How many sections are in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)?

The The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) contains a total of 521 sections organized across 39 chapters. The chapters are: Chapter IP — reliminary — 4 sections; Chapter IICO — nstitution Of Criminal Courts And Offices — 20 sections; Chapter IIIP — ower Of Courts — 10 sections; Chapter IVA — Powers of Superior Officers of Police — 5 sections; Chapter VA — rrest Of Persons — 28 sections; Chapter VIP — rocess To Compel Appearance — 30 sections; Chapter VIIP — rocess To Compel The Production Of Things — 27 sections; Chapter VIIIS — ecurity For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour — 19 sections; Chapter IXO — rder For Maintenance Of Wives, Children And Parents — 4 sections; Chapter XMA — intenance Of Public Order And Tranquillity — 20 sections; Chapter XIP — reventive Action Of The Police — 5 sections; Chapter XIIIN — formation To The Police And Their Powers To Investigate — 26 sections; Chapter XIIIJ — urisdiction Of Criminal Courts In Inquiries And Trials — 13 sections; Chapter XIVCO — nditions Requisite For Initiation Of Proceedings — 11 sections; Chapter XVCO — mplaints To Magistrates — 4 sections; Chapter XVICO — mmencement Of Proceedings Before Magistrates — 7 sections; Chapter XVIIT — he Charge — 14 sections; Chapter XVIIIT — rial Before A Court Of Session — 13 sections; Chapter XIXT — rial Of Warrant-Cases By Magistrates — 13 sections; Chapter XXT — rial Of Summons-Cases By Magistrates — 9 sections; Chapter XXIS — ummary Trials — 18 sections; Chapter XXIIA — ttendance Of Persons Confined Or Detained In Prisons — 6 sections; Chapter XXIIIE — vidence In Inquiries And Trials — 28 sections; Chapter XXIVG — eneral Provisions As To Inquiries And Trials — 28 sections; Chapter XXVP — rovisions As To Accused Persons Of Unsound Mind — 12 sections; Chapter XXVIP — rovisions As To Offences Affecting The administration Of Justice — 13 sections; Chapter XXVIIT — he Judgment — 14 sections; Chapter XXVIIIS — ubmission Of Death Sentences For Confirmation — 6 sections; Chapter XXIXA — ppeals — 23 sections; Chapter XXXR — eference And Revision — 11 sections; Chapter XXXIT — ransfer Of Criminal Cases — 7 sections; Chapter XXXIIE — xecution, Suspension, Remission And commutation Of Sentences — 23 sections; Chapter XXXIIIP — rovisions As To Bail And Bonds — 15 sections; Chapter XXXIVDIS — posal Of Property — 9 sections; Chapter XXXVIR — regular Proceedings — 7 sections; Chapter XXXVILIMIT — ation For Taking Cognizance Of Certain Offences — 7 sections; Chapter XXXVIIMIS — cellaneous — 10 sections; Chapter X — Chapter X — 1 sections; Chapter XVIII — Chapter XVIII — 1 sections.

Where can I read the complete CrPC bare act online for free?

You can read the complete, updated text of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) with all 521 sections for free at Law on Tips (lawontips.com). Each section includes the full legislative text with chapter-wise navigation.

What does CrPC deal with?

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) is an Indian legislation passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to criminal procedure. Repealed and replaced by BNSS, 2023. Read the complete bare act text with section-by-section navigation at Law on Tips.

What is the full form of CrPC?

CrPC stands for "The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973". It is an Indian legislation containing 521 sections across 39 chapters. You can read the complete CrPC bare act with all sections at Law on Tips.

Has CrPC been replaced?

Yes, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) with effect from 1st July 2024. However, the old act continues to apply to offences committed before that date.