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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
Chapter 7: Provisions Relating to Detention, Bail and Guarantee

Section 78: Maximum allowable period of detention

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Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Chapter, no accused shall be held in detention for a period exceeding the maximum term of the sentence of imprisonment than can be imposed on him or her if the charge made against him or her is proved.

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