5th Semester Integrated BBA LL.B (Hons) - Law Of Criminal Procedure - Notes, Question Papers and Syllabus
Law Of Criminal Procedure
Subject Shall Be Taught By Incorporating Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), Relevant Laws, Amendments, Case Laws, And Recent Developments.
Unit I
Overview Of CrPC And BNSS – Historical Context And Objectives Of Criminal Procedure – Applicability – Jurisdiction And Hierarchy Of Criminal Courts – Classification Of Courts Under CrPC And BNSS – Executive Magistrates – Judicial Magistrates – Sessions Courts – High Court – Supreme Court – Special Courts – Juvenile Courts – Fast Track Courts – Maintenance Of Public Order.
Unit II
Organization Of Police Under Indian Law – Hierarchy Of Police Force – Roles, Powers And Functions Of Police – Duties Related To Arrest, Search, And Seizure – Accountability Of Police – Custodial Deaths And Abuse – Prosecution System And Prison Reforms – Public Prosecutors: Role And Appointment Procedures – Modernization Of Prisons – Prison Management And Rehabilitation.
Unit III
Classification Of Offences – Cognizable And Non-Cognizable Offences – Legal Procedures For Investigation And Trial – Expanded Definition Of Offences Under BNSS (Including Cybercrimes And Digital Offenses) – Bail Procedures – Bailable Vs. Non-Bailable Offences – Bail For Serious Crimes (Terrorism, Organized Crime, etc.).
Unit IV
Security For Keeping Peace And Good Behaviour – Provisions Under CrPC For Securing Bonds For Good Behaviour – Preventive Measures: Powers Of Police And Magistrates – BNSS Provisions For Handling Mass Unrest And Mob Violence – Maintenance Of Public Order And Tranquility – Unlawful Assemblies – Riots – Public Nuisance – Powers To Prevent And Control – Curfew – BNSS Provisions For Digital-Age Challenges (Online Rumours, Mass Mobilization).
Unit V
Concept Of Fair Trial – Principles Of Natural Justice: Right To Fair Hearing, Legal Representation, Due Process – Presumption Of Innocence – Burden Of Proof – Speedy Trial – Types Of Trials – Defence Rights – Judgment And Sentencing – Types Of Judgments: Conviction, Acquittal, Discharge – Execution Of Sentences (Fines, Imprisonment, Death Penalty) – BNSS Amendments In Sentencing Guidelines (Proportional Punishment, Community Service).
Juvenile Justice System – Child Offenders – Juvenile Courts – Rehabilitation-Oriented Procedures – Juvenile Justice (Care And Protection Of Children) Act.
Maintenance Laws Under CrPC – Section 125: Maintenance To Wives, Children, And Parents – Legal Procedure For Securing Financial Support.