The Rights & Privileges Of An Accused

The Rights & Privileges of an ACCUSED is a practitioner-focused reference that compiles the full spectrum of protections and entitlements available to accused persons under Indian criminal procedure and comparative practice. Arranged alphabetically for instant lookup, the book covers arrest and custody safeguards, bail principles, right to counsel and legal aid, interrogation limits, medical examination rights, rights during trial (confrontation, cross-examination, presumption of innocence), protective measures for vulnerable accused, sentencing rights, review and appeal procedures, and post-conviction remedies. Each entry provides the statutory text, distilled summaries of leading Supreme Court and High Court rulings, procedural checklists, specimen pleadings and tactical notes on preserving issues for appeal. Editors’ commentary flags conflicting authorities, important timelines (limitation/appeal windows), and law-practice traps that cause procedural waiver. The compendium also addresses human-rights intersections (custodial torture litigation, access to counsel), comparative doctrines where instructive, and practical tips for police, prosecution, defence and judicial officers. Indexed, cross-referenced and updated for contemporary jurisprudence, this volume saves time and reduces litigation risk by delivering legally sound, ready-to-use materials to the courtroom and classroom alike.