NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY

BHOPAL

SYNOPSIS ON

“STUDY OF BAIL PROVISION UNDER CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE”

IX TRIMESTER

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:

PROF. P.K. SHUKLA IRISHANAND

2017BALLB40
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LITERATURE REVIEW 

K.D. Gaur , Textbook On the Indian Penal Code (Universal law publication,New Delhi, 6th
edn, 2016): Text Book on the Indian Penal Code by Professor K D Gaur, a distinguished
scholar and an eminent jurist of International repute is a classic work in criminal law. It has
been adjudged as the best text book on the subject. The present edition of this critical and
comprehensive study of the Indian Penal Code has been extensively revised and updated.
With the help of examples, illustrations and elucidatory notes complex subjects have been
explained in simple style so that readers could grasp the subjects easily. Excellent Annexures
dealing with the rights of the accused, victims of crime and guidelines to effective study and
understanding of criminal law have enhanced the worth and utility of the book. 

R.V Kelkar, revised by K.N Chandrasekharan Pillai, Criminal Procedure , (Eastern Book
Company Publication, Lucknow, 6th edn 2019): This classic work provides an interesting and
lucid study of the fundamental principles of criminal procedure in a logical sequence. The
topic-wise treatment of the subject along with references to academic writings and the
judicial decisions makes the study of criminal procedure meaningful and comprehensible.
The author has incorporated all recent developments in the field of criminal procedure since
the publication of the last edition in 2008. 

The following are the unique features of the book

1. Latest case laws including the case of Hardeep Singh (2014) and Dharam Pal (2014)
have been incorporated at appropriate places in the book.

2. Amendments made by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Code of Criminal

Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2010 and Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment)
Act, 2008 are included.

3. Probing the Problems included at the end of the book are points for class-room
discussion.

4. The book has been designed with a new layout for emphasis and easy reference.

The author has also drawn attention to some ticklish aspects of the Code with a view to
generating new thinking in the light of new developments so that the criminal procedure law
may grow in tune with the times.

S. N. Misra The Code of Criminal Procedure,( Central Law Publication, Allahabad

21st Ed. 2019): This laudable work on Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been written
with the object of enabling the readers to understand the principles of Criminal Procedure. It
is a section-wise comprehensive commentary to the Criminal Procedure Code. Important
amendments made by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 have also been incorporated
in this edition. The two other enactments, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)
Act, 2000 and The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 have also been included. The book is
written in simple and lucid language and would be extremely useful to students, academicians
and researchers having interest in the subject.

Ratanlal and Dhirajlal The Indian Penal Code Revised by Justice K T Thomas , (Lexis Nexis,
35th Edition 2017): Ratanlal & Dhirajlal's The Indian Penal Code has served the legal
profession, and all those associated with it, for more than a century. An evergreen classic, this
book is amongst the most authoritative and leading commentaries on the subject. It adopts an
integrated approach and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the
Indian Evidence Act 1872, are referred to wherever necessary for better understanding of the
complex legal topics , the current edition too offers a great help to students and professionals,
when they require a quick overview, in the form of a summary at the end of the work. The
book is an invaluable source of reference for the widest possible range of readers including
students, academics, legal practitioners, judges, administrators, public prosecutors, police
officers and police trainees. The 35th edition of the work has been extensively and
meticulously revised taking into account the changes brought about by recent legislative
amendments as well as judgments of the higher courts.
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal ,The Code of Criminal Procedure (Lexis Nexis 22nd edn 2017): This
legal classic has served the legal profession and everyone associated with it for almost a
century. Learned yet simple in its approach, it allows readers to quickly grasp the principles
of Criminal Procedure and Criminology. All technical rules of procedure have been
illustrated and explained in a lucid, comprehensive and systematic manner. The 22nd edition
of this work has been painstakingly updated to include the latest case law, legislative
amendments and current developments in the law relating to criminal procedure in India.
Case law decided under the old Code of 1898 which continue to remain relevant has been
retained under the corresponding provisions of the new Code of 1973. Authenticity,
originality and reliability have always been the hallmarks of this publication and every
possible care has been taken in this edition to maintain the original excellence, style and
quality of the work. As has been the hallmark of previous editions, the current edition too
offers a great help to students and professionals, when they require a quick overview, in the
form of summary at the end of the work.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
 What is the role played by bail provision under code of criminal procedure.
 How does the bail provisions work under code of criminal procedure.

OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

 To present detailed study of provisions regarding bail under Crpc.

HYPOTHESIS

The role played by both the courts and police under Criminal Justice System in India
provides an edge over the administration of Criminal Justice.

RESEARCH QUESTION

 What are the provisions of bail under Indian Law?

 Is there any abusement of bail in india?