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The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005

Amendment of section 389

In force Act 25 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 25 of 2005 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 33 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 deals with amendment of section 389. In section 389 of the principal Act, to sub-section (1), the following provisos shall be added, namely :- "Provided that the Appellate Court shall, before releasing on bail or on his own bond a convicted person who is convicted of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or imprison

In section 389 of the principal Act, to sub-section (1), the following provisos shall be added, namely :- "Provided that the Appellate Court shall, before releasing on bail or on his own bond a convicted person who is convicted of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years, shall give opportunity to the Public Prosecutor for showing cause in writing against such release:

Provided further that in cases where a convicted person is released on bail it shall be open to the Public Prosecutor to file an application for the cancellation of the bail.".

Section 33, The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act 25 of 2005).

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Questions about Section 33

What does Section 33 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 33 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act is headed "Amendment of section 389". In section 389 of the principal Act, to sub-section (1), the following provisos shall be added, namely :- "Provided that the Appellate Court shall, before releasing on bail or on his own bond a convicted person who is convicted of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life or imprison

How do I find court cases under Section 33 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act?

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What should I read with Section 33 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, and has it changed?

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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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