CrPC Section 185 — Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions

Summary

The State Government may direct that any case, or class of cases, committed for trial in a district be tried in any sessions division, despite the preceding provisions of this Chapter. This direction must not conflict with an earlier direction issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution, this Code, or any other law in force.

Official Text

Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any cases or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division:

Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution, or under this Code or any other law for the time being in force.

Referred to by

• CrPC §187 — Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction
• CrPC §407 — Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNSS §205 — Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions