Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC), is a pivotal legal framework that governs the procedural aspects of criminal law in Pakistan. Enacted during the British colonial era, the CrPC provides detailed guidelines for the administration of criminal justice, from the initiation of criminal proceedings to the execution of sentences. For students preparing for … Read more
Chapter 1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC), is titled “Preliminary” and serves as the foundation of the entire Code. It outlines the short title, extent, and commencement of the CrPC and provides essential definitions that help in understanding the terms used throughout the Code. These include terms like “offence”, “bailable offence”, “cognizable … Read more
Chapter 5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, deals with the procedural and legal framework surrounding the arrest of individuals, escape scenarios, and the recapture of offenders. It provides detailed provisions on how arrests should be conducted, the rights of arrested individuals, and the methods for retaking those who escape custody. This chapter also … Read more
Chapter 7 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 provides guidelines and procedures for obtaining documents, movable property, and ensuring the discovery of persons who may be wrongfully confined. It addresses the issuance of summons, search warrants, and the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement and judicial authorities in such cases. The provisions are aimed … Read more
Chapter 8 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, focuses on preventive measures to maintain public peace and order. It empowers magistrates to impose security bonds on individuals who are likely to breach peace or disturb public tranquility or who are habitual offenders. These provisions are aimed at preventing offenses rather than punishing them and … Read more
Chapter 10 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, addresses public nuisances, which are actions or situations causing inconvenience or harm to the community or public at large. This chapter empowers magistrates to take prompt action to remove or prohibit nuisances, ensuring public health, safety, and convenience. It outlines procedures for issuing orders, handling objections, … Read more
Chapter 11 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, empowers magistrates to take immediate and temporary action in situations of imminent nuisance or danger that pose a threat to public safety, health, or tranquility. Section 144 is the cornerstone of this chapter, enabling magistrates to issue orders to prevent potential harm or unrest. These orders … Read more
Chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, focuses on the framework for lodging information about crimes and the powers vested in the police to investigate such cases. This section lays down the processes for handling cognizable and non-cognizable offenses, the procedure for investigation, and the rights and duties of police officers, magistrates, complainants, … Read more
Chapter 16 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, outlines the process by which police receive information about crimes and their powers to investigate such cases. The provisions include methods of recording information for cognizable and non-cognizable cases, steps for conducting investigations, and the associated obligations of police officers. This chapter also regulates the examination … Read more
Chapter 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, focuses on the procedural aspects of initiating legal proceedings before a court. This includes the issuance of processes such as summons and warrants to ensure the accused’s presence and outlines the magistrate’s discretion regarding personal attendance. It also establishes prerequisites such as fee payment for the … Read more
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