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............................................................................................................................. Description In the annals of legal history, only a few books have made so much impact and held so much of sway as Ratanlal & Dhirajlai on The Code of Criminal Procedure. Time has never beaten or battered this acknowledged work. Like an immortal classic, its appeal has never withered but only grown with the passage of time. Its journey through 17 editions over a vast span of seventy five years is a profound testimony to its intrinsic worth and scholastic wealth and a tribute to its master creators who are revered to this day by Its vast readership with amazing sincerity and candid fervour. ............................................................................................................................. Contents I. Preliminary (Ss. 1-5) II. Constitution of criminal courts and offices (Ss. 6-25) III. Power of courts (Ss. 26-35) IV. A - Powers of superior officers of police (Ss. 36-40) B - Aid to the magistrates and the police V. Arrest of persons (Ss. 41-60) VI. Processes to compel appearance (Ss. 61-90) A - Summons B - Warrant of arrest C - Proclamation and attachment D - Other rules regarding processes VII. Processes to compel the production of things (Ss. 91-105) A - Summons to produce B - Search-warrants C - General provisions relating to searches D - Miscellaneous VII-A. Reciprocal arrangements for assistance in certain matters and procedure for attachment and forfeiture of property (Ss. 105A-105L) VIII. Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour (Ss. 106-124) IX. Order for maintenance of wives children and parents (Ss. 125-128) X. Maintenance of public order and tranquility (Ss. 129-148) A - Unlawful assemblies B - Public nuisances C - Urgent cases of nuisance or Apprehended danger D - Disputes as to immovable property XI. Preventive action of the police (Ss. 149-153) XII. Information to the police and their powers to investigate (Ss. 154-176) XIII. Jurisdiction of the criminal courts in inquiries and trials (Ss. 177-189) XIV. Conditions requisite for initiation of proceedings (Ss. 190-199) XV. Complaints to magistrates (Ss. 200-203) XVI. Commencement of proceedings before magistrates (Ss. 204-210) XVII. The charge (Ss. 211-224) A - Form of charges B - Joiner of charges XVIII. Trial before a court of session (Ss. 225-237) XIX. Trial of warrant-cases by magistrates (Ss. 238-250) A - Cases instituted on a police report B - Cases instituted otherwise than on police report C - Conclusion of trial XX. Trial of summons-cases by magistrates (Ss. 251-259) XXI. Summary trials (Ss. 260-265) XXIA. Plea bargaining (Ss. 265A-265L) XXII. Attendance of persons confined or detained in prisons (Ss. 266-271) XXIII. Evidence in inquiries and trials (Ss. 272-299) A - Mode of taking and recording evidence B - Commissions for the examination of witnesses XXIV. General provisions as to enquiries and trials (Ss. 300-327) XXV. Provisions as to accused persons of unsound mind (Ss. 328-339) XXVI. Provisions as to offences affecting the administration of justice (Ss. 340-352) XXVII. The judgment (Ss. 353-365) XXVIII. Submission of death sentences for Confirmation (Ss. 366-371) XXIX. Appeals (Ss. 372-394) XXX. Reference and revision (Ss. 395-405) XXXI. Transfer of criminal cases (Ss. 406-412) XXXII. Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences (Ss. 413-435) A - Death sentences B - Imprisonment C - Levy of fine D - General provisions regarding execution E - Suspension, remission and commutation of sentences XXXIII. Provisions as to bail and bonds (Ss. 436-450) XXXIV. Disposal of property (Ss. 451-459) XXXV. Irregular proceedings (Ss. 460-466) XXXVI. Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences (Ss. 467-473) XXXVII. Miscellaneous (Ss. 474-484) The first schedule - classification of offences Second schedule - forms Summary Subject Index ............................................................................................................................. Author Details Authors Ratanlal Ranchhoddas – B.A., LL.B., Advocate (O.S.), Bombay High Court Dhirajlal Keshavlal Thakore – B.A., Of Linclon’s Inn, Barrister-at-Law Editors Hon’ble Mr. Justice Y.V. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India in collaboration with V.R. Manohar, Former Advocate-General of Maharashtra Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Chief Editor, All IndiaReporter, Criminal Law Journal, Labour & Industrial Cases, TaxationLaw Reports, AIR Manual, Ex-Dean, Faculty of Law, Nagpur University,Ex-Chairman, Bar Council of Maharashtra Dr. Avtar Singh, LL.M., LL.D. (Luck.) .............................................................................................................................
