Compounding of Offences Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – An Analysis

Authors

  • Dr. Janardan Kumar Tiwari Assistant Professor, Institute of Law(SOS), Jiwaji University , Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India Pin Code 474011 Email Address: dr.janardant@gmail.com image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53724/lrd/v2n1.08

Keywords:

Compoundability,, Offender,, Manner of Composition,, Conviction,, Acquittal.

Abstract

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. The reason of inclusion of compounding of offences under Criminal Justice System is based upon the notion of minimizing litigation and promoting mediation among litigants. In this paper, the specific provisions of Code of Criminal procedure relating with compounding of offences have been discussed. The basic notion of compounding of offences has been defined. The kinds of pressures regarding compounding of offences, the judiciary has been facing and its response to them, have been analysed. The manner of composition and its effect has been summarized.

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Published

30-09-2017

How to Cite

Dr. Janardan Kumar Tiwari. (2017). Compounding of Offences Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – An Analysis. Legal Research Development, 2(I), 77–83. https://doi.org/10.53724/lrd/v2n1.08