CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 240 CrPC

Framing of charge

Procedure & effect

If, upon such consideration examination, if any, and hearing, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is ground for presuming that the accused has committed an offence triable under this Chapter, which such Magistrate is competent to try and which, in his opinion could be adequately punished by him, he shall frame in writing a charge against the accused.
The charge shall then be read and explained to the accused, and he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty of the offence charged or claims to be tried.

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FAQ — Section 240 CrPC

Section 240 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Framing of charge”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If, upon such consideration examination, if any, and hearing, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is ground for presuming that the accused has committed an offence triable under this Chapter, which such Magistrate is competent to try and which, in his opinion could be adequately punished by him, he shall frame in writing a charge against the accused. The charge shall then be read and explained to the accused, and he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty of the offence charged or claims t

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