Dear Sir/Madam

We all are aware that problem solving skills are essential to an efficient lawyer. However,
‘problem questions’ have slowly disappeared from our curriculum as well as our
question papers.

Realising the importance of problem solving skills, a small beginning has been made in
this direction from this session onwards.

Accordingly, in the Criminal Procedure papers of both 5th and 6th semesters, 20 marks
out of 60 marks of the theory paper have been assigned for ‘problem questions’.

May I take this opportunity to request you to initiate your Cr.P.C students to the domain
of problem solving!

Feel free to share your experiences regarding syllabus content or teaching Cr.P.C. or
any other academic input.

Wishing you and your learners happy problem solving!

Prof. Sangita Bhalla

(sangitabhalla62@gmail.com)
 SYLLABUS FOR B.A.LL.B. (HONS.) 5 YEARS INTEGRATED COURSE
(2019-2020)
SEMESTER: V

NAME OF SUBJECT: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE –I PAPER NO: P-V

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HRS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION- 60 MARKS (40 Marks Theory Questions + 20 Marks

Problem Based Questions)

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- 40 MARKS

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Question paper of External Examination shall be divided into 5 Sections

• Sections 1 to 4 of the question paper shall be based upon Units I to IV of the

syllabus in the respective order of the Units.
• The first four sections of the question paper shall have 2 questions of 10 marks
each. The candidates shall be required to attempt any 1 question from each
Section.
• Section 5 of the question paper shall be compulsory and based on the whole
syllabus. It shall consist of 5 short notes of 4 marks each.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT:
Mid Semester Test: 15 marks
Project/Assignment: 12 ½ marks
Presentation: 12 ½ marks

Unit- I
The Rationale of Criminal Procedure and the importance and features of fair trial
Role of Police, Public Prosecutor and Defence Counsel in administration of criminal
justice
Distinction between Cognizable and Non-cognizable Offences, Bailable and Non-
Bailable Offences, Summon and Warrant cases
Investigation, Inquiry

Unit-II
Conceptual Contours of Arrest
Arrest without warrant by Police
Constitutional and Statutory Rights of the Arrested Person
Steps to Ensure the Presence of the Accused at Trial
Meaning, Form and Service of Summons
Meaning, Form and execution of Arrest Warrants
Proclamation and Attachment
Territorial Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Enquiries and Trials
Basic Rule of Territorial Jurisdiction with Exceptions Thereof
Power of the Court to hold Inquiry in Cases Where it Lacks the Territorial Jurisdiction
 Trial of Offences Committed Outside India

Unit-III
Concept of FIR
Procedure for recording of FIR
Affect of Delay in Recording of FIR
Evidentiary Value of FIR
Concept of Search and Seizure
Search with and without Warrant
When the Search Warrants Could Be issued
General Principles Related to Search

Unit-IV
Constitution of Criminal Courts
Powers of the Courts
Magistrate’s Power to Take Cognizance of Offences
Meaning and Verification of Complaint
Inherent Powers of the Court
Concept and Objectives of Bail
Bail as a matter of Right and Bail as a Discretion
Cancellation of Bail

Suggested Readings:

Bare Acts
K N Chandrasekharan Pillai (ed): Kelkar’s Lectures on Criminal Procedure, 6 th Ed.
2017, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
Ratanlal andDhirajlal: Criminal Procedure Code, 22nd Ed, 2017 Reprint, 2018,
Wadhwa and Co. Nagpur.
S C Sarkar : The Law of Criminal Procedure, 10th Ed, 2012 Updated, 2014, Dwivedi
Law Agency, Allahabad
K N Chandrasekharan Pillai (ed): R V Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure, 6th Ed. 2014
Reprint, 2015, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
Woodroffe: Commentaries on Code of Criminal Procedure, 2 vols. 3rd Ed., 2009.
Prepared by:

Checked by: Prof. Sangita Bhalla

Amended by:
CSd
Director
 SYLLABUS FOR B.A.LL.B. (HONS.) 5 YEARS INTEGRATED COURSE
(2019-2020)
SEMESTER: VI

NAME OF SUBJECT: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE-II PAPER NO: P-V

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HRS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION- 60 MARKS (40 Marks Theory Questions + 20 Marks

Problem Based Questions)

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- 40 MARKS

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Question paper of External Examination shall be divided into 5 Sections

• Sections 1 to 4 of the question paper shall be based upon Units I to IV of the

syllabus in the respective order of the Units.
• The first four sections of the question paper shall have 2 questions of 10 marks
each. The candidates shall be required to attempt any 1 question from each
Section.
• Section 5 of the question paper shall be compulsory and based on the whole
syllabus. It shall consist of 5 short notes of 4 marks each.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT:
Mid Semester Test: 15 marks
Project/Assignment: 12 ½ marks
Presentation: 12 ½ marks

Unit- I
Charge
Principles Related to framing of Charge
Meaning and Contents of Charge
Alternation and Addition of Charges
Basic Rule of Charge and Limitations Thereof
Pleas of Autrefois Acquit and Autrefois Convict
Bars of Limitation

Unit-II
Trial before a Court of Sessions
Committal Proceedings
Different Stages of the Trial
Hearing of the Accused on the Question of the Sentence
Summary Trial
Compounding of Offences
Plea Bargaining
 Unit- III
Judgment
Meaning and Contents of Judgment
Modes of Delivery of Judgment
Meaning and Nature of Appeal and Rationale of Appeal
Forums of Appeal
No Appeal in Certain Cases
State Appeals

Unit-IV
Concept and Utility of Probation
Dispositional Alternatives under Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
Duties of Probation Officer
Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection of Children Act),2015
Authorities to deal with Child in Conflict with Law
Dispositional Alternatives

Suggested Readings:

Bare Acts
K N Chandrasekharan Pillai (ed): Kelkar’s Lectures on Criminal Procedure, 6 th Ed.
2017, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
Ratanlal andDhirajlal: Criminal Procedure Code, 22nd Ed, 2017 Reprint, 2018,
Wadhwa and Co. Nagpur.
S C Sarkar : The Law of Criminal Procedure, 10th Ed, 2012 Updated, 2014, Dwivedi
Law Agency, Allahabad
K N Chandrasekharan Pillai (ed): R V Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure, 6th Ed. 2014
Reprint, 2015, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
Woodroffe: Commentaries on Code of Criminal Procedure, 2 vols. 3rd Ed., 2009.
Ved Kumari: The Juvinile Justice (Care and Protection of Childern) Act, 2015: Critical
Analyses, Universal Law Publishers, 2017

Prepared by:

Checked by: Prof. Sangita Bhalla

Amended by:
CSd
Director