Size. In… CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT SECTION ONE GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter One FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Article 1 (1) This Act determines the rules whereby no innocent person shall be convicted and whereby the perpetrator of a criminal offence shall only be sentenced under the conditions provided by criminal law and within a lawfully conducted procedure. The original Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure were adopted by order of the Supreme Court on Dec. 2 Notwithstanding anything in this Code, the High Court may, subject to the provisions of any law for the time being in force, in exercising its criminal jurisdiction in respect of any matter or thing to which the procedure prescribed by this Code is inapplicable, exercise that jurisdiction according to the course of procedure and practice observed by and before the High Court of Justice in § 15A-101. 68 of 1979. Passed by a majority vote, three-fifths being present Changes to legislation: Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 July 2024. Assent: 23 December 1986. Forms. This act is hereby declared to be remedial in character and as Summary Procedure (Restraining Orders) Regulations 2011. Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act 1989. 75 CHAPTER 75 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I – PRELIMINARY Section 1. 2 Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act 27 of 2002 Attachment. 7. Short title 1. 099. Criminal justice systems at the federal, state, and local levels must follow a series of rules governing the stages of a criminal case, beginning with police investigations and continuing all the way through trial and appeal. More information on the passage of this Bill through Parliament, including links to the second reading speech and Legislation Review Committee report, is available via the Bills tab on the Parliament website. L. It has been amended by various acts since its enactment and can be accessed as a PDF file. Short title . The Criminal Procedure Act 56 of 1955 intends: to consolidate the laws relating to procedure and evidence in criminal proceedings and matters incidental thereto. 3. 36 of 1979. 1986 No 209. [Date of Commencement: 2 nd July, 1979] 1. 4. 1 Code of criminal procedure; short title. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Sep 2, 1990 · Nigeria: Criminal Procedure Act, Cap C41 LFN 2004, 2 September 1990, https://www. S Apr 3, 2015 · CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [Updated to 3 April 2024] _____ Afrikaans text signed by the President. In the case of a category 1 or 2 offence that is a continuing offence, the time for filing a charging document must be determined under subsection (3) by reference to the maximum fine that may be imposed for the initial offending (or, if there is no separate fine prescribed for the initial offending, the fine prescribed for each day or each instance of offending) without taking into account We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Administration Of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1988. 29 Nov 28, 2023 · Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (Viewing now) as at 28 November 2023. This Act may be cited as the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07]. 138. 7. Trials in Tobago. 6. Limitation of application. Commencement of a criminal proceeding in the Magistrates' Court 7. The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. Section 5 level of trial court : amended , on 1 March 2017 , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49). 0MB) Criminal Procedure Act 2011. 99). No unnecessary restraint. Act Number: N. Sentences which High Criminal Procedure Act 1986 No 209 An Act relating to the prosecution of indictable offences, the listing of criminal proceedings before the Supreme Court and the District Court, committal proceedings and proceedings for summary offences and the giving of certain indemnities and undertakings; and for other purposes. Meaning of sexual offence PART 2. (1) The Criminal Procedure Code CAP. Commencement: 22 July 1977– ProcR 148, G. Procedure where he claims jury 139. ][Note: The version of the Act as at 31 December 2000 was revised and consolidated by the Law. Where a power, jurisdiction or right is conferred, or a duty is imposed, on the Attorney-General, Solicitor-General, Inspector-General of Police, Government Analyst, Government Examiner of Questioned Documents, Registrar of Finger Prints, or the Registrar of a court, then, such power, jurisdiction or right may be exercised and the Criminal Procedure Act 2004 Contents As at 13 Apr 2023 Version 03-p0-00 page iii Published on www. as at 21 December 2022. Courts 7 Criminal Procedure Act [CAP. Procedure for offences. In force. Commenced on 22 July 1977 by Commencement of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977. Overview: Criminal procedure deals with the set of rules governing the series of proceedings through which the government enforces substantive criminal law. 1--WAYS IN WHICH A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING IS COMMENCED 5. Repeal and savings. Interpretation. 10898]) Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 33 of 1986 (G. R. 76. 63) 5. Definitions 4. The new Criminal Procedure Code will begin to apply at the time and in the Dec 31, 2000 · Criminal Procedure Code Act. 67. Infectious Diseases Act (Cap. Throughout Tanzania. 22 MB. The Second Schedule. 10196, with effect from 1 August 1986 [ProcR 138, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1960 (ACT 30) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section PART I—GENERAL PROVISIONS Procedure 1. of 2021. Criminal Procedure Act 2011 If you need more information about this Act, please contact the administering agency: Ministry of Justice Warning: Some amendments have not yet been incorporated Jan 1, 2014 · Chapter 9 – Bail . Print/Download PDF (2. 2 of 1974) Statement of Objects and Reasons. Power to break out of any house for purpose of liberation. § 15A-145. The First Schedule. Despite section 15 of the Bail Act 2000, if the person is aged 17 years and is charged with, or convicted of, any offence in the District Court or the High Court, the court may remand that person in custody, and if the court does so,— Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 33 of 1986 (G. Print/Download PDF (1. CHAPTER 26CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDUREAN ACT TO REGULATE THE PROCEDURE OFTHE CRIMINAL COURTS. In this Code unless the context otherwise requires - "appointed date" means the 2nd day of July, 1979; "Attorney-General. 15 of 1979 (hereinafter referred to as the “principal enactment”) and shall have effect as section 144 A of that Act:-144A. Procedure on failure to appoint jury or omission to return verdict 142. Nolle prosequi in criminal cases. (2) Section 192 of this Act shall commence on such date as appointed by the Government of Nepal by a notification in the Nepal Dec 31, 2016 · Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act Part I – Preliminary. Informations by the Attorney‐General. No. (1) Any private person may arrest any person who, in the private person’s view or presence, commits an arrestable non‑bailable offence, or who has been proclaimed as an offender under section 88. General authority of courts. 29A. Jul 21, 2023 · Commenced by Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 2023: Commencement. Mode of trial. 2. 2022] 1 GOVERNMENT NOTICE No. Arrest by private persons and procedure on such arrest. In this Code unless the context otherwise requires— CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 51 OF 1977 (Afrikaans text signed by the State President) as amended by Criminal Procedure Matters Amendment Act 79 of 1978 Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 56 of 1979 Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 64 of 1982 Appeals Amendment Act 105 of 1982 Criminal Law Amendment Act 59 of 1983 104 Procedure for trial ordered under section 102 or 103 71 Part 4 Trial Subpart 1—Provisions applying to Judge-alone trials 105 Conduct of Judge-alone trial 71 106 Decision of court 72 Version as at 28 November 2023 Criminal Procedure Act 2011 5 1. Summary Procedure (Section 107 Statements) Regulations 2007 —ceased. 12:02 3 LAWS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO L. Trial of offences under Penal Code and other laws 4. Procedure where existence of public right is denied 140. Code Of Criminal Procedure Act (No. CHAPTER 12:02 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS SECTION 1. 15A-145. Aug. Criminal Procedure Act Chapter 20. Jan 10, 2024 · The Government regularly reviews our criminal justice laws, including the CPC, to ensure that they are up-to-date and fit for purpose. Short title and date of operation 2 . Jan 30, 2019 · Chapter 9 – Bail . Terrorist act: credible threat, attempt, and carrying out: Section 6B: Terrorist act: planning or other preparations to carry out (but, despite section 6(2)(a) and (b) of this Act, and in line with section 6B(5), this item does not make any of the following also a category 4 offence: (a) conspiring to commit an offence against section 6B: (b) AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PROCEDURE OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS. As used in this Chapter, in Chapter 7A of the General Statutes, in Chapter 15 of the General Statutes, and in all other provisions of the General Statutes that deal with criminal process or procedure: PART 3 - CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS GENERALLY 28. Nolle prosequi in committal cases. 20 R. The Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 2023. Electronic technology in criminal process and procedure. Purposes 2. Municipalities, states, and the federal government each have their own criminal codes, defining types of conduct that constitute crimes . 10196, with effect from 1 August 1986 [ProcR 138, Criminal Procedure Act [CAP. 15 of 1979) TABLE OF PROVISIONS Long Title 1 . All subsequent amendments have been researched and appli. Section 6(1) category 2 offence paragraph (b): amended, on 14 November 2018, by section 29(2) of the Courts Matters Act 2018 (2018 No 50). Short title 2. ument at 31 December 2000. 9MB) Criminal Procedure Act 2011. This Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Code”) may be cited as the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. —. 5532 of 6 May 1977. as at 13 December 2022. 1929, Act 47, Eff. 15 of 1979. History:€1927, Act 175, Eff. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT. of Article 296 of the Constitution of Nepal has enacted this Act. Trials in Port-of-Spain. 10:01 3 L. Arrest Generally 3. Refusal to give name and residence. 63) and under other laws PART II – POWERS OF COURTS 4. B. wa. Jan 10, 2020 · CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW Laws 1970, Chap. E. This Act may be cited as the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, No. 6041, with effect from 2 June 1978) Criminal Procedure Bill 1986. Summary Procedure (Witness Fees) Regulations 1992 —ceased. 9 of 1985 9 and 12 of 1987 5 and 13 of 1988 10 of 1989 4 and 27 of 1991 19 of 1992 5 of 1993 32 of 1994 2, 9 and 17 of 1996 This Revised Act is an administrative consolidation of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967. Interpretation In this Act— “Court Usher” means an usher of a Court who is a public officer and whose appointment is notified in the Gazette under section 2; “registered usher” means an usher appointed as such under section 26B (3) (a) and does not include a Court Usher. Effective. 74. ] ActsNos. Act 51 of 1977. matter; and Criminal Procedure Second Amendment Act 62 of 2001 . 28 This Act (hereinafter referred to as "the Code") may be cited as the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. 1A. Despite anything to the contrary in section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, the limitation period in respect of an offence against this Act (other than an offence under section 163C) or against any regulations made under section 169 ends on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the offence was committed. au 45. It details the procedure for the whole system of criminal law, including search and seizure, arrest, the filing of charges, bail, the plea, the testimony of witnesses and the law of evidence, the verdict and sentence, and appeal. 75. This Act is the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 and is generally referred to in this Act as this Code. Withdrawals from prosecution in trials and inquiries before a magistrate's court. (1) In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires —. Criminal Procedure Act, 2004 Act 25 of 2004. An Act to amend the Criminal Procedure Code. Offences under Penal Code (Cap. Appointment of causes to be tried on each day of the sitting. N. Time of trial of State procedure Powers of the Attorney‐General 72. 1. PART I. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. Criminal Procedure Act 2011. Powers, jurisdiction, rights and duties of certain officers 5 . 57. Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977) on 22nd Nov 2021. Note: Date of commencement of whole Act, except sections 158B, 159A, 159B, 159C, 159D and 250A Criminal Procedure Act 2004 Contents As at 01 Jan 2023 Version 03-n0-00 page iii Published on www. In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires- Criminal Procedure Chap. Modified by: SL 2023-134 ( H259 ) G. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT An Act to provide for the procedure to be followed in the investigation of crimes and the conduct of criminal trials and for other related purposes. 3, 1945, and became effective on Mar. Saving of powers of High Court 5. ] 760. 1986-20. Procedure to be adopted for trial of offences. Offences under other laws 6. Committal for sentence or trial, matters to be recorded 45 Division 5 — Procedure on charge of simple offence 48. Committal for sentence after conviction, procedure on 44 47. . Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police-station. 344); Minor Settlements Act (R. Oct 15, 2023 · Criminal Procedure Law. - The law relating to criminal procedure applicable to all criminal proceedings in India (except those in the States of Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland the Tribal Areas in Assam) is contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. Abolition of accused person 's right to make unsworn statement or to give unsworn evidence. 16. Title 18 of the U. The Parliamentary Counsel Office www. Federal criminal procedure is governed by substantive criminal laws found in Title 18 of the U. Dec 1, 2023 · Historical Note. 25/03/2024. 10180, with effect from 1 February 1989 [ProcR 2, G. Procedure where jury finds Magistrate's order to be reasonable 139A. 59. Criminal Procedure Second Amendment Act, 1995 (Act 75 of 1995) Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1996 (Act 86 of 1996) Criminal Procedure Second Amendment Act, 1996 (Act 85 of 1996) CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009. Expunction of records when charges are remanded to district court for juvenile adjudication. No 19 of 2023. [1] It was enacted in 1973 and came into force on 1 April 1974. 28, 1929; CL 1929, 17116; CL 1948, 760. Interpretation In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires— (a) “ chief magistrate ” means any person whose appointment to be, or to act as, a chief magistrate has been published in the Gazette; (b) “ cognisable offence ” means any offence— (i) which on conviction may Short title This Act may be cited as the Court Ushers Act. Act in force. govt. Definitions . Article 2. Act 593 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELIMINARY CHAPTER I Section 1. The draft Criminal Procedure Code attached is approved, as drawn up in accordance with the authorisation granted to the Government for the Act endorsed on 11 February 1881 and published by virtue of the Royal Decree of 22 June 1882. Criminal Law (Procedure) Cap. 56 of 1955. 31. 15 Dec 1988. Application of Part and definition 29. The-Criminal-Procedure-Rules-2016 Download. 1 The Criminal Procedure Rules, 2016. Criminal Procedure Code CAP. (8) Every gazetted officer of the Police Force and every officer of such Force not being below the rank of Sub-Inspector with authority to act. Section 6(1) category 2 offence paragraph (c): repealed , on 14 November 2018 , by section 29(3) of the Courts Matters Act 2018 (2018 No 50). CHAPTER I. act-56-1955s. O. nz in relation to a charge for which the trial procedure is the Judge-alone procedure, the court is satisfied that there is no case to answer; or (c) in relation to a charge to be tried, or being tried, by a jury, the Judge is satisfied that, as a matter of law, a properly directed jury could not reasonably convict the defendant. 6Commenced on 15 June 1950[This is the version of this do. 28 Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts. Summary Procedure (Service) Regulations 2017. Sept. Published in Government Gazette 3358 on 24 December 2004; Assented to on 9 December 2004 Not commenced [This is the version of this document from 24 December 2004 and includes any amendments published up to 5 July 2024. 60. 26, 1944, transmitted to Congress by the Attorney General on Jan. “advocate” means an advocate and solicitor lawfully entitled to practise criminal law in Singapore; “arrestable offence” and “arrestable 484. eform Commission of Uganda. [1st November, 1985] [G. Status. Laws of England, when applicable PART II PROVISIONS AS TO CRIMINAL COURTS CHAPTER II CRIMINAL COURTS IN GENERAL 6. 10 Aug 1989. org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1990/en/74476 [accessed 22 July 2024] Dec 24, 2004 · Criminal Procedure Act, 2004 Act 25 of 2004. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The CPC was further amended in 2019 to improve and refine the laws introduced or amended by the CJRA. Interpretation 3 . an act to amend and extend the criminal justice act 1993; to amend criminal law and procedure in other respects, including making provision for exceptions to the rule against double jeopardy so as to enable the court of criminal appeal to hear and determine applications brought in certain circumstances by the director of public prosecutions to quash certain acquittals and to have persons who THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION] ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section Title PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS 1. 52 of 1980. 75 5 PART IV – PROVISIONS RELATING TO ALL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS PLACE OF TRIAL Section 66. Powers of High Court. " "Attorney-General" means the Attorney-General of the Republic of Sri Lanka Act 593 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE Home Principal Act; Act 593 Act A324] Total Act Views 18 May 2021 Publication Date: 18/05/2021 Procedure when police-officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant. Amendment. Version. [25th January, 1974 . When more than one offence may be heard at the same time. 102); Mosquitoes (Control) Act (Cap. Comment: This is the basic law of procedure prescribed for criminal law in India. Assented to on 21 April 1977. [This is the version of this document from 25 July 2023 and includes any amendments published up to 5 April 2024. 461 publishing on 24/6/2022 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA CHAPTER 20 THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION] REVISED EDITION 2022 This Revised Edition of the Criminal Procedure Act, Chapter 20, has been revised up to and including 15th June, 2022 and is printed SL 2023-134 ( H259 ) G. Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 33 of 1986 (G. Criminal Procedure Matters Amendment Act 79 of 1978 (G. legislation. TABLE OF PROVISIONS 1. Commencement 3. Chapter-1 Preliminary 1. 5. (1) In this Act, “Registrar”, “Deputy Registrar” and “Assistant Registrars” mean the Registrar, Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrars appointed as such under the Supreme Court of Judicature Act. This Act (hereinafter referred to as this Code) may be cited as the Criminal procedure Code. 2 This Act may be cited as the Criminal Procedure Act. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. Change of venue. 51 of 1977) is an act of the Parliament of South Africa that governs criminal procedure in South Africa's legal system. . Section 200(6): amended, on 13 December 2022, by section 46 of the Rights for Victims of Insane Offenders Act 2021 (2021 No 55). Trials in San Fernando. [2] It provides the machinery for the investigation of crime, apprehension of suspected criminals The Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. In this Act—“accused” or “accused person” means a person who has been arrested for or charged with an offence; [definition inserted by section 2 of Act 2 of 2016]“authorised person”, for the purposes of taking an Section 5 imprisonable offence: inserted, on 1 July 2013, by section 4 of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 25). 2 Construction of act. Code outlines all federal crimes. - Arrest, Escape and Recapture, Search Warrants and Seizure The Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 regulates the procedures and related matters in criminal proceedings in South Africa. 760. 5654 of 15 July 1977 . Section 5 imprisonable offence: inserted, on 1 July 2013, by section 4 of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 25). It is prepared by the Law Reform Commission in accordance with its function under the Law Reform Commission Act 1975 (3/1975) to keep the law under review and to undertake revision and consolidation of statute law. Jan 30, 2019 · Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 Contents 1. A. Committal, prosecutor’s duties after 42 46. Amended by. ※ The links provided by an automatic program for the convenience of users may have some errors. Interpretation 3. Cap. Arrest, how made. (2) The private person must, without unnecessary delay, hand over the arrested person to a police officer. 58. Commenced on 1 November 1985 [This is the version of this document as it was at 30 November 2019 to 20 February 2020. 96); Food (Control of Quality) Act (Cap. Summary Procedure (Summary Protection Orders) Regulations 1993 —ceased. Accused person to be sent to district where offence committed. 11684]) Special Courts for Blacks Abolition Act 34 of 1986 (G. Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it. Place and date of sessions of the High Court. ] Criminal Procedure Act [Issue 1] C59– 10 (2) On the trial of an offence specified in subsection (1), it shall not be necessary to prove an intent on the part of the accused to defraud a particu- lar person, but it shall be sufficient to prove that the accused did the act charged with an intent to defraud. The last major amendment of the CPC was in 2018 via the Criminal Justice Reform Act 2018 (“CJRA”) 1. 1988-35. 461 publishing on 24/6/2022 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA CHAPTER 20 THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION] REVISED EDITION 2022 This Revised Edition of the Criminal Procedure Act, Chapter 20, has been revised up to and including 15th June, 2022 and is printed AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CRIMINAL CASES [1 May 1945] PART I - PRELIMINARY. ] Dec 31, 2000 · An Act to make provision for the procedure to be followed in criminal cases. 2--CHARGE-SHEET AND LISTING OF MATTER 6. gov. PRELIMINARY. How a criminal proceeding is commenced PART 2. Injunction pending Nov 22, 2023 · AN ACT to regulate the Procedure of the Criminal Courts. ] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure. refworld. This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Code of Criminal Procedure". PART II PROCEDURE RELATING TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS A. Part I – Interpretation 1. Control of Stateminal in cri proceedings 73. PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS TITLE 1—BUSINESS OF THE COURT 4. Short title. Sec. Volume: Sep 1, 2023 · Criminal Procedure Act 2009 Criminal Procedure Act 2009. Words referring to acts include illegal omissions 4 . Assented to 21 April 1977 _____ Published: G. Application of the Act. 30. Trial of offences under Penal Code (Cap. S. 3/1998 CHAPTER 10:01 CRIMINAL LAW (PROCEDURE) ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PRELIMINARY SECTION 1. 8. 69. 68. 66. Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, 1981 Contents 1. Removal of accused person under warrant. Version history. 70. 1. 5, 1927; Am. 996 AN ACT to establish a criminal procedure law, constituting chapter eleven-A of the consolidated laws, and to repeal the code of criminal procedure Became a law May 20, 1970, with the approval of the Governor. Tendency or coincidence--offences to be heard together. Published in South African Government Gazette 5532 on 6 May 1977. 10180, with effect from 4 April 1986 and1 September 1987 [Proc 126, G. ※ The statutes and regulations translated into English herein shall not be construed as having legal or official authority and shall be used only for reference. 21, 1946. Procedure on order being made absolute Consequences of disobedience to order 141. PLACE, TIME AND MODE OF TRIAL 3. This Act (hereinafter referred to as” the Code “) may be cited as the Code ofCriminal Procedure Act,PART ICHAPTER IP R E L I M I N A RYinterpretation. (2) The Deputy Registrar and the Assistant Registrars, may perform any duty The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 375 of 1985] Acts Nos. All Acts up to and including Criminal CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009. Expunction of records for first offenders under 20 years of age at the time of the offense of certain offenses. The Code of Criminal Procedure, commonly called Criminal Procedure Code ( CrPC ), was the main legislation on procedure for administration of substantive criminal law in India. Committal, prosecutor’s duties after 43 46. PART I CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY Interpretation. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-. The following new section is hereby inserted immediately after section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 71. Short title and commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "National Criminal Procedure (Code) Act, 2017". pdf. Act number 7/2009 Version . ot ko cr lc ua tn oj em kj ey