📘 Law of Evidence
🖋️ Authored by V.P. Sarathi
📚 9th Edition (2025) | Language: English | Publisher: Eastern Book Company
📖 Based on the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Sarathi’s Law of Evidence remains one of the most authoritative and student-friendly commentaries on the subject of Evidence Law in India. The 9th Edition (2025) has been meticulously revised to reflect the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which has replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, ushering in a modern, restructured approach to evidentiary rules in India's criminal and civil justice systems.
🔍 Key Highlights:
✅ Updated as per the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 – Aligns entirely with India’s new evidence legislation, with detailed discussion on newly introduced provisions.
📘 Clarity of Concepts – Written in lucid language with practical examples, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced readers.
⚖️ Balanced Theoretical & Practical Approach – Thoroughly examines principles of admissibility, burden of proof, oral and documentary evidence, electronic records, and witness testimony.
🧾 Comparative Analysis – Contrasts new provisions with the repealed Indian Evidence Act, helping readers navigate changes with ease.
⚙️ Judicial Precedents – Rich in Supreme Court and High Court judgments, including the most recent case law interpreting the new Act.
👨🏫 Pedagogically Strong – Frequently cited in universities and judicial exams for its clarity, structure, and academic strength.
👥 Who Should Read This Book?
🎓 Law Students (LL.B./LL.M.) – A trusted textbook for evidence law syllabi across Indian universities.
⚖️ Judicial Aspirants – Ideal for competitive exams like PCS (J), APO, and CLAT PG.
🧑⚖️ Judges, Lawyers & Legal Practitioners – As a ready reference for litigation and courtroom strategy under the new law.
📚 Academics & Researchers – For in-depth study and comparison with global evidence law frameworks.
V.P. Sarathi’s Evidence Law continues to serve as a cornerstone legal text, now revitalised to meet the contemporary needs of India’s justice system. The 9th Edition is not just a revision—it is a complete reimagining, essential for anyone seeking to master the principles and practice of the Law of Evidence under the new regime.
