Ratanlal and Dhirajlal - Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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Description
The present book was authored as a detailed commentary on procedural criminal law when we were a British colony. The governing law then was the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898. The 1898 Code was repealed in 1973 and with effect from 01.04.1974, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 came into force. Most recently, the 1973 Code has also been repealed and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Sanhita) has been enforced.
All the editions of this book containing a celebrated commentary on the subject of. procedural criminal law have so far received an overwhelming welcome response from the readers including members of the bar, the bench, researchers, professionals, academicians and students of law. The commentary has retained its position for being unique in its precision, carries easy readability, critical analysis and has been throughout appreciated for its authenticity.
Keeping with the high traditions set by illustrious predecessors, I have tried that this edition retains the old law while also incorporating the new law in form of the Sanhita. I have incorporated a blend of the old and the new law while revising and updating the book. In addition, I have also tried to give suggestions and critically analyse few judicial pronouncements so that the reader may develop a thought process as to how to simplify the provision and apply it to facts of a case. I seek forgiveness, if due to inadvertence, any important comment has missed mention.
It is our endeavour that the book is useful not only for the bar, the bench, students, researchers and academicians but also proves its utility for those who wish to learn procedural aspects of criminal law in India. The Sanhita will be tried and tested in due course of time. The last word is therefore not said. Perhaps in criminal law it can never be said. Society is vibrant and ever changing. We look forward collectively to the effect of the vibrancy.
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Contents
I. Preliminary
II. Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
III. Power of Courts
IV. Powers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
V. Arrest of Persons
VI. Processes to Compel Appearance
VII. Processes to Compel the Production of Things
VIII Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
IX Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour 
X. Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
XI. Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
XII. Preventive Action of the Police
XIII Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate
XIV Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
XV Conditions requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
XVI Complaints to Magistrates
XVII. Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
XVIII. The Charge
XIX Trial Before a Court of Session
XX Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
XXI. Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
XXII. Summary Trials
XXIII. Plea Bargaining
XXIV. Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons
XXV. Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
XXVI General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
XXVII. Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
XXVIII. Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
XXIX. The Judgment
XXX. Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
XXXI Appeals.
XXXII Reference and Revision.
XXXIII Transfer of Criminal Cases
XXXIV Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
XXXV Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
XXXVI Disposal of Property
XXXVII Irregular Proceedings
XXXVIII Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
XXXIX
Miscellaneous
The First Schedule.
The Second Schedule
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Author Details
Ratanlal
Dhirajlal
Namit Saxena