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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 480

Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts

Quick Answer Reference: Section 480 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 480 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 480 of CrPC say?

No pleader who practises in the Court of any Magistrate shall sit as a Magistrate in that Court or in any Court within the local jurisdiction of that Court.

Indian StandardSection 480, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 480 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 480 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 480 CrPC

What is Section 480 of CrPC?

Section 480 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts". The section states: No pleader who practises in the Court of any Magistrate shall sit as a Magistrate in that Court or in any Court within the local jurisdiction of that Court....

What is the punishment under Section 480 of CrPC?

Section 480 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 480 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 480 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 480 CrPC

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