Criminal Law II
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University · LL.B. Semester 4 · LLB 206
Unit I — Introduction
a. Object and Importance of BNSS, Basic concepts under BNSS. · b. Interface between BNSS and other special laws containing penal/procedural provisions. · c. Functionaries under the BNSS. · d. Powerof Courts (Sec21-29), Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts (197-209 BNSS). · e. Information to the Police and their powers to investigate.
- Object Purpose and History of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Definitions — Section 2
- Constitution and Powers of Criminal and Executive Courts — Section 6 to 35
- Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate — Section 154 to 176
- Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials — Section 177 to189
Unit II — Pre-Trial Procedures:
a. Punitive and Preventive Arrest (with or without warrant) and Provision for Bail under the Code · b. Process to Compel Appearance of Person · c. Process to Compel production of things and documents. · d. Proceeding before Magistrate-I i. Condition Requisites for Initiation of Proceeding ii. Complaint to Magistrate iii. Commencement of Proceeding before Magistrate. iv. Limitations for taking cognizance. · e. Proceeding before Magistrate-II i. Security for Keeping Peace and Good Behavior ii. Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquility iii. Proceedings for Maintenance of ‘wife’‘children’ and ‘parents’
Unit III — Trials and Execution Proceedings
a. Thecharge: Form of charges, Joinder of charges, Joinder of Persons. · b. General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials. · c. Evidence in inquiries and trials and the General provisions as to inquiries and trials. · d. Trial-court of session, warrantcases, summons cases and summary trial by Magistrates. · e. Judgement (Chapter XXIX), Submission of death sentences for confirmation. · f. Execution, suspension, remission, and commutation of sentences
Unit IV — Miscellaneous
b. Reference, Revisions, Appeals · c. Inherent Powers of Court · d. Transfer of criminal cases · e. Irregular proceedings. · f. Plea Bargaining.