CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 383 CrPC

Procedure when appellant in jail

Procedure & effect

If the appellant is in jail, he may present his petition of appeal and the copies accompanying the same to the officer in charge of the jail, who shall thereupon forward such petition and copies to the proper Appellate Court.

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FAQ — Section 383 CrPC

Section 383 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Procedure when appellant in jail”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If the appellant is in jail, he may present his petition of appeal and the copies accompanying the same to the officer in charge of the jail, who shall thereupon forward such petition and copies to the proper Appellate Court.

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.