K.D Gaur Criminal Manual

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PART I – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)

(Substantive Criminal Law – replaces IPC, 1860)

Chapter 1: General Explanations

• Definitions, extent and applicability

• Punishments: imprisonment, fine, community service

• Abetment, attempt, joint liability

• Exceptions and general defences

Chapter 2: Offences Against the State

• Waging war

• Terrorist acts

• Sedition-related provisions (redefined)

• Threats to sovereignty and integrity

Chapter 3: Offences Relating to Public Administration

• Public servant misconduct

• Bribery and corruption-linked offences

• False information to public authorities

Chapter 4: Offences Against Human Body

• Homicide, murder, culpable homicide

• Hurt and grievous hurt

• Kidnapping and abduction

• Sexual offences (updated structure)

Chapter 5: Offences Against Women & Children

• Sexual assault provisions

• Trafficking

• Cruelty, exploitation

• Enhanced punishments and safeguards

Chapter 6: Offences Against Property

• Theft, robbery, dacoity

• Criminal breach of trust

• Cheating and misappropriation

• Cyber-enabled property offences

Chapter 7: Offences Relating to Documents & Property Marks

• Forgery

• Counterfeiting

• False documents and electronic records

PART II – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)

(Criminal Procedure – replaces CrPC, 1973)

Chapter 1: Constitution of Criminal Courts

• Jurisdiction and powers

• Magistrates and Sessions Courts

Chapter 2: Arrest, Summons & Warrants

• Grounds and procedure of arrest

• Rights of arrested persons

• Electronic summons and warrants

Chapter 3: Investigation & Inquiry

• FIR (including e-FIR)

• Investigation timelines

• Police powers and duties

Chapter 4: Trial Procedures

• Summary, summons, warrant trials

• Plea bargaining

• Compounding of offences

Chapter 5: Bail & Bonds

• Regular, anticipatory and default bail

• Conditions and cancellation

Chapter 6: Evidence & Examination

• Examination of witnesses

• Recording statements

• Use of electronic means

Chapter 7: Judgments, Appeals & Revisions

• Pronouncement of judgment

• Appeals and revisions

• Limitation periods

PART III – Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)

(Law of Evidence – replaces Indian Evidence Act, 1872)

Chapter 1: Relevancy of Facts

• Facts in issue

• Res gestae

• Motive, preparation, conduct

Chapter 2: Admissions & Confessions

• Police confessions

• Judicial confessions

• Electronic records

Chapter 3: Documentary & Electronic Evidence

• Digital evidence

• Electronic records and certificates

• Presumptions relating to electronic data

Chapter 4: Witnesses

• Competency

• Examination and cross-examination

• Hostile witnesses

Chapter 5: Burden of Proof & Presumptions

• General and special presumptions

• Burden shifts in criminal cases