Enacted on April 1, 1974, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) replaced the colonial-era 1898 Code. It modernized India’s criminal justice system by aligning procedures with constitutional rights, ensuring fairness, transparency, and efficiency in criminal proceedings. The CrPC is foundational to maintaining law and order, guiding police investigations, court trials, and protection of citizens' rights.
This bare act contains the full text of the CrPC, structured into 37 chapters and schedules. It details procedures for:
Arrest, bail, and warrants.
Hierarchy and powers of criminal courts.
Trial processes (sessions, warrant, summons cases).
Appeals, sentencing, and victim compensation.
Maintenance laws and public order mechanisms.
It serves as an indispensable reference for legal practitioners, judiciary, and law students, ensuring standardized criminal justice administration across India.