This classic work provides an interesting and lucid study of the fundamental principles of criminal procedure in a logical sequence. The topic-wise treatment of the subject along with references to academic writings and the judicial decisions makes the study of criminal procedure meaningful and comprehensible. The author has incorporated all recent developments in the field of criminal procedure since the publication of the last edition in 2008.

The following are the unique features of the book

1. Latest case laws including the case of Hardeep Singh (2014) and Dharam Pal (2014) have been incorporated at appropriate places in the book.

2. Amendments made by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2010 and Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 are included.

3. Probing the Problems included at the end of the book are points for class-room discussion.

4. The book has been designed with a new layout for emphasis and easy reference.

The author has also drawn attention to some ticklish aspects of the Code with a view to generating new thinking in the light of new developments so that the criminal procedure law may grow in tune with the times.

An indispensable book for practicing lawyers, teachers and students of criminal law; it will also be of immense use to lawyers, judges, police and other officials concerned with criminal law administration. 

• Academy Law Review :

This classic work on the topic of criminal procedure fulfills a long felt need of juristic analysis of the hitherto neglected field of Indian criminal procedure. The topic-wise treatment of the subject and the reference to academic writing, the analysis of the relevant sections in the light of judicial decisions make the study of criminal procedure both meaningful and interesting.

•  Cochin University Law Review:

An exhaustive discussion of all important and relevant case law on each topic and section of the criminal procedure code is the notable general feature of the book. In addition to this there is an added advantage in this new edition of the book. The points to ponder on each topic or chapter is given which is very useful for students of criminal procedure for critical analysis and further thought and study. … The book on the whole is very useful for practicing lawyers, teachers and students of criminal law. The price when compared to the content, pages and depth of knowledge is very reasonable.

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1. OBJECT, EXTENT AND SCOPE

2. CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS

3. POLICE, PROSECUTORS, DEFENCE COUNSELS, PRISON AUTHORITIES

4. PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS — GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

5. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE: STEPS TO ENSURE ACCUSED’S PRESENCE AT THE TRIAL

6. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE: ARREST, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE ARRESTED PERSON

7. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE: SEARCH, SEIZURE AND PRODUCTION OF MATERIALS

8. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE: INVESTIGATION BY POLICE

9. LOCAL JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS AND THE POLICE

10. COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCES

11. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES

12. BAIL

13. TRIAL PROCEDURES: PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF FAIR TRIAL

14. TRIAL PROCEDURES: COURTS AND PARTIES

15. TRIAL PROCEDURES: CHARGE

16. TRIAL PROCEDURES: SOME COMMON FEATURES

17. TRIAL PROCEDURES: DISPOSAL OF CRIMINAL CASES WITHOUT FULL TRIAL

18. TRIAL PROCEDURES: PRELIMINARY PLEAS TO BAR TRIAL

19. TRIAL PROCEDURES: TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION

20. TRIAL PROCEDURES: TRIAL OF WARRANT CASES BY MAGISTRATES

21. TRIAL PROCEDURES: TRIAL OF SUMMONS CASES AND SUMMARY TRIAL

22. TRIAL PROCEDURES: SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE

23. JUDGMENT

24. REVIEW PROCEDURES: APPEALS

25. REVIEW PROCEDURES: REVISION

26. TRANSFER OF CASES

27. EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES

28. PREVENTIVE AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

29. PROCEEDINGS FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS

30. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS