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

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-act/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. 1. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 18 (w.e.f. 23-6-2006).

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