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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 266

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Quick Answer Reference: Section 266 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 266 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 266 of CrPC say?

In this Chapter, "detained "includes detained under any law providing for preventive detention; "prison" includes, any place which has been declared by the State Government, by general or special order, to be a subsidiary jail; any reformatory, Borstal institution or other institution of a like nature.

Indian StandardSection 266, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 266 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 266 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 266 CrPC

What is Section 266 of CrPC?

Section 266 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Definitions". The section states: In this Chapter, "detained "includes detained under any law providing for preventive detention; "prison" includes, any place which has been declared by the State Govern...

What is the punishment under Section 266 of CrPC?

Section 266 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 266 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 266 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 266 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)