Power to summon persons.

What this section does

A police officer proceeding under section 194 may by written order summon two or more persons for the investigation and any other person acquainted with the facts of the case; every person so summoned is bound to attend and answer truthfully except where answers would expose them to criminal charge, penalty, or forfeiture. Certain categories of persons—males under fifteen or above sixty years, women, mentally or physically disabled persons, and acutely ill persons—cannot be required to attend anywhere other than their place of residence, though they may attend a police station if willing. If the facts do not disclose a cognizable offence under section 190, persons need not be required to attend a Magistrate's Court.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Police officer · Summoned persons · Magistrate

Time limit

None specified

Derived from CrPC s.175.