CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 188 CrPC

Offence committed outside India

Procedure & effect

When an offence is committed outside India—

by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or
by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India,
he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found;
Provided that, notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter, no such offence shall be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.

← Sec. 187 All sections Sec. 189 →

FAQ — Section 188 CrPC

Section 188 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Offence committed outside India”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When an offence is committed outside India— by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India, he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found; Provided that, notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter, no such offence shall be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous san

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

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