As was once wisely said by John Rawls, “the fundamental criterion for judging any procedure is the justice of its likely results”. As far as the criminal justice system goes, the procedure holds avery important place for the courts. Procedural law can be considered to be the collection of rules that govern how courts do their business. It basically controls how courts hear cases and how parties can bring their case before the court. Procedure is what helps courts decide matters in a fair and uniform manner, with a certain level of predictability so that one party cannot unfairly surprise the other. In criminal law, procedure is followed on a strict basis for two reasons primarily. The first being to protect the accused from an unfair trial, following proper procedure helps in granting the accused his rights to a fair trial and allows a thorough investigation to happen. The second reason is to help bring victims of the crime justice, as they are then kept in the loop and brought forth whenever required.
The Code of Criminal Procedure governs the criminal justice system of India. The law of procedure is that branch of law which governs theprocess of litigation. It embodies the rules governing the institution and prosecution of civil and criminal proceedings. One can say that procedural law is an adjunct or an accessory to substantive law and renders the enforcement of substantive rights very effective. The CrPC provides for an effective enforcement of the Indian Penal Code. It sets out a body of rules which must be followed in the investigation, inquiry or trail of offence under the Indian Penal Code as well as offences under other Acts, which makes it a prerequisite subject for any law student or lawyer. It is one of the key topics for a litigant.
The “Certificate course of Code of Criminal Procedure” curated by Enhelion in partnership with Legal Eye Advocates and LegalConsultants is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to master this subject. With a detailed analysis of the act chapter-wise, thiscourse also deals with various redressal mechanisms like cognizance,trial, judgment, etc. The course has different kinds of assessments,which ensures holistic growth of knowledge for the lawyer or thestudent, which is what is our ultimate goal.