Question

Arrange the following major steps in processing a criminal case in the correct order:
A. Sentencing
B. Investigation
C. Punishment and Rehabilitation
D. Prosecution
E. Arrest
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. $E\rightarrow D\rightarrow B\rightarrow C\rightarrow A$
• B. $D\rightarrow E\rightarrow B\rightarrow A\rightarrow C$
• C. $A\rightarrow B\rightarrow C\rightarrow D\rightarrow E$
• D. $B\rightarrow E\rightarrow D\rightarrow A\rightarrow C$

Hint:

Remember the flow: Police work (Investigation/Arrest) $\rightarrow$ Court work (Prosecution/Sentencing) $\rightarrow$ Prison work (Punishment/Rehab).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:

• The Criminal Justice System follows a linear procedural path governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
• The process ensures that the rights of the accused are protected while the state pursues justice.

Step 1: Initial Police Action
The process begins when a crime is reported and the police initiate an Investigation (B) to collect evidence, examine witnesses, and identify the culprit.

Step 2: Custodial Action
Based on the investigation and evidence, if there is sufficient ground, the police proceed to Arrest (E) the suspect to prevent them from tampering with evidence or absconding.

Step 3: Legal Proceedings
Once the charge sheet is filed in court, the stage of Prosecution (D) begins. This involves the trial where the public prosecutor presents the state's case against the accused.

Step 4: Judicial Determination
If the court finds the accused guilty at the end of the trial, the judge proceeds to Sentencing (A), where the specific nature and duration of the penalty are decided.

Step 5: Execution of Sentence
The final stage is the actual implementation of the sentence, which involves Punishment and Rehabilitation (C) within the prison system or correctional facilities.

Step 6: Final Order
The correct logical sequence is B-E-D-A-C, which corresponds to option (D).