Section 420 Court Process

Summary

Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code addresses cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. In the first hearing, the court will read out the charges, and the accused will be asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Bail decisions may also be made. If the accused does not attend, the court may issue an arrest warrant, reschedule the hearing, or impose additional charges. The court typically takes action after 1-2 missed hearings, but this can vary. For specific legal procedures, consult a local attorney.

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Vijayawada
In India, Section * of the Indian Penal Code deals with cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. Here’s what you can expect in the first hearing:
- The court will read out the charges to you.
- You may be asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- The court may decide on bail.

Vijayawada District Court


Phone: +*-*-*
Address: Eluru Rd, Governorpet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh *
Website: www.districts.ecourts.gov.in/vijayawada

Would you like more details about the legal process or any specific legal advice?
If the accused not attended the court
If the accused does not attend the court hearing, the following can happen:
- The court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused.
- The hearing may be rescheduled.
- The accused may face additional charges for failing to appear.
Is there anything specific you would like to know about the consequences or next steps?
How many hearing the court will take action on the accused
If the accused fails to attend the court hearings consistently, the court may take action after a few missed hearings. However, the exact number can vary depending on the court's discretion. Typically, the court may issue a warrant after *-* missed hearings, but it can act sooner based on the circumstances. Would you like to know the specific legal procedures for handling such situations?