CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 58 CrPC

Police to report apprehensions

Procedure & effect

Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

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FAQ — Section 58 CrPC

Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Police to report apprehensions”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

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.