K Sudhakar Police Ready Reckoner

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1. Introduction

• Purpose of the Ready Reckoner
• Importance for law enforcement and legal compliance
• How to use this guide

2. Common Offenses and Applicable Laws

• Table of offenses under IPC, CrPC, and Special Acts
• Cognizable vs. Non-Cognizable Offenses
• Bailable vs. Non-Bailable Offenses
• Compoundable vs. Non-Compoundable Offenses

3. Criminal Procedure & Investigation Guidelines

First Information Report (FIR) Procedures

• When and how to register an FIR
• Jurisdiction rules for filing an FIR
• Sample format of an FIR

Investigation Process

• Role of the Investigating Officer (IO)
• Collection of evidence (Physical, Documentary, Digital)
• Witness examination and statement recording (under CrPC 161 & 164)
• Filing of Charge Sheet & Final Report

Arrest & Bail Guidelines

• Arrest procedures and rights of the accused
• Power of police to arrest without a warrant (CrPC 41)
• Bail provisions under CrPC 436, 437, 438
• Procedures for preventive detention

4. Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Quick Reference

• Offenses against the human body (Murder, Assault, Kidnapping)
• Offenses against property (Theft, Robbery, Cheating)
• Offenses against the State (Sedition, Waging War)
• Offenses related to women (Dowry Death, Harassment, Rape)

5. Special & Local Laws (SLL) Provisions

• The Motor Vehicles Act (Traffic violations, Penalties, License rules)
• NDPS Act (Drug-related offenses & Punishments)
• Arms Act (Possession, Licensing, and Illegal Arms penalties)
• SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (Protection of marginalized communities)
• POSCO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses)
• Domestic Violence Act (Legal protections and procedures)
• Cyber Laws (IT Act, 2000) (Cybercrimes, Hacking, Data Theft)

6. Court Procedures & Legal Documentation

• Types of Courts and Their Jurisdiction
• Summons, Warrants, and Proclamations
• Trial Procedures (Sessions Court, Magistrate Court, Fast Track Courts)
• Evidence Act – Admissibility of Evidence

7. Traffic Laws and Enforcement

• Common traffic offenses and penalties
• Drunken driving laws and breathalyzer tests
• Vehicle seizure procedures
• Guidelines for challan issuance

8. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Handling Law & Order situations
• Riot control and Crowd management
• Disaster management and rescue operations
• Human Rights and Ethical Policing

9. Forms & Formats

• Sample FIR format
• Charge sheet format
• Arrest memo format
• Bail application format
• Seizure memo format

10. Latest Amendments & Updates

• Summary of recent changes in law
• Important court rulings affecting policing

11. Contact Information & Emergency Numbers

• Important government helpline numbers
• Contact details of key law enforcement agencies
• Legal aid resources