Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 175

Power to summon persons

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Provision: Section 175 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 175 of CrPC say?

A police officer 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 acquainted with the facts of the case and every person so summoned shall be bound to attend and to answer truly all questions other than questions is the answers to which have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a forfeiture. If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offence to which section 170 applies, such persons shall not be required by the police officer to attend a Magistrate’s Court.

Indian StandardSection 175, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 175 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 175 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 175 CrPC

What is Section 175 of CrPC?

Section 175 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power to summon persons". The section states: A police officer 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 ...