Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)

This edition of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974), updated with amendments introduced by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, effective from 31-10-2019) and The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 22 of 2018, dated 11-8-2018, effective from 21-4-2018), provides the complete statutory framework governing criminal procedure in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this volume contains the unaltered legislative text, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and authority for legal reference, professional practice, and academic study. The Act lays down the procedural law for investigation, inquiry, trial, and appeal in criminal cases, covering arrest, bail, charges, evidence, sentencing, and the powers of courts and police authorities.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians studying criminal procedure and administration of justice
• Practicing advocates handling criminal trials, appeals, and procedural issues
• Judges, prosecutors, and investigators applying procedural rules in criminal cases
• Researchers and policymakers analyzing criminal justice reforms in India

By presenting the statutory provisions in their precise legislative form, this edition ensures legislative authenticity and practical utility, making it indispensable for examination preparation, legal practice, and academic research in criminal law.