Investigation To Trial In Rape & Sexual Offences

Investigation to Trial in Rape & Sexual Offences by Adv. Yogesh V. Nayyar is a specialised legal reference covering the complete journey of rape and sexual-offence cases, from registration of the FIR and investigation through evidence, trial, defence, and related judicial proceedings. The book brings together important legal and procedural aspects concerning sexual offences, with particular emphasis on investigation, evidentiary issues, forensic examination, medical evidence, witness testimony, and trial strategy.

Key Features:

• Detailed treatment of FIR in rape cases, including issues relating to delay in registration and its evidentiary implications.
• Coverage of investigation procedures and guidelines in cases of rape and sexual assault.
• Analysis of consent in rape cases and principles governing proof of rape.
• Discussion of the testimony of the prosecutrix, including reliability, solitary evidence and its evidentiary impact.
• Examination of age determination, including the use and evidentiary relevance of the ossification test.
• Detailed treatment of medical examination of rape victims and accused persons and collection of medical evidence.
• Coverage of forensic science and DNA examination in rape and murder investigations.
• Analysis of the role of forensic science in establishing sexual offences and murder cases.
• Discussion of child and minor witnesses, including recording and cross-examination of minor victims.
• Treatment of recording of witness statements under Section 164(5) of the CrPC.
• Examination of confessions, their importance and the discovery of facts under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
• Detailed discussion of Test Identification Parade, including its evidentiary value and importance.
• Coverage of dying declarations and their role in sexual-offence proceedings.
• Discussion of circumstantial evidence in cases involving sexual assault.
• Analysis of presumptions and presumption of innocence in sexual-offence cases.
• Treatment of framing of charges and discharge in cases of sexual assault.
• Coverage of quashing of FIRs and the legal aspects of settlement in rape cases.
• Discussion of marital rape and custodial rape, along with other significant categories of sexual offences.
• Examination of kidnapping, rape and murder cases and interconnected evidentiary issues.
• Practical discussion of search and seizure in rape investigations.
• Coverage of bail, discharge and quashing proceedings arising from sexual-offence cases.
• Guidance on cross-examination of experts, including experts involved in medical and forensic evidence.
• Discussion of the role of prosecution and defence, including approaches to defending sexual-assault allegations and disproving charges.
• Guidelines concerning the examination of suspects and accused persons of rape in cases of sexual violence.

This book is intended for advocates, criminal-law practitioners, prosecutors, defence counsel, judges, investigators, police and forensic professionals, and researchers dealing with rape, sexual offences and related criminal proceedings.