Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
Full Text
When an appeal is presented under section 419, the High Court may issue a warrant directing that the accused be arrested and brought before it or any subordinate Court, and the Court before which he is brought may commit him to prison pending the disposal of the appeal or admit him to bail.
Plain English Summary
Enables the High Court to arrest an acquitted person when an appeal is filed against the acquittal, ensuring their availability during the appeal process.
Key Legal Elements
- Context: Appeal under Section 419 (against acquittal)
- High Court authority to issue arrest warrant
- Option to commit to custody or grant bail during appeal
Practical Note
This ensures that the accused does not abscond while the state or victim is appealing against a judgment of acquittal.
हिंदी पाठ
जब धारा 419 के तहत अपील प्रस्तुत की जाती है, तो उच्च न्यायालय एक वारंट जारी कर सकता है जिसमें निर्देश दिया जाता है कि अभियुक्त को गिरफ्तार किया जाए और उसे अपने या किसी अधीनस्थ न्यायालय के समक्ष लाया जाए, और जिस न्यायालय के समक्ष उसे लाया जाता है, वह अपील के निपटारे तक उसे जेल भेज सकता है या उसे जमानत पर रिहा कर सकता है।