Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Code of Criminal Procedure Syllabus

Rajasthan Judicial Service (RJS) Code of Criminal Procedure: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Courts, Powers, and Jurisdiction (Sections 6-25 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Hierarchy of Criminal Courts: Supreme Court, High Court, Sessions, JMFC, Magistrate (1st/2nd Class), Executive Magistrate
   • Territorial Divisions: State, Sessions Division, District, Sub-division, Taluka (Section 7-14)
   • Powers of Courts: Sentencing Powers (Section 26-28), Kinds of Sentences (Death, Life, Imprisonment, Fine)
   • Jurisdiction: Place of Inquiry and Trial (Sections 177-189), Offence Committed Within Local Jurisdiction, Uncertainty of Offence Location
2. 2

   Arrest, Bail, and Pre-Trial Procedures (Sections 41-60A, 436-450 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Arrest: Arrest with/without Warrant (Sections 41-44), Private Person Arrest (Section 43), Rights of Arrested Person (Article 22, Section 50, 56-57)
   • Arrest of Women: Section 46(4), Special Provisions, Time of Arrest, Handcuffing
   • FIR (Section 154): Information, Zero FIR, Ante-timed/Ante-dated, Evidentiary Value, Remedies for Refusal (Section 154(3), Section 156(3), Section 200 Complaint)
   • Bail (Sections 436-450): Bailable and Non-Bailable Offences, Anticipatory Bail (Section 438), Conditions
   • Default Bail (Section 167(2)): Right After Investigation Period, Unexplained Delay
   • Cognizance of Offences (Sections 190-199): By Magistrate, By Court of Session, Complaint Case, Police Case
   • Case Law: DK Basu v State of WB (Arrest Guidelines); Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre v State of Maharashtra (Bail); Hussainara Khatoon v Home Secy, Bihar (Speedy Trial)
3. 3

   Investigation, Search, and Framing of Charge (Sections 155-173, 211-224 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Investigation: Procedure, Police Officer's Powers, Examination of Witnesses (Section 161), Recording Confession (Section 164)
   • Search and Seizure (Sections 93-105): Search Warrant, When Issuable, General Search (Section 94), Seizure of Property
   • Inquest (Section 174), Post-Mortem, Forensic Examination
   • Police Report (Section 173): Final Report, Closure Report, Charge Sheet
   • Framing of Charge (Sections 211-224): Form, Contents, Joinder of Charges (Section 212-223), Alteration, Discharge
   • Case Law: Lalita Kumari v State of UP (FIR Regn Mandatory); R P Kapur v State of Punjab (Inherent Powers)
4. 4

   Criminal Trial Procedure (Sections 225-265 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Session Trial (Sections 225-237): Public Prosecutor, Opening Case, Examination of Accused (Section 313), Defence Evidence, Arguments, Judgment
   • Warrant Trial (Sections 238-250): Initiated on Police Report vs Complaint, Procedure
   • Summons Trial (Sections 251-259): Simpler Procedure, Plea of Guilty, Conviction
   • Summary Trial (Sections 260-265): Magistrate's Powers, No Sentence >3 Months Imprisonment
   • Victim Compensation (Section 357A), Plea Bargaining (Sections 265A-L): Chapter XXIA, Applicability, Procedure
5. 5

   Judgment, Sentence, and Execution (Sections 353-374 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Judgment: Contents (Section 354), Language, Grounds of Decision, Acquittal and Conviction
   • Modes of Sentence: Death, Life Imprisonment, Imprisonment (Rigorous, Simple), Fine, Death Sentence Confirmation (Section 366)
   • Submission of Death Sentence for Confirmation, Procedure in Confirmation (Section 367-373)
   • Execution of Orders (Sections 374-380): Warrant, Postponement, Suspension
6. 6

   Appeals, Revision, Reference, and Transfer (Sections 372-407 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Appeals: From Conviction (Section 374): To HC/Sessions, From Acquittal (Section 378): Special Leave, From Sentence (Section 377)
   • Reference and Revision (Sections 395-405): Sessions Court Revision, HC Revision Powers
   • Inherent Powers of High Court (Section 482): Quashing FIR/Proceedings, Abuse of Process — State of Haryana v Bhajan Lal
   • Transfer of Cases (Sections 406-408): Supreme Court, High Court
7. 7

   Maintenance, Security, and Miscellaneous (Sections 125-128, 106-124, 451-484 CrPC / BNSS)

   • Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children, Parents (Section 125 CrPC): Muslim Women's Right, Shah Bano, Amendment, Danial Latifi
   • Procedure in Section 125: Claim, Proof of Neglect/Refusal, Maximum Amount
   • Security for Keeping Peace/Good Behaviour (Sections 106-124): In Case of Conviction, Habitual Offenders
   • Disposal of Property (Sections 451-459): Custody of Property Pending Trial, Order of Disposal
   • Limitation for Taking Cognizance (Section 468-473): 6 Months Fine, 1 Year 3 Years Imprisonment, 3 Years >3 Yrs