Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

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Preliminary
Constitution of criminal courts and offices
Power of Courts
A. Powers of subordinate officers of police
B. Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
Arrest
Process to compel appearance
A. Summons
B. Warrant of arrest
C. Proclamation and attachment
D. Other rules regarding processes
Processes to compel the production of things
A. Summons to produce
B. Search-Warrant
C. General provisions relating to searches
D. Miscellaneous
Reciprocal arrangements for assistance in certain matters
and procedure for attachment and forfeiture of property
(amendment-1993)
Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior
Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents
Maintenance of public order and tranquility
A. Unlawful assemblies
B. Public nuisance
C. Urgent cases of Nuisances and apprehended danger
D. Disputes as to immovable property
Preventive action of the police
Information to the police and their powers to investigate
Jurisdiction of the criminal courts in inquiries and trials
Conditions requisite for initiation of proceedings
Complaints to magistrate
Commencement of proceedings before magistrate
The charge
A. Form of charges
B. Joinderof charges
Trial before Court of Session(CoS)
Trial of warrant case by Magistrate
A. Cases instituted on a police report
B. Cases instituted otherwise than on a police report
C. Conclusion of trial
Trial of Summon-Cases by Magistrate
Summary trials
Plea bargaining
Attendance of persons confined or detained in person
Evidence in inquiries and trial
A. Mode of taking and recording evidence

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B. Commissions for the examination of the witnesses

General provisions as to inquiries and trials
Provisions as to accused persons of unsound mind
Provisions as to the offence affecting the administration of
justice
The judgment
Submission of death sentence for confirmation
Appeals
Reference and Revision
Transfer of criminal cases
Execution, Suspension, Remission, and commutation of
sentences
A. Death sentences
B. Imprisonment
C. Levy of fine
D. General provisions regarding execution
E. Suspension, Remission and commutation
Provisions as to bail and bonds
Disposal of property
Irregular proceedings
Limitation for taking cognizance for certain offences
Miscellaneous

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Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

Bulletin points:
1. 1-April-1974. commencement.
2.