ENSURING FAIR TRIAL: ROLE OF PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES IN THE INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM UNDER CRPC

AUTHOR – PUNDARIK KUMAR, STUDENT AT CHRIST DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY, PUNE LAVASA CAMPUS

BEST CITATION – PUNDARIK KUMAR, ENSURING FAIR TRIAL: ROLE OF PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES IN THE INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM UNDER CRPC, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 1011-1016, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The Indian Criminal Justice System is founded on the principles of justice, fairness, and the protection of individual rights. Central to this system is the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which sets out the procedural framework for criminal trials. This research paper explores the crucial role played by pre-trial procedures outlined in the CrPC in safeguarding the rights of the accused and ensuring fair trials. Through an in-depth analysis of arrest protocols, bail mechanisms, investigative procedures, and the framing of charges, this paper examines the challenges and opportunities within the pre-trial phase. Drawing on case studies, judicial precedents, and comparative perspectives, it evaluates the effectiveness of current practices and proposes reforms to enhance fairness, efficiency, and access to justice.

KEYWORDS: Crime, Bail, Justice, CrPC, Right