Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Chapter 33

Transfer of Criminal Cases

Section 449Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judges

Description

1) A Sessions Judge may withdraw any case or appeal from, or recall any case or appeal which he has made over to a Chief Judicial Magistrate subordinate to him. (2) At any time before the trial of the case or the hearing of the appeal has commenced before the Additional Sessions Judge, a Sessions Judge may recall any case or appeal which he has made over to any Additional Sessions Judge. (3) Where a Sessions Judge withdraws or recalls case or appeal under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), he may either try the case in his own Court or hear the appeal himself, or make it over in accordance with the provisions of this Sanhita to another Court for trial or hearing, as the case may be.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 33 (Transfer of Criminal Cases). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.