Section 188

Offence committed outside India.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

  • Act 2 of 1974
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure.

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    When an offence is committed outside India--
        (a) by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or
        (b) by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India,
he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found:
    Provided that, notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter, no such offence shall be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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