Every charge or criminal proceeding abates on the death of the accused, and the court must so order if it is satisfied that he is dead.
Section history
Section 149 — Death of accused
As in force on 17 September 2018.
Timeline 3 versions
- 2 January 2011 Enacted
- 17 September 2018 You are here
- 31 December 2021 Revised edition
- 17 August 2026 Latest