A comprehensive and authoritative commentary on the Code of Criminal Procedure — the body of rules governing the investigation, inquiry, and trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code as well as offences under other special Acts. The Code serves as the essential machinery of criminal law: detecting crime, arresting suspects, collecting evidence, determining guilt or innocence, and ensuring the proper punishment of offenders. Beyond its largely procedural character, the book also addresses proceedings of substantive importance — including maintenance proceedings, habeas corpus, security proceedings, and matters concerning the maintenance of law and order that directly impact individual rights and liberties.

This edition explains, in a clear and lucid style, how the Code applies to offences under the IPC and other statutes, including cases where special procedures override the general Code. Almost all leading judgments on the subject are discussed in a succinct and accessible manner, with the text updated to reflect the latest central and state amendments and case law.

Rather than a mere compilation of case law, this work is crafted as a classic commentary — one that explains underlying principles with clarity and precision, making it an indispensable reference for understanding and applying criminal procedure in practice.

An essential resource for: Advocates, Judges, Magistrates, the Bar and Bench, and Law College Libraries.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 

• Chapter I: Preliminary
• Chapter II: Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
• Chapter III: Power of Courts
• Chapter IV
  • A — Powers of Superior Officers of Police
  • B — Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
• Chapter V: Arrest of Persons
• Chapter VI: Processes to Compel Appearance
• Chapter VII: Processes to Compel the Production of Things
• Chapter VIII: Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
• Chapter IX: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
• Chapter X: Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
• Chapter XI: Preventive Action of the Police
• Chapter XII: Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate
• Chapter XIII: Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts, Inquiries and Trials
• Chapter XIV: Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
• Chapter XV: Complaints to Magistrates
• Chapter XVI: Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
• Chapter XVII: The Charge
• Chapter XVIII: Trial Before a Court of Session
• Chapter XIX: Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
• Chapter XX: Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
• Chapter XXI: Summary Trials
• Chapter XXII: Plea Bargaining
• Chapter XXIII: Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons
• Chapter XXIV: General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
• Chapter XXV: Provisions as to Accused Persons of Unsound Mind
• Chapter XXVI: Provisions as to Offences Affecting the Administration of Justice
• Chapter XXVII: The Judgment
• Chapter XXVIII: Submission of Death Sentences for Confirmation
• Chapter XXIX: Appeals
• Chapter XXX: Reference and Revision
• Chapter XXXI: Transfer of Criminal Cases
• Chapter XXXII: Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences
• Chapter XXXIII: Provisions as to Bail and Bonds
• Chapter XXXIV: Disposal of Property
• Chapter XXXV: Irregular Proceedings
• Chapter XXXVI: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
• Chapter XXXVII: Miscellaneous