Criminal Law: Practice and Procedure by Kush Kalra is a comprehensive guide to the practical application of India's reformed criminal law framework introduced through the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The book explains the procedural aspects of criminal law from investigation and filing of complaints to trial, sentencing, and appellate remedies. Written in a clear and practice-oriented style, it helps readers understand how the newly enacted criminal statutes operate in real court proceedings and legal practice. By integrating statutory provisions with procedural guidance, the book serves as a reliable reference for navigating the modernized criminal justice system in India.
Key Features:
- Detailed explanation of criminal practice and procedural stages under the new criminal law regime.
- Coverage of key provisions of BNS, 2023, BNSS, 2023, and BSA, 2023 and their impact on criminal trials.
- Practical guidance on investigation, filing of complaints, framing of charges, trial procedure, sentencing, and appeals.
- Comparative references to the repealed laws such as the IPC, CrPC, and the Indian Evidence Act to help understand legislative transitions.
- Structured presentation with clear headings, illustrations, and references for quick understanding and practical use.
- Useful analysis of procedural reforms and their implications for day-to-day criminal litigation.
This book is intended for advocates, judicial officers, law students, prosecutors, police officials, and candidates preparing for judicial or competitive examinations who require a practical understanding of criminal law practice under the new criminal statutes.