Lexis Nexis’s Textbook on the Law of Evidence by Chief Justice M Monir – 14th Edition 2026.

The enactment of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023—which came into effect on July 1, 2024—fundamentally rewrote how evidence is handled in Indian courts. Chief Justice M. Monir’s Textbook on The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides a detailed, section-wise analysis of these historic changes. Now in its 14th Edition (2026), this LexisNexis publication preserves the brilliant, analytical essence of Monir’s original treatise while perfectly adapting it to the new statutory regime.

Bridging the Gap: Old Act vs. New Adhiniyam

A key feature of this edition is its systematic, side-by-side comparison. Readers can clearly grasp the exact legislative changes introduced because each new provision is directly compared with its corresponding section from the old Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

• Lucid Exposition: Breaks down complex evidentiary principles, presumptions, and technicalities into highly accessible language.

• Anchored in Precedent: The statutory changes are further substantiated by judgments delivered under the erstwhile Act, illustrating how courts previously interpreted similar issues and how those precedents apply today.

• Latest Case Law: Discusses highly contemporary and relevant rulings, including Mitesh v State of Gujarat, Bennet TC v State of Kerala, and Tharammel Peethambaran v T Ushakrishnan.

Built for Academic and Courtroom Success

Designed with a highly structured layout, this textbook is an invaluable resource for both learning and practice. It features a proprietary ‘Chart at a Glance’, enabling students and busy practitioners to instantly locate key sections, understand burden of proof shifts, and grasp the new classification of electronic records.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.): The ultimate, student-friendly textbook for mastering the new evidence syllabus.

• Judicial Services Aspirants: Essential reading for state judiciary mains examinations, where comparative knowledge of the old and new Acts is critical.

• Trial Advocates & Prosecutors: A reliable, quick-reference guide for navigating evidentiary admissibility during ongoing trials.

About the Historic Author

Chief Justice M. Monir (1895–1979) Chief Justice Muhammad Munir (M. Monir) was a historic jurist who served as the second Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1954 to 1960. While he is globally remembered in legal history for pioneering the controversial judicial “doctrine of necessity,” in Indian legal academia, his name remains an enduring, highly authoritative brand. For decades, his masterworks on evidence law, published via Universal and LexisNexis, have been the foundational texts for generations of Indian law students, legal scholars, and trial advocates.

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