Law of Criminal Procedure

Savitribai Phule Pune University · LL.B. Semester 3 · LCC 0701

Unit 1 — Introduction to BNSS, 2023

1) Criminal justice system: Inquisitorial and Adversary/Accusatorial; · 2) International norms regarding the basic principles of criminal justice system; Constitutional perspectives - Articles 14, 20, 21 & 22; · 3) The rationale of criminal procedure; Salient features of the BNSS, 2023; The organization of police, prosecution & defence and prison authorities — duties, functions and powers; · 4) Object, scope, and significance of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. · 5) Definitions under Section 2 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · 6) Hierarchy and powers of criminal courts Secs. 6-17 and Secs. 21-29 · 7) Powers of police Officers and Aid to the Magistrates and the Police Secs. 30- 34 · 8) Public Prosecutors and their functions Secs. 18-20;

Unit 2 — Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiry and trials

1. Inquiry proceedings: General principle of jurisdiction of criminal court, powers of police, magistrate, and courts Jurisdiction of Courts, Secs. 197-209 · 2. Initiation of Inquiry proceedings Secs. 210-214; · 3. Exceptions to the general principle of moving criminal courts Secs. 215-222; · 4. Complaint to magistrates Secs. 223-226; · 5. Inquiry proceedings before magistrates Secs. 227-232;

Unit 3 — Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate and Inquiry proceedings

1) Initiation of investigation proceedings Secs. 173-178; evidentiary value of FIR and statements made to police officer, · 2) Complaint to Magistrate Secs. 223-226 · 3) Interrogation powers of police officer Secs.179-193; · 4) Arrest with and without a warrant: exercise of power and execution rules, proclamation and attachments Secs. 35-46 and 62, Sec. 72-75, 79-83 and Secs. 84 to 93; · 5) Police to report apprehension, discharge of person pursue and retake person secs. 59-61 · 6) Rights of arrested person Secs. 47-58, 77-78, 340-341 & the Constitution of India Article 22 · 7) Preventive powers of the Police Secs. 168-172; · 8) Search and Seizure Secs. 49, 96-110, 185-186; · 9) Recording of confessions and statements Sec. 183; · 10) Special remand order Sec. 187; · 11) Police diary Sec. 192; · 12) Police report Sec. 193; · 13) Inquest proceedings Secs. 194-196.

Unit 4 — Bail and Bond, Security and Maintenance proceedings

1. Bail, anticipatory bail, conditions for granting bail, rights of arrested persons Bail provisions Secs. 478-496, · 2. Security for keeping peace and for good behavior Secs. 125-143; · 3. Maintenance of Public order and tranquility: Unlawful Assemblies Secs. 148- 151; · 4. Public Nuisance Secs. 152-163; · 5. Disputes as to immovable property Secs. 164-167; · 6. Maintenance of wives, children and parents: Order of maintenance Secs. 144- 145; · 7. Maintenance of wives under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986); · 8. Procedure, alteration and enforcement Secs. 146-147.

Unit 5 — Charge, Trial and Investigation Procedures

1. Concept of fair trial: Presumption of innocence, right of silence & right to speedy trial; · 2. Taking Cognizance Secs. 210-222, Limitations to take cognizance of offences Secs. 513-519 and Commencement of proceedings before Magistrate Sec. 227- 233; · 3. Charge: Content and form Secs. 234-240, and 247; · 4. General principle to be tried separately for every charge and its exceptions Secs. 241-246; · 5. Trial before a court of session Secs. 248-260; · 6. Trial of warrant cases before magistrates – Based on police report Secs. 261- 166 and other than police report Secs. 267-270; Conclusion of trial Sec 271- 273 · 7. Trial of summons cases Secs. 274-282; · 8. Summary trials Secs. 283-288; · 9. Evidence in inquires and trials Secs. 307-318, commission for examination of witnesses secs. 319-336; · 10. Plea bargaining and limitations to bar trail Secs. 289-300 · 11. Principle of Autrefois acquit and autrefois convict Sec. 337 & the Constitution of India Article 20; · 12. Compounding of offences Sec. 359, Withdrawal from prosecution Sec. 360; · 13. Irregular proceedings Secs. 506-512, 520, 525-527; · 14. Inherent powers of High Court sec. 528

Unit 6 — Judgment, Probation and Parole of offenders, Appeals, Reference, Revision and Execution:

1. Judgment: Mode and other provisions Secs. 392-406; Confirmation of death sentence Secs. 407-412 · 2. Probation of offenders and Parole under Probation of Offenders Act 1958, Role of probation officers; Role of Judiciary in the implementation of the Act, Parole system: Concept and distinction with the probation system. · 3. Appeals Secs. 413-435; · 4. Reference and Revision Secs. 436-445; · 5. Transfer of criminal cases Secs. 446-452; · 6. Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences Secs. 453- · 477. · 7. Tender of pardon Secs. 344-345; · 8. Provisions as to Accused persons of unsound mind Secs. 367-378.

Unit 7 — Juvenile Justice Act, 1986

1. Juvenile Justice System: Concept of juvenile justice, Historical perspective of juvenile justice system, Provisions relating to juvenile offenders under BNS Secs. 20 & 21; · 2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 — Distinction between child conflict with law and neglected juvenile; Constitution of Child welfare boards and juvenile courts; · 3. Children in Need of Care and Protection - Categories of children in need of care and protection, Child Welfare Committee (CWC) - Composition, powers, and functions. Rehabilitation and social reintegration measures, Role of Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs) and Childline services. · 4. Institutional Mechanisms and Rehabilitation- Types of institutions: Observation Homes, Special Homes, Children's Homes, and Fit Facilities, Standards and conditions of care in institutions Inspection and monitoring of institutions. · 5. Special Procedures for Adoption- Legal framework for adoption under the Juvenile Justice Act, Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA): Role and functions, Inter-country adoption procedures and safeguards.