Lexis Nexis’s Criminal Law (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) by P S A Pillai – 16th Edition Reprint 2026.

Since the publication of its first edition in 1956, P S A Pillai’s Criminal Law has been one of the most archetypal and revered texts on the subject. A leading treatise for over six decades, this work offers a thematic presentation of the complex and multi-dimensional subject of criminal law in a lucid, comprehensive, and systematic manner.

This 16th Edition Reprint (2026) marks a historic milestone. It provides a detailed analysis of the sweeping new provisions introduced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Crucially, it preserves the brilliant essence and spirit of Pillai’s original work, ensuring its continued relevance to both the newly enacted statutes and the foundational principles of the earlier Act.

Bridging the IPC and the BNS

The textbook adopts a unique approach, focusing on both emerging issues and juristic developments to ease the transition for students and practitioners:

• Comparative Insights: Provides comparative tables under relevant sections, directly highlighting the differences between the provisions of the BNS, 2023, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

• New Legislative Focus: Includes a completely new, dedicated chapter on “Organized Crimes,” thoroughly unpacking the newly introduced sections that target modern syndicates.

• Comprehensive Allied Updates: Extends its analysis to explain all the relevant procedural and evidentiary provisions of the BNSS, 2023, and BSA, 2023.

• Reform Proposals: Comprises a deep discussion on “proposals for reforms,” giving readers a profound understanding of the historical context that led to the new criminal codes.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.): The ultimate, standard textbook for mastering substantive criminal law and preparing for university examinations.

• Competitive Exam Aspirants: An indispensable reference for UPSC and State Judicial Services candidates navigating the syllabus transition from the IPC to the BNS.

• Legal Practitioners & Academicians: A highly reliable desk reference for framing courtroom arguments based on the historical evolution of established criminal rules.

About the Author & Revising Editor

P S A Pillai & Dr. K. I. Vibhute

The original work of P S A Pillai remains a pillar of Indian legal literature. This 16th Edition has been meticulously revised and updated by Prof. (Dr.) K. I. Vibhute, a globally recognized academician.

Dr. Vibhute is the Professor of Law & Dean at the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur, and Emeritus Professor of Law at NLU, Jodhpur. His illustrious teaching career spans prestigious universities in India, Ethiopia, Brunei, Malaysia, and Germany. He has authored or edited nine books and contributed to over a hundred articles in reputed global law journals. His deep involvement with international and national criminal justice institutions ensures this treatise remains academically rigorous and highly relevant.

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