The Code of Criminal Procedure by Ratanlal and Dhirajlal Edition: 23rd Edition, 2020

Ratanlal & Dhirajlal’s Criminal Procedure Code is one of the country’s most relied-on and respected titles and has been in print for almost a century. The sheer fact that the book has gone through many editions, stands testimony to its intrinsic worth and scholastic wealth. Significant changes in the well-established rules about the law of crime and developments made have been referred to at appropriate places in this work. Relevant statutory changes have been incorporated, and important decisions by apex courts in India, that have either altered the direction of legal principles or thrown new light on existing principles, have been carefully examined. This book is invaluable for practicing lawyers, law students, police trainees and officers, law universities, judicial academies, legal departments, Judges, and Institutional libraries. Key Features- A critical commentary covering emerging issues as well as legislative developments Focuses on the developments made in the law relating to criminal law since the last publication. Traces the close interrelationship of provisions contained in the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act. Contains and discusses in detail the Criminal Law Amendment 2013 and 2018. Contains a critical appraisal of judgments of the Indian Courts that have led to the change and development in the legal position. Major landmarks and important judgments have been incorporated.