A Legal Treatise on Police Diaries with a Special Emphasis upon Crime Detection, Criminal Investigation and Prosecution alongwith RTI Disclouseres of Contents of Case Diaries, 2nd Updated Edn. In Single Volume with Supplement

A Legal Treatise on Police Diaries is a specialized commentary examining the legal framework governing the maintenance, use, and disclosure of police and case diaries in India. Centered on Section 172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the book explores how police diaries function as critical tools in crime detection, criminal investigation, and effective prosecution. The author provides a clear and practical analysis of the evidentiary value of police diaries, the limits on their use during trial, and the rights of courts, accused persons, and defense counsel in accessing them. A distinguishing feature of this treatise is its detailed treatment of RTI disclosures relating to the contents of case diaries, addressing transparency, accountability, and competing interests of investigation and fair trial through authoritative judicial precedents. Published as a single-volume updated edition with a supplement, the book incorporates the latest Supreme Court and High Court decisions, procedural developments, and investigative practices. Its structured presentation makes it highly useful for courtroom reference, police training, and academic research. This work serves as a dependable guide for understanding investigative documentation and its crucial role within the criminal justice system.