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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 226

Opening case for prosecution

Quick Answer Reference: Section 226 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 226 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 226 of CrPC say?

When the Accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 209, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.

Indian StandardSection 226, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 226 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Source: Gazette of India (Official Publication)Verify egazette.gov.in ↗
Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 226 CrPC

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Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)