Right to Accused Person

SYLLABUS 

UNIT-1

·         Steps to ensure Accused’s presence at trail: warrant and summons.

·         Arrest with and without warrant (Sec. 70-73 & 41).

UNIT-2

·         Right to know grounds of arrest (Sec.50(1),55 & 75).

·         Right to be taken to Magistrate without delay (Sec.56,57).

UNIT-3

·         Right to not being detained for more than twenty-four hours: Article 22(2) of the Constitution of India.

·         Right to consult legal practitioner and Legal Aid.

UNIT-4

·         Right to be examined by a Medical Practitioner (Sec.54).

·         Bail’s Right: Concept, Purpose, bailable & nonbailable offence (Sec.336-339).

·         Right of the accused to know the accusation (Sec.221-224).

 Books:

Ratanlal-Dhirajlal :CrPC.

Myneni S.R. Criminal Procedure Code 2nd Edi.

Basu D.D. Criminal Procedure Code 4th Edi