Charge and Discharge (Under New Criminal Laws)

This book provides a focused and practical examination of the concepts of charge and discharge under India’s new criminal law framework. It explains the statutory scheme, judicial approach, and procedural safeguards governing the framing of charges and the discharge of accused persons. By addressing the transition from the earlier criminal procedure to the newly enacted laws, the book clarifies how courts are expected to apply these provisions in contemporary criminal trials.

Key Features

• Detailed explanation of charge and discharge under the new criminal laws
• Analysis of procedural stages and judicial discretion
• Discussion on rights of the accused and prosecution at the pre-trial stage
• Interpretation aligned with legislative intent and procedural reforms
• Practical insights based on prosecutorial and courtroom experience
• Useful guidance for handling charge-related objections and applications

This book is particularly useful for criminal law practitioners, public prosecutors and defence counsel, judicial officers dealing with criminal trials, law students studying criminal procedure under the new laws, academicians researching procedural reforms, and candidates preparing for judicial services and competitive law examinations.