Section 3

In force Act 13 of 2006 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 13 of 2006

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Section 3 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Act, 2005. In clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 167 of the Principal Act, for the words "any" the words "police" shall be substituted.

(1) In clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 167 of the Principal Act, for the words "any" the words "police" shall be substituted.
(2) After clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 167 of the Principal Act, the following new sub-clause (bb) shall be added, namely :- "(bb) No magistrate shall authorise detention of the accused person other thạn in the custody of the police under this section unless the accused is produced before him either in person or through the medium of electronic video linkage and represented by his pleader in the court." Short title, extend and Commencement. Amendment of Central Act (No. 2 of 1974) its application to the State of Chhattisgarh. Amendment of Section 167. 166 (2) (3) In explanation II, after words "was produced" the words "from police custody shall be added.
(4) After explanation II, the following new explanation shall be added .- "III. If any question arises whether an accused person was produced froms otherwise than in the custody of the police in person or (as the case may be) through medium of electronic video linkage before the Magistrate as required under paragraph (bb), the production of the accused person may be proved by his or his pleader's signature om the order authorising detention." Amendment, of section 228.
Section 3, The Code of Criminal Procedure (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Act, 2005 (Act 13 of 2006).

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How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Act?

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

Code of Criminal Procedure (Chhattisgarh Amendment) Act was enacted in 2006 as Act 13 of 2006. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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