Criminal Procedure

Goa University · LL.B. Semester 4 · LLB-205

Unit 1 — Introduction and powers of authorities

1. Definitions and Construction of References · 2. Constitution and Powers of Criminal Courts and Offices · 3. Arrest of persons and Process to compel appearance · 4. Process to compel the production of things and reciprocal arrangements.

Unit 2 — Preventive Measures

1. Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour · 2. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents · 3. Maintenance of public order and tranquillity · 4. Preventive action of the police

Unit 3 — Investigation

1. Information in Cognizable case --FIR · 2. Information as to non-cognizable case · 3. Procedure for investigation · a. Power to require attendance of witnesses · b. Recording of Confessions and statements · c. Medical examination of victim of Rape · d. Search by police officer · e. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty four hours · f. Diary of proceedings in investigation · 4. Report of police officer on completion of investigation · 5. Inquest

Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate — Section 154 to 176

Unit 4 — Jurisdiction of criminal courts, Cognizance of offence and

Complaints to Magistrates · 1. Ordinary place of inquiry and alternative venue · 2. Cognizance of offence by Magistrate and by Court of Session · 3. Limitations on the Cognizance of Offence · 4. Complaint to magistrates · 5. Commencement of proceedings before magistrates · 6. Period of limitation for taking cognizance of offence

Unit 5 — Charge, Types of Trials, Evidence in inquiries and trials, General provisions as to inquiries and Trials and provisions as to Bail and Bonds

1. Charge · 2. Form of Charges · 3. Joinder of Charges · 4. Types of Trials · a) Trial before a court of session · b) Trial of warrant cases by Magistrates · c) Trial of summons cases by Magistrates · d) Summary Trials · 5. Plea Bargaining · 6. Attendance of persons confined or detained in prisons · 7. Evidence in Inquiries and Trials · a) Mode of taking and recording evidence · b) Commissions for the examination of witnesses · 8. General provisions as to inquiries and trials · 9. Provisions as to Bail and Bonds

Unit 6 — Judgment, Appeal, Reference and Revision, Execution and other aspects

1. The Judgment · a) Submission of death sentence for confirmation · 2. Appeals · 3. Reference and Revision · 4. Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences · 5. Transfer of Criminal Cases · 6. Disposal of Property · 7. Irregular Proceedings · 8. Inherent powers