CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 462 CrPC

Proceedings in wrong place

Procedure & effect

No finding, sentence or order of any Criminal Court shall be set aside merely on the ground that the inquiry, trial or other proceedings in the course of which it was arrived at or passed, took place in a wrong sessions division, district, sub-division or other local area, unless it appears that such error has in fact occasioned a failure of justice.

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FAQ — Section 462 CrPC

Section 462 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Proceedings in wrong place”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

No finding, sentence or order of any Criminal Court shall be set aside merely on the ground that the inquiry, trial or other proceedings in the course of which it was arrived at or passed, took place in a wrong sessions division, district, sub-division or other local area, unless it appears that such error has in fact occasioned a failure of justice.

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.