Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University · LL.B. Semester 4

Unit 1 — Introduction

History, Object, Scope and Extent of the Act (Section 1-5) Definitions, Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices (Section 6-20), Powers of Courts (Section 21-29), Powers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to the Magistrates and Police (Section 30-34)

Unit 2 — Pre-Trial Procedure

The arrest of Persons (Section 35-62), Processes to Compel Appearance through Summons Warrant of arrest and Proclamation and Attachment (Section 63-93), Process to compel the production of things through Summons Search Warrants and Miscellaneous including Seizure, Attachment, and Forfeiture of property (Section 94-124), Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate (Section 173-196)

Unit 3 — Inquiries Procedure

Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials (Section 197-209), Conditions Requisite for initiation of proceedings (Section 210-222), Complaints to Magistrate (Section 223-226), Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrate (Section 227-233)

Unit 4 — Public Order and Alimony

Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior (Section 125-143), Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children, and Parents (Section 144-147), Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquility (Section 148-167), Preventive Action of the Police (Section 168-172)