📘 Law of Evidence (Being a Commentary on Indian Evidence Act, 1872 as Amended by Act 13 of 2013) – In 2 Vols | 1st Edition (2016)
✒️ Authored by: Chief Justice M. Monir | Language: English | Publisher: Lexis Nexis

This classic and authoritative commentary by Chief Justice M. Monir provides an exhaustive and analytical study of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, as amended up to Act 13 of 2013. Presented in two comprehensive volumes, the book blends statutory provisions, judicial interpretation, and academic depth, making it one of the most trusted references on the law of evidence in India.

🔍 Key Features:

• 📜 Section-Wise Commentary – detailed analysis of every provision of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, with cross-references and explanations.

• ⚖️ Judicial Pronouncements – extensive coverage of landmark and recent decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts interpreting the Evidence Act.

• 🏛️ Core Principles of Evidence Law – burden of proof, presumptions, relevancy, admissibility, expert evidence, confessions, hearsay, documentary and electronic evidence.

• 💻 Electronic Evidence – special focus on admissibility and evidentiary value of digital records, electronic contracts, and Section 65B certificates.

• 🛠️ Practical Guidance – useful for trial courts and practitioners in applying evidentiary rules effectively.

• 📚 Comparative Perspective – references to English and international jurisprudence on evidentiary principles.

• 🆕 Updated Content (2016 Edition) – incorporates amendments and judicial trends up to Act 13 of 2013.

• 📖 Two-Volume Set – structured for depth, clarity, and ease of research.

🎯 Recommended For:

• Advocates & criminal/civil law practitioners

• Judges, magistrates & judicial officers handling trials

• Law students & academicians specialising in evidence law

• Policymakers, researchers & libraries with legal collections

This first edition (2016) of Monir’s Law of Evidence – In 2 Vols continues its legacy as a definitive and practice-oriented commentary, combining scholarly depth, judicial authority, and practical clarity, making it an indispensable resource for the Bench, Bar, and academia alike.