Magisterial Procedure & Practice alongwith Model Forms

Author: Nayan Joshi
Year: 2026

Contents

• Introduction
  
• Constitution of Criminal Courts and Offices
  
• Power of Courts
  
• Aid to the Magistrates and the Police
  
• Arrest of Persons
  
• Warrant of Arrest
  
• Proclamation and Attachment
  
• Summons to Produce
  
• Search-Warrants
  
• General Provisions Relating to Searches
  
• Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters and Procedure for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
  
• Security for Keeping the Peace and for Good Behaviour
  
• Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents
  
• Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity
  
• Public Nuisances
  
• Urgent Cases of Nuisance or Apprehended Danger
  
• Disputes as to Immovable Property
  
• Arrest to Prevent the Commission of Cognizable Offences
  
• Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate
  
• Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
  
• Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
  
• Complaints to Magistrate
  
• Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates
  
• Joinder of Charges
  
• Trial before a Court of Session
  
• Trial of Warrant Cases by Magistrates
  
• Model Forms
  
• Subject Index