CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 242 CrPC

Evidence for prosecution

Procedure & effect

If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 241 the Magistrate shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses.
The Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing,
On the date so fixed, the Magistrate shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution;
Provided that the Magistrate may permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.

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FAQ — Section 242 CrPC

Section 242 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Evidence for prosecution”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 241 the Magistrate shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses. The Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing, On the date so fixed, the Magistrate shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution;

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

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