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Section 465Procedural

Who may issue warrant

Full Text

Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor-in-office.

Plain English Summary

Clarifies that the authority to issue execution warrants lies with the original sentencing judge or magistrate or their successor.

Key Legal Elements

  • Original Judge or Magistrate
  • Successor-in-office
  • Authority to issue execution warrant

Practical Note

Ensures administrative continuity; if the original judge is transferred or retires, the current presiding officer (successor) can legally issue the warrant.

हिंदी पाठ

दंडादेश के निष्पादन के लिए प्रत्येक वारंट या तो उस न्यायाधीश या मजिस्ट्रेट द्वारा जारी किया जा सकता है जिसने दंडादेश पारित किया था, या उसके पद के उत्तराधिकारी द्वारा।