Filing Criminal Cases Guide

Summary

Filing a criminal case involves lodging a complaint with the local police, who will investigate and file a charge sheet if a crime is proven. Civil Procedure Code Section 10 requires an existing case on the same subject for a stay, while Section 20 allows tort claims against the government where the act occurred. Courts issue decrees in contract cases for breaches or validity issues. Permanent injunctions on property require proof of ownership and threat. Under Criminal Procedure Code Section 144, orders can be issued by district or sub-divisional magistrates for public order concerns, lasting up to two months. Bailable offenses are less severe, while non-bailable offenses are serious, like murder, where bail is typically not granted.