Starting your legal career means more than mastering statutes. It is about cultivating insight, ethics, and strategy. This curated list offers foundational texts to guide, challenge, and inspire you as you grow in the profession.
V.G. Ramachandran’s Law of Writs (in 2 volumes)
V.G. Ramachandran’s Law of Writs (2 volumes), revised by V. Sudhish Pai, is a leading and authoritative commentary on writ law, widely respected for its depth and clarity. Volume I covers Judicial Review, the origin of writs in England and India, and General Principles of Writ Jurisdiction. Volume II discusses Specific Writs, the Supervisory Jurisdiction of High Courts, SLPs, Constitutional Amendments, and Practice and Procedure. A new chapter on judicial review has been added. The appendices include updated texts from the Constitution, CPC, Supreme Court and High Court Rules, PIL Rules, and Model Writ Forms. This classic work remains an essential resource for legal professionals and scholars in India and beyond.
Criminal Manual (Containing Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Nyaya Sanhita and Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)
The 2023 edition of the Criminal Manual covers the new Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Nyaya Sanhita, and Sakshya Adhiniyam Acts, with key highlights, comparative tables to the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, and lists of new and omitted provisions. It includes an overview of the 2023 Criminal Law Reforms by Advocate Manisha Karia. This accurate and authoritative publication features statements of objects and reasons, relevant case law, and superior printing, making it an essential resource for legal professionals and students navigating India’s updated criminal laws.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (In 6 Volumes)
Justice Thakker’s Code of Civil Procedure is a landmark commentary, praised for its clarity, depth, and authoritative analysis. It covers all major amendments, including those of 1999 and 2002, and examines key judgments of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and relevant English case law.Volumes 1–4 cover Sections 1–158 and Orders 1–21, Volume 5 covers Orders 22–37, and Volume 6 completes the set. The work includes a foreword by Justice A.S. Anand and an introduction by Justice S.B. Majmudar. Updated till 2013, it is essential for judges, lawyers, academics, and students. A separate Supplement Volume brings the set up to date till February 2014.
EBC’s Combo of New Criminal Major Bare Acts
This publication is the most accurate and authoritative source on the new Acts passed by Parliament and assented to by the President of India. It includes highlights of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, featuring detailed comparative tables with the Penal Code (1860), Criminal Procedure Code (1973), and Evidence Act (1872). The book outlines provisions introduced and omitted in these new laws, supported by relevant case law, including Supreme Court bail guidelines from Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI (2021) and Mohd. Asfak Alam v. State of Jharkhand (2023). With statements of objects and reasons, cogent case law, and systematic publishing on superior paper, this reliable work is essential for legal practitioners and scholars.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002: A Practitioner’s Guide
This book offers a clear overview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), covering key concepts, authorities, offences, and procedures such as attachment, search, arrest, and bail. It also addresses cross-border investigations and the Act’s relation to other financial laws. The appendices include essential rules and regulations, making it a practical resource for legal professionals handling money laundering cases.
