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Understanding our Criminal Justice system - Coggle Diagram
Understanding our Criminal Justice system
Role of the police in investigating crime
To investigate about
commission of crime.
To record statement
of the witness.
To file charge sheet in the court if the evidence point to the guilt of the accused
To investigate in accordance with law and with full respect
for human rights.
To follow the guidelines laid by the supreme court at the time of arrest
Not to torture or punish anyone during investigation.
Role of Judge
Conducts trial impartially in an open court.
Hear all the witnesses
and others evidences
Decides whether the accused is guilt y or innocent.
Pronounces the sentence
if the accused is convicted.
Sends the person to jail or imposes fine or both, depending on what the law prescribes.
Fundamental rights given to every arrested person
The right to be informed about
the offence at the time of arrest.
The right to be presented before magistrate within 24 hours of arrest
The right not to be ill
treated in custody.
Confession made in police custody cannot be used as evidence against the accused.
A child under 15 years and a woman cannot be called only for questioning.
FIR - First Information Report
It is compulsory for an officer in charge of police station to register an FIR.
The information can be given orally or in writing.
FIR includes name and address of the
complainant
There a prescribed
form to register an FIR
The complainant has a legal right to get a free copy of the FIR.
Managing Fair Trial
Ensures that Article 21 of the constitution, that guarantees the right of life can be taken away only by just legal procedure is upheld.
Ensures that ever y citizen, without any distinction gets a fair trial when accused.