CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 323 CrPC

Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed

Procedure & effect

If, in any inquiry into an offence or a trial before a Magistrate, it appears to him at any stage of the proceedings before signing judgment that the case is one which ought to be tried by the Court of Session, he shall commit it to that Court under the provisions hereinbefore contained and thereupon the provision of Chapter XVIII shall apply to the commitment so made.

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FAQ — Section 323 CrPC

Section 323 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If, in any inquiry into an offence or a trial before a Magistrate, it appears to him at any stage of the proceedings before signing judgment that the case is one which ought to be tried by the Court of Session, he shall commit it to that Court under the provisions hereinbefore contained and thereupon the provision of Chapter XVIII shall apply to the commitment so made.

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.