Finding the right law textbook can be overwhelming with so many options available. Whether it’s for exams or assignments, hence, having the right material becomes a necessity. EBC offers a vast and credible collection of legal content tailored to specific topics. Here are 10 textbooks from the EBC Webstore to make your search easier.
1. Civil Procedure (CPC)
by C K Takwani
An overall guide for fundamental principles of civil procedure and that too in a minimal pricing, can be something you are looking for. Civil Procedure by C.K. Takwani, being a bestselling material in textbooks, has helped a lot of students with their respective queries. The topic-wise treatment of the subject, along with references to academic writings and judicial decisions, makes the study of civil procedure more meaningful and comprehensible. One exceptional feature that the book entails is its inclusion of case laws, references, and lucid language, which aid in understanding the complexities of Civil Procedure.
REVIEW:
“The clarity of thought and lucidity in style differentiate a masterly author from a compiler of monotonous facts. Among the multitude of Indian law books whose hallmark is lack of originality and clarity the present work stands apart for its lucidity, clarity and novelty.” – Academy Law Review
2. Avtar Singh’s Company Law
by Siddharth Raja, Dharmendra Chatur, Saranya Mishra
With the constantly updating world, one is always looking for a material with fresh content. Avtar Singh’s Company Law, here, provides a similar kind of content with a lot of amendments done in the statutory regime governing companies in recent times. This book, being found under the collection of Business Law, has almost 800+ pages, which closely delivers everything that one might want to know about topics like Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law or more.
REVIEW:
“This book has become immortal like the classic books written by Mulla. For a student of company law, there is no better way to begin than to first read the book by Dr Avtar Singh.”– Arvind P. Datar (Senior Advocate, Madras High Court)
3. Avtar Singh’s Law of Contract & Specific Relief
by Rajesh Kapoor
This one book can be your encyclopedia when it comes to contract law. A straightforward approach, a lucid style, and thorough research, these 3 key features of the book may become a helping hand in your leftover research for a good textbook. The writer has done a commendable job in explaining the terminology of contract law in Avtar Singh’s Law of Contract. The book includes specific contracts such as Contract of Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge, Agency.
REVIEW:
“This book on the Law of Contract by Avtar Singh, a distinguished author is more comprehensive than an equivalent American book as it covers additional topics such as agency, some aspects of partnerships, bank guarantees and bailment.” – Law Books in Review, USA
4. Vepa P. Sarathi’s Interpretation of Statutes
by Dama Seshadri Naidu
This clear and coherent work of Dama Seshadri Naidu has resonated with the readers’ choice as seen in most of the feedback given for the book. The book unravels that the author strongly advocates the rule to consider all the material relevant to the enactment, especially preparatory works, and find out precisely what is the object of the Statute.
REVIEW:
“A glance at the contents of the book, and a perusal of its important discussions bear testimony to the industry, diligence, spirit of academic inquiry, objective approach, and thoroughness which have inspired Mr Sarathi’s study of the interpretation of statutes.” – P.B. Gajendragadkar (Former Chief Justice of India)
5. R V Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure
by K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai
With the help of this book, author K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai has tried to lure the reader by showing some newer aspects of the Code with a view to fostering new thinking in the light of new developments so that criminal procedure law may grow in tune with the times. At a very minimal pricing, the book cleverly covers all the significant Criminal Procedures.
REVIEW:
“Mr. Kelkar has brought a fresh approach to this book while dealing with the subject of criminal procedure. There is a topic-wise arrangement of the subject matter and analysis of the relevant sections connected with each topic.” – Justice H.R. Khanna
6. V N Shukla’s Constitution of India
by Mahendra P Singh
This book has proven to be a historical gem when it comes to mentioning significant amendments made in the Constitution. V N Shukla, a renowned writer in the year has started this legacy, which is now continued by Mahendra P Singh, by updating all the recent changes made in the Constitution. This book will be immensely valuable for anyone interested in learning about Indian Constitutional law. Information from Fundamental Rights to articles related to Elections, everything in just 1200 pages.
REVIEW:
“Professor Singh is to be congratulated for maintaining the impetus of research and revision necessary for successive editions of a book which is extremely useful for the purposes of reference and teaching.” – Cambridge Law Journal, U.K.
7. Lectures on Administrative Law
by C K Takwani
Lectures on Administrative Law by Justice C.K. Thakker (Takwani) is a comprehensive guide to the principles of administrative law, covering natural justice, judicial review, and judicial remedies. The eighth edition incorporates the latest Indian and international case law up to 2023, including key judgments like Rajeev Suri v. DDA and State of Jharkhand v. Brahmputra Metallics Ltd. Important doctrines such as proportionality, estoppel, and legitimate expectation have been consolidated for clarity. With new topics and a ‘Suggested Readings’ section, this edition serves as an indispensable resource for LL.B. and LL.M. students, advocates, judges, administrators, and researchers seeking a thorough understanding of administrative law.
REVIEW:
“Mr Takwani (Justice C.K. Thakker), who has valuable experience both as lawyer and professor, has really prepared a useful and informative book on the subject. Topical discussion, profuse quotations and wealth of information has enriched the utilitarian aspect of the book.”– D.A. Desai (Judge, Supreme Court of India)
8. Legal Research: Approaches, Methods and Techniques
by K I Vibhute
This book provides a detailed exploration of the fundamentals, methods, and techniques of legal research, aiming to equip researchers with a clear understanding of how to conduct legal research efficiently. Its core focus is on developing competence in analyzing the law-society relationship through various approaches. Structured in three thematic segments, Part A covers the fundamentals of research and legal research, Part B examines diverse approaches including non-doctrinal and transdisciplinary methods, and Part C addresses specific methods and techniques of legal research. Each chapter begins with thematic quotes and clearly defined learning objectives to enhance usability.
REVIEW:
“The book aims at equipping researchers with a proper understanding of the ways of conducting legal research most efficiently and is successful in providing the best of lessons for the same. Prof. Vibhute deserves to be profusely congratulated for gifting a greatly useful intellectual instrument to the legal world, where books on legal research by Indian authors is scarce. “– P. Ishwara Bhat (Former Vice-Chancellor, W.B. NUJS, Kolkata, Karnataka State Law University)
9. Banking and Negotiable Instruments
by Avtar Singh
Banking and Negotiable Instruments by Dr. Avtar Singh is a comprehensive guide covering banking law, DRT and SARFAESI, and negotiable instruments. This edition includes a new part on DRT and SARFAESI, a dedicated chapter on Dishonour of Cheques, and discusses the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2018, along with the latest Supreme Court and High Court rulings. It examines debt recovery through DRT, enforcement of security under SARFAESI, and jurisdiction issues related to criminal liability for dishonoured cheques. The book is an invaluable resource for LL.B. and LL.M. students, bankers, financial institutions, businessmen, and candidates preparing for IBPS exams, JAIIB, and CAIIB.
REVIEW:
“Avtar Singh displays an amazing capacity… It goes to his credit for presenting a comprehensive picture reflecting clarity of thought and analysis of the subject.” – Lex Et Juris
10. V.D. Mahajan’s Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
by V B Coutinho
Justice K. Ramaswamy describes jurisprudence as “the eye of the law giving an insight into the environment of which it is the expression.” Originating with the Romans, jurisprudence, meaning knowledge or skill in law, has evolved far beyond Austin’s vision. This revised and expanded edition of V.D. Mahajan’s Jurisprudence & Legal Theory incorporates extensive Indian case law and explains legal concepts, theories, and their sources in clear, accessible language. Covering topics from legislation, precedent, and custom to legal rights, liability, and a new chapter on Feminist Movements, it provides a comprehensive perspective on law. An exhaustive index and suggested readings enhance its utility for students and scholars alike.
REVIEW:
“The author has been successful in achieving his aim of providing an elementary book in simple and understandable language. Index and the suggested readings, given separately at the end of each chapter, for further material on the topics discussed, add to its utility and supply additional food for study and thought about law and legal science.” – Review Projector
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