Criminal Procedure Code

Description

The indispensable piece of knowledge penned by Dr. Ashok Kumar Jain extensively covers the following topics:

1. Preliminary
2. Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
3. Power of Courts
4. Powers of Superior Police Officer & Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
5. Arrest of Persons
6. Processes to Compel Appearance
7. Process to Compel the Production of Things
8. Security for Keeping the Peace and Good Behaviour
9. Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
10. Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquility
11. Preventive Action of the Police
12. Information to the Police and Investigation by the Police
13. Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
14. Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
15. Complaints to Magistrates
16. Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
17. The Charge
18. Trial Before a Court of Session
19. Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
20. Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
21. Summary Trials

21A. Plea Bargaining

22. Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons
23. Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
24. General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
25. Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
26. Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
27. The Judgment
28. Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
29. Appeals
30. Reference and Revision
31. Transfer of Criminal Cases
32. Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
33. Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
34. Disposal of Property
35. Irregular Proceedings
36. Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
37. Miscellaneous