CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 178 CrPC

Place of inquiry or trial

Procedure & effect

When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed, or
where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another, or
where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one, or
where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.

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FAQ — Section 178 CrPC

Section 178 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Place of inquiry or trial”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed, or where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another, or where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one, or where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.

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.