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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 74

Warrant directed to police officer

Quick Answer Reference: Section 74 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 74 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 74 of CrPC say?

A warrant directed to any police officer may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer to whom it is directed or endorsed.

Indian StandardSection 74, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 74 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 74 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 74 CrPC

What is Section 74 of CrPC?

Section 74 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Warrant directed to police officer". The section states: A warrant directed to any police officer may also be executed by any other police officer whose name is endorsed upon the warrant by the officer to whom it is directed or endorsed....

What is the punishment under Section 74 of CrPC?

Section 74 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 74 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 74 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 74 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 74