3rd Semester LLB Unitary - Law Of Criminal Procedure I - Notes, Question Papers and Syllabus
Law Of Criminal Procedure I
Subject Shall Be Taught By Incorporating Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), Relevant Laws And Amendments, Case Laws And The Recent Developments.
Unit I
Constitution Of Criminal Courts: Hierarchy, Powers And Jurisdictions - Magistrates: Types, Powers And Duties - Prosecutors And Defense Counsel: Duties, Rights, And Ethical Responsibilities - Prison Authorities: Roles In Detention And Rehabilitation. Classification Of Offenses: Cognizable Vs. Non-Cognizable, Bailable Vs. Non-Bailable. Initiation Of Proceedings: Lodging Of FIR, Complaints, And Preliminary Inquiry. Arrest Procedures And Rights - Arrest Protocols, Rights Of The Accused, And Recent Legal Developments.
Unit II
Process To Compel Appearance: Issuance Of Summons And Warrants - Proclamation, Attachment, And Consequences Of Non-Appearance. Compelling Evidence Production - Procurement And Handling Of Documentary Evidence - Search, Seizure And Ethical Standards During Investigations. First Information Report (FIR) - Filing Procedures, Requirements, And Significance - Final Report: Preparation, Submission, And Procedural Implications.
Unit III
Jurisdiction - Territorial And Subject-Matter Jurisdiction Of Criminal Courts - Types Of Trials - Sessions, Warrant, Summons, And Summary Trials - Trial Commencement Procedures, Rights Of The Accused, And Witness Handling - Plea Bargaining - Process, Legal Safeguards, And Implications On Sentencing - Cognizance And Limitation - Limitation Periods And Exceptions For Taking Cognizance Of Offenses.
Unit IV
Maintenance Of Public Order - Security Measures, Preventive Detention, And Police Powers. Maintenance Of Peace And Good Behaviour - Prevention Of Public Nuisance - Legal Provisions For Dealing With Disturbances And Public Nuisances - Maintenance Law - Legal Rights Of Wives, Children And Parents To Maintenance - Enforcement And Judicial Procedures For Securing Maintenance.
Unit V
Scope And Objectives: Purpose Of The Probation Of Offenders Act, 1958 - Eligibility For Probation - Probation Orders - Conditions And Terms For Release On Probation, Including Good Conduct Requirements - Role Of Probation Officers: Appointment, Duties, And Monitoring Of Probationers - Alternatives To Imprisonment - Community Service, Supervision Orders And Reformative Measures - Recent Developments And Case Laws.