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RED-HANDED: 20 Criminal Cases That Shook India
In late 2006, residents of Sector 31 of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, discovered the remains of a child in the open drain that bordered the colony. As the nation watched on in horror, the police uncovered the body parts of fifteen more children in the same location. These grisly killings were found to have been the handiwork of Surinder Koli, a serial killer who lived in a house nearby.
In Red-Handed: 20 Criminal Cases That Shook India, lawyers Souvik Bhadra and Pingal Khan narrate the stories behind some of the most sensational criminal cases to have caught the attention of the country in the last few decades. From the murder of Nitish Katara in a case of ‘honour killing’ to the shooting of Jessica Lal; from the Harshad Mehta scam to the Best Bakery arson of 2002; and, from the horrifying ‘tandoor’ case, in which Naina Sahni was killed and then cremated, to the trial and conviction of Sanjay Dutt under TADA, Red-Handed examines the motives behind these crimes even as it aims to lay bare the inner workings of the Indian judicial system. Additionally, the authors illuminate the crucial role that the media has come to play in judicial matters—it shapes public opinion, and often even investigates cases and delivers justice, much before the judges do.
In Red-Handed: 20 Criminal Cases That Shook India, lawyers Souvik Bhadra and Pingal Khan narrate the stories behind some of the most sensational criminal cases to have caught the attention of the country in the last few decades. From the murder of Nitish Katara in a case of ‘honour killing’ to the shooting of Jessica Lal; from the Harshad Mehta scam to the Best Bakery arson of 2002; and, from the horrifying ‘tandoor’ case, in which Naina Sahni was killed and then cremated, to the trial and conviction of Sanjay Dutt under TADA, Red-Handed examines the motives behind these crimes even as it aims to lay bare the inner workings of the Indian judicial system. Additionally, the authors illuminate the crucial role that the media has come to play in judicial matters—it shapes public opinion, and often even investigates cases and delivers justice, much before the judges do.
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August 25, 2024
Book: RED-HANDED: 20 Criminal Cases That Shook India
Author: Souvik Bhadra (Author), Pingal Khan (Author, Contributor)
Publisher: Rupa Publications India; First edition (5 December 2014)
Language: English
Paperback: 218 pages
Item Weight: 10 g
Dimensions: 12.95 x 1.47 x 19.69 cm
Price: 257/-
This easy-to-read and enthralling book narrates the stories behind twenty of the most sensational crimes spoken of in recent Indian history.
The Oxford Dictionary defines a crime as an action or oversight which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law. A crime is a fact, a matter of law and it is not an opinion.
As society changes, some actions which used to be criminal are no longer so. Similarly some actions which were legal can become prohibited. In a democratic society someone charged with a crime has the chance to defend him/herself. He or she will be deemed blameless until proven culpable by a criminal court.
Punishments conventionally reflect the gravity of the crime, the gravest are those which involve violence and/or loss of life.
The causes of crime are multifaceted. Poverty, parental neglect, low self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse can be connected to why people break the law. Some are at greater risk of becoming lawbreakers because of the situations into which they are born.
India is a Union of States and is governed by a written Constitution which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. It consists of 29 States and 7 union Territories.
Due to its colonial heritage, India follows the Anglo-Saxon common law system, with the following features:
1) Article 14 of the Constitution provides for equality before the law.
2) Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty.
3) Article 20 provides protection against double jeopardy.
4) Article 39-A mandates the State to secure equal justice for all.
5) Article 50 provides for separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
6) ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and therefore, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation ofcrime and for prosecuting the criminals.
7) India follows the adversarial system, which means there are two sides to every case and each side presents its arguments to a neutral judge who then passes an order or a judgment based upon the merits of the case.
The relationship between crime, society and the criminal justice system is as old as civilization. The system defines how a crime is investigated, proof is gathered and arrests made. It is directed towards maintaining social order and wellbeing, preventing crime, punishing and rehabilitating the offenders and criminals, and to some degree, compensating the victims.
This system in India consists of two main components: a) the law enforcement machinery and b) the judiciary.
The task of the law enforcement machinery is to record and document reports of crime, investigate, gather evidence, arrest the offender and carry out any follow-up investigations as required.
This book is a tremendously sincere attempt to bring to the layperson, one without any dedicated knowledge of the law, the factual accounts behind quite a few high-profile cases that have grabbed headlines in recent years.
The twenty chapters into which the book has been divided are as follows:
1. Dhananjoy Chatterjee: The Hetal Parekh Murder
2. Santosh Kumar Singh: The Priyadarshini Mattoo Murder
3. Ajmal Kasab: The 26/11 Mumbai Attack and After
4. The Nitish Katara Murder
5. P.V. Narasimha Rao: The Tainted Chanakya
6. Harshad Mehta: The Big Bull
7. Ketan Parekh: The Return of the Bull
8. The Auto Shankar Case
9. The Best Bakery Case
10. The Vishakha Case
11. The Chandrima Das Case
12. Manu Sharma: The Jessica Lal Murder
13. Naina Sahni: The Tandoor Murder
14. The Telgi Stamp Paper Scam
15. The Jain Hawala Case
16. The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination
17. Charles Sobhraj: The Caged Serpant
18. The Nithari Killings
19. Sanjay Dutt: The ‘Bhai’ of Bollywood
20. The Parliament Attack Case
Each of the twenty cases mentioned in the book has been warily selected and the authors have delved deep into all the accessible material and facts to come to a moderately unbiased insight.
Some basic features of crimes in India can be gleaned from the various case studies of the past as also the studies mentioned in this book are:
I- Offenders belong to an assorted age group and social standing.
II- Murders by women are extremely rare and are usually committed in response to provocations such as harassment or infidelity.
III- In the case of murders committed by men, folklore has it that the main motives are "zan, zar, and zamin" (women, gold, and land).
IV- Disputes relating to property and women account for a substantial proportion of murders is consistent with the evidence (such as it is) from police records and court proceedings.
V- Altercations and vendettas are other common antecedents. Scattered evidence suggests that perpetrator and victim often belong to the same family, caste, community, or peer group.
VI- The main motives for murder were disputes over property, living arrangements, sexual matters, and transgressions of social norms.
VII- Trial by media in India has had an important constructive sway in seeking justice in more than a few instances as well. Some celebrated criminal cases where the accused who were in the end convicted would have or else gone unpunished had it not been for the interference of the media are the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, the Jessica Lal case and the Nitish Katara murder case. The media plays a vital task in shaping public opinion. Hence, the precautions that the government and the courts are trying to implement are not with the intention of restricting or curbing the freedom of the press, but rather to improve its trustworthiness and guarantee that justice is meted.
Each case study has been backed up by an Authors Note, wherein the comprehensively exhaustive psychiatry of each case vis-à-vis the present time frame has been mentioned.
This is a book for all – students, lay-men and the advenaced reader.
Four key features of this book stand out:
1) Special importance has been laid on the substantiation presented and judgments pronounced in the courts to discriminate between measly accusations and those substantiated by proof.
2) While selecting the cases for this book, special importance has been given to cases which have stirred upd public interest and have had a sizeable consequence on the judiciary or the criminal justice system in India.
3) The selected cases reflect all kinds of criminal doings—from terrorism to crimes against women, and white-collar crimes to political murders.
4) This book, though written by two advocates, is meant for the ordinary reader and not merely for those educated in legalese. Genuine efforts have been made to make the references and descriptions of legal methods as straightforward and logical as possible.
Kudos to the authors! Grab a copy if you choose.
A last word:
Do you remember this quote, do you get this vibe? Sherlock Holmes says in ‘The Copper Breeches’: “Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.”
Read this one.
Author: Souvik Bhadra (Author), Pingal Khan (Author, Contributor)
Publisher: Rupa Publications India; First edition (5 December 2014)
Language: English
Paperback: 218 pages
Item Weight: 10 g
Dimensions: 12.95 x 1.47 x 19.69 cm
Price: 257/-
This easy-to-read and enthralling book narrates the stories behind twenty of the most sensational crimes spoken of in recent Indian history.
The Oxford Dictionary defines a crime as an action or oversight which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law. A crime is a fact, a matter of law and it is not an opinion.
As society changes, some actions which used to be criminal are no longer so. Similarly some actions which were legal can become prohibited. In a democratic society someone charged with a crime has the chance to defend him/herself. He or she will be deemed blameless until proven culpable by a criminal court.
Punishments conventionally reflect the gravity of the crime, the gravest are those which involve violence and/or loss of life.
The causes of crime are multifaceted. Poverty, parental neglect, low self-esteem, alcohol and drug abuse can be connected to why people break the law. Some are at greater risk of becoming lawbreakers because of the situations into which they are born.
India is a Union of States and is governed by a written Constitution which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. It consists of 29 States and 7 union Territories.
Due to its colonial heritage, India follows the Anglo-Saxon common law system, with the following features:
1) Article 14 of the Constitution provides for equality before the law.
2) Article 21 guarantees protection of life and personal liberty.
3) Article 20 provides protection against double jeopardy.
4) Article 39-A mandates the State to secure equal justice for all.
5) Article 50 provides for separation of the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
6) ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India and therefore, the State Governments are primarily responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation ofcrime and for prosecuting the criminals.
7) India follows the adversarial system, which means there are two sides to every case and each side presents its arguments to a neutral judge who then passes an order or a judgment based upon the merits of the case.
The relationship between crime, society and the criminal justice system is as old as civilization. The system defines how a crime is investigated, proof is gathered and arrests made. It is directed towards maintaining social order and wellbeing, preventing crime, punishing and rehabilitating the offenders and criminals, and to some degree, compensating the victims.
This system in India consists of two main components: a) the law enforcement machinery and b) the judiciary.
The task of the law enforcement machinery is to record and document reports of crime, investigate, gather evidence, arrest the offender and carry out any follow-up investigations as required.
This book is a tremendously sincere attempt to bring to the layperson, one without any dedicated knowledge of the law, the factual accounts behind quite a few high-profile cases that have grabbed headlines in recent years.
The twenty chapters into which the book has been divided are as follows:
1. Dhananjoy Chatterjee: The Hetal Parekh Murder
2. Santosh Kumar Singh: The Priyadarshini Mattoo Murder
3. Ajmal Kasab: The 26/11 Mumbai Attack and After
4. The Nitish Katara Murder
5. P.V. Narasimha Rao: The Tainted Chanakya
6. Harshad Mehta: The Big Bull
7. Ketan Parekh: The Return of the Bull
8. The Auto Shankar Case
9. The Best Bakery Case
10. The Vishakha Case
11. The Chandrima Das Case
12. Manu Sharma: The Jessica Lal Murder
13. Naina Sahni: The Tandoor Murder
14. The Telgi Stamp Paper Scam
15. The Jain Hawala Case
16. The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination
17. Charles Sobhraj: The Caged Serpant
18. The Nithari Killings
19. Sanjay Dutt: The ‘Bhai’ of Bollywood
20. The Parliament Attack Case
Each of the twenty cases mentioned in the book has been warily selected and the authors have delved deep into all the accessible material and facts to come to a moderately unbiased insight.
Some basic features of crimes in India can be gleaned from the various case studies of the past as also the studies mentioned in this book are:
I- Offenders belong to an assorted age group and social standing.
II- Murders by women are extremely rare and are usually committed in response to provocations such as harassment or infidelity.
III- In the case of murders committed by men, folklore has it that the main motives are "zan, zar, and zamin" (women, gold, and land).
IV- Disputes relating to property and women account for a substantial proportion of murders is consistent with the evidence (such as it is) from police records and court proceedings.
V- Altercations and vendettas are other common antecedents. Scattered evidence suggests that perpetrator and victim often belong to the same family, caste, community, or peer group.
VI- The main motives for murder were disputes over property, living arrangements, sexual matters, and transgressions of social norms.
VII- Trial by media in India has had an important constructive sway in seeking justice in more than a few instances as well. Some celebrated criminal cases where the accused who were in the end convicted would have or else gone unpunished had it not been for the interference of the media are the Priyadarshini Mattoo case, the Jessica Lal case and the Nitish Katara murder case. The media plays a vital task in shaping public opinion. Hence, the precautions that the government and the courts are trying to implement are not with the intention of restricting or curbing the freedom of the press, but rather to improve its trustworthiness and guarantee that justice is meted.
Each case study has been backed up by an Authors Note, wherein the comprehensively exhaustive psychiatry of each case vis-à-vis the present time frame has been mentioned.
This is a book for all – students, lay-men and the advenaced reader.
Four key features of this book stand out:
1) Special importance has been laid on the substantiation presented and judgments pronounced in the courts to discriminate between measly accusations and those substantiated by proof.
2) While selecting the cases for this book, special importance has been given to cases which have stirred upd public interest and have had a sizeable consequence on the judiciary or the criminal justice system in India.
3) The selected cases reflect all kinds of criminal doings—from terrorism to crimes against women, and white-collar crimes to political murders.
4) This book, though written by two advocates, is meant for the ordinary reader and not merely for those educated in legalese. Genuine efforts have been made to make the references and descriptions of legal methods as straightforward and logical as possible.
Kudos to the authors! Grab a copy if you choose.
A last word:
Do you remember this quote, do you get this vibe? Sherlock Holmes says in ‘The Copper Breeches’: “Crime is common. Logic is rare. Therefore it is upon the logic rather than upon the crime that you should dwell.”
Read this one.
April 19, 2021
The book only deals with the peripheral level information of some of the very famous cases like Rajiv Gandhi Assasination, Tandoor Murder Case etc. which is easily accessible via wikepedia or google information..
October 15, 2015
If you have lived in India over the last 25 years, details of all 20 criminal cases will be familiar as they attracted a lot of attention. I was surprised with the exclusion of Nirbhaya - the 2012 Delhi gang rape but other than that all the prominent cases have been mentioned. One would suspect Sheena Bora murder case would have also made the cut had the book been published in 2015-16.
Given our collective familiarity with these cases there are 2 reasons for me to read the book
- Understanding the influence of media in the cases. In the case of Jessica Lal this ensured justice was done. In the case of 26/11 it hampered police action during the siege.
- Understanding the perspective of the law and quantum of punishment as against public perception. What we view as open and shut cases are in reality viewed differently by a judge in whose view guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt and rightly so.
Given our collective familiarity with these cases there are 2 reasons for me to read the book
- Understanding the influence of media in the cases. In the case of Jessica Lal this ensured justice was done. In the case of 26/11 it hampered police action during the siege.
- Understanding the perspective of the law and quantum of punishment as against public perception. What we view as open and shut cases are in reality viewed differently by a judge in whose view guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt and rightly so.
February 6, 2025
'Red-Handed' is an easy-to-read and interesting book which narrates the stories behind 20 criminal cases that grabbed the attention of the Indian media and the public in the past 3-4 decades. The book provides a brief introduction to each case, descriptions of crime, the trial and rulings of the court. The authors also address the role of media in bringing the victims justice, or in some cases, how it can colour public perception and control the narrative regarding the crimes to an extent where it is questionable whether a truly fair trial is possible or not.
This book works as an introduction to these cases for someone who had virtually no prior knowledge about most of these cases(like me), but if you're someone who is looking for in-depth insights into the crimes and its legal aspects, this is not the book for you. If you were someone who followed these cases as when they progressing, you'd probably know more details than what is narrated in this book.
This was an informative reading experience for me. I would have loved to know more about some of these cases, but I felt like the narratives about some of these cases were wrapped up too quickly. The details of the cases about Harshad Mehta and Ketan Parekh ended up going over my head; not only because I am ignorant about the stock market and other relevant terms, but also because I could not understand the descriptions in the book.
Overall, I think that this book was informative and enthralling. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in getting an introduction into these cases and the workings of the judicial system of India.
(Star rating: 4.25/5)
This book works as an introduction to these cases for someone who had virtually no prior knowledge about most of these cases(like me), but if you're someone who is looking for in-depth insights into the crimes and its legal aspects, this is not the book for you. If you were someone who followed these cases as when they progressing, you'd probably know more details than what is narrated in this book.
This was an informative reading experience for me. I would have loved to know more about some of these cases, but I felt like the narratives about some of these cases were wrapped up too quickly. The details of the cases about Harshad Mehta and Ketan Parekh ended up going over my head; not only because I am ignorant about the stock market and other relevant terms, but also because I could not understand the descriptions in the book.
Overall, I think that this book was informative and enthralling. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in getting an introduction into these cases and the workings of the judicial system of India.
(Star rating: 4.25/5)
December 30, 2021
Red Handed - 20 Criminal cases that Shook India
By Souvik Bhadra and Pingal Khan
This book is written by lawyers, narrating the stories behind some of the most sensational criminal cases to have caught the attention of the country since independence. From the murder of Nitesh Katara to the shooting of Jessica Lal, from Jain Hawala case to Assassination of Late Rajiv Gandhi, this book examines the motives behind these crimes .
Every chapter is divided into 4 parts
Part 1 : The beginning or preface
Part 2: Courtroom proceeding
Part 3: Final verdict
Part 4: Author’s note
The book also tries to tell us how Media has in past influenced the court verdict. Negative and Positive aspects both are covered.
By Souvik Bhadra and Pingal Khan
This book is written by lawyers, narrating the stories behind some of the most sensational criminal cases to have caught the attention of the country since independence. From the murder of Nitesh Katara to the shooting of Jessica Lal, from Jain Hawala case to Assassination of Late Rajiv Gandhi, this book examines the motives behind these crimes .
Every chapter is divided into 4 parts
Part 1 : The beginning or preface
Part 2: Courtroom proceeding
Part 3: Final verdict
Part 4: Author’s note
The book also tries to tell us how Media has in past influenced the court verdict. Negative and Positive aspects both are covered.
May 5, 2022
Red handed written by two lawyers is, as the name suggests, a study on 20 high-profile cases that stirred the conscience of entire nation.It sends shiver down the spine to read about how crooked human race can get. In these cases the integrity of judiciary was put to test like never before. The book demonstrates how forth pillar of democracy media emerged as victorious in playing pivotal role in strengthening mass opinion and conducting media trial, before judges did. This put criminal Justice system under immense public scrutiny. Despite various external influences, could the Judiciary protect the victims against administrative and political big brothers? To find answer, you need to grab a copy.
This book is not tedious case studies you get to read at law school. The authors have done applaudable job in adopting storytelling, narrating backgrounds of the cases and making the non fiction extremely lucid and readable for laymen without getting into legal jargons. After each case author's note is provided which reviews the whole case from third man's perspective. Although for people coming from legal backgrounds, this book might seem less detailed on trial parts. Overall this book is an enjoyable read for everyone who wants to delve into the cases that shaped and modified Indian criminal justice system.
This book is not tedious case studies you get to read at law school. The authors have done applaudable job in adopting storytelling, narrating backgrounds of the cases and making the non fiction extremely lucid and readable for laymen without getting into legal jargons. After each case author's note is provided which reviews the whole case from third man's perspective. Although for people coming from legal backgrounds, this book might seem less detailed on trial parts. Overall this book is an enjoyable read for everyone who wants to delve into the cases that shaped and modified Indian criminal justice system.
September 30, 2020
I took up reading this book as I like reading and following up on "true crime" and the legal treatment of iconic cases. I was hugely disappointed here. The book is of course written in simple English and easy to understand for a layman with limited inquisitiveness. It scores a full 5/5 there. But that's where it all ends.
For a person like me who likes more "insider accounts", maps / actual pictures, etc this was a put off. The coverage of the cases was merely what already exists on the internet, in past newspapers and publications. A few loose references to case numbers etc which is anyway easily obtainable (considering the authors are already lawyers).
Nothing really new, fascinating or unique. 2 stars for this one.
For a person like me who likes more "insider accounts", maps / actual pictures, etc this was a put off. The coverage of the cases was merely what already exists on the internet, in past newspapers and publications. A few loose references to case numbers etc which is anyway easily obtainable (considering the authors are already lawyers).
Nothing really new, fascinating or unique. 2 stars for this one.
November 25, 2020
One thing which I find common with certain kinds of cases especially where the crime is of criminal in nature, those cases get extra attention from our media houses, as a result of which even a common man is privy to minute details of such cases.
If you have followed famous criminal cases of last 25 years, then most of the content of this book will be familiar to you and by reading this book you will revisit those cases and learn some more minute details about the same cases. You will find the writing of the author as average and while reading the content you will feel that same is present on the internet exception to few cases.
If you have followed famous criminal cases of last 25 years, then most of the content of this book will be familiar to you and by reading this book you will revisit those cases and learn some more minute details about the same cases. You will find the writing of the author as average and while reading the content you will feel that same is present on the internet exception to few cases.
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August 7, 2021The book chronicles 20 major criminal cases in independent India that made news highlights and evoked public emotion and opinion on a mass scale.
Very eruditely written, the book does autopsy of these 20 cases detailing the facts of case, motive of the culprits and most importantly, the role of law enforcement agencies, police and courts in dealing the cases. The fact that such ghastly crimes keep happening in our society emphasizes on fundamental reforms required in our criminal justice system and that is what the book focuses on.
A very interesting read it is for the students of criminology, law as well as for laymen who are interested in crime and Indian criminal justice system.
Very eruditely written, the book does autopsy of these 20 cases detailing the facts of case, motive of the culprits and most importantly, the role of law enforcement agencies, police and courts in dealing the cases. The fact that such ghastly crimes keep happening in our society emphasizes on fundamental reforms required in our criminal justice system and that is what the book focuses on.
A very interesting read it is for the students of criminology, law as well as for laymen who are interested in crime and Indian criminal justice system.
January 29, 2023
Cases that shook India also Shooked me 😅
There are so many cases here that I had no clue about
It was an amazing experience to know about how horrifying human beings actually can be like nithari killings, or afzal guru, etc. Also got to know about the legal issues and how cases are legally solved in the country
Highly recommended 👌 👍🏼
There are so many cases here that I had no clue about
It was an amazing experience to know about how horrifying human beings actually can be like nithari killings, or afzal guru, etc. Also got to know about the legal issues and how cases are legally solved in the country
Highly recommended 👌 👍🏼
May 12, 2021
It is just a compilation of the crimes. No in depth study at all. Wikipedia level information gathering. In fact there are more detailed articles written by journalists. It is best to type the case on Google and read all the articles & material available. Disappointing.
July 1, 2021
Made for a very interesting reading even for someone with no knowledge of legal system like me. Written in very easy language it is also story of many individuals and their actions which changed their lives and of many, also affecting the nation.
March 1, 2022
Shallow and boring. Most of the information is readily available on public platforms. The narratives are monotonous and the lack of a good editor is very evident. Only gain is certain comments from certain verdicts that can be easily copied with the highlight option.
September 26, 2022
The cases mentioned here are an eye opener for the dysfunction (neo-function) existing in Indian society or our neighbours. The cases are explained from the PoV of judgements and "saboot".
Its saddening that hardened criminals go free due to their deep political connections or pockets.
Its saddening that hardened criminals go free due to their deep political connections or pockets.
April 28, 2023
As a starting point to true crime this book is good. It gives a high level view of the cases and also explains certain jargons in law. For those who read a lot of true crime books or are already familiar with the cases mentioned this will not be a worthwhile read.
March 26, 2020
Vey nice book
The book provides for very interesting information. Which is useful for common man and lawyer
I recommend this book .
The book provides for very interesting information. Which is useful for common man and lawyer
I recommend this book .
May 29, 2021
Nice read
Gave an complete insight into the judicial cases that shook the country judicial system
Gave an complete insight into the judicial cases that shook the country judicial system
June 1, 2021
It is a ready reckoner kind of a book highlighting the 20 most talked about criminal cases in India. The book presents a peripheral account of the cases and the subsequent trial.
June 21, 2021
A good book to read in a time of laisure.
This book will surely increase your knowledge about Indian judicial system and also about those landmark judgements in detail. Do read it.
This book will surely increase your knowledge about Indian judicial system and also about those landmark judgements in detail. Do read it.
July 2, 2021
Perfect case analysis.
Such an interesting book. I like the analysis of each case made by author. The language she used wss nice to understand.
Such an interesting book. I like the analysis of each case made by author. The language she used wss nice to understand.
June 28, 2023
A brilliant compilation of some of the most gruesome and era defining criminal cases of independent India.
September 14, 2023
Compilation of news articles
It's nothing more than a newspaper reports collection very ordinary collection of events without proper investigation of cases lacks substance
It's nothing more than a newspaper reports collection very ordinary collection of events without proper investigation of cases lacks substance
April 19, 2024
The information in the book was very superficial. Not too much to detail given, just about enough to get someone who has no idea about this to be made aware.
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October 19, 2024Good
November 28, 2024
Unforgettable book
July 16, 2016
An astounding compilation of cases that attracts ample interest of masses. Surroundings of cases, crime stories, judgments of various juridical authorities, the role of social media, work of police and CBI, all are very well structured and perfectly described. And at the end like dried fruits & nuts "Author's Note" Completes the dish. Specialized knowledge of the law isn't a prerequisite to read this book. Because authors define terminologies where ever need arising. So that a layperson can easily understand it. Overall a fabulous work by authors and their team.
December 27, 2016
Finished it overnight. Wish it had more detail.
October 2, 2022
The case details were good. But others were not super engaging to be honest.
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