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Dear Client,
Sections 178, 179, and 180 of the Cr.PC(now replaced by Sections 198, 199 and 200 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 ,(BNSS) outline the conditions for multiple jurisdictions. If the offense involves different acts in different local areas, it can be tried in any of the areas where an act/offense occurred. Gather evidence that supports your claims. This could include witness testimonies, documents, or any other relevant material that proves the offense occurred in multiple areas. The Code of Criminal Procedure permits any aggrieved party to seek transfer of a case from one High Court to another or from a Criminal Court subordinate to the High Court to another Criminal Court of equal or superior jurisdiction. Section 407 of the Criminal Procedures Code(Cr. PC) (now Section 447 of BNSS), the High Courts are empowered to transfer criminal cases between subordinate courts within their jurisdiction to meet the ends of justice. The Sessions Judge, as well as the relevant High Court, is competent to transfer even an on-going case from one criminal court to another within its jurisdiction, Such transfer can be initiated at the instance of a report submitted before it by the Court below, or by way of an application made in this regard by an interested party, or may even be exercised by the Court on its own motion. Hence, it is advisable to consult with an Advocate experienced in criminal cases for tailored advice to understand your rights and remedies to navigate the issues in the right way.
Posted On 25-Sep-2025
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