CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 471 CrPC

Exclusion of date on which Court is closed

Procedure & effect

Where the period of limitation expires on a day when the Court is closed, the Court may take cognizance on the day on which the Court reopens.

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FAQ — Section 471 CrPC

Section 471 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Exclusion of date on which Court is closed”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Where the period of limitation expires on a day when the Court is closed, the Court may take cognizance on the day on which the Court reopens.

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.