How To Get An Acquittal In Criminal Cases (As Per New Criminal Major Acts, 2023)

How to Get an Acquittal in Criminal Cases by P. P. Joy is a comprehensive legal guide tailored for defense attorneys, legal scholars, and students navigating India's reformed criminal justice landscape. Drawing from the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), the book offers strategic insights into securing acquittals under the updated legal framework. It delves into the nuances of the revised laws, providing practical approaches to challenging charges, cross-examining witnesses, and leveraging evidentiary standards to the defendant's advantage.

Key Features:

• Detailed methodologies for constructing effective defense strategies under the new criminal laws.
• Real-world examples illustrating successful acquittals and the application of new legal provisions.
• Discussion of landmark judgments and their implications on defense tactics in contemporary criminal cases.​

This book serves as an essential resource for those seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of India's modernized criminal justice system, aiming to equip legal professionals with the tools necessary for effective defense in criminal trials.

1. Introduction
2. First Information Report
3. Elements of Offence
4. Quashing the Proceedings
5. Cognizance of Offence by Magistrate
6. Prosecution for Offence of Marriage
7. Prosecution for Defamation
8. Discharge of the Accused
9. Charge
10. Framing of Charge
11. Trial
12. Arguments
13. Judgment of Acquittal or Conviction
14. Release on Probation
15. Suspension of Sentence
16. Appeal
17. Revision
18. Set-Off
19. Suspension, Remission & Commutation