Cr.P.C., 1973. Notes no.1: Understanding the Police Report, Investigation, and Court’s Duties in Criminal Cases

Secondary evidence: Document that are not properly stamped cannot be secondary evidence

Section 311 Cr.P.C: Recall may be allowed if no occasion to bring relevant facts at initial deposition

Habeas corpus: Unexplained delay in disposing the representation made by the detenu is sufficient to set aside the order of detention

Murder case: Based on injuries in the evidence it is doubtful that deceased would have met the witnesses

Dying declaration: Witness who recorded the dying declaration must state in his chief-examination that the doctor examined the deceased before giving fitness certificate

Dowry death: Absence of any positive viscera report is not fatal to the prosecution

Guidelines: If surrender of proof not provided then the registry may call for report from the trial judge

Default bail: Failure to produce the accused for extension of time for investigation and custody is in violation of Article 21

Bail: Court can contemplate statements recorded under sections 161 and 164 Cr.P.C while deciding bail for the purpose of prima facie in grave offences

PONMUDI MINISTER CASE: As per section 13(1)(e)P.C Act 1988, the person holding the properties on behalf of the public servant should also liable to explain the source

Appeal: Section 378(4) Cr.P.C the dismissal of complaint shall file before District court and not before high court