The Code of Criminal Procedure (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1976

(1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal Procedure (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1976. (2) It extends to the whole of Himachal Pradesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.

In sub-section(1) of section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) in its application to the State of Himachal Pradesh, for the words "in any district" the words "in any local area" shall be substituted.

The Code of Criminal Procedure (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Ordinance, 1976 (6 of 1976), is hereby repealed. Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the said Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the provisions of this Act, as if this Act had come into force with effect from 5th August, 1976.