Framing of Charge

This comprehensive work explains the legal framework and judicial reasoning that governs the framing of charges under India’s criminal procedure. Beginning with the relevant statutory provisions and the purpose behind framing a charge, the book details the standards courts must apply—such as the existence of a prima facie case, sufficiency of material, and the distinction between suspicion and proof. It explains how courts evaluate police reports, statements, documents, and preliminary evidence to determine whether a trial should proceed. The book discusses the difference between discharge and charge framing, the powers of Magistrates and Sessions Courts, and the interpretative principles established by leading Supreme Court and High Court judgments. Practical insights are offered through illustrations, case-based explanations, common errors in framing of charges, and guidelines for drafting effective applications for discharge or proper charge framing. Designed for criminal lawyers, judicial service aspirants, law students, and police officers, this volume combines doctrinal clarity with procedural understanding, making it an essential reference for navigating the early stages of criminal trials.