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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 58

Police to report apprehensions

Quick Answer Reference: Section 58 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 58 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 58 of CrPC say?

Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

Indian StandardSection 58, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 58 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 58 CrPC

What is Section 58 of CrPC?

Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Police to report apprehensions". The section states: Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without war...

What is the punishment under Section 58 of CrPC?

Section 58 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 58 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 58 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 58 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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