CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 390 CrPC

Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal

Procedure & effect

When an appeal is presented under section 378, the High Court may issue a warrant directing that the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordinate Court, and the Court before which he is brought may commit him to prison pending the disposal of the appeal or admit him to bail.

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FAQ — Section 390 CrPC

Section 390 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When an appeal is presented under section 378, the High Court may issue a warrant directing that the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordinate Court, and the Court before which he is brought may commit him to prison pending the disposal of the appeal or admit him to bail.

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.