Case brief index

Criminal Procedure Code

160 cases organised by topic.

FIR, Investigation, Statements and Further Investigation

Registration of FIR, investigative powers, witness statements, multiple FIRs, supervision and further investigation

Arrest powers, procedural safeguards, custodial dignity, compensation and preventive detention

Nature of criminal procedure, constitutional speedy-trial protection and prosecutorial independence

Search and seizure procedure, warrants, summons and production of material objects

Police and judicial custody, remand limits and the statutory right to default bail

Taking cognizance, police reports, complaints, summoning and commencement of proceedings

Standards for charge and discharge, alteration of charge and the effect of procedural irregularities

Fair-trial guarantees, legal representation, judicial duties and witness protection

Quashing standards, revisional jurisdiction, inherent powers and stays of criminal proceedings

Regular bail, anticipatory bail, conditions, cancellation and constitutional liberty

Trial procedure, summoning additional accused, examination of the accused and recall of witnesses

Delivery of judgment, sentencing procedure, death penalty principles and victim compensation

Appellate review, acquittal appeals, victim participation and victim representation

Summary maintenance jurisdiction, neglected spouses and dependants, and disclosure of financial information