CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 396 CrPC

Disposal of case according to decision of High Court

Procedure & effect

When a question has been so referred, the High Court shall pass such order thereon as it thinks fit, and shall cause a copy of such order to be sent to the Court by which the reference was made, which shall dispose of the case conformably to the said order.
The High Court may direct by whom the costs of such reference shall be paid.

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FAQ — Section 396 CrPC

Section 396 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Disposal of case according to decision of High Court”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When a question has been so referred, the High Court shall pass such order thereon as it thinks fit, and shall cause a copy of such order to be sent to the Court by which the reference was made, which shall dispose of the case conformably to the said order. The High Court may direct by whom the costs of such reference shall be paid.

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.