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The Code of Criminal Procedure Act

Evidence for prosecution

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974

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Section 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deals with evidence for prosecution. If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 241, the Magistrate shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses: "[Provided that the Magistrate shall supply in advance to the accused, the statement of witness

(1) If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 241, the Magistrate shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses: "[Provided that the Magistrate shall supply in advance to the accused, the statement of witnesses recorded during investigation by the police.] (2) The Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing.

(3) On the date so fixed, the Magistrate shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution:

Provided that the Magistrate may permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.

Section 242, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 241 Conviction on plea of guilty

Questions about Section 242

What does Section 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deal with?

Section 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act is headed "Evidence for prosecution". If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 241, the Magistrate shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses: "[Provided that the Magistrate shall supply in advance to the accused, the statement of witness

How do I find court cases under Section 242 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 242, section 242 Code Criminal Procedure Act, section 242 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 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 241 (Conviction on plea of guilty), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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