Legal
Lexis Nexis’s Crime, Punishment and Due Sentence: Judicial Approach to Guilt in Criminal Justice by Humayun Rasheed Khan
Securing a conviction is only half the battle in criminal litigation; the ultimate stakes rest on the final quantum of punishment. LexisNexis's Crime, Punishment and Due Sentence (1st Edition, 2024) by Dr. Humayun Rasheed Khan is the definitive guide to navigating the complex nuances of sentencing justice in India.
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✔ The Mechanics of Punishment: Provides an all-inclusive description of reformatory jurisprudence, victim compensation, and the delicate role of mercy in modern courts.
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✔ The Mandatory Minimum Debate: Explores the intense, ongoing legal tension between the legislature's strict mandatory minimums and the court's power to individualize treatment.
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✔ The New Criminal Laws: Fully contextualized within India's newly overhauled framework, featuring references to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), BNSS, and BSA.
Lexis Nexis’s The BSA, 2023 (47 of 2023) & The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872): A Comparison by Bharat P. Maheshwari
When executing corporate financial investigations or submitting digital forensic audits, the admissibility of evidence is everything. LexisNexis's The BSA, 2023 & The IEA, 1872: A Comparison (1st Edition, 2024) by former District Judge Bharat P. Maheshwari is the definitive ready-reckoner to track India's shifting evidentiary thresholds.
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✔ Side-by-Side Analysis: Features comprehensive comparative charts placing the provisions of the old IEA directly next to the new BSA for instant understanding.
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✔ Precise Change Tracking: Explicitly highlights every single legislative shift, clearly marking whether a rule of evidence underwent an addition, deletion, or substitution.
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✔ The 2-in-1 Referencer: Obviates the need for litigators and corporate compliance officers to carry two separate bare acts to court or boardroom meetings.
Lexis Nexis’s The BNS, 2023 (45 of 2023) & The IPC (45 of 1860): A Comparison by Bharat P. Maheshwari
The complete overhaul of India’s penal code poses massive challenges for duty holders navigating the transition. LexisNexis's The BNS, 2023 & The IPC, 1860: A Comparison (1st Edition, 2024) by former District Judge Bharat P. Maheshwari is the definitive ready-reckoner to track shifting legal offenses.
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✔ Side-by-Side Analysis: Features comprehensive comparative charts placing the provisions of the old IPC directly next to the new BNS for instant understanding.
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✔ Precise Change Tracking: Explicitly highlights every single legislative shift, clearly marking whether an offense underwent an addition, deletion, or substitution.
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✔ The 2-in-1 Referencer: Obviates the need for litigators and corporate compliance officers to carry two separate bare acts to court or boardroom meetings.
Lexis Nexis’s The BNSS, 2023 & The CrPC, 1973 (2 of 1974): A Comparison by Bharat P. Maheshwari
The complete overhaul of India’s criminal justice system poses massive challenges for duty holders navigating the transition. LexisNexis's The BNSS, 2023 & The CrPC, 1973: A Comparison (1st Edition, 2024) by former District Judge Bharat P. Maheshwari is the definitive ready-reckoner to prevent procedural fatal errors.
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✔ Side-by-Side Analysis: Features comprehensive comparative charts placing the provisions of the old CrPC directly next to the new BNSS for instant understanding.
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✔ Precise Change Tracking: Explicitly highlights every single legislative shift, clearly marking whether a provision underwent an addition, deletion, or substitution.
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✔ The 2-in-1 Referencer: Obviates the need for litigators and corporate compliance officers to carry two separate bare acts to court or boardroom meetings.
Lexis Nexis’s Securitisation, Asset Reconstruction & SARFAESI Act by Vinod Kothari
For equity research analysts assessing the balance sheets of banking and NBFC stocks, the management of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) is a decisive metric. LexisNexis's Securitisation, Asset Reconstruction and Enforcement of Security Interests (7th Edition, 2024) by internationally acclaimed consultant Vinod Kothari is the definitive regulatory blueprint for navigating this exact ecosystem.
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✔ The Complete SARFAESI Guide: Offers a detailed, section-wise commentary on the SARFAESI Act, 2002, alongside comprehensive analyses of subordinate laws, rules, and orders.
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✔ Securitisation of Standard Assets: Expands beyond NPAs to feature the RBI 2021 Master Directions on the securitisation of performing loans, covering crucial legal, taxation, and accounting aspects.
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✔ Asset Reconstruction Mechanics: Deep dives into the operational roles of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) and evolving domestic and global measures for corporate debt recovery.
Lexis Nexis’s Corporate Governance by Vinod Kothari
When evaluating the fundamental health of a company, corporate governance is just as critical as its balance sheet. LexisNexis's Corporate Governance (1st Edition, 2024) by the globally acclaimed financial consultant Vinod Kothari is the definitive treatise on modern boardroom accountability.
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✔ The Complete Governance Ecosystem: A comprehensive 25-chapter breakdown of board committees, independent directors, auditors, proxy advisors, and shareholder democracy.
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✔ ESG & Sustainability Financing: Features detailed analysis of modern obligations relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, climate change, and directors’ liability.
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✔ Information Symmetry: Substantial coverage on insider trading, confidentiality, and the vital flow of transparent information from companies to stock exchanges.
Lexis Nexis’s The Indian Contract and Specific Relief Acts by Pollock & Mulla
In complex B2B commercial agreements and institutional restructuring, poorly drafted clauses inevitably lead to fatal litigation. LexisNexis's The Indian Contract and Specific Relief Acts (17th Edition, 2024) by Pollock & Mulla is the most comprehensive, authoritative 2-volume guide to insulating corporate transactions.
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✔ The Gold Standard Commentary: A section-wise breakdown providing clear, systematic, and analytical explanations of every commercial contract and specific performance provision.
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✔ Mediation Act 2023 Integration: Incorporates all recent legislative amendments and their massive implications on existing frameworks, including the critical amendment to Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act.
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✔ Landmark Judicial Precedents: Fully updated with high-stakes 2024 rulings, including Katta Sujatha Reddy v Siddamsetty Infra Projects Pvt Ltd and SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. v Krish Spinning.