Section185
The Code of Criminal Procedure Act

Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deals with power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions. Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any cases or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division: 1.Ins.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any cases or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division: 1.Ins. by Act 45 of 1978, s. 15 (w.e.f. 18.12.1978).

Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution, or under this Code or any other law for the time being in force.

Section 185, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 185

What does Section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deal with?

Section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act is headed "Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions". Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any cases or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division: 1.Ins.

How do I find court cases under Section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code Criminal Procedure Act 185, section 185 Code Criminal Procedure Act, section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Code of Criminal Procedure Act enacted?

Code of Criminal Procedure Act 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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