Introduction The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, and modernizes India’s criminal procedural laws. One of the […]
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12. What role does the police play in investigation and preventive action under BNSS?
Introduction The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, enacted to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), significantly reshapes the role of the police […]
3. Bar Bench Relations
Maintaining a healthy and respectful relationship between the Bar (advocates) and the Bench (judiciary) is essential for the effective functioning of the justice delivery system. […]
13. How does the police maintain public order and tranquility?
Introduction Maintaining public order and tranquility is a fundamental function of the police in any democratic society. In India, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 […]
14. What are the procedures for the arrest of persons?
Introduction Arrest is one of the most crucial and sensitive aspects of criminal law. It involves taking a person into custody by lawful authority so […]
15. What is the process to compel the production of things ?
Introduction In a criminal investigation or trial, documentary and physical evidence play a vital role in establishing the truth of the allegations. The Code of […]
2. Disciplinary committees
The legal profession in India is governed by strict standards of ethics and discipline. To uphold the dignity and integrity of the legal system, the […]
How are complaints to magistrates handled, and what is the process to compel appearance?
Introduction The criminal justice process in India begins not just with police reports, but also with private complaints filed directly before a Magistrate. This procedure […]
1. Qualifications to enroll as an advocate.
The legal profession in India is governed by the Advocates Act, 1961, which lays down the conditions and qualifications required for enrollment as an advocate. […]
17. How do magistrates take cognizance of offences, and what are irregular Proceedings?
Introduction The criminal justice system begins when a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence — a vital procedural step that marks the beginning of judicial […]