CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 266 CrPC

Definitions

Procedure & effect

In this Chapter,

"detained "includes detained under any law providing for preventive detention;
"prison" includes,

any place which has been declared by the State Government, by general or special order, to be a subsidiary jail;
any reformatory, Borstal institution or other institution of a like nature.

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FAQ — Section 266 CrPC

Section 266 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Definitions”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

In this Chapter, "detained "includes detained under any law providing for preventive detention; "prison" includes, any place which has been declared by the State Government, by general or special order, to be a subsidiary jail; any reformatory, Borstal institution or other institution of a like nature.

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.