# The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 186: High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry ortrial shall take place

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- In force from: 1974-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/crpc/section/186/

## Text

High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place. Where two or more Courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them ought to inquire into or try that offence, the question shall be decided- (a) if the Courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court; (b) if the Courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced ____________________________________________________________________ 1 Ins. by Act 45 of 1978, s. 15 (w.e.f. 18-12-1980). _____________________________________________________________________ and thereupon all other proceedings in respect of that offence shall be discontinued.

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