Section36
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Powers of superior officers of police

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974

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Section 36 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with powers of superior officers of police. Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.

Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station. B .- AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE

Section 36, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

Questions about Section 36

What does Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure deal with?

Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is headed "Powers of superior officers of police". Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.

How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?

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When was the Code of Criminal Procedure enacted?

Code of Criminal Procedure was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.

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