Section 370: Procedure in case of difference of opinion

Q: What does Section 370 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deal with?

Section 370 CrPC pertains to "Procedure in case of difference of opinion". It is part of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 370 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs procedure in case of difference of opinion. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 370 CrPC still in force?

Yes, Section 370 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 370 CrPC?

धारा 370 CrPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 370 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 370 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs procedure in case of difference of opinion. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 370 CrPC?

Dhara 370 CrPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 370 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 370 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs procedure in case of difference of opinion. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 370 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

Cite as: "Section 370, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 370 (India).

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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter XXVIIIS — ubmission Of Death Sentences For Confirmation

Section 370

Procedure in case of difference of opinion

- Where any such case is heard before a Bench of Judges and such Judges are equally divided in opinion, the case shall be decided in the manner provided by Section 392.