OVERVIEW

Criminal Investigation & Police by Yogesh V. Nayyar is a practical legal reference designed for police officers, investigating agencies, advocates, judiciary aspirants, and law students in India. Published by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd., the book explains the legal and procedural aspects of criminal investigation with a focus on investigative responsibilities, evidence collection, arrest procedures, seizure, forensic science, and the rights of the accused.

The book offers an in-depth understanding of the duties and responsibilities of investigating officers while highlighting procedural defects, evidentiary requirements, and the legal consequences of improper investigations. It also discusses the role of agencies such as ED, CBI, forensic experts, and police authorities during criminal investigations.

The Latest Edition 2026 serves as an authoritative guide for legal professionals, police personnel, judiciary exam aspirants, and law students seeking practical knowledge of criminal investigation procedures and policing in India.

KEY FEATURES

• Authored by Yogesh V. Nayyar
• Published by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd.
• Latest Edition 2026
• Practical guide on criminal investigation and police procedures
• Covers investigation, arrest, seizure and forensic evidence
• Explains duties, powers and responsibilities of police officers
• Useful for litigation, policing and judiciary preparation
• Practical reference for criminal justice professionals
• Easy-to-understand legal explanations
• Hardcover (Hardbound) Edition

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

Criminal Investigation

• Principles of Criminal Investigation
• Investigation Procedures
• Duties of Investigating Officers
• Criminal Justice Administration
• Investigation Defects
• Effect of Defective Investigation

Police Powers & Responsibilities

• Roles of Police Officers
• Statutory Duties
• Investigation Standards
• Procedural Compliance
• Rights and Obligations
• Police Accountability

Arrest & Seizure

• Arrest Procedures
• Search and Seizure
• Evidence Collection
• Documentation Requirements
• Custodial Procedures
• Benefit to the Accused in Procedural Violations

Forensic & Evidence

• Forensic Science
• Scientific Investigation
• Documentary Evidence
• Electronic Evidence
• Physical Evidence
• Chain of Custody

Investigation Agencies

• Enforcement Directorate (ED)
• Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
• Police Investigation
• Inter-Agency Coordination
• Criminal Case Investigation
• Best Investigation Practices

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK

• Police Officers
• Investigating Officers
• Advocates
• Criminal Law Practitioners
• Judiciary Aspirants
• Law Students (LLB & LLM)
• Public Prosecutors
• Legal Researchers
• Judicial Officers
• Law Libraries

WHY THIS BOOK IS VALUABLE

• Provides practical guidance on every stage of criminal investigation.
• Explains police duties, legal responsibilities, and investigative procedures in detail.
• Covers forensic evidence, arrest, seizure, and investigative defects.
• Valuable for courtroom practice, police training, and judiciary examination preparation.
• Authored by an experienced legal expert and published by a trusted legal publisher.
• Helps readers understand both procedural compliance and investigative best practices.

PRODUCT DETAILS

BENEFITS

• Understand practical criminal investigation techniques.
• Learn lawful arrest, seizure and evidence collection procedures.
• Improve knowledge of police powers and legal responsibilities.
• Strengthen preparation for judiciary and law enforcement examinations.
• Enhance criminal litigation and courtroom practice.
• Build expertise in forensic and investigative procedures.

CALL TO ACTION

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