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Summary of the Criminal Procedure Code (West Bengal Amendment Act)
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Section 9(3) Proviso - The West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act introduced specific provisos to Section 9(3) of the CrPC, affecting bail and remand procedures within the state. The High Court held that these provisos are applicable in West Bengal, modifying the general provisions of the CrPC in the state context. District Civil Bar Association VS State of West Bengal - Calcutta
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Section 167(5) Amendment (1988) - The Act amended Section 167(5) of the CrPC to specify the maximum period for investigation without charge sheet, with retrospective effect from 1988. Courts have clarified that this provision applies to ongoing investigations at that time, and the time limit is not to be treated rigidly but with regard to the case specifics. Shaktri Sadhan Majhi VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta, SHRINORAIN SUREKA VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta, BIREN PRAMANIK VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta, Prabhu Nath Singh VS State of West Bengal - Crimes, DILIP KUMAR ROY VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta
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Applicability of Amendments - The amendments, particularly to Sections 167 and 245, are applicable to cases under investigation or trial during the period of the amendment, impacting the procedural timeline and rights of the accused. Shaktri Sadhan Majhi VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta, SHRINORAIN SUREKA VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta, Sree Ram Trading & Supply & Co. VS State of West Bengal - Crimes
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Section 438 (Anticipatory Bail) - The West Bengal Act XXV of 1990 amended Section 438, restricting the grant of anticipatory bail during certain stages of proceedings. Courts have examined whether these amendments restrict the courts' discretion and upheld the amendments' validity, emphasizing the state's interest in maintaining law and order. Jyoti Kumar Pathak VS Khudan Chand - Calcutta
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Cognizance and Special Courts - Under the West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Court) Act, 1949, the High Court clarified that cognizance by special courts does not require a formal complaint, streamlining the process for cases under specific statutes. P. K. Sens VS State of West Bengal - Crimes
Analysis and Conclusion
The West Bengal amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code have significantly tailored procedural aspects to suit local legal needs, especially concerning investigation timelines, bail procedures, and cognizance of offences. Notably, the amendments to Section 167(5) have clarified the scope and retrospective application, ensuring that investigations are completed within prescribed timeframes, subject to judicial discretion. The restrictions introduced in anticipatory bail provisions reflect a focus on maintaining law and order. Overall, these amendments demonstrate West Bengal's efforts to modify the CrPC to address regional legal challenges while aligning with constitutional principles.
References: - District Civil Bar Association VS State of West Bengal - Calcutta - Shaktri Sadhan Majhi VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta - SHRINORAIN SUREKA VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta - Sree Ram Trading & Supply & Co. VS State of West Bengal - Crimes - Jyoti Kumar Pathak VS Khudan Chand - Calcutta - BIREN PRAMANIK VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta - Durgesh Chandra Saha VS Bimal Chandra Saha - Supreme Court - Prabhu Nath Singh VS State of West Bengal - Crimes - DILIP KUMAR ROY VS STATE OF WEST BENGAL - Calcutta - P. K. Sens VS State of West Bengal - Crimes
Search Results for "Criminal Procedure Code West Bengal Amendment Act"
2015 0 Supreme(Cal) 658 • India - Calcutta
MANJULA CHELLUR, JOYMALYA BAGCHI
COMMITTEE OF THE HIGH COURT - RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT - SECTION 9(3) - WEST BENGAL CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT - NOTIFICATION - ARTICLE ... , particularly the second proviso to Sub-Section 3 of Section 9 of the Code as applicable in the State of West Bengal. ... It held that the proviso to Section 9(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as incorporated by the West Bengal ....
1993 0 Supreme(Cal) 248 • India - Calcutta
A.M.Bhattacharjee, N.K.Batabyal, R.Bhattacharyya
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Code of Criminal Procedure (West Bengal Amendment) Act, 1988 - Section 167(5) - Retrospective operation - ... The new sub-section (5) of section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, introduced by the West Bengal Amendment Act, 1988 ... Whether the new sub-section (5) of section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, introduced ....
1997 0 Supreme(Cal) 104 • India - Calcutta
NISITH KUMAR BATABYAL
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1973 - SECTION 167(5) - WEST BENGAL AMENDMENT ACT 24 OF 1988 - APPLICABILITY - INVESTIGATION PENDING ... as amended by the West Bengal Amendment Act 24 of 1988, were applicable in the case as the investigation was continuing on the date ... Issues: Whether the provisions of Section 167(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as amended by the West Bengal#HL_....
• India - Crimes
A.K.DUTTA
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Sections 244 & 245 (3) as amended by the Code of Criminal Procedure (West Bengal Amendment) Act, ... not be in the interest of Justice to discharge accused - Prosecution of petitioners u/s 7/16 of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act ... Certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, including sections 167 and 145, have been amended by the Code of Criminal Procedure (West....
1992 0 Supreme(Cal) 440 • India - Calcutta
Padma Khastgir, AMAL KANTI BHATTACHARJI
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE - SECTION 438 - AMENDMENT - WEST BENGAL ACT XXV OF 1990 - ARREST DURING PENDENCY OF APPLICATION FOR ANTICIPATORY ... Whether the amendment to section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code introduced by West Bengal Act XXV of 1990 prevents the court ... Code, contending that the amendment to section 438 introduced by West Bengal Act....
2002 0 Supreme(Cal) 322 • India - Calcutta
GORACHAND DE
of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), as amended by the Code of Criminal Procedure (West Bengal Amendment) Act, 1988. ... CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - Cognizance - Limitation - Amendment of Section 167(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure - Retrospective effect ... State of West Bengal, which held that the time schedule in Section 167(5) of the CrPC is not to be treated with ri....
1995 0 Supreme(SC) 1205 • India - Supreme Court
G.N.RAY, G.T.NANAVATI
alia came to ending that in view of amendment Code of Criminal Procedure by West Bengal Amendment Act investigation of entire case ... Bengal Act is quite clear in indicating that said section is applicable only in case where investigation was still pending out ... Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 167 - Investigation - Charge sheet - Appeal is directed against ... On 2nd May, 1989, S. 167(5) of Cr. P.C. w....
• India - Crimes
MUKUL GOPAL MUKHERJEE, J.N.HORE
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 167(5) (West Bengal. ... Amendment Act, 1988) Petitioner facing trial for offence u/s. 302/34 I.P.C. - Petition for quashing proceedings on the ground that ... He also failed to discharge his due duty as enjoined in law by not discharging the accused under section 167(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, taking in view the Code of Criminal Procedure (West Bengal Amendment#HL_E....
1992 0 Supreme(Cal) 373 • India - Calcutta
S.P.RAJKHOWA
of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), as amended by the West Bengal Amendment Act 24 of 1988. ... CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE - SECTION 167 (5) - WEST BENGAL AMENDMENT ACT 24 OF 1988 - INVESTIGATION PERIOD FOR CASES UNDER CHAPTER ... period because: - The de facto complainant had not invoked the provisions of Section 167(6) of the CrPC ... ... ( 3 ) AS per amendment of section 167 (5) of....
• India - Crimes
GOVINDA CHANDRA CHATTERJEE
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Sections 397/401 - West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Court) Act, 1949 - Section 4(2) - ... Order of Special Court Judge refusing to take cognizance of an offence under the Act except on a written complaint and directing ... Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Court) Act 1949 does not need a petition of complaint for taking cognizance of the case and can....
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