Murder Trial (Punishment & Procedure), 3rd New Edn.

MALIK: Murder Trial (Punishment & Procedure), 3rd New Edition (R/P) 2026 is a specialized and practice-oriented treatise addressing one of the most serious offences under Indian criminal law. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of substantive law relating to murder, procedural safeguards, and sentencing principles governing trials under the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. This updated edition discusses critical aspects such as investigation standards, framing of charges, appreciation of evidence, examination of witnesses, medical and forensic evidence, confessions, circumstantial evidence, and the role of motive and intention. It also offers detailed insight into sentencing discretion, including life imprisonment and capital punishment, supported by landmark Supreme Court and High Court decisions. Written with practical clarity, the book guides prosecutors, defense counsel, and judicial officers through each stage of a murder trial. Its structured approach and reliance on authoritative case law make it a dependable reference for courtroom practice and academic study alike. This work remains an indispensable resource for handling murder trials with legal accuracy and procedural fairness.