Rights of the Accused Under Indian Laws

Contents: Introduction. 1. Rights of the Accused under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. 2. Rights of Accused and the Indian Constitution. 3. Rights of the Accused and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. 4. Rights of Accused (Prisoners) in Jail. Conclusion and Suggestions.

This book contains and analyzes number of rights which are available to the accused in our criminal justice system that ensure his dignity and liberty. It is a principle of criminal jurisprudence that the accused should not be unnecessarily jeopardized and the natural justice demands fairness under criminal justice system.