Every charge or criminal proceeding abates on the death of the accused, and the court must so order if it is satisfied that the accused is dead.
Section history
Section 149 — Death of accused
As in force on 28 April 2023.
Timeline 3 versions
- 2 January 2011 Enacted
- 31 December 2021 Revised edition
- 28 April 2023 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest