Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University · LL.B. Semester 5
Unit I
Object, Scope, and importance of BNSS. · Definitions (Sections-2 (1) a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,k,l,o,t,v,x,y and z BNSS) · Functionaries under the BNSS. and their powers · Constitution and Hierarchy of Criminal Courts and their powers
Unit II — Initiation of Proceeding, Arrest, Investigation, and Trial
Initiation of proceeding, F.I.R, Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate · Arrest and Rights of Arrested Persons · Charge · Pre-Trial and Trial Proceedings
Unit III — Bail, Sentencing and Probation
Bail: Concept, Purpose & General Provision, Anticipatory bail. · Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences · Probation: Definition, Powers and Duties of Probation Officers/ Courts/ Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, S 401 BNSS
Unit IV — Judgment and Appeal, Revision, Reference
Modes of Providing Judgment · The Rationale of Appeal, Review Revision. · Compensation
Unit V — Reform in BNSS & Contemporary Issues
Victim Protection and Participation, Rights of the victim · Maintenance Proceedings under BNSS