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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 90

Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summons and warrants of arrest

Quick Answer Reference: Section 90 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 90 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 90 of CrPC say?

The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to a summons and warrants, and their issue, service and execution, shall, so far as may be, apply to every summons and every warrant of arrest issued under this Code.

Indian StandardSection 90, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 90 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 90 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 90 CrPC

What is Section 90 of CrPC?

Section 90 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summons and warrants of arrest". The section states: The provisions contained in this Chapter relating to a summons and warrants, and their issue, service and execution, shall, so far as may be, apply to every summons and every warra...

What is the punishment under Section 90 of CrPC?

Section 90 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 90 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 90 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 90 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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