Criminal procedure code, 1973, juvenile justice (care and protection of children) act, 2000 and probation of offenders act, 1958.
Indian Penal Code is the main Criminal Code of India.
It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 has been passed by Parliament of India amidst intense controversy, debate and protest on many of its provisions by Child Rights fraternity.
The Indian Penal Code was drafted in the year 1860 on the recommendations of the first law commission of India established in 1834.
Indian Penal Code is the codified law that says what is wrong and what act can be penalized.
Objectives:
Procedural Law providing for a fair procedure is significant for a just society.
The course is aimed at driving home the students how the pre-trial, trial and the subsequent process are geared up to make the administration of criminal justice effective.
The course will acquaint the student with organization of the functionaries under the Code, their power and functions at various stages and the procedure according to which these powers and functions are to be exercised.
The students will also undertake the study of two cognate Acts as a part of this course viz.; Juvenile Justice Act and Probation of Offenders Act.
In additions the course teacher shall endeavor to familiarize the students with the case paper like FIR, Police statement, charge sheet, etc.
UNIT -I
- Introductory and Pre-trial Process
- Meaning of procedure
- The organization of the functionaries under the Code
- their duties, functions and powers
- First Information Report
- complaint
- Arrest
- Inquest
- Inquiry
- Investigation and Trial
- Features of a fair trial
UNIT – II
- Trial Process-I
- Magisterial Powers to take cognizance.
- Commencement of proceedings.
- Dismissal of complaints.
- Charge.
- Processes to compel appearance and production of things.
- Bail.
- Preliminary pleas to bar trial .
- Security for keeping peace and good behavior
UNIT – III
- Trail Process-II
- Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials.
- Types of trial
- Judgment.
- Appeals, Revision and Reference.
- Maintenance.
UNIT – IV
- Miscellaneous
- Transfer of cases.
- Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences.
- Disposal of property.
- Irregular proceedings.
- Limitation of taking cognizance.
- Compounding of offences and plea bargaining.
UNIT – V
- Salient features of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
- Salient features of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
