First published in 1956, Sarkar The Code of Criminal Procedure has enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most authoritative publications on the subject. The present 10th Edition of the commentary has been painstakingly updated to include the latest case-law, legislative amendments and current developments in the law relating to criminal procedure in India. Along with the rulings on the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, rulings on allied and cognate matters have been noted and discussed under suitable headings at appropriate places. The object, principle and meaning of the provisions have been explained and analysed in the light of important judgments pronounced by the Supreme Court and the various High Courts. The changes made by the Amending Acts of 2005, 2008 and 2010 have been critically analysed through the latest case law. We are confident that this edition will be an indispensable source of reference to the legal practitioners and the judiciary alike.
Key Features:
• Completely revised and updated
• Contains the latest case law
• Analyses the impact of important judicial pronouncements on criminal procedure
• Scope of the Code’s provisions explained through judicial decisions
• Fundamental concepts of criminal procedure spelt out in simple and lucid language
• Effect of recent legislative amendments of 2005, 2008 and 2010 explained in detail
• Detailed synopses for easy navigation and reference
• Contains a comprehensive subject index
1. Sudipto Sarkar, M.A., LL.M. (Cantab.) of Gray’s Inn. Barrister; Senior Advocate, Calcutta High Court.
2. V R Manohar, B.Sc., LL.B., Former Advocate General of Maharashtra, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Chief Editor All India Reporter, Criminal Law Journal, Labour & Industrial Cases, Taxation Law Reports, AIR Manual, Former Dean Faculty of Law, Nagpur University, Former Chairman Bar Council of Maharashtra.
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