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Crpc 1973

Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974

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Section 259 of Crpc 1973 deals with power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases. When in the course of the trial of a summons-case relating to an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding six months, it appears to the Magistrate that in the interests of justice, the offence should be tried in accordance with the procedure for the trial of warrant-cases, such Magi

When in the course of the trial of a summons-case relating to an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding six months, it appears to the Magistrate that in the interests of justice, the offence should be tried in accordance with the procedure for the trial of warrant-cases, such Magistrate may proceed to re-hear the case in the manner provided by this Code for the trial of warrant-cases and may re-call any witness who may have been examined. CHAPTER XXI SUMMARY TRIALS

Section 259, Crpc 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

Questions about Section 259

What does Section 259 of the Crpc 1973 deal with?

Section 259 of the Crpc 1973 is headed "Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases". When in the course of the trial of a summons-case relating to an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding six months, it appears to the Magistrate that in the interests of justice, the offence should be tried in accordance with the procedure for the trial of warrant-cases, such Magi

How do I find court cases under Section 259 of the Crpc 1973?

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: CRPC 1973 259, section 259 CRPC 1973, section 259 of the Crpc 1973. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Crpc 1973 enacted?

Crpc 1973 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 It is no longer in force.

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