Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 191

Transfer on application of the accused

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Provision: Section 191 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 191 of CrPC say?

When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause c. of Sub-Section (1) of section 190, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.

Indian StandardSection 191, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 191 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 191 CrPC

What is Section 191 of CrPC?

Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Transfer on application of the accused". The section states: When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause c. of Sub-Section (1) of section 190, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled...