Get Set Go : Indian Criminal Law

Every time we park our car in a no parking zone or we let a cheque bounce that has been issued by us, we fall under the ambit of criminal law. Criminal law touches our life every now and then. We face criminal law in various capacities. Sometimes seeking justice as a victim, sometimes submitting before law as an accused, sometimes helping law as a witness and sometimes facing punishment as a convict. As we all know, first and most important law in India is Constitution of India which is source of all laws. Constitution Of India guarantees some rights and protection to all it’s subjects.

As a victim, accused, witness or even as a convict, we have got some rights and protection as guaranteed by Constitution. All the laws have provisions as provided in Constitution. During my work as prosecutor my first hand experience is that there is very low level of awareness regarding criminal law in general, and right & protection available under various laws. The awareness level is pretty low even among the so called upper class and upper middle class strata of the society, what to say about masses?

Upper class society can afford best of the legal advice but worst victim are weaker section of the Society who cannot afford costly legal advice. Basic idea behind this forum is to spread knowledge and awareness about criminal justice system among the people. Law is a very wide field there are Acts, (more than 4000 central and local Acts) then Rules, then procedural laws, substantive laws, amendments and judicial pronouncements on various issues. Mind boggling !! Isn't it ?

Here is one Golden Rule. It is not important to know what the law is but it is important to know where the law is. No one can master all laws and procedures etc. and every topic cannot be posted on the forum by me alone. Thus I request you to be interactive and post your question and I also request law students and legal experts to join the Court Room and spread the awareness regarding criminal justice system among the masses.