Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 193

Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session

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Provision: Section 193 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 193 of CrPC say?

Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction unless the case has been committed to it by a Magistrate under this Code.

Indian StandardSection 193, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 193 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 193 CrPC

What is Section 193 of CrPC?

Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session". The section states: Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original...