Criminal Trial Process

Flowchart with Relevant Cr.P.C Provisions:

• Initiation of Proceedings:

FIR (First Information Report); Section 154 Cr.P.C

Direct Complaint; Section 200 Cr.P.C

• Investigation or Inquiry:

Investigation by Police; Section 156 Cr.P.C

Inquiry by Magistrate; Section 202 Cr.P.C

• Record of Statement and Confession:

Statement by Police; Section 161 Cr.P.C

Confession before Magistrate Section 164 read with Section 364 Cr.P.C

• Physical or Police Remand:

Police Custody/Physical Remand; Section 167 Cr.P.C

Extension of Remand; Section 344 Cr.P.C

• Submission of Challan (Charge-Sheet):

Final Report by Police; Section 173 Cr.P.C

Release of Accused when Evidence is Deficient; Section 169 Cr.P.C

Case Sent to Magistrate when Evidence is Sufficient; Section 170 Cr.P.C

Record of Evidence in Absence of Accused; Section 512 Cr.P.C

• Quashing of FIR: Section 561-A Cr.P.C
• Taking Cognizance by Magistrate: Section 190 Cr.P.C
• Issuance of Process (Summons/Warrant): Section 204 Cr.P.C
• Bail:

Bailable Offenses; Section 496 Cr.P.C

Non-Bailable Offenses; Section 497 Cr.P.C

• Framing of Charge: Section 221-240 Cr.P.C onwards
• Speedy Acquittal:

Magisterial Trial; Section 249 Cr.P.C

Session Trial; Section 265-K Cr.P.C

• Pleading Guilty: Section 243 & 265-E Cr.P.C
• Prosecution Evidence: Examination in Chief, Cross-Examination, and Re-Examination.
• Defense Evidence and Statement of Accused: Section 342 Cr.P.C
• Final Arguments.
• Pronouncement of Judgment:

Section 366 Cr.P.C

Acquittal: Section 245 & 265-H Cr.P.C

Conviction: Section 245(2) & 265-H (2) Cr.P.C

Appeal To Court of Session: Section 408 Cr.P.C

To High Court: Section 410 Cr.P.C

Appeal Against Acquittal by Public Prosecutor: Section 417 Cr.P.C