CRIMINAL LAW –II: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1973, JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2000 AND PROBATION OF OFFENDERS ACT, 1958.

Karnataka State Law University · LL.B. Semester 3 · Course-III

Unit 1

Introductory and Pre-trial Process Meaning of procedure; The organization of the functionaries under the Code; their duties, functions and powers; First Information Report, complaint; Arrest; Types of trial and Features of a fair trial

Unit 2

Trial Process-I: 1. Magisterial Powers to take cognizance. · 2. Commencement of proceedings. · 3. Dismissal of complaints. · 4. Charge. · 5. Processes to compel appearance and production of things. · 6. Bail. · 7. Preliminary pleas to bar trial .

Unit 3

Trail Process-II 1. Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials. · 2. Judgment. · 3. Appeals, Revision and Reference. · 4. Security for keeping peace and good behaviour. · 5. Maintenance.

Unit 4

Miscellaneous 1. Transfer of cases. · 2. Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences. · 3. Disposal of property. · 4. Preventive action of the police. · 5. Irregular proceedings. · 6. Limitation of taking cognizance. · 7. Compounding of offences and plea bargaining. · 8. Criminal Rules and Practice.

Unit 5

1. Salient features of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000. · 2. Salient features of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.