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The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005

Amendment of section 377

In force Act 25 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 25 of 2005

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Section 31 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 deals with amendment of section 377. In section 377 of the principal Act,- (a) in sub-sections (1) and (2), for the words "an appeal to the High Court against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy", the following shall be substituted, namely :- "an appeal against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy- (a) to the Court of

In section 377 of the principal Act,- (a) in sub-sections (1) and (2), for the words "an appeal to the High Court against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy", the following shall be substituted, namely :- "an appeal against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy- (a) to the Court of Session, if the sentence is passed by the Magistrate; and (b) to the High Court, if the sentence is passed by any other Court";

(b) in sub-section (3), for the words "the High Court", the words "the Court of Session or, as the case may be, the High Court" shall be substituted.

Section 31, The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act 25 of 2005).

Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 31 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act is headed "Amendment of section 377". In section 377 of the principal Act,- (a) in sub-sections (1) and (2), for the words "an appeal to the High Court against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy", the following shall be substituted, namely :- "an appeal against the sentence on the ground of its inadequacy- (a) to the Court of

How do I find court cases under Section 31 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act?

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When was the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act enacted?

Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act was enacted in 2005 as Act 25 of 2005. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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