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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 311A

Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signature or handwriting

Quick Answer Reference: Section 311A CrPC

  • Provision: Section 311A of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 311A of CrPC say?

If a Magistrate of the first class is satisfied that, for the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this Code, it is expedient to direct any person, including an accused person, to give specimen signatures or handwriting, he may make an order to that effect and in that case the person to whom the order relates shall be produced or shall attend at the time and place specified in such order and shall give his specimen signatures or handwriting; Provided that no order shall be made under this section unless the person has at some time been arrested in connection with such investigation or proceeding. Subject to any rules made by the State Government, any Criminal Court may, if it thinks fit, order payment, on the part of Government, of the reasonable expenses of any complainant or witness attending for the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before such Court under this Code.

Indian StandardSection 311A, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 311A (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 311A CrPC

What is Section 311A of CrPC?

Section 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signature or handwriting". The section states: If a Magistrate of the first class is satisfied that, for the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this Code, it is expedient to direct any person, including an accuse...

What is the punishment under Section 311A of CrPC?

Section 311A of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 311A of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 311A of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

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