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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 477

Power of High Court to make rules

Quick Answer Reference: Section 477 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 477 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 477 of CrPC say?

Every High Court may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make rules— as to the persons who may be permitted to act as petition-writers in the Criminal Courts subordinate to it; regulating the issue of licences to such persons, the conduct of business by them, and the scale of fees to be charged by them. providing a penalty for a contravention of any of the rules so made and determining the authority by which such contravention may be investigated and the penalties imposed; any other matter which is required to be, may be, prescribed. All rules made under this section shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Indian StandardSection 477, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 477 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 477 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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People Also Ask (PAA)

Common Questions about Section 477 CrPC

What is Section 477 of CrPC?

Section 477 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power of High Court to make rules". The section states: Every High Court may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make rules— as to the persons who may be permitted to act as petition-writers in the Criminal Courts...

What is the punishment under Section 477 of CrPC?

Section 477 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 477 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 477 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 477 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)