Question

How does a criminal case procedure reflect the values on which the nation was founded?

Answer 1

The criminal justice system is designed to deliver “justice for all.” This means protecting the innocent, convicting criminals, and providing a fair justice process to help keep order across the country. In other words, it keeps our citizens safe.

Answer 2

India has a well-established statutory, administrative and judicial framework for criminal trials. Indian Penal laws are primarily governed by 3 Acts:

(1)The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.);
(2)The Indian Penal Code, 1960 (IPC);
(3)The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA).