CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 361 CrPC

Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases

Procedure & effect

Where in any case the Court could have dealt with,

an accused person under section 360 or under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958), or
a youthful offender under the Children Act, 1960 (60 of 1960), or any other law for the time being in force for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of youthful offenders,
but has not done so, it shall record in its judgment the special reasons for not having done so.

← Sec. 360 All sections Sec. 362 →

FAQ — Section 361 CrPC

Section 361 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Where in any case the Court could have dealt with, an accused person under section 360 or under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958), or a youthful offender under the Children Act, 1960 (60 of 1960), or any other law for the time being in force for the treatment, training or rehabilitation of youthful offenders, but has not done so, it shall record in its judgment the special reasons for not having done so.

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.