One always wants to read a book that is written in simple language explaining the concepts with precision and clarity. A book that uses factual illustrations to explain the concepts and their application to day-to-day legal issues is always near to heart. One always wants to read a book that is written from a Common Man’s perspective and not only for astute professionals.
Investigation To Trial: The Book for a Common Man: Criminal Law
The recently launched book “Investigation to Trial: The Book for a Common Man: Criminal Law” authored by Abhilash Malhotra, Judge, Delhi Judiciary and published by Lawmann’s, Kamal Publishers is a book written exactly on these lines. As the name suggests the book is written from the perspective of a common man. Anyone struggling with Criminal law issues including Students, Police, Lawyers etc can benefit from this book. The book has simplified the critical aspects of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC) and Indian Penal Code (IPC) lucidly. The book covers the topics in seriatim starting from How to register FIR, How the investigation is conducted, How the trial in court takes place and then the Appellate Court Proceedings. It guides the reader clearly about the step-by-step procedural aspects involved in various stages of the Criminal Justice System.
The chapters like What to do when Police do not register the F.I.R, “Monitoring of Investigation by Court, Remedy against Shoddy investigation may also prove very useful for a person struggling with the Criminal Justice System. The factual illustrations used in all the chapters help the reader to understand and apply the legal concepts in daily life. The understanding imparted in the book equips an individual with the know-how of dealing with Police during the investigation, Understanding the Procedure in Court during the Trial and the Appellate life of the case. The book also comprehensively covers some specially dedicated chapters on Payment on challans on Virtual Traffic Courts, Plea Bargaining, Medical Negligence, Dishonour of Cheque, Defamation etc which will benefit and guide the reader about these non-conventional legal realms.
While reading the book one is not required to carry any separate bare act, as the extracts of relevant laws and Judgements are reproduced in the book for ready reference. Extensive use of footnotes giving details of sections and case law is the hallmark of the book.
About Author
The author Mr Abhilash Malhotra is working as Judge in Delhi Judiciary. With his vast experience in Criminal Law, the author has made a herculean endeavour to explain the concepts of criminal law and their practical application from the Common Man’s perspective. A bare reading of any chapter reflects the author’s practical approach and judicial experience in varied criminal law scenarios. The author is a qualified Company Secretary, Masters in Law (LL.M.), Masters in Intelectual Property Laws, B.Com (Hons.) and a Master Trainer who trains Judges, Lawyers and other stakeholders in Cyber Law ad and technology.
Foreward
The book is forwarded by reputed stalwarts in the legal fraternity i.e. HMJ Siddharth Mridul, Judge, Delhi High Court, Mr Deepak Mishra, Retd Special Commissioner, Delhi Police & Retd Special Director General, CRPF and Mr Sanjay Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India. These legal luminaries in their Foreword have also highly praised and commended the author’s hard work.
Analysis by Team Understand Your Laws
The book “Investigation to Trial: The Book for a Common Man: Criminal Law” authored by Abhilash Malhotra, Judge, Delhi Judiciary was thoroughly examined by the Team Understand Your Laws. A special aspect that was noticed throughout the book was the discussion of law with factual examples. It will help the reader understand the application of the law in day to day life problems. Some of the key standout points are summed up below:
- The language used is simple and easy to understand.
- The book is written from the perspective of the Common Man. Even a person without any legal background will find it easy to understand the legal concepts and apply them to solve his/her queries.
- The legal concepts are explained with the help of factual illustrations, thereby helping the reader to understand its implications in daily life.
- The Chapterisation in the book is done beautifully. The book starts from the occurrence of offence at the crime scene followed by registration of F.I.R., the investigation by Police, filing of charge sheet in the Court, Trial in Court, Judgement, Sentence, Probation and then Appellate Proceedings.
- The chapters on Payment on challans on Virtual Traffic Courts, Plea Bargaining, Medical Negligence, Dishonour of Cheque, Defamation, Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents, Rights of Accused, Witness Protection, What to do when Police do not register F.I.R, Remedy against shoddy Investigation etc. makes the book special and must for home library.
- The book focuses on functional knowledge and application of law today to day legal problems. It will be beneficial for anyone interested in Criminal Law including Students, Legal professionals, Academy and Police.
Our Recommendation
The book is an absolute worth for money for anyone having an interest in Criminal Law. It is an indispensable book for Students, Legal professionals, Police officers and academic institutions.
Where to Buy
The Book “Investigation to Trial: The Book for a Common Man: Criminal Law” authored by Abhilash Malhotra, Judge, Delhi Judiciary can be bought in the kindle version or the paperback version (Hardcopy Book) at the Amazon Book Store or Flipkart.
