The Code Of Criminal Procedure 1898 [Bare-Act]

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Bare Act)
The Complete Statutory Text Governing Criminal Procedure in Pakistan

Substantive criminal law tells you what an offence is — but it's the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 that governs everything from arrest and investigation to trial, bail, and appeal. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Bare Act) provides the complete, unamended English statutory text, published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Bare Act is Essential

The CrPC 1898 is the main legislation governing the criminal justice system in Pakistan, laying down the procedures and rules that police, magistrates, and courts must follow at every stage of a criminal case. It supplements the Pakistan Penal Code, describing the formation and classification of criminal courts, the powers of police officers, and the procedural safeguards designed to protect the rights of accused persons — making it, alongside the Penal Code and Qanun-e-Shahadat, one of the three pillars of criminal practice in Pakistan.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Complete Bare Act Text: The full, unamended English text of the Code as currently in force.
• Powers of Arrest: Detailed provisions on when and how police officers, magistrates, and private persons may make an arrest, with and without warrant.
• Classes & Powers of Criminal Courts: Provisions defining the two classes of Criminal Courts in Pakistan and their respective jurisdiction.
• Investigation & FIR Procedure: Provisions governing recording of information, investigation, and submission of police reports.
• Bail, Trial & Appeal: Complete procedural framework covering bail applications, trial conduct, and appellate remedies.
• Search & Security Proceedings: Rules on searches, and security for keeping the peace and good behavior.
• Durable Hardbound Edition: A sturdy black hardbound cover with gold-embossed title lettering, designed for daily courtroom and chamber use.

Ideal For:

• Advocates & Criminal Law Practitioners: An essential daily reference for handling arrest, bail, trial, and appeal matters.
• Judiciary & Prosecution: A core procedural reference for magistrates, sessions judges, and public prosecutors.
• Police Officers & Investigators: Important for understanding lawful procedure during arrest and investigation.
• Law Students: A foundational bare act text for LLB coursework on criminal procedure.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Heavily tested subject matter in judicial service and bar council examinations.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, a trusted publisher of authenticated legal texts in Pakistan. This edition features a distinguished black hardbound cover with gold-embossed English title lettering.