# Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 179: Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues

- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-1973/section/179/

## Text

When an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.

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