Srijan Kar, Christ University
The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), often known as the Code of Criminal Procedure, is the primary piece of legislation in India governing the administration of substantive criminal law. It was passed in 1973, and on April 1st, 1974, it became effective. It offers the tools necessary for crime investigation, the capture of suspects, the gathering of evidence, the assessment of an accused person's guilt or innocence, and the decision of the guilty party's punishment. It also covers public annoyance, crime prevention, and spousal, parental, and child support. The Act now has 565 sections, 5 schedules, and 56 forms. There are 46 chapters separating the sections.
History
The Mohammedan Criminal Law became widely used in mediaeval India as a result of the law established by the Muslims. A Supreme Court was founded in Calcutta and afterwards in Madras and Bombay as a result of the Regulating Act of 1773, which was passed by the British monarchs. When making decisions in instances involving subjects of the Crown, the Supreme Court was required to follow British procedural law. The crown assumed control of Indian governance following the 1857 Rebellion. British lawmakers adopted the Indian Penal Code of 1861. According to the 41st Law Commission report, the CrPC was first established in 1882 and further revised in 1898 and 1973.
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