Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter VIII: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
Section 112: Procedure in respect of person present in Court
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. It still applies to matters and proceedings from before that date, as the repealing law provides.
In plain words
If the person is present in court, the order must be read to them, or its substance explained if they wish.
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Official text
If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.
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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 112
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