Offences

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Cognizable(2(c)) Non- Cognizable(2(l))

Do not need warrant to arrest. Need warrant to arrest.

Without permission from magistrate. Need permission from magistrate.

Eg. Murder, rape, dowry ,etc. Eg. Forgery, assault,etc.

Criminal cases stages

1.Pre trial proceeding

2.Trial

3.Post trail proceedings

Pre trial proceedings

Information/ Complaint- 1)Police(190(b))(154 in case of cognizable offences & 155 in case

of non-cognizable offences) 2)An individual(190(c))

Arrest(41)

Production(57)

Bail(436-439)/Remand(167(2))

Investigation(156-159) / Enquiry(2(g),116)

Chargesheet (173(2))

Trials

Sessions trial(225-237)

Warrant trial(238-250)

Summons trial(251-259)

Summary trial(260-265)

After-trial

1.Acquitted

2.Guilty
I.Pre sentence enquiry

II.Sentence

a)Appeals(372-394)

i.Conviction appeal(374)

ii.Enhancement appeal(372)

iii.Acquittal appeal(378)

b)Reference & Revisions(395-405)

Hierarchy of courts