CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 311 CrPC

Power to summon material witness, or examine person present

Procedure & effect

Any Court may, at any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, summon any person as a witness, or examine any person in attendance, though not summoned as a witness, or recall and re-examine any person already examined; and the Court shall summon and examine or recall and re-examine any such person if his evidence appears to it to be essential to the just decision of the case.

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FAQ — Section 311 CrPC

Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power to summon material witness, or examine person present”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Any Court may, at any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, summon any person as a witness, or examine any person in attendance, though not summoned as a witness, or recall and re-examine any person already examined; and the Court shall summon and examine or recall and re-examine any such person if his evidence appears to it to be essential to the just decision of the case.

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.