Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 119

Commencement of period for which security is required

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Provision: Section 119 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 119 of CrPC say?

If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 117, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence. In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.

Indian StandardSection 119, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 119 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 119 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 119 CrPC

What is Section 119 of CrPC?

Section 119 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Commencement of period for which security is required". The section states: If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 117, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence o...