Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Study Guide

Preamble.

UNIT A: MACHINERY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Topic 1: Foundational Concepts and Constitution of Courts

CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY

CHAPTER II - CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

CHAPTER III - POWER OF COURTS

CHAPTER IV - POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE AND AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE

UNIT B: INVESTIGATION AND PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE

Topic 2: Information and Investigation

CHAPTER XIII - INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE

Topic 3: Arrest and Compelling Appearance/Production

CHAPTER V - ARREST OF PERSONS

CHAPTER VI - PROCESSES TO COMPEL APPEARANCE

CHAPTER VII - PROCESSES TO COMPEL THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS

Topic 4: Initiation of Court Proceedings

CHAPTER XIV - JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

CHAPTER XV - CONDITIONS REQUISITE FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER XVI - COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES

CHAPTER XVII - COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES

UNIT C: THE TRIAL PROCESS

Topic 5: The Charge

CHAPTER XVIII - THE CHARGE

Topic 6: Trial Procedures

CHAPTER XIX - TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION

CHAPTER XX - TRIAL OF WARRANT-CASES BY MAGISTRATES

CHAPTER XXI - TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES

CHAPTER XXII - SUMMARY TRIALS

Topic 7: Special Trial Processes and General Provisions

CHAPTER XXIII - PLEA BARGAINING

CHAPTER XXIV - ATTENDANCE OF PERSONS CONFINED OR DETAINED IN PRISONS

CHAPTER XXV - EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

CHAPTER XXVI - GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

CHAPTER XXVII - PROVISIONS AS TO ACCUSED PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND

UNIT D: JUDGMENT AND POST-TRIAL REMEDIES

Topic 8: The Judgment

CHAPTER XXIX - THE JUDGMENT

CHAPTER XXX - SUBMISSION OF DEATH SENTENCES FOR CONFIRMATION

Topic 9: Appeals, Reference, and Revision

CHAPTER XXXI - APPEALS

CHAPTER XXXII - REFERENCE AND REVISION

Topic 10: Execution of Sentences

CHAPTER XXXIV - EXECUTION, SUSPENSION, REMISSION AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES

UNIT E: BAIL, PREVENTIVE MEASURES, AND MAINTENANCE

Topic 11: Bail and Bonds

CHAPTER XXXV - PROVISIONS AS TO BAIL AND BONDS

Topic 12: Preventive and Security Measures

CHAPTER IX - SECURITY FOR KEEPING THE PEACE AND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR

CHAPTER XI - MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY

CHAPTER XII - PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE

Topic 13: Maintenance of Family

CHAPTER X - ORDER FOR MAINTENANCE OF WIVES, CHILDREN AND PARENTS

UNIT F: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Topic 14: Transfer, Limitation, and Irregularities

CHAPTER XXXIII - TRANSFER OF CRIMINAL CASES

CHAPTER XXXVII - IRREGULAR PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER XXXVIII - LIMITATION FOR TAKING COGNIZANCE OF CERTAIN OFFENCES

Topic 15: Auxiliary and Special Provisions

CHAPTER VIII - RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY

CHAPTER XXVIII - PROVISIONS AS TO OFFENCES AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

CHAPTER XXXVI - DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY

CHAPTER XXXIX - MISCELLANEOUS

UNIT G: NEW & OLD LAW

Correspondence & Comparison of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & Criminal Procedure Code