CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 312 CrPC

Expenses of complainants and witnesses

Procedure & effect

Subject to any rules made by the State Government, any Criminal Court may, if it thinks fit, order payment, on the part of Government, of the reasonable expenses of any complainant or witness attending for the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before such Court under this Code.

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FAQ — Section 312 CrPC

Section 312 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Expenses of complainants and witnesses”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Subject to any rules made by the State Government, any Criminal Court may, if it thinks fit, order payment, on the part of Government, of the reasonable expenses of any complainant or witness attending for the purposes of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before such Court under this Code.

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.