Criminal Pleadings: How the Courts Work

In criminal cases, they say "What a person pleads is what the person is expected to get". Well-drafted pleadings lay the foundation of the judgment. It comes no surprise that successful criminal lawyers hold the key to drafting compelling pleadings. However, the skill does not find its way to young legal professionals so easily, owing to the paucity of time with the senior counsel. Hence, only a few rise to get enough of the skill.... more

Beginner

Level

English

Language

6 Months

Duration

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Who Should Take This Course?

Lawyers
Legal Advisors and Counsel
Law Students and Researchers
Other stakeholders interested in learning the procedure to file a criminal pleading in Court, in India

Evaluation Method

Learners must submit all assignments and secure at least 50% marks in Certification Exam at the end of the course to obtain the course certificate.

Course Outcome:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand the development, need and procedure to file a criminal pleading
Draft requisite applications, petitions, appeals, etc., in accordance with the applicable Court rules
Familiarise yourself with the language and procedures related to the various aspects of criminal law

Course Outline:

Module 1 – Criminal Pleadings and Trial Procedure in India
Module 2 – Complaints and Bail Provisions
Module 3 – Petitions, Appeals, Revisions and Miscellaneous Applications
Module 4 – Claims under Motor Vehicles Act
Certification Exam/ Assessment

About the Author

Manish Shrivastava, Managing Partner - Tulika Law Associate, is a practicing lawyer based in Delhi since the year 1999. He is a law graduate from University of Delhi, providing general counsel, advisory and litigation services on varied areas of law.

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