Contents: the code of criminal procedure, 1973. 1. Preliminary. 2. Constitution of criminal courts and offices. 3. Power of courts. 4. Powers of superior officers of police. 5. Arrest of persons. 6. Processes to compel appearance. 7. Processes to compel the production of things. 7a. Reciprocal arrangements for assistance in certain matters and procedure for attachment and ? Forfeiture of property. 8. Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour. 9. Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents. 10. Maintenance of public order and tranquillity. 11. Preventive action of the police. 12. Information to the police and their powers to investigate. 13. Jurisdiction of the criminal court in inquiries and trials. 14. Conditions requisite for initiation of proceedings. 15. Complaints to magistrates. 16. Commencement of proceedings before magistrates. 17. The charge. 18. Trial before a court of session. 19. Trial of warrant-cases by magistrates. 20. Trial of summons-cases by magistrates. 21. Summary trials. 21a. Plea bargaining. 22. Attendance of persons confined or detained in prisons. 23. Evidence in inquiries and trials. 24. General provisions as to inquiries and trials. 25. Provisions as to accused persons of unsound mind. 26. Provisions as to offences affecting the administration of justice. 27. The judgment. 28. Submission of death sentences for confirmation. 29. Appeals. 30. Reference and revision. 31. Transfer of criminal cases. 32. Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences. 33. Provisions as to bail and bonds. 34. Disposal of property. 35. Irregular proceedings. 36. Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences. 37. Miscellaneous.