Rights Of Accused Edition 2025

Rights of Accused is a comprehensive and practice-oriented legal work that systematically examines the protections afforded to an accused person under Indian criminal jurisprudence. The book covers every critical stage of criminal proceedings—arrest, investigation, remand, bail, trial, appeal, and post-conviction remedies—ensuring a holistic understanding of due process and fair trial rights. Drawing extensively from the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Indian Constitution, and landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts, the book explains fundamental safeguards such as protection against self-incrimination, right to legal representation, presumption of innocence, speedy trial, and safeguards against illegal detention. Special emphasis is placed on Articles 20, 21, and 22 of the Constitution and evolving judicial trends strengthening accused-centric justice. Written in clear and precise language, this book serves as both a doctrinal reference and a practical guide, making complex legal principles accessible. It is an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in criminal litigation or academic study, ensuring that the balance between state power and individual liberty is clearly understood and effectively applied.