Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 483

Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates

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Provision: Section 483 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 483 of CrPC say?

Every High Court shall so exercise its superintendence over the Courts of Judicial Magistrates subordinate to it as to ensure that there is an expeditious and proper disposal of cases by such Magistrates.

Indian StandardSection 483, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 483 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 483 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 483 CrPC

What is Section 483 of CrPC?

Section 483 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates". The section states: Every High Court shall so exercise its superintendence over the Courts of Judicial Magistrates subordinate to it as to ensure that there is an expeditious and proper disposal of ca...