Section 48: Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

Q: What does Section 48 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deal with?

Section 48 CrPC pertains to "Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions". It is part of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 48 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.

Q: Is Section 48 CrPC still in force?

Yes, Section 48 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 48 CrPC?

धारा 48 CrPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 48 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.

Q: What is Dhara 48 CrPC?

Dhara 48 CrPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 48 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) governs pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.

Q: How to cite Section 48 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

Cite as: "Section 48, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, 1973, § 48 (India).

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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter V — Arrest Of Persons

Section 48

Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

- A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.

Related Sections

§47

Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested

CrPC

§49

No unnecessary restraint

CrPC

§41

When police may arrest without warrant

CrPC

§41B

Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest

CrPC

§41C

Control room at district

CrPC

§41D

Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation

CrPC

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Table of Contents

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter V — Arrest Of Persons

Section 48

Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

- A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.