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The National Criminal Procedure Code

Preamble
Chapter 1: Preliminary
Chapter 2: Provisions Relating to Information on Commission of, and Investigation into, Offences
Chapter 3: Prosecution and Filing of Cases
Chapter 4: Jurisdiction of Court
Chapter 5: Provisions Relating to Preliminary Proceedings of Cases
Chapter 6: Warrant for Arrest and Summons

Section 55: Separate complaint to be made in relation to each offence or accused

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Except as otherwise provided in Sections 53 and 54, a separate charge sheet, complaint or memorandum of order shall be framed or made in relation to each offence or accused.

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