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............................................................................................................................DescriptionThis handbook is a practical, up-to-date, and reader friendly guide to the Indian criminal justice system, particularly in the context of human rights. It provides an overview of the Criminal Procedure Code, a lengthy and complex piece of legislation, which contains safeguards for civil and political rights.This substantially revised second edition explains the changes brought about by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 in various provisions, including those relating to bail, plea bargaining, and the functioning of the police. It also discusses the recent Supreme Court judgement on police reforms and the right to compensation. Retaining the structure and organization of the original work, the handbook lucidly explains the provisions and rules that the police and courts must follow while dealing with crime—from complaint to trial to sentencing. It sets out the hierarchical framework of the police and the judiciary and their functions in the criminal justice system.The volume has been authored by a team at the South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre (SAHRDC), which is engaged in the documentation of human rights laws and developments in the region. It draws attention to the implications of errors and omissions that can occur during the investigation and trial process. The handbook underscores the remedies found within the Code and in the Indian constitution. It also highlights cases that have established important rules and guidelines relating to the implementation of the Code in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.The handbook also includes• a glossary of often used, but little understood legal terms• a reproduction of the table of classification of offences under the Indian Penal CodeA critical tool for negotiating the criminal justice system, this volume is invaluable for legal activists, NGOs, human rights scholars, lawyers, and concerned citizens.............................................................................................................................Contents1. Criminal Procedure and Human Rights in India 1.1 - Civil and Political Rights in India 1.2 - Constitution of India 1.3 - An Overview of the Indian Criminal Justice System 1.4 - Police Organisation 1.5 - The Prosecution 1.6 - The Court2. Reporting a Crime: First Information Report 2.1 - Introduction: Reporting a Non-Cognizable Offence 2.2 - What is a First Information Report? 2.3 - How to Lodge an FIR 2.4 - The Basic of an FIR 2.5 - Question and Answers3. Investigation 3.1 - Investigation Overview 3.2 - Search 3.3 - Seizure 3.4 - Interrogation/Preliminary Questioning4. Dealing with the Accused 4.1 - Summons Cases and Warrant Cases 4.2 - Court Summons 4.3 - Arrest 4.4 - Remedies Available When a Person’s Rights have been violated5. Bail 5.1 - Introduction 5.2 - Bailable and Non-bailable Offences 5.3 - Release on Personal Bond 5.4 - Other Instances where Bail must be Granted 5.5 - When Bail must be Granted due to Reasonable belief of Innocence 5.6 - Conditional Bail 5.7 - Anticipatory Bail 5.8 - Remedies 5.9 - Bail During Appeal and Revision 5.10 - After Release on Bail 5.11 - Non-Appearance 5.12 - Cancellation of Bail6. Detention 6.1 - Introduction 6.2 - Length of Detention 6.3 - Conditional in Custody 6.4 - Torture in Custody 6.5 - Writ of Habeas Corpus 6.6 - Preventive Detention7. Trial 7.1 - The Trial System 7.2 - Rights Guaranteed for a Fair Trial 7.3 - Commencement of Proceedings 7.4 - Shared Features of the Trial Process 7.5 - Separate Trial Procedures 7.6 - Plea Bargaining 7.7 - Stopping a Trial 7.8 - Judgment and Sentencing8. Legal Aid and Compensation 8.1 - Introduction 8.2 - Eligibility for Free Legal Aid 8.3 - Securing Legal Aid 8.4 - Appeals 8.5 - Choosing an Advocate 8.6 - CompensationAppendixList of CasesGlossarySelect BibliographyIndex of Legal ProvisionsSubject Index............................................................................................................................Author DetailsSouth Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre (SAHRDC)is the Secretariat of the Asia Pacific Human Rights Network. It works for the promotion and protection of human rights through the collection, verification, and dissemination of information on civil and political rights in the South Asian region. It is independent of any government and has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). SAHRDC has also authored Introducing Human Rights (OUP, 2006).............................................................................................................................
