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Welcome to Help Urself, your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973. Our mission is simple: to demystify legal procedures and empower individuals, legal professionals, and students with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information. Whether looking for detailed analyses of legal sections, practical insights, or simply wishing to broaden your legal knowledge, Help Urself is your go-to resource.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973:
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is crucial for the administration of justice. It guides the process from filing complaints to the final verdict and ensures fairness and transparency in legal proceedings. Explore the chapters below to learn more about the procedural law that governs criminal justice in India.
Chapter 1: Preamble and Preliminary
Chapter 2: Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
Chapter 3: Power of Courts
Chapter 4: Power of Superior Officers of Police & Aid to Magistrates and Police
Chapter 5: Arrest of Persons
Chapter 6: Processes to Compel Appearance
Chapter 7: Processes to Compel the Production of Things
Chapter 7A: Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
Chapter 8: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
Chapter 9: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
Chapter 10: Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
Chapter 11: Preventive Action of the Police
Chapter 12: Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate
Chapter 13: Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
Chapter 14: Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
Chapter 15: Complaints to Magistrates
Chapter 16: Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
Chapter 17: The Charge
Chapter 18: Trial before a Court of Session
Chapter 19: Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
Chapter 20: Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
Chapter 21: Summary Trials
Chapter 21A: Plea Bargaining
Chapter 22: Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons
Chapter 23: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
Chapter 24: General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
Chapter 25: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
Chapter 26: Provisions as to Offences affecting the Administration of Justice
Chapter 27: The Judgement
Chapter 28: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
Chapter 29: Appeals
Chapter 30: Reference and Revision
Chapter 31: Transfer of Criminal Cases
Chapter 32: Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
Chapter 33: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
Chapter 34: Disposal of Property
Chapter 35: Irregular Proceedings
Chapter 36: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
Chapter 37: Miscellaneous
Chapter 38: The First Schedule
Chapter 39: The Second Schedule