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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 99

Direction, etc., of search-warrants

Quick Answer Reference: Section 99 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 99 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 99 of CrPC say?

The provisions of sections 38, 70, 72, 74, 77, 78 and 79 shall, so far as may be, apply to all search-warrants issued under section 93, section 94, section 95 or section 97.

Indian StandardSection 99, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 99 (India)
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Common Questions about Section 99 CrPC

What is Section 99 of CrPC?

Section 99 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Direction, etc., of search-warrants". The section states: The provisions of sections 38, 70, 72, 74, 77, 78 and 79 shall, so far as may be, apply to all search-warrants issued under section 93, section 94, section 95 or section 97....

What is the punishment under Section 99 of CrPC?

Section 99 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 99 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 99 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 99 CrPC

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)