Sohoni's Code of Criminal Procedure (5 Volume Set)

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Description

The last edition of this classic work on the Law of Criminal Procedure was published in the year 2015, soon after the publication of the book, the book went out of print. In view of the persistent and pervasive demand of the book, the publishers have come out with the present new/revised edition of the book within a short span of time.
The commentary being most exhaustive, authoritative is favorite of the Bench, the Bar and the student fraternity. The first edition of the book was published in the year 1873, for more than 140 years the book holds the field. The clear, lucid, facts based exposition of law and its systematic arrangement distinguishes this legal classic from other books on the subject.
Of late the nature of crime has changed, brutality is writ large in the commission of the offences. The victims are thrown out of the running bus, train, on the railway tracks and an set on flames.
By CrPC Amendment Act 13 of 2013 more stringent restrictions have been put on tin adjournment of the cases. Amended Section 309 CrPC mandates that in every enquiry 01 trial, the proceedings shall be conducted/continued from day-to-day. It takes years before i trial of a criminal case reaches its finality in the final Court of the country. Death penalty imposable in rarest of rare cases or life imprisonment for rest of the convict's life have no deterrent effect. Fair trial is speedy trial. There is imperative need for expeditious disposal o cases at trial stage and appellate stage. If cases are decided promptly, appropriate punishment is awarded and executed without delay, it might have punitive and deterrent effect. It would also provide justice to the incidental victims of crime - the family members of the decease* persons, The agony suffered by family of the victim cannot be ignored in any case.
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Contents
Volume I Sections 1 to 148
I.  Preliminary
II. Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
III.  Power of Courts
IV. A.—Powers of superior officers of police
     B.—Aid to the Magistrates and the police
V.  Arrest of Persons
VI.  Processes to Compel Appearance
      A.—Summons
      B.—Warrant of arrest
      C.—Proclamation and attachment
      D.—Other rules regarding processes
VII. Processes to Compel the Production of Things
      A.—Summons to produce
      B.—Search-Warrants
      C.—General provisions relating to searches
      D.—Miscellaneous
VII-A. Reciprocal arrangements for Assistance in certain matters and Procedure for
         Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
VIII. Security for keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
IX.  Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
 X.  Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
     A.—Unlawful assemblies
     B.—Public nuisances
     C.—Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
     D.—Disputes as to immovable property
Volume II Section 149 to 210
XI.  Preventive Action of the Police
XII.  Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate
XIII. Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
XIV.   Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
XV.    Complaints to Magistrates
XVI.   Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
Volume III Section 211 to 327
XVII.  The Charge
        A.—Form of Charges
        B.—Joinder of charges
XVIII.  Trial before a Court of Session
XIX.  Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
       A.—Cases instituted on a police report
       B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report
       C.—Conclusion of trial
XX.  Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
XXI.  Summary Trials
XXI-A. Plea Bargaining
XXII.  Attendance of Persons confined or detained in Prisons
XXIII.  Evidence in Inquiries and Trials
        A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence
        B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses
XXIV. General Provisions as to Enquiries and Trials
XXV.  Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
XXVI. Provisions as to Offences affecting the Administration of Justice
Volume IV Section 328 to 425
XXVII.  The Judgment
XXVIII.  Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
XXIX. Appeals
XXX.  Reference and Revision
XXXI.   Transfer of Criminal Cases
XXXII.  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 of Sentences
XXXIII. Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
XXXIV. Disposal Proceedings
XXXV. Irregular Proceedings
XXXVI. Limitation for taking Cognizance of certain Offences
Volume V Sections 436  to 484
XXXVII. Miscellaneous
The First Schedule—Classification of Offences
Second Schedule—Forms
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Author Details
V.S.Sohoni
Justice M.L. Singhal
Former Judge, Allahabad & Gauhati High Court