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Section 191 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
191.Transfer on application of the accused.-
When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 190, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
Related Sections
- Section 49: No unnecessary restraint
- Section 102: Power of police officer to seize certain property
- Section 269: Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies
- Section 331: Resumption of inquiry or trial
- Section 145: Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace
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