The new third edition of the work has been greatly enlarged and made comprehensive to facilitate criminal law lawyers and public prosecutors in their day-to-day work. The author has discussed various aspects of framing charges, including important penal Acts along with model charges. The book has been revised by Justice M.L. Singhal in light of the statutory changes and judicial decisions that have happened over the last two decades.

The notable features of the book are:

1. Over 59 important statutes have been covered, and model charges under each have been given.
2. Statutory amendments and the latest case law has been incorporated.
3. Relevant sections of the model charges have been included for easy reference.
4. Appendix of the book contains sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure and case law that should be taken into account while framing charges.

Reviews

"It is gratifying to note that by and large all important legal decisions, English and Indian, have been noticed to elucidate and substantiate the principles stated.... In short, the technical and vexed subject has been made as simple and palatable as possible for easy understanding. To adorn the book further, there is a format of charges for offenses under some important penal enactments."

- Kerala Law Times

"The chief value of this book lies in the fact that it contains in one small volume the model forms for framing charges in respect of offenses not only under the IPC (1860) but also under the various other statutes viz. the Arms Act (1959), Prevention of Food Adulteration Act (1954), Essential Commodities Act (1940). "

-Criminal Law Journal

Table of Cases

1. The Theory Behind Charge Framing
2. From Concept to the Mundane
3. Joinder and Misjoinder of Charges and Clubbing of Cases
4. Charges Before Magistrates
5. Charge Before the Court of Session
6. The Crucial Steps

Model Charges

7. I. Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904
II. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
III. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
8. Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982
9. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
10. Arms Act, 1959
11. Atomic Energy Act, 1962
12. Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988
13. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886
14. Boilers Act, 1923
15. Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
16. Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
17. Chit Funds Act, 1982
18. Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003
19. Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
20. Copyright Act, 1957
21. Customs Act, 1962
22. Depositories Act, 1996
23. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
24. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
25. Electricity Act, 1910
26. Electricity Act, 2003
27. Emigration Act, 1983
28. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
29. Essential Commodities Act, 1955
30. Explosive Substances Act, 1908
31. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
32. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976
33. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973
34. Foreign Marriage Act, 1969
35. Foreigners Act, 1946
36. Forest Act, 1927
37. Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952
38. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
39. Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
40. Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding-Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
41. Insecticides Act, 1968
42. Information Technology Act, 2000
43. Legal Metrology Act, 2009
44. Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998
45. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
46. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
47. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
48. Official Secrets Act, 1923
49. Penal Code, 1860
50. Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
51. Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
52. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
53. Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984
54. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
55. Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002
56. Post Office Act, 1898
57. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
58. Railways Act, 1989
59. Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966
60. Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
61. State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005
62. Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Maritime Navigation and Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf Act, 2002
63. Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987
64. Trade Marks Act, 1999
65. Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
66. Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Appendix - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Subject Index