Criminal Procedure: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
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Syllabus
- Unit 1: Foundations & Court StructureTopic
Definitions and key concepts (BNSS s.2) · Constitution of criminal courts and their hierarchy · Powers and jurisdiction of criminal courts
- Unit 2: Arrest of PersonsTopic
Arrest by police with/without warrant (ss.35-60) · Rights of arrested persons (s.47 BNSS — 15-day custody rule) · Medical examination of arrested persons
- Unit 3: FIR, Investigation & Police PowersTopic
First Information Report — registration (s.173 BNSS) · Zero FIR (statutory recognition under BNSS) · Electronic/e-FIR registration
- Unit 4: Cognizance, Complaints & Pre-TrialTopic
Cognizance of offences by magistrate · Complaint cases before magistrate · Examination of complainant
- Unit 5: BailTopic
Bail in bailable offences (s.478) · Bail in non-bailable offences (s.479) · Anticipatory bail (s.482)
- Unit 6: Trial ProceduresTopic
Sessions trial procedure · Warrant trial procedure (police report & complaint) · Summons trial procedure
- Unit 7: Appeals, Revision & Inherent PowersTopic
Appeals — right and forum · Appeal against acquittal · Revision jurisdiction of High Court and Sessions Court
- Unit 8: Miscellaneous & New BNSS ProvisionsTopic
Trial in absentia (new — s.356 BNSS) · Victim rights and compensation · Electronic/audio-video recording of statements
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When can police arrest without warrant under BNSS?
15 January 2026, INSC - D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
What are the custodial safeguards established by D.K. Basu?
AIR 1997 SC 610 - BNSS §47 (statutory requirement)
What must be communicated to arrested person under BNSS §47?
Implied in Art. 22(1) Constitution India
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