Section Diary Sheet: Quick Reference for Courtroom Readiness

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Section Diary Sheet: Quick Reference for Courtroom Readiness

Category

Section / Article

Mnemonic (2–3 Words)

Use in Practice

IPC / BNS

302 / 101

Murder

Trial, sentencing, bail

307 / 109

Attempt Murder

Bail, framing charges

376 / 63

Rape

FIR, medical evidence

498A / 85

Cruelty

Matrimonial disputes

420 / 316

Cheating

FIR, quashing petitions

CrPC / BNSS

154

FIR

First complaint

161

Police Statement

Cross-examination

164

Confession

Voluntariness check

167

Remand

Custody hearings

437

Bail

Bail applications

Evidence Act / BSA

65

Electronic Records

Admissibility

114

Presumption

Circumstantial evidence

132

Compulsion

Witness protection

Constitution

Article 14

Equality

Discrimination cases

Article 21

Life & Liberty

PILs, criminal trials

Article 226

Writs HC

Habeas, mandamus

Article 32

Writs SC

Fundamental rights

Article 39A

Legal Aid

Access to justice

Contract Act

Section 10

Essentials

Validity of contract

Section 11

Competency

Minor’s contract

Other Laws

125 CrPC

Maintenance

Family disputes

138 NI Act

Cheque Bounce

Summary trials

75 Companies Act

Loans to Directors

Corporate governance

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