Distinction Between Investigation, Inquiry and Trial

INVESTIGATION: In common dialect, “investigation” and “inquiry” are used as synonymous. Under the Criminal Procedure Code, Section 2 (h) the term “investigation” is to be conducted always by a police officer or any other authorized person other than a Magistrate, …

Read more

Concept of Framing of Charge Under Cr.P.C

FRAMING OF CHARGES To proceed with the trial of a case, the framing of charges must be done accurately to avoid delay and misuse of power. Framing of charges is the second stage of criminal trial, after the appearance of …

Read more

How To Conduct Cross Examination of Witnesses?

The process of questioning your opponent’s witnesses is essentially known as Cross-Examination. This is the hardest but the most fun part of a trial. Usually, the advocates tend to forget its importance in strengthening their own case whereas they simply …

Read more

Right to Speedy Trial

ABSTRACT The preamble of the Indian Constitution states that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic country which provide Justice, Liberty and Equality to all its citizens. Justice means providing relief to a person with whom something wrong …

Read more

What are the Seven Stages of Criminal Trial?

INTRODUCTION: The code of criminal procedure, 1973 is a procedural branch of law. The code of criminal procedure, 1973 basically deals with the rules and procedure to be followed while dealing with criminal cases in India. The jurisprudential essence of …

Read more

Difference Between Hearing And Trial

INTRODUCTION India has a well-established Criminal Justice System which is primarily governed by three acts, namely 1) Indian Penal Code, 1860; 2) Code of Criminal Procedure 1973; and 3) Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter …

Read more