The Code of Criminal Procedure (Jharkhand Amendment) Act, 2006
The Code of Criminal Procedure (Jharkhand Amendment) Act, 2006
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This Act amends the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, specifically for the state of Jharkhand. It modifies Section 167 to allow an accused person to be produced before a magistrate either in person or through electronic video linkage. Additionally, the law requires that if a person is already in police custody, they cannot be remanded to custody again without being physically produced before the magistrate. This change aims to balance judicial oversight with the practicalities of modern technology and the rights of detainees.
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