Definitions
Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, " period of limitation " means the period specified in section 468 for taking cognizance of an offence. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1974. Repealed by section 531 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (46 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024, but conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under it.
For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, " period of limitation " means the period specified in section 468 for taking cognizance of an offence.
Section 467, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).
Now in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BNSS 513 Definitions Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
Measured by comparing the text of the two provisions, not taken from an official correspondence table — there is no machine-readable one. See both texts side by side before relying on it.
Both regimes are live. The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force. We never redirect one to the other.
Cross-references
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Related judgements & precedents
These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.
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State vs Lalit Narain
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
A reference under Section 432 Criminal Procedure Code can only be made when a case involves a question as to the validity of an Act or Ordinance, the determination of which is necessary for disposal of the case, and the court must be of opinion that such Act is invalid or inoperative but has not been so declared by the High Court or Supreme Court. The mere fact that an accused is mentally unfit to stand trial, lacks family support, or that care infrastructure is inadequate does not constitute grounds for reference under Section 432 CrPC. Instead, such situations must be dealt with under the comprehensive procedure provided in Sections 464-475 CrPC, which specifically address the trial of persons of unsound mind. Trial courts cannot invoke extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 561-A CrPC or ask the High Court to exercise such powers; such powers are inherent to the High Court itself.
On this section: Provide comprehensive procedures for resumption of proceedings, release on security, detention in mental hospitals, variation of orders by State Government, and reporting requirements. Court emphasized these sections provide complete framework for handling mentally unfit accused.
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Questions about Section 467
What have the courts held on Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
State vs Lalit Narain (14 Sep 2018) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Provide comprehensive procedures for resumption of proceedings, release on security, detention in mental hospitals, variation of orders by State Government, and reporting requirements. Court emphasized these sections provide complete framework for handling mentally unfit accused.
How do I find court cases under Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
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 467, section 467 CRPC, section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with State vs Lalit Narain (14 Sep 2018).
What should I read with Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 468 (Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation), so none of them can safely be read on its own. For anything done on or after 1 July 2024 the provision to read is BNSS 513 (Definitions), which replaced it; conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under this section.
When did Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure come into force?
Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, cited as CRPC 467, came into force on 01 Apr 1974, having been enacted on 25 Jan 1974. It is no longer in force.
Other sections of this Act
- 320. Compounding of offences1554 words
- 167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty four hours1005 words
- 220. Trial for more than one offence962 words
- 360. Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition804 words
- 2. Definitions799 words
- 198. Prosecution for offences against marriage774 words
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