Ratanlal and Dhirajlal: The Code of Criminal Procedure has long been one of the most trusted and respected legal texts in the country, with a legacy of over nine decades in print. The current edition is based on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and came into effect on 1 July 2024.

Key Features:

Includes commentary on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – new provisions as well as those retained from the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Contains landmark judgments relevant for interpreting the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, including a table on some of the most Recent Judgments
Compares relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 and vice versa
Reflects on the Spirit of the New Criminal Acts with major changes in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Includes Observations/Recommendations of Parliamentary Standing Committee
Includes a Table highlighting the major changes in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Ensures that the spirit and essence of the original work are maintained, preserving its relevance and applicability to both the Act and the Bharatiya Nagarik