How Does The Procedure

During Trial Operates?

RIDHMA BISTA
1. INTRODUCTION

 mode of proceeding by which legal right is enforced

 process followed by the police and the courts

 legal procedures associated with modern criminal trials have developed over centuries

 states and federal government follow a largely uniform set of procedures

Hence, the criminal trial is carried out to completion, those procedures tend to
include the following :

i. Judge or Jury Trial

ii. Jury Selection
iii. Evidence Issues
iv. Opening Statements
v. Prosecution case-in-chief
vi. Prosecution rests
vii. Motion to dismiss
viii. Defense case-in-brief
ix. Defense rests
x. Prosecution rebuttal
xi. Prosecution closing argument
xii. Defense closing argument
xiii. Prosecution rebuttal
xiv. Jury instructions
xv. Jury deliberations
xvi. Post-trial motions
xvii. Denial of post trial motions
xviii. Sentencing
2. LEGAL PROVISIONS

There are some provisions for prosecution after the implementation of

Government cases Act, and they are:

I. The police officer investigating the case must submit a preliminary report including the
content of inquiry to the government prosecutor prior to beginning the inquiry. The
prosecutor can give direction to the investigation officer as necessary.

II. The government prosecutor can give suggestions and advice to the officer conducting
the investigation during the process.
III. The accused must give his statement in front of the government prosecutor.

IV. In deciding whether or not to file a case, the government prosecutor can give direction for
the gathering of more evidence, as well as conducting further inquiries.
3. CONCLUSION

 Therefore, Criminal Procedure is the process followed by the police and the courts in the
apprehension and punishment of criminals. It highlights the difficult conflict between the
constitutional rights of a suspect or defendant and the power of government to maintain
peace and order and ensure public safety.
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