CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 420 CrPC

Warrant with whom to be lodged

Procedure & effect

When the prisoner is to be confined in a jail, the warrant shall be lodged with the Jailor.

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FAQ — Section 420 CrPC

Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Warrant with whom to be lodged”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When the prisoner is to be confined in a jail, the warrant shall be lodged with the Jailor.

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.