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| Sr. No. | Topic Name |
|---|---|
| Introduction & Preliminary | |
| 1 | Nature, Purpose & Scope of CrPC / BNSS |
| 2 | Definitions (Cognizable, Non-cognizable, Bailable, Non-bailable) |
| 3 | Classes of Criminal Courts |
| 4 | Executive Magistrates – Powers & Functions |
| 5 | Judicial Magistrates – Powers & Jurisdiction |
| Arrest, Summons, Warrants & Processes | |
| 6 | Arrest – When & How Made |
| 7 | Rights of Arrested Person |
| 8 | Arrest without Warrant |
| 9 | Summons – Form & Service |
| 10 | Warrants of Arrest |
| 11 | Proclamation & Attachment |
| 12 | Search Warrants |
| 13 | General Provisions relating to Searches |
| Investigation & Police Powers | |
| 14 | FIR – Information to Police |
| 15 | Zero FIR |
| 16 | Investigation – Steps & Procedure |
| 17 | Powers of Police to Investigate |
| 18 | Recording of Statements (Section 161) |
| 19 | Recording of Confessions (Section 164) |
| 20 | Scientific & Digital Evidence Procedures |
| 21 | Police Report / Charge Sheet |
| 22 | Closure Report & Protest Petition |
| Preventive & Security Measures | |
| 23 | Security for Keeping Peace |
| 24 | Security for Good Behaviour |
| 25 | Unlawful Assemblies – Dispersal |
| 26 | Public Nuisances – Orders |
| 27 | Urgent Cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger |
| Maintenance | |
| 28 | Maintenance to Wife, Children & Parents |
| 29 | Conditions & Procedure for Grant |
| 30 | Interim Maintenance |
| Complaints to Magistrate | |
| 31 | Filing of Complaint |
| 32 | Examination of Complainant |
| 33 | Dismissal of Complaint |
| 34 | Issue of Process (Summons/Warrants) |
| Bail & Bonds | |
| 35 | Bailable & Non-bailable Offences |
| 36 | Anticipatory Bail |
| 37 | Regular Bail |
| 38 | Cancellation of Bail |
| 39 | Sureties & Bond Procedures |
| Jurisdiction & Cognizance | |
| 40 | Cognizance by Magistrates |
| 41 | Cognizance by Courts of Session |
| 42 | Transfer of Cases |
| 43 | Irregular Proceedings & Their Effects |
| Charge & Joinder | |
| 44 | Framing of Charge |
| 45 | Alteration of Charge |
| 46 | Joinder of Charges |
| 47 | Joinder of Accused |
| Trials | |
| 48 | Types of Trials under CrPC / BNSS |
| 49 | Sessions Trial – Procedure |
| 50 | Warrant Case Trial – Procedure |
| 51 | Summons Case Trial – Procedure |
| 52 | Summary Trials |
| 53 | Plea Bargaining |
| General Provisions as to Inquiries & Trials | |
| 54 | Evidence in Absence of Accused |
| 55 | Adjournments |
| 56 | Compensation to Accused Wrongfully Prosecuted |
| 57 | Provisions Regarding Accused of Unsound Mind |
| Judgment & Sentencing | |
| 58 | Judgment – Essentials |
| 59 | Compensation & Costs |
| 60 | Victim Compensation Scheme |
| 61 | Sentencing Guidelines |
| 62 | Probation & Reformative Measures |
| Appeals, Reference & Revision | |
| 63 | Appeal – General Principles |
| 64 | Appeals from Conviction |
| 65 | Appeal for Acquittal |
| 66 | Reference to High Court |
| 67 | Revision Powers of High Court |
| 68 | Transfer of Criminal Cases |
| Execution of Sentences | |
| 69 | Imprisonment – Mode of Execution |
| 70 | Death Sentence – Procedure |
| 71 | Fine – Realisation |
| 72 | Suspension, Remission & Commutation of Sentences |
| Miscellaneous | |
| 73 | Limitation for Taking Cognizance |
| 74 | Irregular Proceedings |
| 75 | Disposal of Property |
| 76 | Bonds & Forfeiture |
| 77 | Evidence through Electronic Means |
| 78 | Territorial Jurisdiction & Venue of Trials |
| 79 | Special Provisions for Women & Children |
| 80 | BNSS Innovations (e.g., e-FIR, Audio-Video recording, timelines) |