CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 175 CrPC

Power to summon persons

Procedure & effect

A police officer proceeding under section 174 may, by order in writing, summon two or more persons as aforesaid for the purpose of the said investigation, and any other person who appears to be acquainted with the facts of the case and every person so summoned shall be bound to attend and to answer truly all questions other than questions is the answers to which have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a forfeiture.
If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offence to which section 170 applies, such persons shall not be required by the police officer to attend a Magistrate’s Court.

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FAQ — Section 175 CrPC

Section 175 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power to summon persons”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A police officer proceeding under section 174 may, by order in writing, summon two or more persons as aforesaid for the purpose of the said investigation, and any other person who appears to be acquainted with the facts of the case and every person so summoned shall be bound to attend and to answer truly all questions other than questions is the answers to which have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge or to a forfeiture. If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offence to which sec

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

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