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Book Review by Karishma Jain: O.P. Srivastava’s Principles of Criminal Law by Kumar Askand Pandey

A Strong Foundation in Criminal Jurisprudence O.P. Srivastava’s Principles of Criminal Law is a comprehensive and well-structured text that offers a systematic understanding of the fundamental principles of criminal law.

Prarthna Gupta October 13, 2026 Book Reviews

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Best BNS Book for Law Students in 2026? A Review of Thakker’s Penal Law

India's new criminal code needs a plain-language guide Since 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) has replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 as India's main law defining

Prarthna Gupta October 12, 2026 Bestsellers

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Book Review by Faiz Ayat Ansari: .P. Srivastava’s Principles of Criminal Law by K.A. Pandey

O.P. Srivastava’s Principles of Criminal Law, revised and updated by Professor K.A. Pandey in its eighth edition of 2023 (with a 2026 reprint), stands as a compact yet authoritative textbook

Prarthna Gupta September 29, 2026 Book Reviews

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What is the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) (Indian Justice Code, 2023, IJC) is the official criminal code of India. It came into effect on 01 July 2024, after being passed by

Prarthna Gupta September 11, 2026 Bestsellers

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Forgery and Falsification: Criminalising Deception Through Documents

What Counts as Forgery In simple terms, forgery means creating a false document (or electronic record) with the intent to deceive, cause harm, or gain something unlawfully. It is not

Prarthna Gupta July 16, 2026 Bestsellers

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Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks: Meaning and Types

Where These Offences Are Defined Offences relating to documents and property marks were originally codified in Chapter XVIII of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), covering Sections 463 to 489E.

Prarthna Gupta July 13, 2026 Bestsellers

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Property and Document Crimes: Key Principles of Criminal Liability Explained

Property and document-related crimes are among the most common offences dealt with by criminal courts. From theft and cheating to forgery and the use of fake documents, these offences can

Prarthna Gupta June 22, 2026 Bestsellers