CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 76 CrPC

Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay

Procedure & effect

The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall (subject to the provisions of section 71 as to security) without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the Court before which he is required by law to produce such person;
Provided that such delay shall not, in any case, exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.

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FAQ — Section 76 CrPC

Section 76 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall (subject to the provisions of section 71 as to security) without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the Court before which he is required by law to produce such person; Provided that such delay shall not, in any case, exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.

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.