Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XIV · Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
127. When doubt arises High Court to decide
Feedback & supportWhenever any doubt arises as to the Court by which any offence should under the preceding provisions of this Chapter be inquired into or tried the High Court may―
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
of its own motion;
if a Court subordinate to the High Court refers the question to the High Court for directions; or
upon application made by the Public Prosecutor or the person charged, decide by which Court the offence shall be inquired into or tried:
offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;
Provided that before the decision is taken by the High Court the
Public Prosecutor and the person charged shall be entitled to be heard.