Functionaries Under the Code of Criminal Procedure

Introduction  The criminal justice system in India is a complex framework involving various key functionaries who play pivotal roles in maintaining law and order, ensuring justice, and upholding the rule of law. These functionaries include the police, prosecutors, defence counsel, and prison authorities. This chapter explores their functions, organization, and the legal provisions governing them. […]

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Constitution of Criminal Courts in India

1. Introduction The Constitution of Criminal Courts in India is a comprehensive system outlined under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). This framework involves various functionaries who play critical roles in the administration of criminal justice. The main functionaries include the Police, Prosecutors, Defence Counsels, Magistrates, Judges of higher courts, and Prison authorities along with Correctional […]

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Object, Extent, and Scope of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), serves as the backbone of the criminal justice system in India, providing the framework for the administration of substantive criminal law. It outlines the procedures for the investigation of crimes, the apprehension of suspects, the collection of evidence, the determination of guilt or innocence, and the imposition […]

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