Filing of Criminal Cases: Procedural Aspects & Practice (With Cross References to New Criminal Laws)

Filing of Criminal Cases: Procedural Aspects & Practice by Nayan Joshi is a practical guide to initiating and managing criminal cases under India's updated criminal statutes. It presents the procedural steps, essential documentation, and legal norms for things like FIRs, complaints, charge-sheets, preliminary hearings, and related proceedings. The book integrates cross-references to the new Bharatiya Niya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam to reflect recent legislative changes.

Key Features:

• Detailed, step-by-step explanation of procedural requirements under the new criminal laws.
• Cross-referencing of relevant provisions in the updated Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Sakshya Adhiniyam.
• Practical drafting tips and sample formats for FIRs, complaints, charge-sheets, appeals, revisions, and quash petitions.
• Clarifies interrelation between investigative powers, magistrate functions, and procedural safeguards.
• Emphasis on minimizing procedural errors and ensuring compliance with court norms.
• Suitable for both courtroom practice and academic examination preparation.

This book is meant for legal practitioners, law students, judicial aspirants, academicians, and legal researchers who seek a reliable and up-to-date procedural handbook for criminal case filing under India's revised criminal statutes.

Introduction
Process to Compel the Production of Things
Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
Nuisance
Disputes as to Immovable Property
Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
Complaints to Magistrates
Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
Form of Charges
Trial Before A Court of Session
Trial of Summons Cases By Magistrates
Enquiries and Trials
Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
Language and Contents of Judgment
Appeal Against Acquittal and Conviction
Reference and Revision
Bail and Bonds
Disposal of Property
Quash Petitions
Statutory and Model Formats for Filing the Appeals, Revision and Petitions