CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 119 CrPC

Commencement of period for which security is required

Procedure & effect

If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 117, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence.
In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.

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FAQ — Section 119 CrPC

Section 119 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Commencement of period for which security is required”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If any person, in respect of whom an order requiring security is made under section 106 or section 117, is, at the time such order is made, sentenced to, or undergoing a sentence of, imprisonment, the period for which such security is required shall commence on the expiration of such sentence. In other cases such period shall commence on the date of such order unless the Magistrate, for sufficient reason, fixes a later date.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.