R. V. Kelkar's Criminal Procedure /
K. N. Chandrasekharan Pillai and Foreward by H. R. Khanna and Overview by B. B. Pande
- 7th Ed.
- Lucknow Eastern Book Company 2021
- CXII, 944p. : ill. ; 24cm
It includes Foreword, Preface, Brief Contents, Table of Cases, Table of Statutes, Prologue, Overview, Suggested Readings, and Subject Index pages etc..
Description: Overview:
This classic work provides an interesting study of the fundamental principles of criminal procedure in a logical sequence. The topic-wise treatment of the subject along with references to academic writings and judicial decisions makes the study of criminal procedure meaningful and comprehensible.
The author has incorporated all recent developments in the field of criminal procedure since the publication of the last edition in 2014.
The following are the unique features of the book:
1. An illuminating overview by distinguished Prof. BB Pande. 2. The latest case laws including the cases of Sriharan (2016) and Sushila Aggarwal (2020) have been incorporated at appropriate places in the book. 3. Amendments made by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 are included. 4. Probing the Problems has been included at the end of the book; it contains points for classroom discussion. 5. A new feature: Suggested Readings, has been added. This is a compilation of selected articles indexed on SCC OnlineTM from the various Law Review Journals.
The author has also drawn attention to some ticklish aspects of the Code with a view to fostering new thinking in the light of new developments so that criminal procedure law may grow in tune with the times.
Table Of Contents:
Table of Cases Table of Statutes Prologue Overview by Prof. B.B. Pande
1. Object, Extent and Scope 2. Constitution of Criminal Courts 3. Police, Prosecutors, Defence Counsels, Prison Authorities 4. Pre-trial Proceedings—General Observations 5. Pre-trial Procedure: Steps to Ensure Accused’s Presence at the Trial 6. Pre-trial Procedure: Arrest, and the Rights of the Arrested Person 7. Pre-trial Procedure: Search, Seizure and Production of Materials 8. Pre-trial Procedure: Investigation by Police 9. Local Jurisdiction of the Courts and the Police 10. Cognizance of Offences 11. Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates 12. Bail 13. Trial Procedures: Principal Features of Fair Trial 14. Trial Procedures: Courts and Parties 15. Trial Procedures: Charge 16. Trial Procedures: Some Common Features 17. Trial Procedures: Disposal of Criminal Cases without Full Trial 18. Trial Procedures: Preliminary Pleas to Bar Trial 19. Trial Procedures: Trial Before a Court of Session 20. Trial Procedures: Trial of Warrant Cases by Magistrates 21. Trial Procedures: Trial of Summons Cases and Summary Trial 22. Trial Procedures: Special Rules of Evidence 23. Judgment 24. Review Procedures: Appeals 25. Review Procedures: Revision 26. Transfer of Cases 27. Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences 28. Preventive and Precautionary Measures 29. Proceedings for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents 30. Miscellaneous Provisions
Probing the Problems Suggested Readings Subject Index