CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 400 CrPC

Power of Additional Sessions Judge

Procedure & effect

An Additional Sessions Judge shall have and may exercise all the powers of a Sessions Judge under this Chapter in respect of any case which may be transferred to him by or under any general or special order of the Sessions Judge.

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FAQ — Section 400 CrPC

Section 400 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power of Additional Sessions Judge”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

An Additional Sessions Judge shall have and may exercise all the powers of a Sessions Judge under this Chapter in respect of any case which may be transferred to him by or under any general or special order of the Sessions Judge.

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.