Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (as amended by Act 34 of 2019) with State Amendments and Subject Index

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is the backbone of India’s criminal justice system, laying down the procedural framework for investigation, inquiry, trial, and adjudication of criminal offences. This 2025 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, incorporating all significant statutory amendments and judicial developments to date.

This edition reflects the amendments brought in by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 22 of 2018), effective from 21-4-2018, which introduced critical procedural safeguards and reforms, particularly in relation to offences against women. It also incorporates changes resulting from The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019), effective 31-10-2019, ensuring uniform applicability of the Code across all territories of India.

For enhanced usability and practical reference, the book includes State Amendments, a detailed Subject Index, and supplementary reference material such as Supreme Court guidelines and landmark judgments that interpret and shape criminal procedure in practice. Additional features like important tips, legal maxims, and legally defined words and phrases make this edition especially valuable for day-to-day use.

Designed for advocates, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, law students, and judicial service aspirants, this edition serves as an authoritative and reliable reference for both academic study and courtroom practice.

Key Highlights

• Bare Act with Comments

• Latest 2025 Edition

• Covers The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)

• Updated with:

  • The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
    (Act 22 of 2018, w.e.f. 21-4-2018)

  • The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
    (Act 34 of 2019, w.e.f. 31-10-2019)

• Includes State Amendments

• Detailed Subject Index for quick reference

• Along with:

  • Supreme Court Guidelines

  • Landmark Judgments

  • Important Tips

  • Legal Maxims

  • Words and Phrases – Legally Defined

• Clear, structured layout for courtroom and examination use

• Essential reference for:

  • Criminal litigation and trial practice

  • Judicial and prosecution services

  • Law students and competitive exam aspirants