CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 336 CrPC

Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge

Procedure & effect

The State Government may empower the officer in charge of the jail in which a person is confined under the provisions of section 330 or section 335 to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector-General of Prisons under section 337 or section 338.

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FAQ — Section 336 CrPC

Section 336 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The State Government may empower the officer in charge of the jail in which a person is confined under the provisions of section 330 or section 335 to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector-General of Prisons under section 337 or section 338.

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.