Chapter IBrief Explanation:
The Code of Criminal Procedure was enacted in the year 1898.
The last section of the Code of Criminal Procedure is Section 565.
Section 4: Definitions —
The definition of "Advocate" is provided in Section 4(1)(a);
The definition of "Bailable Offence" is found in Section 4(1)(b);
The definition of "Cognizable Offence" is given in Section 4(1)(d);
Definitions of various terms and expressions used in the Code are provided in Section 4;
The definition of "Attorney-General" is laid down in Section 4(ka-ka);
The term "Inquiry" is defined in Section 4(to);
The definition of "Offence" is stated in Section 4(n).
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a Court of Session shall be established in every sessions division.
A list of bailable offences is provided in the fifth column of the Second Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
According to the Code, a "complaint" refers to an allegation submitted either in writing or orally to a Magistrate.
The "State Clerk" is appointed by the Chief Justice.
The term "investigation" generally refers to the collection of evidence by a police officer in a cognizable case.
A "complaint case" refers to a complaint—either written or oral—made to a Magistrate against a known or unknown person for taking action under the criminal law.
The power to take evidence on oath is exercised primarily in judicial proceedings.
Section 4A:
Unless otherwise specified by designation, the term "Magistrate" shall be construed to mean a Judicial Magistrate.
The Code of Criminal Procedure was enacted in the year—