O.P. Srivastava's Principles of Criminal Law

The new edition of this work presents the book in a thoroughly revised manner, containing all important statutory amendments and authoritative case law. The text of the book has been reconsidered, rewritten and explained in the light of important developments that have taken place in India and abroad. This work very lucidly and concisely explains the various aspects of the principles of Criminal Law. The various aspects of the Principles of Criminal Law have been arranged topic-wise and all the relevant sections have been dealt with therein. Important decisions of the Supreme Court, the various High Courts of the country, the Privy Council as well as notable English cases have been cited and described in detail. Some of the important topics dealt with are elements of crime, stages in commission of a crime, constructive joint criminality (common intention and common object), abatement and criminal conspiracy, punishment and general exceptions. Model questions and answers, suggested readings and a detailed subject-index given at the end enhance the utility of the book. The book is very useful for students and teachers alike.