Section 477 CrPC: Power of High Court to make rules

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administrative powers, fees, High Court rules, licensing, penalties, petition writers, rule-making power, subordinate courts

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Section 524 BNSS

TRIAL COURT

Punishment

Procedural / Administrative

Cognizable?

Bailable?

Compoundable?

Bare Act Text

(1) Every High Court may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make rules—
(a) as to the persons who may be permitted to act as petition-writers in the Criminal Courts subordinate to it;
(b) regulating the issue of licences to such persons, the conduct of business by them, and the scale of fees to be charged by them;
(c) providing a penalty for a contravention of any of the rules so made and determining the authority by which such contravention may be investigated and the penalties imposed;
(d) any other matter which is required to be, or may be, prescribed.
(2) All rules made under this section shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Important Sub-Sections Explained

Section 477(1)

This sub-section empowers every High Court, with the State Government’s approval, to frame rules for criminal courts under its jurisdiction. These rules cover aspects like who can be a petition-writer, how their licenses are issued, how they conduct business, and the fees they can charge, including penalties for rule violations.

Section 477(2)

This sub-section mandates that all rules formulated under Section 477 must be officially published in the Official Gazette, ensuring public awareness and legal validity.

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