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Section 105 — Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes
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Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Chapter VII Processes to Compel The Production of Things
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Reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate · Practicing since 31 years
📅 Updated 2026-04-10📚 Source: The Gazette of India
Court ProcedureCross JurisdictionalLegal Assistance
🗣️ Simple Explanation
What does this law say? Section 105 of the CrPC deals with how courts help each other with legal processes. If a court needs to serve a summons or execute a warrant in another area, it can ask the court in that area for help. This also applies to other countries if there are agreements.
Why does this law exist? This law ensures that legal processes can be carried out across different areas. It helps courts to get people to appear and produce evidence. This helps in investigations and trials.
Real-life impact If a court in Delhi needs to serve a summons to someone in Mumbai, it can ask the Mumbai court for help. This makes it easier to conduct investigations and trials. This ensures that justice is served.
What happens if you break this law? This section is about court procedure. It doesn't describe breaking the law. It ensures courts can help each other. Not following the procedure might affect the case.
💡 Real Life Example

Amit, living in another state, was summoned to court in Delhi. The Delhi court, under Section 105, asked the local court in Amit's state to serve the summons. Amit must now appear in court.

Sneha was wanted for questioning in a case. The court in India sent a warrant to a court in another country, as per Section 105. The foreign court will help execute the warrant. Sneha will be brought to justice.

🛡️ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
  • •Know that courts can help each other with legal processes.
  • •If you receive a summons, understand where it came from.
  • •If arrested, know your rights under sections 80 and 81.
  • •Seek legal advice if you are involved in a cross-jurisdictional case.
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Section 105 of the CrPC deals with how courts help each other with legal processes. If a court needs to serve a summons or execute a warrant in another area, it can ask the court in that area for help. This also applies to other countries if there are agreements. This ensures that legal processes can be carried out across different areas.
If a court needs to serve a summons or execute a warrant in another area, it sends the request to the court in that area. The other court then serves the summons or executes the warrant. This helps in investigations and trials. It ensures that justice is served, even if people live far away.
Sources & References

📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library

⚖️ Content reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice

📚 Act Reference: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified advocate for specific legal matters.

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