Section 26 of CrPC : Section 26: Courts by which offences are triable.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh is accused of committing theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Application of Section 26:

• According to Section 26(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the offence of theft under the IPC can be tried by:
  • The High Court,
  • The Court of Session, or
  • Any other Court as specified in the First Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Outcome: Rajesh's case can be brought before any of these courts depending on the jurisdiction and the specifics of the case.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is accused of committing an offence under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code.

Application of Section 26:

• According to the proviso in Section 26(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the offence of rape should be tried, as far as practicable, by a Court presided over by a woman.

Outcome: Priya's case will ...

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