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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 5

Saving

Quick Answer Reference: Section 5 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 5 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 5 of CrPC say?

Nothing contained in this Code shall, in the absence of a specific provision to the contrary, affect any special or local law for the time being in force, or any special jurisdiction or power conferred, or any special form of procedure prescribed, by any other law for the time being in force.

Indian StandardSection 5, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 5 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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People Also Ask (PAA)

Common Questions about Section 5 CrPC

What is Section 5 of CrPC?

Section 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Saving". The section states: Nothing contained in this Code shall, in the absence of a specific provision to the contrary, affect any special or local law for the time being in force, or any special jurisdicti...

What is the punishment under Section 5 of CrPC?

Section 5 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 5 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 5 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 5 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

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Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 5