companies.⸺ (
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Marriage Functions (Prohibition of Ostentatious Displays and Wasteful Expenses) Ordinance, 2000
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int. (2) No court inferior to that of the Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this Ordinance. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, (Act V of 1898) it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first cla ss to pass any sentence authorized by this Ordinance even if such sentence exceeds his power under the said section 32.
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 471 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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er for whose detention in or removal to a psychiatric facility or other place of safety, an order has been made in accordance with the provisions of section 466 or section 471 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), section 30 of the Prisoners Act, 1900 (III of 1900), section 130 of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXX IX of 1952) section 143 of the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953(VI of 1953) or section 123 of the Pakista
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471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody. __ (1) Whenever 4[the finding] states that the accused person committed the act alleged, the Magistrate or Court before whom or which the trial has bee n held, shall, if such act would, but for the incapacity found, have constituted an offenc
Section 471 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Mental Health Ordinance, 2001
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TION OF MENTALLY DISORDERED PRISONERS 54. Inspection of mentally disordered prisoners. _____(1) Where any person is detained under the provisions of section 466 or section 471 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), section 130 of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), section 143 of the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953), or section 123 of the Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961), the Inspector‑G
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471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody. __ (1) Whenever 4[the finding] states that the accused person committed the act alleged, the Magistrate or Court before whom or which the trial has bee n held, shall, if such act would, but for the incapacity found, have constituted an offenc
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by West Pakistan Anti-Corruption Establishment Ordinance, 1961
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he offences mentioned in the Schedule, exercise any of the powers of the officer in charge of a police station within the meaning of clause (p) of sub- section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), in the area in which he is for the time being posted, and when so exercising such powers shall be deemed to be a n officer in charge of a police-station discharging the functions of such an offer within the limi
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 195 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Employees' Social Insurance Ordinance, 1962
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and production of documents and material objects, administering oath and recording evidence, and such a court shall be deemed to be a civil court within the meaning of section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,1898 (Act V of 1898),. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, an insurance court may for the purpose of deciding any appeal examine such witnesses and take such evidence as it considers necessary. (3) Sub
Section 176 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Petroleum Act, 1934
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ment of explosives] or to the officer in charge of the nearest police station. 28. Inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum. __ (1) The inquiry mentioned in section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 ( V of 1898), shall 4[* * *] be held in all cases where any person has been killed by an accident which the Magistrate has reason to believe was the result of the ignition of petroleum or petroleum vapour. (2) Any Magistrat
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176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. __ (1) When any person dies while in the custody of the police, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests shall, and, in any other case mentioned in section 174, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), any Magistrate so empowered may hold an inquiry in
Section 494 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Representation Of People Act, 1976(Repealed by No.F.8(9)/2017 dated.23-10-17)
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ll be exclusively triable by the Court of Session within the Jurisdiction of which the offence is committed. (4) In respect of an offence specified in sub-section (1),section 494 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,1898 (Act V of 1898),shall have effect as if, after the word and comma "may," therein, the words "if so directed by the Chief Election Commissioner and " were inserted. 96. Court proceedings relating to election expenses.--The Comm
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494. Effect of withdrawal from prosecution. Any Public Prosecutor 1[* * * ] may, with the consent of the Court, 2[* * *] before the judgment is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution of any person 3[either generally or in respect of any one or more of the offences for which he is tried] ; and upon such withdr
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Estacode
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n Penal Code, ignoring the offence of forgery where it is also present. Steps should also be taken to have the cases tried in a summary manner under sub-section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. [Authority.- Estt. Division‘s Letter No.6/26/58-R, dated 20-1-1959 addressed to the [then] Government of East Pakistan]. 31.2 Anti-Corruption Measures – Government Servants to Disclose Their Assets/Severe Disciplinary Acti
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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egistration of the case: Provided that a reference to the competent authority shall not be necessary to the case of those government servants who are not governed by section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898): Provided further that the Agency may register a case against any government servant at once, if for reasons to be recorded, it considers that delay in investigation will, or is likely to, result in the disap
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Fe
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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tation and dignity of the government servant involved in the case. 6. At the close of investigation into cases for which sanction for prosecution is required under section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), or under sub-section (5) of section 6 of the Pakistan Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958 (XL of 1958). The Agency shall submit to the Anti-Corruption Council, in the case of officers of grade* 17 and above, as p
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Fe
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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he affairs of the Federal Government or is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of the Federal Government, the sanction for his prosecution under section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, or sub-section (5) of section 6 of the Pakistan Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958 (XL of 1958) as the case may be, shall be issued forthwith by the Interior Division. 10. If it is decided to take departmental action against
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Fe
Section 61 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Vagrancy (Capital of the Federation) Act, 1950
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rate. (2) The police officer making the arrest shall, without unnecessary delay, take or send the person so arrested to a Special Magistrate. (3) The provisions of section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), shall apply to every person arrested under this section and the custody in which he may be detained until he is brought before the Special Magistrate shall be such as may be prescribed. 1 Subs. by A.O., 1
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61. Person arrested not to be detained more than twentyfour hours. No policeofficer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance, 1971
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inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance (Act V of 1898). (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898(Act V of 1898)., it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorised by this Ordinance even if such sentence exceeds his powers under the said section 32. 3[26A. Cognizance and prosecutio
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Agricultural Pesticides Ordinance, 1971
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gistrates invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the first class empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub-section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal procedure, 1898(Act V of 1898), may, on application, in this behalf being made by the prosecution, try in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of that Code, any offence punishable under section 21. 28. Indemnity.
Section 510 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by National Forensics Agency Act, 2024
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e of the aims and objectives of the Agency. (2) The report and opinion of the Agency shall be an admissible evidence in courts and tribunals for the purposes of section 510 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) and Articles 59 and 164 of the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (P.O. No. 10 of 1984). 5. Superintendence of the Agency.—The general directions and superintendence of the Agency shall vest in the Board und
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6[510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist etc. Any document purporting to be a report, under the hand of any Chemical Examiner or Assistant Chemical Examiner to Government or any Serologist, fingerprint expert or firearm expert 7[or the chemist or pharmacist or the Forensic Scientist or Hand-writing expe
Section 516A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA), 1997
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roceeds shall be handed over to the owner.] (4) A narcotic drug, psychotropic substance or controlled substance seized un der this Act shall be disposed of under Section 516A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) 2[:] 2[Provided that the Federal Government may exempt any narcotic drugs, psychotr opic substance and controlled substance for disposal under section 516A of the C ode by making rules under this Act
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1[516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. When any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before any Criminal Court during any inquiry or trial, the Court may
Section 523 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA), 1997
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any other law for the time being in force, nothing in that law shall prevent the offender from being punished under this Act : Provided that nothing contained in section 523 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), or any other provision of the said Code or any other law for time being in force, the custody of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled substances, any material utensils used for production o
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523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. __ (1) The seizure by any police -officer of property taken under section 51, or alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence, shall be forthwith r
Section 154 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Investigation for fair Trial Act, 2013
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ents of commission, harbouring, abetting or conspiring or attempting to commit any scheduled offenc e, he may immediately ca use registration of a report (FIR) under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) and in that event he shall hand over all the evidence including material, information, and data to the concerned Investigat ing Officer so that it f orms part of his record for the purposes of investigation an
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154. Information in cognizable cases. Every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence if given orally to an officer in charge of a policestation, shall be reduced to writing by him or under his direction, and be read over to the informant ; and every such information, whether given in writi
Section 154 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Investigation for fair Trial Act, 2013
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atsoever. (2) If the evidence which has been collected or received in respect of scheduled offence is insufficient to justify registration of a report (FIR) u nder Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), such evidence including data, information and material collected or received shall be kept confidential in safe custody and shall not be used without the permission of the Court. Page 10 of 16 23.
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154. Information in cognizable cases. Every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence if given orally to an officer in charge of a policestation, shall be reduced to writing by him or under his direction, and be read over to the informant ; and every such information, whether given in writi
Section 510 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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all be carried out by a person referred to in Section 3(f ) being suitably qualifi ed, trained or experienced, who shall be deemed to be an expert as described under Section 510 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) and his report shall have the same effect as given to the report of the experts o f different fields mentioned in the said section. 26. Non -discloser. ____ Any person performing any function under this Act
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6[510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist etc. Any document purporting to be a report, under the hand of any Chemical Examiner or Assistant Chemical Examiner to Government or any Serologist, fingerprint expert or firearm expert 7[or the chemist or pharmacist or the Forensic Scientist or Hand-writing expe
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Compulsory Service in the Armed Forces Ordinance, 1971
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1976 ( XXXVI of 1976), s.10, for clause (b). Page 8 of 8 (2) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class invested with power under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) shall try an offence under this Ordinan ce. 11. Indemnity. — Except as provided in this Ordinance, no order made, direction issued or proceedings taken under this Ordinance shall
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 381 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Prisoners Act, 1900
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place as may be prescribed therein in the same manner and subject to the same conditions in all respects as if it were a warrant duly issued under the provisions of section 381 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). (2) The prisons of which the officers in charge are to execute sentences under any such warrants as aforesaid 3[shall in each Province be such as the Provincial Government] may, by general or special order,
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381. Execution of order passed under section 376. When a sentence of death passed by a Court of Session is submitted to the High Court for confirmation, such Court of Session shall, on receiving the order of confirmation or other order of the High Court thereon, cause such order to be carried into effect by issui
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Capital Development Authority Ordinance (CDA), 1960
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D. Summary trial of offences.⎯ Any Magistrate or Bench of Magistrates empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offences specified in subsection (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), may, if such Magistrate or Bench of Magistrates thinks fit, on application being made in this behalf by the prosecution, try any offence punishable under this Ordinance in accordance with the provisions conta
Section 545 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by War Injuries (Compensation Insurance) Act, 1943
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miums under the Scheme or by way of payments made on composition of offences under section 17 4[* * * ] or by way of expenses or compensation awarded by a Court under section 545 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), out of any fine imposed under this Act, or by way of penalties imposed under the Scheme, and out of which shall be paid all sums required for the discharge by the 3[Federal Government] of any of its liabilities u
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545. Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine.__ (1) Whenever under any law in force for the time being a Criminal Court imposes a fine or confirms in appeal, revision or otherwise a sentence of fine, or a sentence of which fine forms a part, the Court may, when passing judgment, order the whole
Section 263 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962
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. Page 85 of 109 (c) shall, before passing any sentence, record judgement embodying the substance of the evidence and also the particulars specified in section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), so far as that section may be applicable; and nothing contained in sub -section (2) of section 262 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), shall apply to any such trial. (4) All offence
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263. Record in cases w here there is no appeal. In cases where no appeal lies, the Magistrate or Bench of Magistrates need not record the evidence of the witnesses or frame a formal charge; but he or they shall enter in such form as the 6[Provincial Government] may direct the following particulars :__ (a) the
Section 262 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962
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ied in section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), so far as that section may be applicable; and nothing contained in sub -section (2) of section 262 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), shall apply to any such trial. (4) All offences in relation to winding up alleged to have been committed by any person specified in sub -section (1) which are punishable under this Ordinance or under the
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262. Procedure 4[prescribed in Chapter XX] applicable. __ 5[(1) In trials under this Chapter, the procedure prescribed in Chapter XX shall be followed, except as hereinafter mentioned.] (2) Limit of imprisonment . No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in the case o
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Cantonments Pure Food Act, 1966
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ith fine or with both. 24. Power to try Summarily.— Any Magistrate for the time being empowered to try in a summary way the offences specified in subsection (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, may try summarily any offence made punishable under subsection (1) and sub section (2) of section 23 of this Act in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXII of that Code. 25. Certain things to be presumed.__ In every
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by General Statistics (Recorganization) Act, 2011
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ied summarily in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorized by this Act. 53. Appeal against the orders of Federal Statistical Authority and the Provincial Statistical Autho
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 203A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance,1979
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he commission of the offence of zina, voluntarily made by the accused before a court of sessions having jurisdiction in the matter or on receipt of a summons under section 203A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898)]; 1This Ordinance has.been applied to the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas of Baluchistan, by Baluchistan Govt. Notification No. S. O. (TA)3 (46)/79, dated 2941979, see Baluchistan Gazette. 1979,
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6[203A. Complaint in case of Zina.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offenc
Section 203A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance,1979
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if sentenced to simple imprisonment. 2[5A. No case to be converted, lodged or registered under certain provisions. No complaint of zina under section 5 read with section 203A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 and no case where an allegation of rape is made shall at any stage be converted into a complaint of 1Omitted by Act VI of 06, ss. 1011& 12. 2Ins. by Act VI of 06, s. 12-A. Page 4 of 5 fornication under se
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6[203A. Complaint in case of Zina.__ (1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 5 of the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), except on a complaint lodged in a Court of competent jurisdiction. (2) The Presiding Officer of a Court taking cognizance of an offenc
Section 556 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Cantonments (House-Accommodation) Act, 1923
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tions 34A. Computation of periods of limitation 35. Power for Federal Government to make rules 36. Further provisions respecting rules 37. Inapplicability of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to trials of offences 38. Protection to persons acting under Act 39. [Repealed] THE SHEDULE. ___ [REPEALED] Page 3 of 12 THE CANTONMENTS (HOUSE-ACCOMMODATION) ACT, 1923 ACT NO. VI OF 1923 [5th Marc
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556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. No Judge or Magistrate shall, except with the permission of t he Court to which an appeal lies from his Court, try 4[* * * ] any case to or in which he is a party, or personally interested, and no Judge or Magistrate shall hear an appeal from any j
Section 556 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Cantonments (House-Accommodation) Act, 1923
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ne which, in addition to such fine as aforesaid, may extend to five rupees for every day after the first during which such offence continues. 37. Inapplicability of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to trials of offences. No Judge or Magistrate shall be deemed, within the meaning of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (V of 1898), to be a party to, or personally interested in, any prosecution for an off
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556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. No Judge or Magistrate shall, except with the permission of t he Court to which an appeal lies from his Court, try 4[* * * ] any case to or in which he is a party, or personally interested, and no Judge or Magistrate shall hear an appeal from any j
Section 556 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Cantonments (House-Accommodation) Act, 1923
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es. 37. Inapplicability of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, to trials of offences. No Judge or Magistrate shall be deemed, within the meaning of section 556 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (V of 1898), to be a party to, or personally interested in, any prosecution for an offence constituted by or under this Act merely because he is a member of the Cantonment 5[Board] or has ordered or approved the prosecution.
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556. Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. No Judge or Magistrate shall, except with the permission of t he Court to which an appeal lies from his Court, try 4[* * * ] any case to or in which he is a party, or personally interested, and no Judge or Magistrate shall hear an appeal from any j
Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Federal Excise Act, 2005 (Same as on the official website of FBR dated 30-06-2025)
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before a court. (12) Any Magistrate of the first class may record any statement or confession during inquiry under this Act, in accordance wi th the provisions of section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (13) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the 2[Board, with the approval of the Federal Minister -in-charge,] may, by 1 Substituted for “Federal Exci
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164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an in
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001
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of such other officer as the Federal Government may specify in this behalf. 580. Special provision regarding punishment.––Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), a Magistrate of the first class may pass any sentence authorised by, or under, this Ordinance on any person convicted of an offence under this Ordinance or rule or regulation made thereunder. 581. Offen
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 94 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Payment Systems and Electronic Fund Transfers Act, 2007
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ctions in respect of any document or record of a financial or Electronic Money Institution as is provided in respect of documents in custody of a Bank or a banker in section 94 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (Act V of 1898). 63. Trial of Offence.—(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided by any other law for the time being in force, offences provided for in Chapter IX of this Act shall be tried by the Court of Sessi
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94. Summons to produce document or other thing. __ (1) Whenever any Court, or 5[* * *], any officer in charge of a policestation considers that the production of any document or other thing is necessary or desirable for the purposes of any investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code by o
Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Mines Act, 1923
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tion of a requisition under sub-section (1) pending its decision on the objection. (7) Nothing in this section shall affect the powers of a Magistrate under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). 20. Notice to be given of accidents.___ 4[(1) Whenever there occurs in or about a mine⸻ (a) an accident causing loss of life or serious bodily injury, or (b) an accidental explosion, ignition, spo
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144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.__ (1) In cases where, in the opinion of 1[the Zila Nazim upon the written recommendation of the District Superintendent of Police or Executive District Officer] 2[ there is sufficient ground for proceeding under this sec
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Mines Act, 1923
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elapsed, or, if an appeal has been presented, before the decision of the appeal. 8[40A. Special provision regarding fine. —Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for a Magistrate of the first class to pass a sentence of fine exceeding one thousand rupees authorised by this, Act on any person convicted of an offence thereunder.] 41. Prosecutio
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Sales Tax Act, 1990 (Same as on the official website of FBR dated 30-06-2025)
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e a court. (12) Magistrate of the first class may record any statement or confession during investigation under this Act, in accordance with the provisions of Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (13) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, Board, with the approval of the Federal Minister-in-charge, may, by notification in the official Gazette, authorize any other officer
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164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an in
Section 202 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Sales Tax Act, 1990 (Same as on the official website of FBR dated 30-06-2025)
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A special Judge or a Magistrate or an officer holding inquiry under sub-section (3) may hold such inquiry, as early as possible, in accordance with the provision of section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). 37E. Special Judge, etc. to have exclusive jurisdiction. – Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force,– (a) no court other than the Special Judg
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5[202. Postponement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record
Section 480 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by West Pakistan Control of Goondas Ordinance, 1959
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proceedings. 1Subs. and Ins. by West Pakistan Ordinance No. XI of 1968, ss. 2-3. Page 4 of 15 4. Contempt proceedings . The Tribunal shall for purposes of section 480 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), be deemed to be a court. 5. Cognizance of cases by Tribunal . (1) No Tribunal shall take cognizance of a c ase under this Ordinance unless__ (a) (i) the person complained against resides, or (ii) the acts m
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480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the off
Section 514 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by West Pakistan Control of Goondas Ordinance, 1959
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Ordinance, that a warrant which may be bailable or non-bailable as the Tribunal may direct shall be issued for the production of such person. (4) The provisions of section 514 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, shall apply in respect of the forfeiture of bonds furnished under this Ordinance, as if for the expression “Court” the expression “Tribunal” wherever applicable for the purpose of this Ordinance, was s ubstituted, and as i
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Tea (Control of Prices, Distribution and Movement) Ordinance, 1960
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r to try offences summarily.— Any magistrate or bench of magistrates empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub -section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, may, on applicatio n in this behalf being made by the prosecution, try in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code any offence punishable under this Ordinance, (Act V of 1898). 27.
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Tea (Control of Prices, Distribution and Movement) Ordinance, 1960
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o 265 of the said Code any offence punishable under this Ordinance, (Act V of 1898). 27. Special provisions regarding fines. — Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, it shall be lawful for any magistrate of the first class especially empowered by the Provincial Government in this behalf to pass a sentence of fine exceeding one thousand rupees on any person convicted of an offence under t
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Cotton Act, 1957
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public servant as defined in section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860). 16. Special provision regarding fines . Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the First Class specially empowered by the Provincial Government in this behalf to pass a sentence of fine exceeding one thousand rupees on any person convicted under
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 89 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977
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sdiction in the place where such person ordinarily resides or has his property, and thereupon the Magistrate shall take proceedings under sections 87, section 88 and section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) in respect of such person and his property as if the detention order were a warrant issued by such Magistrate; or (b) by order published in the official Gazette or any news paper, direct such person to a
Section 88 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977
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le of the property or estate of such person, the Special Judge shall, as nearly as possible, follow the procedure for attachment and sale of property as laid down in section 88 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898): Page 14 of 20 Provided that, if such person, after the attachment of his property, pays the penalty, the order of attachment shall be withdrawn. (4) If such penalty or any part thereof is not paid
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88. Attachment of property of person abscond ing.__(1) The Court issuing a proclamation under section 87 may at any time order the attachment of any property, mov eable or immovable, or both, belonging to the proclaimed person. (2) Such order shall authorize the attachment of any property belonging to such perso
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Pakistan Tourist Guides Act, 1976
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e which may extend to five hundred rupees. (2) Any Magistrate for the time being empowered to try in a summary way t he o ffences specified in sub-section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), may try summarily an offence punishable under this Act in accordance with the p rovisions of Chapter XXII of that Code. (3) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act excep
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Conciliation Courts Ordinance, 1961
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. Def initions.— In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) “cognizable offence” means a cognizable offence as defined in section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898); (b) “Conciliation Court” mea ns a Conciliation Court constituted under this Ordinance; 4[(c) “Controlling Authority” means 5[an officer appointed by Government to be the Controlling Authority for p
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 190 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
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rect that, in default of payment of the fine imposed, he shall undergo any term of imprisonment. 8. Jurisdiction under this Act. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), no Court other than that of 1[* * *] a 2[Magistrate of the first class] shall take cognizance of, or try, any offence under this Act. 2[9. No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act 3[except on
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190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. __ 1[(1) All Magistrates of the first class, or any other Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government on the recommendation of the High Court, may take cognizance of any offence__ (a) upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence; (
Section 203 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
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d.] 10. Preliminary inquiries into offenc es under this Act. The Court taking cognizance of an offence under this Act shall, unless it dismisses the complaint under section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), either itself make an inquiry under section 202 of that Code, or direct a Magistrate of the first class subordinate to it to make such inquiry. 1Omitted by A.O., 1949. 2Subs. by Act No. XIX of
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203. Dismissal of complaint. The 1[Court] before whom a complaint is made or to whom it has been transferred 2[or sent] may dismiss the complaint, if, 3[after considering the statement on oath (if any) of the complainant and the result of 4[the investigation] or inquiry 5[(if any)] under section 202]; there is i
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Allopathic System (Prevention of Misuse) Ordinance, 1962
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lf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance and notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898 ), it shall be lawful for such M agistrate to pass any sentence of fine to the extent provided for by this Ordinance in excess of his powers under the said section 32. 11. Protection. ___No suit or proceeding
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Enemy Agents Ordinance, 1943
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e any proceedings are so submitted for review, 4[* * *] the Judge reviewing the proceedings may 4[* * *] exercise in his discretion any of the powers exercisable under section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (V of 1898), by a High Court in the case of any proceeding to which the said section 439 refers: 5[Provided that, where in the exercise of these powers the Judge reviewing the proceedings directs a re‑trial of the accused,
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439. High Court’s powers of revision. __ (1) In the case of any proceeding the record of which has been called for by itself 6[* * * ] or which otherwise comes to its knowledge, the High Court may, in its discretion, exercise any of the powers conferred on a Court of Appeal by sections 7[*], 423, 4 26, 427
Section 491 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Enemy Agents Ordinance, 1943
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this Ordinance, no Court shall have authority to revise such order or sentence or to transfer any case from the Court of a Special Judge, or to make any order under section 491 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), or have any jurisdiction of any kind in respect of any proceedings under this Ordinance. 2[14A. Copies of proceedings. __(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898
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491. Power to issue directions of the nature of a habeas co rpus.__ (1) 9[Any High Court] may, whenever it thinks fit, direct__ (a) that a person within the limits of its 10[appellate criminal jurisdiction] be brought up before the Court to be dealt with according to law; (b) that a person illega
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance (NADRA), 2000
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—(1) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, (Act V of 1898) it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorised by this Ordinance even if such sentence exceeds his powers under the said section 32. (3) Any Magistrate of the fi
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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der the said section 32. (3) Any Magistrate of the first class empowered, for the time being, to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub-section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), may try in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the Code any offences punishable under this Ordinance. _________ CHAPTER X MISCELLANEOUS 33. Remuneration. The
Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Customs Act, 1969 (Same as on the official website of FBR dated 30-06-2025)
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cordingly. (15) Any Magistrate of the first class may record any statement or confession during inquiry under this Act, in accordance with the provisions of section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,1898 (Act V of 1898). (16) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette authorize any other officer also to exercise the power and
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164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an in
Section 202 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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A Special Judge or a Magistrate or an officer holding inquiry under sub-section (3) may hold such inquiry, as early as possible, in accordance with the provisions of section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898(Act V of 1898). 185B. Special Judge, etc. to have exclusive jurisdiction. - Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force- (a) 43[no court other than the Special Judg
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5[202. Postponement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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184 was as under:- 184. Power to try summarily. - Any Magistrate for the time being empowered to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub -section (1) of Section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) may, if he thinks fit, on application in this behalf by the prosecution, try an offence under this Act except when the value of goods involved in such offences exceeds five hundred rupees, in accordance with t
Section 517 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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to Informers. The court trying an offence under this Act may direct that an amount not exceeding twenty per cent of such sum as may be realized by way of fine or under section 517 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , 1898 (V of 1898), on account of the sale or disposal otherwise of the animal, carcass or meat in respect of which an offence under this Act has been committed, be awarded to the person or persons supplying information relating
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517. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence committed.__ (1) When an inquiry or a trial in any Criminal Court is concluded, the Court may make such order as it thinks fit for the disposal 5[by destruction, confiscation, or delivery to any person claiming to be entitled to possession thereof or
Section 3 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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applied in the Federated Areas of Baluchistan, see Gaz. of India, 1937, Pt. I, p. 1499. 2This reference should now be read as “District Magistrate”, see para. 2 of section 3 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act 5 of 1898). 3The words “Words in the singular include the plural, and vice versa”, rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (10 of 1914), and the definition of “L.G.” by A. O., 1937. Page 3 of 6 5.
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3. References to Code of Criminal Procedure and other repealed enactments. __ (1) In every enactment passed be fore this Code comes into force, in which refe rence is made to, or to any chapter or section of, the Code of Criminal Procedure, Act XXV of 1861 or Act X of 1872, or Act X of 1882, or to any other
Section 195 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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and production of documents and material objects, administering oath and recording evidence, and such a Court shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a Social Security Court may, for the purpose of deciding any appeal, examine such witnesses and take such evidence as it considers necessary.
Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by West Pakistan National Calamities (Prevention and Relief) Act, 1958
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or the Province. (2) Government may confer on the Relief Commissioner for the whole or part of the Province__ (i) the powers of a Magistrate of the First Class under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898; and 1Subs. and Ins. by W. P. Act No. X of 1964, ss. 2-5. Page 3 of 5 (ii) powers under such other laws as Government may consider necessa ry for carrying out the purpose of this Act.] 4. Preventions and relief
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144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.__ (1) In cases where, in the opinion of 1[the Zila Nazim upon the written recommendation of the District Superintendent of Police or Executive District Officer] 2[ there is sufficient ground for proceeding under this sec
Section 87 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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prisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to 1[three thousand rupees], or with both 2[;] 3[or, if the proclamation be under section 87 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.] Illustrations (a) A, being legally bound to appear before the 4[High Court of 5[Sind]] in obedience to a subpoena issuing from that Court, i
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87. Proclamation for person absconding .__(1) If any Court 1[is satisfied after taking evidence] that any person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has abs conded or is concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed, such Court may publish a written proclamation requiring him to appear at a
Section 565 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Pakistan Penal Code (PPC),1860 (Under Review)
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y extend to 1[three thousand rupees], or with both ; 2[or, if the notice or information required to be given is required by an order passed under sub section (1) of section 565 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to [three thousand rupees], or with both.] 177. Furnishing false information. Whoever, being lega
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1[565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence
Section 345 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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hurt, shall not be executed, unless it is confirmed by the High Court. 338E. Waiver or compounding of offences.__ (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter and section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), all offences under this Chapter may be waived or compounded and the provisions of sections 309 1[,310 and 311] shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to the waiver or compounding of such offences: Provided that, where
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345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__ 1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Marriage Functions (Ostentatious Displays) Ordinance, 1999
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te, appoint. (2) No court inl'erior to thxt of the Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence under this (Jrdinance. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorized by this Ordinance even if such sen- tence exceeds his power under the said section 32. MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR, Prcsidertt.
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 346 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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the same and the Magistrate to whom any such case is forwarded shall proceed to hear the complaint against the accused as if the case has been forwarded to him under section 346 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (3) Every proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193, 196 and 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860). (4) The Commission
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7[346. Procedure of Magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of. __ (1) If, in the course of an inquiry or trial before a Magistrate in any district, the evidence appears to him to warrant a presumption that the case is one which should be tried, or sent for trial to the Court of Session or the High Cour
Section 545 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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ance premiums under the Riot and Civil Commotion Insurance Scheme or by way of payments made on composition of offences under section 15, or ordered to be paid under section 545 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), in any prosecution under this Ordinance, and out of which shall be pa id all sums required for the 4[discharge] by the 2[Federal Government] of any of its liabilities under the Riot and Civil Commotion Insurance
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545. Power of Court to pay expenses or compensation out of fine.__ (1) Whenever under any law in force for the time being a Criminal Court imposes a fine or confirms in appeal, revision or otherwise a sentence of fine, or a sentence of which fine forms a part, the Court may, when passing judgment, order the whole
Section 250 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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on the complaint of a member or creditor against the company or any officer thereof under section 477, the following provisions shall apply instead of the provisions of section 250 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (2) If the Court, officer, Commission or registrar by whom any such case is heard discharges or acquits all or any of the accused, and is of opinion that the accusation against them or any of them was false
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250. False, frivolous or vexatious accusations. __ 2[(1) If in any case instituted upon complaint or upon information given to a policeofficer or to a Magistrate, one or more persons is or are accused before a Magistrate or any offence triable by a Magistrate, and the Magistrate by whom the ca se i
Section 346 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012
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the same and the Magistrate to whom any such case is forwarded shall proceed to hear the complaint against the accused as if the case has been forwarded to him under section 346 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (4) Every proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193, 196 and 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (Act XLV of 1860). Page 10 of 16
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7[346. Procedure of Magistrate in cases which he cannot dispose of. __ (1) If, in the course of an inquiry or trial before a Magistrate in any district, the evidence appears to him to warrant a presumption that the case is one which should be tried, or sent for trial to the Court of Session or the High Cour
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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n Penal Code, ignoring the offence of forgery where it is also present. Steps should also be taken to have the cases tried in a summary manner under sub-section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. [Authority.- Estt. Division‘s Letter No.6/26/58-R, dated 20-1-1959 addressed to the [then] Government of East Pakistan]. 31.2 Anti-Corruption Measures – Government Servants to Disclose Their Assets/Severe Disciplinary Acti
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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egistration of the case: Provided that a reference to the competent authority shall not be necessary to the case of those government servants who are not governed by section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898): Provided further that the Agency may register a case against any government servant at once, if for reasons to be recorded, it considers that delay in investigation will, or is likely to, result in the disap
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Fe
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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tation and dignity of the government servant involved in the case. 6. At the close of investigation into cases for which sanction for prosecution is required under section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), or under sub-section (5) of section 6 of the Pakistan Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958 (XL of 1958). The Agency shall submit to the Anti-Corruption Council, in the case of officers of grade* 17 and above, as p
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Fe
Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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he affairs of the Federal Government or is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of the Federal Government, the sanction for his prosecution under section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, or sub-section (5) of section 6 of the Pakistan Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958 (XL of 1958) as the case may be, shall be issued forthwith by the Interior Division. 10. If it is decided to take departmental action against
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197. Prosecution of Judges and public servants. __ 1[(1) When any person who is a Judge within the meaning of section 19 of the Pakistan Penal Code ( XLV of 1860 ), or when any Magistrate, or when any public servant who is not removable from his office save by or with the sanction of 2[the 3[Fe
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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(3) Every person appointed as a Public Prosecutor under this section shall be deemed to be a Public Prosecutor within the meaning of clause (t) of sub -section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), and the provisions of that Code shall have effect accordingly. (4) When a Prosecutor appointed under sub-section (1), is, for any reason, temporarily unable to conduct proceedings before the Court, the pro
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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e the power to try such offence summarily in accordance with the procedure laid down for summary trial in the said Code. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, (Act V of 1898) of it shall be lawful for an Executive Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorised by this Ordinance.] 6. Ordinance not to derogate from other Laws:___ The provisions of this Ordinance sh
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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h manner as may be prescribed, to the Monitoring Authority, of the alleged offence and of his intention to lodge a complaint. (3) Notwithstanding anything in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) it shall be lawful for a Magistrate referred to in sub -section (1) to pass any sentence authorized by this Act even if such sentence exceeds his powers under the said section. (4) Notwithstanding anythi
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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court for further proceedings: Provided that where a case was transferred to th e Special Court before the com pletion of investigation or submission of report under section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), and in the case the investigation has not been completed or the report has not been submitted, such case shall be transmitted to the concerned investigation agency for further act ion within a period of one
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173. Report of policeofficer. __1[(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay, and , as soon as it is completed, the officer in charge of the policestation shall 2[,through the Public Prosecutor,]__ (a) forward to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offen
Section 14A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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ices in excess of the prices fixed by the competent auth ority under any law for the time being in force, it shall be tried by a special Magistrate appointed un der section 14A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, (Act VI of 1898) in a summary mann er as provided in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code: Provided that sub-section (2) of section 265, shall not apply. (2) If a Special Magistrate has reason to believe that any inf
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6[14A. Appointment of Special Magistrates.__ (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Code or any other law for the time being in force or any judgement of any court including superior courts, the Provincial Government may appoint Special Magistrates with the powers of a Magistrate First Class Exclusively f
Section 345 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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vant law. CHAPTER-II COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCES 14. ADR in compoundable offences.—(1) Where the Court takes cognizance of a compoundable offence specified in section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) or under any other law for the time being in force, the Court may appoint a Neutral or such other person as may be agreed upon by the parties to facilitate compounding of the offence: Provided that the C
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345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__ 1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
Section 345 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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oceed with the trial from the stage it was referred to the Neutral. (5) If the parties have themselves resorted to ADR and the offence is compounded in terms of section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) or any other law for the time being in force, they may make application to the Court in terms thereof. If the Court is satisfied that the parties have voluntarily compounded the offence and the document record
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345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__ 1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
Section 345 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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e document recording their agreement has been duly witnessed and signed by them, the Court shall pass order accordingly and the accused shall be discharged. (6) Section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) or any other law under which the offence is compoundable shall mutatis mutandis apply to the proceedings under this Chapter. CHAPTER-III MISCELLANEOUS 15. Costs and fees of ADR.—The costs and fe
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345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__ 1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
Section 87 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908
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ed of in such manner as the District Magistrate 8* * *, may direct. (4) The District Magistrate 9* * * shall publish, as nearly as may be in the manner provided in section 87 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), for the publication of a proclamation, a notice specifying the articles which it is proposed to forfeit and calling upon any person claiming that any article is not liable to forfeiture to submit in writing wit
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87. Proclamation for person absconding .__(1) If any Court 1[is satisfied after taking evidence] that any person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has abs conded or is concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed, such Court may publish a written proclamation requiring him to appear at a
Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (Same as on the official website of FBR dated 31-07-2025)
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efore a court. (12) Magistrate of the first class may record any statement or confession during inquiry under this Ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (13) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, Board, with the approval of the Federal Minister-in-charge, may, by notification in the official Gazette, authorize any other officer wor
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164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an in
Section 202 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (Same as on the official website of FBR dated 31-07-2025)
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5) A special Judge or a Magistrate or an officer holding inquiry under sub- section (3) may hold such inquiry, as early as possible, in accordance with the provision of section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). 203F. Special Judge, etc. to have exclusive jurisdiction.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Ordinance or in any other law for the time being in force no,– (a) court other than the Special
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5[202. Postponement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by National Guards Act, 1973
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such person at the rate to which he was entitled when he was released. (3) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class invested with powers under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) shall try an offence under this section. (4) No order made or proceedings taken under this section shall be called in question in any court. ________ Page 10 of 12
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by National Guards Act, 1973
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s, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. (3) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class invested with powers under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), shall try an offence under this section. 39. Power to make rules. — (1) The Federal Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the gene
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by Tea Ordinance, 1959
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ts constituting such offence made by the Board or a person authorized by the Board. 27. Special provision regarding fines. —Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the First Class specially empowered by the Pro vincial Government in this behalf to pass a sentence of fine exceeding one thousand rupees on any person convicted under
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 471 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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er for whose detention in or removal to a psychiatric facility or other place of safety, an order has been made in accordance with the provisions of section 466 or section 471 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), section 30 of the Prisoners Act, 1900 (III of 1900), section 130 of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952) section 143 of the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI o f 1953) or section 123 of
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471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody. __ (1) Whenever 4[the finding] states that the accused person committed the act alleged, the Magistrate or Court before whom or which the trial has bee n held, shall, if such act would, but for the incapacity found, have constituted an offenc
Section 471 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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PECTION OF MENTALLY DISORDERE D PRISONERS 54. Inspection of mentally disordered prisoners.– (1) Where any person is detained under the provisions of section 466 or section 471 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (Act V of 1898), section 130 of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), section 143 of the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953, or section 123 of the Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961), the Inspector- Ge
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471. Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody. __ (1) Whenever 4[the finding] states that the accused person committed the act alleged, the Magistrate or Court before whom or which the trial has bee n held, shall, if such act would, but for the incapacity found, have constituted an offenc
Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 1908
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zette (Extraordinary), dated: 24 May 2018, p. 8165, s. 2. Government does not convey its decision to the court within sixty days of the report forwarded to it under section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898).] 1Added ibid.
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173. Report of policeofficer. __1[(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay, and , as soon as it is completed, the officer in charge of the policestation shall 2[,through the Public Prosecutor,]__ (a) forward to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offen
Section 103 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB TRIBUNALS OF INQUIRY ORDINANCE, 1969
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of the inquiry may be found, and may seize any such books of account or documents or take extracts or copies therefrom, subject to the provisions of section 102 and section 103 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 7 , in so far as they may be applicable. (4) The Tribunal shall be deem ed to be a civil court and when any offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Pena
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103. Search to be made in presence of witnesses. __ (1) Before making a search under this Chapter, the officer or other person about to make it shall call upon two or more respectable inhabitants of the locality in whi ch the place to be searched is situate to attend and witness the search 1[and may issue an or
Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB TRIBUNALS OF INQUIRY ORDINANCE, 1969
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the same and the magistrate to whom any such case is forwarded shall proceed to hear the complaint against the accused as if the case had been forwarded to him under section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 10 . (5) Any proceeding before the Tribunal shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code 11 . (6) The Tribunal shall have the powers of a civil court,
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482. Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 480.__ (1) If the Court in any case considers that a person accused of any of the offences referred to in section 480 and committed in its view or presence should be imprisoned otherwise than in default of payment of fine, or th
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB RESTRICTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN ACT 2016
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ordance with the provisions of Chapter XXII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). (2) No court inferior to that of the Magistrate having powers under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) shall try an offence under subsections (3) and (4) of section 11 of this Act. 17. Cognizance of offences .– An offence under this Act shall be cognizable by the police on the complaint in writing made by the In
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by ALLOPATHIC SYSTEM (PREVENTION OF MISUSE) ORDINANCE, 1962
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f. (2) No Court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance and notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, it shall be lawful for such Magistrate to pass any sentence of fine to the extent provided for by this Ordinance in excess of his powers under the said section 32. 11. Protection.– No suit or proceeding shall lie against a
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB ANTI-CORRUPTION ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCE, 1961
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ffences mentioned in the Schedule, exerci se any of the powers of the officer in charge of a police -station within the meaning of clause (p) of sub -section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 1 , in the area in which he is for the time being posted, and when so exercising such powers shall be deemed to be an officer in charge of a police-station discharging the functions of such an officer within the limits of
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 480 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB CONTROL OF GOONDAS ORDINANCE, 1959
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ination of witnesses. (2) Proceedings before the Tribunal shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings. 4. Contempt proceedings.– The Tribunal shall for purposes of section 480 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 2 , be deemed to be a court. 5. Cognizance of cases by Tribunal.– (1) No Tribunal shall take cognizance of a case under this Ordinance unless– (a) (i) the person complained against resides, or (ii) the acts mentioned in
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480. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.__ (1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860 ) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the off
Section 514 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB CONTROL OF GOONDAS ORDINANCE, 1959
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Ordinance, that a warrant which may be bailable or non -bailable as the Tribunal may direct shall be issued for the production of such person. (4) The provisions of section 514 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 3 , shall apply in respect of the forfeiture of bonds furnished under this Ordinance, as if for the expression “Court” the expression “Tribun al” wherever applicable for the purpose of this Ordinance, was substituted, and a
Section 202 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB SALES TAX ON SERVICES ACT 2012
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ecial Judge or a Magistrate or an officer holding an inquiry under sub-section (3) may hold such inquiry, as nearly as possible, in accordance with the provisions of section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). 44. Application of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 .– (1) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) , so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, shall
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5[202. Postponement of issue of process. __ (1) Any Court, on receipt of a complaint of an offence of which it is authorised to take cognizance, or which has been sent to it under section 190, subsection (3), or transferred to it under section 191 or section 192, may, if it thinks fit, for reasons to be record
Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB SALES TAX ON SERVICES ACT 2012
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(13) Any Magistrate of the first class may record any statement or confession during inquiry or investigations under this Act in accordance with the provisions of section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). 56. Authorized officers to have access to premises, stocks, accounts and records.– (1) Any officer, authorized in this behalf by the 162[Commissioner] 163[* * * * * * *], shall have free and full access to the
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164. Power to record statements and confessions. __ (1) 1[2[* * * ], any Magistrate of the first class and any Magistrate of the second class specially empowered in this behalf by the 3[Provincial Government] may, if he is not a policeofficer] record any statement or confession made to him in the course of an in
Section 195 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PROVINCIAL EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL SECURITY ORDINANCE, 1965
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production of documents and material objects, administering oath and recording evidence, and such a Court shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the m eaning of section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a Social Security Court may, for the purpose of deciding any appeal, examine such witnesses and take such evidence as it considers necessary. (3) A
Section 352 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB WITNESS PROTECTION ACT 2018
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11. Restricted entry to the court room .– On an application by the Unit or the public prosecutor, the court may pass an appropriate order in terms of the proviso to section 352 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) or, direct that the public generally, or any particular person, shall not have access to, or be or remain in, the room of building used by the court. 12. Rules of cross -examination.– (1) An accused charged wit
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352. Courts to be open. 5[(1)] The place in which any Criminal Court is held for the purpose of inquiring into or trying any offence shall be deemed an open Court, to which the public generally may have access, so far as the same can conveniently contain them: Provided that the presiding Judge or Magistrate may,
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by ELECTRICITY ACT, 1910
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0-A. (1) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorized by this Ordinance. SUPPLEMENTARY 51. Notwithstanding anything in sections 12 to 16 (both inclusive) and sections 18
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 2010
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mercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 (VI of 1968), have the same powers as are vested in the Court of a Magistrate of the first class empowered under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). (4) No court fee shall be payable for filing, exhibiting or recording any document in a Labour Court. (5) If the parties to a case, at any time before a final order is passed by the Labour Court, satisf y t
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 176 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by The Petroleum Act, 1934
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he nearest Magistrate or to the officer incharge of the nearest Police Station. 28. Inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum .– (1) The inquiry mentioned in section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, shall 13 [unless section 8 of the Coroners” Act, 1871, is applicable to the circumstances] be held in all cases where any person has been killed by an accident which the Magistrate has reason to believe was the result o
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176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. __ (1) When any person dies while in the custody of the police, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests shall, and, in any other case mentioned in section 174, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), any Magistrate so empowered may hold an inquiry in
Section 190 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by CHILD MARRIAGE RESTRAINT ACT 1929
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t that, in default of payment of the fine imposed, he shall undergo any term of imprisonment. 8. Jurisdiction under this Act .– Notwithstanding anything contained in section 190 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 6 , no court other than that of 7 [* * *] a 8 [Magistrate of the first class] shall take cognizance of, or try, any offence under this Act. 9 [9. Cognizance of offence and trial .– (1) A Family Court shall not ta
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190. Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. __ 1[(1) All Magistrates of the first class, or any other Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government on the recommendation of the High Court, may take cognizance of any offence__ (a) upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence; (
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by SIKH GURDWARAS ACT, 1925
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is entrusted. (5) “Police Station area” means a local area specified by the 1 [Provincial Government] under the provisions of clause(s) of sub -section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. (6) “Prescribed” means prescribed by the 2 [Provincial Government] by rules made under this Act. (7) “Presumptive successor” where the succession to the office devolv es according to hereditary right, means the person
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 401 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by GOOD CONDUCT PRISONERS’ PROBATIONAL RELEASE ACT, 1926
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ment] may by notification appoint in this behalf. 2. Power of Government to release by license on conditions imposed by it .– Notwithstanding anything contained in section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 8 , where a person is confined in prison under a sentence of imprisonment, and it appears to the 9 [Provincial Government] from his antecedents or his conduct in the prison that he is likely to abstain from crime and l
Section 4 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by GOOD CONDUCT PRISONERS’ PROBATIONAL RELEASE ACT, 1926
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(2) An offence punishable under the provisions of sub -section (1) shall be deemed to be a cognizable offence within the meaning of clause (f) of sub -section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 1 . 8. Power to make rules .– The 2 [Provincial Government] may make rules 3 consistent with this Act– (1) for the form and conditions of licenses on which prisoners may be released; (2) for defining the powers an
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4. Definitions.__ (1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or content:__ (a) “Advocate General.” “Advocate General” includes also a Government Advocate, or, where there is no Advocate General or Government Advocate, suc
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB FOODSTUFFS (CONTROL) ACT, 1958
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this behalf. 9-C. Powers of Tribunals.– A Tribunal may pass any sentence and exercise all or any of the powers which a Magistrate of the First Class empowered under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, may pass or exercise under the said Code. 9-D. Appeal.– (1) A person sentenced by a Tribunal shall have a right of appeal to the Court of Sessions having jurisdiction in the area, within thirty days of the passing of the
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 14 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2022
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179. Appointment of Municipal Magistrates .– The Government may, in consultation with the High Court, appoint one or more Special Judicial Magistrates under section 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), to be called Municipal Magistrates, for cognizance of offences under this Act. Chapter- XXX Offences Relating to Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest 180. Punishment for acting dishonestly .– In additio
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4[14. Special Judicial 2[* * * ] Magistrate.__ (1) The Provincial Government may, on the recommendation of the High Court, confer upon any person 2[, including a former Executive Magistrate,] all or any of the powers conferred or conferrable by or under this Code on a Judicial Magistrate in respect to partic
Section 2(l) of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2022
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d thousand rupees, or with both. 184. Cognizance of offences under this Chapter.– (1) All offences under section 182 shall be non -cognizable within the meaning of section 2(l) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). (2) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under section 183(1) of this Act except upon a complaint in writing of the respective Chief Officer or a person authorized by him in this behalf. 82
Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by MINES ACT 1923
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e operation of a requisition under sub -section (1) pending its decision on the objection. (7) Nothing in this section shall affect the powers of a Magistrate under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. 20. Notice to be given of accidents.– 2 [(1) Whenever there occurs in or about a mine– (a) an accident causing loss of life or serious bodily injury, or (b) an accidental explosion, ignition, spontaneous heating, o
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144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.__ (1) In cases where, in the opinion of 1[the Zila Nazim upon the written recommendation of the District Superintendent of Police or Executive District Officer] 2[ there is sufficient ground for proceeding under this sec
Section 516A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by CONTROL OF NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1997
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ale proceeds shall be handed over to the owner.] (4) A narcotic drug, psychotropic substance or controlled substance seized under this Act shall be disposed of under section 516A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898). 34. Federal Narcotics Testing Laboratory, etc .– (1) The Federal Government may, as soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, set -up a Federal Narcotic Testing Laboratory and such other institut
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1[516A. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. When any property regarding which any offence appears to have been committed, or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offence, is produced before any Criminal Court during any inquiry or trial, the Court may
Section 523 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by CONTROL OF NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1997
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e in any other law for the time being in force, nothing in that law shall prevent the offender from being punished under this Act: Provided that nothing contained in section 523 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), or any other provision of the said Code or any other law for time being in force, the custody of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled subst ances, any material utensils used for production or m
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523. Procedure by police upon seizure of property taken under section 51 or stolen. __ (1) The seizure by any police -officer of property taken under section 51, or alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or found under circumstances which create suspicion of the commission of any offence, shall be forthwith r
Section 154 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE AND RIVERS ACT 2023
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se may be, thumb marked by the person making it. (4) An information en tered in the said book under this section shall be deemed to be an information entered under section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). 133. Investigation of offences .− Any Patrol Officer of a rank and description generally authorized by the Director for this purpose, may investigate any offence under this Act within the limits of the area pla
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154. Information in cognizable cases. Every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence if given orally to an officer in charge of a policestation, shall be reduced to writing by him or under his direction, and be read over to the informant ; and every such information, whether given in writi
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE AND RIVERS ACT 2023
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70 which shall be non-bailable. (2) All offences under this Act except those mentioned under section 163, 164 and 167 shall be tried summarily within the meanings of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). (3) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act except on a complaint of a Canal Officer or any other officer so authorized by the Secretary. 176. Compounding of offences.− (1) After having obta
Section 110 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB BORSTAL ACT, 1926
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under the provisions of this Act; (7) “security for good behaviour” means security for good behaviour otherwise than for political activities under section 109 or section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 5 ; (8) “Superintendent” means a Superintendent of a Borstal Institution appointed in such manner as may be prescribed. 3. Establishment of Borstal Institutions.– For the purposes of this Act the 6 [Provincial Govern
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110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. Whenever a 2[* *], 3[Magistrate of the first class] receives information that any person within the local limits of his jurisdiction— (a) is by habit a robber, housebreaker, 4[*] thief 5[or forger,], or (b) is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowi
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB BORSTAL ACT, 1926
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imprisonment.– (1) When any male person less than twenty -one years of age is convicted of an offence by a court of sessions, a Magistrate specially empowered under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 10 , or a Magistrate of th e first class, or is ordered to give security for good behaviour and fails to give such security, and when by reason of his criminal habits or tendencies or associations with persons of bad charac
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 30 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB BORSTAL ACT, 1926
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rm which shall not be less than two years and shall not ex ceed seven years when the order is passed by a court of sessions or a Magistrate specially empowered under section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 11 , and shall not be less than two 1III o
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1[30. Offences not punishable with death. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 28 and 29, the Provincial Government may invest any Magistrate of the first class with power to try as a Magistrate all offences not punishable with death.] B.__ Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various Classes.
Section 423 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB BORSTAL ACT, 1926
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5 as if the order ha d been a sentence of imprisonment for the same period as the period for which detention was ordered. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 423 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 6 , when a person who at the time of his conviction was less than twenty -one years of age has been convicted of an offence , or when such person on being ordered to furnish security for good behaviour has failed to furnish
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423. Powers of Appellate Court in disposing of appeal. __ (1) The Appellate Court shall then send for the record of the case, if such record is not already in Court. After perusing such record, and hearing the appellant or his pleader, if he appears, and the Public Prosecutor, if he appears, and, in case of an
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS AND TISSUES ACT, 2010
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in such manner as may be prescribed, to the Monitoring Authority, of the alleged offence and of his intention to lodge a complaint. (3) Notwithstanding anything in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) it shall be lawful for a Magistrate referred to in sub- section(1) to pass an y sentence authorized by this Act even if such sentence exceeds his powers under the said section. (4) Notwithstanding anything in
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 110 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by RESTRICTION OF HABITUAL OFFENDERS (PUNJAB) ACT, 1918
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prescribed in the order; or it may do both. 3. Order of restriction against habitual offenders .– (a) In any case in which a Magistrate may under the provisions of section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 3 , as it is at prese nt enacted or as it may from time to time be amended, require a person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond for his good behaviour, the Magistrate may in lieu of or in addition
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110. Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. Whenever a 2[* *], 3[Magistrate of the first class] receives information that any person within the local limits of his jurisdiction— (a) is by habit a robber, housebreaker, 4[*] thief 5[or forger,], or (b) is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowi
Section 118 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by RESTRICTION OF HABITUAL OFFENDERS (PUNJAB) ACT, 1918
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, the Magistrate shall make an order accordingly: Provided that he shall not make an order of restriction against any person against whom he makes an order under section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 3 , requiring such person to execute a bond for his good behaviour. Particulars to be specified in order of restriction .– In his order under this section the Magistrate shall state whether the said person shall be restri
Section 565 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by RESTRICTION OF HABITUAL OFFENDERS (PUNJAB) ACT, 1918
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(2) Order of restriction against convicted offender .– In any case in which a Court or Magistrate is empow ered to take action against any convicted person under section 565 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 2 , such Court or Magistrate may if it or he thinks fit at the time of passing sentence on such person and in lieu of passing an order under the said s ection make an order of restriction against such person for a period
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1[565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence
Section 118 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by RESTRICTION OF HABITUAL OFFENDERS (PUNJAB) ACT, 1918
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. Power to substitute order of restriction for bond for good behaviour .– When an order requiring security for good behaviour h as been made against any person under section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , 1898 3 by any Court whether before or after this Act comes into force, the District Magistrate may at any 1India Act V of 1898. 2India Act V of 1898. 3India Act V
Section 176 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PETROLEUM ACT, 1934
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he nearest Magistrate or to the officer incharge of the nearest Police Station. 28. Inquiries into serious accidents with petroleum .– (1) The inquiry mentioned in section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, shall 13 [unless section 8 of the Coroners” Act, 1871, is applicable to the circumstances] be held in all cases where any person has been killed by an accident which the Magistrate has reason to believe was the result o
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176. Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death. __ (1) When any person dies while in the custody of the police, the nearest Magistrate empowered to hold inquests shall, and, in any other case mentioned in section 174, clauses (a), (b) and (c) of subsection (1), any Magistrate so empowered may hold an inquiry in
Section 393 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by CRIMINAL LAW (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE, 1968
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nce of transportation or imprisonment of either description for a term exceeding seven years but not exceeding fourteen years; or (iv) subject to the provisions of section 393 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), pass a sentence of whipping, or of whipping and imprisonment of either description not exceeding five years: Provided that no sentence of whipping shall be pass ed for an offence under sections 121, 121 -A,
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393. Not to be executed by instalments, Exemptions.__ No sentence of whipping shall be executed by instalments: and none of the following persons shall be punishable with whipping, namely :__ (a) females; (b) males sentenced to death or to 3[imprisonment for life], 4[* * * ], or to imprisonment for
Section 565 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by CRIMINAL LAW (SPECIAL PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE, 1968
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in addition to, such order, by order in writing, direct that the person concerned shall notify his residence and any change of residence in the manner prescribed by section 565 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), during such term, not exceeding three years, as may be specified in the order. 18. Power to demand security from male adult members of families .– Where a blood-feud or other cause of quarrel likely to lead to
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1[565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence
Section 510 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB SAFE CITIES AUTHORITY ACT 2016
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rs shall be deemed to be an expert within the meaning of Article 59 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (X of 1984), and shall be deemed to have been appointed under section 510 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). 15. Delegation.– The Authority may, subject to such conditions as it deems appropriate, delegate to the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Executive Committee, Managing Committee, Managing Director or an offic er o
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6[510. Report of Chemical Examiner, Serologist etc. Any document purporting to be a report, under the hand of any Chemical Examiner or Assistant Chemical Examiner to Government or any Serologist, fingerprint expert or firearm expert 7[or the chemist or pharmacist or the Forensic Scientist or Hand-writing expe
Section 87 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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h simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both; or, if the proclamation be under Section 87 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. Illustrations (a) A, being legally bound to appear before the High Court of Sind in obedience to a subpoena issuing from that Court, intentio
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87. Proclamation for person absconding .__(1) If any Court 1[is satisfied after taking evidence] that any person against whom a warrant has been issued by it has abs conded or is concealing himself so that such warrant cannot be executed, such Court may publish a written proclamation requiring him to appear at a
Section 565 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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e which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both; or, if the notice or information required to be given is required by an order passed under sub-section (1) of Section 565 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898) with imprisonment, of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. 177. Furnishing false information.– Whoever, being legally
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1[565. Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.__ (1) When any person having been convicted__ (a) by a Court in 2[Pakistan] of an offence punishable under section 215, section 489A, section 489B, section 489C, or section 489D of the Pakistan Penal Code, (XLV of 1860), or of any offence
Section 345 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
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hurt, shall not be executed, unless it is confirmed by the High Court. 338-E. Waiver or compounding of offences.– (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter and Section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), all offences under this Chapter may be waived or compounded and the provisions of Sections 309 and 310 shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to the waiver or compounding of such offences.– Provided that, where an of
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345. Compounding offences. __ (1) The offences punishable under the sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) 5[specified] in the first two columns of the table next following may be compounded by the persons mentioned in the third column of that table:__ 1Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
Section 118 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS ACT, 1920
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wards, or of any offence which would render him liable to enhanced punishment on a subsequent conviction, or (b) ordered to give security for his good behavior under section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1989), shall, if so required, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer in the prescribed manner. 4. Taking of measurements , etc., of non -convicted persons .– Any person who has been
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by EHTRAM-E-RAMAZAN ORDINANCE, 1981
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ere the Magistrate arresting any person under sub-section. (1) is for the time being empowered to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub - section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), such Magistrate may try such person at the place where lie is arrested in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code. 8. Cognizance of offences and procedure .– (1) Sa
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by EHTRAM-E-RAMAZAN ORDINANCE, 1981
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n the offence is alleged to have been committed. (2) Any Magistrate empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) may try any offence punishable under the Ordinance in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the said Code. (3) The officer in charge of the police station to which a person arreste
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES ACT, 1976
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, shall be deemed to have committed that offence. (5) Any Magistrate empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offence specified in sub-section (1) of Section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, may if such Magistrate thinks fit, on application being made in this behalf by the prosecution, try an offence punishable under this Act, in accordance with the provisions contained in Sections 262 to 265 of the said Code.
Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB NATIONAL CALAMITIES (PREVENTION AND RELIEF) ACT, 1958
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he Province. (2) Government may confer on the Relief Commissioner for the whole or part of the Province– (i) the powers of a Magistrate of the First Class under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898; and (ii) powers under such other laws as Government may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.] 4. Preventions and relief.– (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act and of the rules made t
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144. Power to issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.__ (1) In cases where, in the opinion of 1[the Zila Nazim upon the written recommendation of the District Superintendent of Police or Executive District Officer] 2[ there is sufficient ground for proceeding under this sec
Section 32 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES ORDINANCE, 1971
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c.– (1) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Ordinance. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, (Act V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorized by this ordinance even if such sentence exceeds his powers under the said section 32. 65 [26 A. Cognizance and pros
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exce
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES ORDINANCE, 1971
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istrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the first class empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offences specified in sub- section (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 66 , may, on application in this behalf being made by the prosecution, try in accordance with the provisions contained in section 262 to 265 of that Code, any offence punishable under section 21. 28. Indemnity.– No suit
Section 260 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by FORT MONROE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT 2016
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hich may extend to two years or fine or with both. (5) Any Magistrate empowered for the time being to try in a summary way the offence specified in subsection (1) of section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), may if such Magistrate thinks fit, on application being made in t his behalf by the prosecution, try an offence punishable under this Act, in accordance with the provisions contained in sections 262 to 265 of the
Section 228 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (Under Review)
Cited by PUNJAB COMMISSION FOR REGULARIZATION OF IRREGULAR HOUSING SCHEMES ACT 2021
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de of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 1908). (4) All proceedings of the Commission shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning s of section 193 and section 228 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898). (5) The Commission shall decide each application preferably not later than ninety days from the date of initiation of proceedings. 6. Responsibility of local governments and development authorities. – A l
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228. When trial may proceed immediately after alteration. If the charge framed or alteration or addition made under 4[* * *] section 227 is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is not likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused in his defence or the prosecutor in the conduct of the c
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Marriage Functions (Ostentatious Displays) Ordinance, 1999 · Section 7(3) → Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) · Section 32
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class to pass any sentence authorized by this Ordinance
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32. Sentences which Magistrates may pass. __ (1) The Courts of Magistrates may pass the following sentences, namely:__ (a) Courts 1 [* * *] of Magistrates of the first class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[Three years] including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exceeding 3[Forty five thousand] rupees; 4[arsh; daman;] Whipping. (b) Courts of Magistrates of the second class: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5[one year], including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law; Fine not exceeding 3[fifteen thousand] rupees; 6[* * *] (c) Courts of Magistrates of the third class. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month; Fine not exceeding 3[three thousand] rupees. (2) The Court of any Magistrate may pass any lawful sentence, combining any of the sentences which it is authorized by law to pass. (3) 7[* * * * * * *]
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