Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
XXV · Section 332

Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

(1) If, when the accused appears or is again brought before the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, the Magistrate or Court considers him capable of making his defence, the inquiry or trial shall proceed.

(2) If the Magistrate or Court considers the accused to be still incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall act according to the provisions of section 328 or section 329, as the case may be, and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and consequently incapable making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 330.

Judgments on Section 332