Section 336: Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge

Q: What does Section 336 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deal with?

Section 336 CrPC pertains to "Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge". It is part of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 336 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 336 CrPC still in force?

Yes, Section 336 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 336 CrPC?

धारा 336 CrPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 336 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 336 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 336 CrPC?

Dhara 336 CrPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 336 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 336 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 336 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

Cite as: "Section 336, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 336 (India).

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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter XXVP — rovisions As To Accused Persons Of Unsound Mind

Section 336

Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge

- The State Government may empower the officer-in-charge of the jail in which a person is confined under the provisions of section 330 or section 335 to discharge all or any of the functions of the Inspector-General of Prisons under section 337 or section 338.