Criminal Procedure Code
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University · LL.B. Semester 5 · TA5B
Unit I — Important definitions under the Code of Criminal Procedure,
Important definitions under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974). Constitution of Criminal Courts and Officers - Court of Session - Assistant Sessions Judges - Judicial Magistrates & Executive Magistrates - Public Prosecutors - Assistant Public Prosecutors. Powers of Police Officers - Aid and information by Public. Arrests of persons without warrant by Magistrate - by private persons - search - pursuit of offenders - seizure of offensive weapons - Medical examination of arrested persons - Procedure to be followed on arrest.
Unit II — Pre - trial Processes
Processes to compel appearance summons -service of summons -warrant of arrest - Search warrant - proclamation and attachment - bond for appearance - impounding documents - process to compel the production of things.
Unit III — Information to the police and their powers to investigate -
Information to the police and their powers to investigate - procedure on investigation - and recording of statements - recording of confession and statement - powers of Police officers on investigation - inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death.
Unit IV — Jurisdiction of the criminal courts in inquiries and trials -
Jurisdiction of the criminal courts in inquiries and trials - conditions requisite for initiation of proceedings - cognizance of offences by Courts of Sessions - Prosecution in special cases. Complaints - Procedure on receipt of complaints.
Unit V — The charge form and contents of charge - effects of errors -
The charge form and contents of charge - effects of errors - joinder of charges.
Unit VI — Trial Procedure
Trial before a court of session- framing of charge - discharge - acquittal - judgement of acquittal or conviction - trial of warrant cases by Magistrates - Upon Police Report or otherwise Procedure-Trial of summons cases - Withdrawals - Summary trials - attendance of persons confined in prison.
Unit VII — Evidence in enquiries and trials - commission for examination
Evidence in enquiries and trials - commission for examination - record of evidence in absence of accused - General provisions as to enquiries and trials - legal aid to accused at State expense in certain case - tendering pardon to accomplice - power to examine the accused - competence of accused to be a witness - compounding of offences - withdrawals from prosecution.
Unit VIII — Preventive provisions in the Criminal Procedure Code
Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior - Suspected persons - habitual offenders - imprisonment in default of security - Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents - Procedure - Alteration in allowance - enforcement of order of maintenance - maintenance of public nuisance - injunction pending enquiry - urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. Disputes regarding immovable property - procedure for local enquiry - preventive action to the police - cognizable offences.
Unit IX — Miscellaneous and Legal Aid
Special provisions as to accused persons of unsound mind - provisions as to offences affecting the administration of justice - judgement -order to pay compensation - confirmation of death sentences.
Unit X — Appeals, Reference and Revision - Transfer of Criminal cases.
Appeals, Reference and Revision - Transfer of Criminal cases.
Unit XI — Execution, suspension, Remission and commutation of
Execution, suspension, Remission and commutation of sentence - Death sentences - Imprisonment - levy of fine. Provisions as to bail and bonds - disposal of property - Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences - inherent powers of the criminal courts.
Unit XII — The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. Object of Probation of offenders Act - Power of Court to release offenders after admonition and on probation of good conduct - Procedure in case of offenders failing to observe conditions of bond - Appointment and duties of probation officers - Probation officers to be Public servants - Sec. 360 of CRPC not to apply in certain areas.
Unit XIII — The Juvenile Justice
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act, 2000) Object of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act, 2000) Juvenile Justice Board - Procedure - Powers. Observation Homes - Special Homes. Bail of Juvenile. Orders that may be passed regarding Juvenile - Orders that may not be passed against Juvenile. Child in need of care and protection. Rehabilitation and Social Re-Integration