A to Z of Criminal Trial Under New Criminal Laws

A to Z of Criminal Trial Under New Criminal Laws by Pramod Kumar Singh is a practical legal reference covering criminal trial procedure under the new criminal law framework. The 2027 edition serves as a resource for understanding the different stages of criminal proceedings, from investigation to appeals and execution of sentences.

Key Features:

• Detailed guidance on criminal trial practice and procedure under the new criminal laws.
• Extensive commentary supported by relevant case laws and judicial decisions.
• Coverage of FIR, investigation, arrest, remand, bail, trial, cross-examination, defence pleas, judgments and appeals.
• Practical tips for developing effective defence strategies in criminal trials.
• Model forms for legal pleadings, drafting and other procedural requirements.
• Comparative table of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
• Classification of offences, words and phrases, notable excerpts, and coverage of medico-legal aspects, juvenile trials, parole and prison rules.

This book is intended for practising advocates, criminal law practitioners, judicial officers, legal professionals and law students seeking a practical understanding of criminal trial procedure under the new criminal laws.

Table of Cases
Chapter 1 - First Information Report (FIR)
Chapter 2 - Investigation
Chapter 3 - Arrest, Custody and Remand
Chapter 4 - Bails
Chapter 5 - Statement, Confession and Dying Declaration
Chapter 6 - Trial of Criminal Cases
Chapter 7 - Cross-Examination and Defence
Chapter 8 - Compounding, Withdrawal of Cases, Exemption from Personal Appearance & Transfer of Cases
Chapter 9 - Disposal of Property and Limitation Points
Chapter 10 - Judgment, Revision and Appeals
Chapter 11 - Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
Chapter 12 - Mercy Petitions and Delay in Execution of Sentence
Chapter 13 - Judgment, Appeal and Reference
Chapter 14 - Medico Legal Aspects
Chapter 15 - Offences Against Public Justice
Chapter 16 - Probation of Offenders
Chapter 17 - Trial of Juvenile Cases
Chapter 18 - Inherent Powers of High Court
Chapter 19 - Revision, Special Leave Appeal (S.L.P.) and other Appeals to Supreme Court
Chapter 20 - Parole, Furlough and Jail Rules
Chapter 21 - Rights of an Accused
Chapter 22 - Defence Pleas in Criminal Trial
Chapter 23 - Words and Phrases
Chapter 24 - Notable Excerpts
Chapter 25 - Important Model Forms of Drafting
Comparative Table of Cr.P.C. with BNSS, 2023
Classification of Offences
Bibliography
Subject Index