Law of Crimes – II

University of Jammu · LL.B. Semester 2 · LLB153

Unit I

Object and Importance of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. · Definitions, Classification of Criminal Courts, Functionaries under the Code. · Arrest and the Rights of the Arrested Person. · Processes to compel appearance: Summons, Warrants of Arrest,Proclamation and Attachment.

Unit II

Information to Police and their powers to investigate (Sections 154-156,161-162, 164,165, 173, 175 and 176). · Cognizance of offence by Magistrate and by Courts of Session (Sections190, 193), Complaint to Magistrate. · Form of Charges and Joinder of Charges. · General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials (Sections 300-304, 309-311,313 and 320).

Unit III

Criminal Trial: Trial before Court of Session (Section 225 to 237), Trial ofWarrant cases by Magistrate (Section 238-247), Trial of Summon cases (Section 251-259), Summary Trials (Sections 260-265). · Plea Bargaining (Sections 265-A to 265-C). · Appeal, Reference and Revision (Section 374-381, Sections 395-405). · Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences (Sections 467-473).

Unit IV

Bail and Bonds (Section 436 to 446-A). · Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour (Sections 106-118), Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquility (Sections 129-132), Conditionalorder for removal of nuisance (Sections 133-137). · Urgent cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger (Sections 144 to 144- A), Disputes as to immovable property (Sections 145-148). · Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents (Sections 125-128).