CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 271 CrPC

Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison

Procedure & effect

The provisions of this Chapter shall be without prejudice to the power of the Court to issue, under section 284, a commission for the examination, as a witness, of any person confined or detained in a prison; and the provisions of Part B of Chapter XXIII shall apply in relation to the examination on commission of any such person in the prison as they apply in relation to the examination on commission of any other person.

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FAQ — Section 271 CrPC

Section 271 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be without prejudice to the power of the Court to issue, under section 284, a commission for the examination, as a witness, of any person confined or detained in a prison; and the provisions of Part B of Chapter XXIII shall apply in relation to the examination on commission of any such person in the prison as they apply in relation to the examination on commission of any other person.

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