Expert Evidence (Medical and Non-Medical in Civil and Criminal Cases) by R.N. Choudhry (3rd Ed)

OVERVIEW

Expert Evidence (Medical and Non-Medical in Civil and Criminal Cases), authored by R.N. Choudhry and published by Orient Publishing Company (Third Edition), is an exhaustive, authoritative legal treatise on the admissibility, appreciation, and evidentiary value of expert testimony in Indian courts.

Covering both medical and non-medical disciplines across civil and criminal proceedings, this comprehensive work analyzes the legal requirements of expert testimony under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) / Indian Evidence Act. It provides deep insights into forensic science, DNA profiling, ballistics, handwriting analysis, finger-printing, psychiatric evaluations, and expert cross-examination techniques. Backed by extensive Supreme Court and High Court precedents, it serves as an indispensable reference manual for trial lawyers, public prosecutors, judicial officers, and forensic experts.

KEY FEATURES

• Author: R.N. Choudhry.

• Publisher: Orient Publishing Company.

• Edition: Third Edition.

• Dual Domain Coverage: Comprehensive analysis of both medical and non-medical expert evidence.

• Civil & Criminal Application: Relevant to both civil litigation (property, probate, damages) and criminal trials (homicide, poisoning, forgery).

• Forensic & Scientific Rigor: Detailed examination of modern scientific techniques including DNA profiling, ballistics, and digital forensics.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• General Principles of Expert Testimony: Admissibility standards, competency of experts, evidentiary weight, and court evaluation under statutory evidence laws.

• Medical Expert Evidence: Post-mortem reports, cause of death determination, injuries, age determination, poisoning/toxicology, and medical negligence evaluations.

• Non-Medical & Forensic Evidence: Handwriting and signature verification, fingerprint comparison, ballistic reports, bloodstain pattern analysis, and footprint evidence.

• Digital & Electronic Evidence: Admissibility of computer outputs, electronic records, cyber forensics, and audio/video tape authentication.

• Cross-Examination of Experts: Practical strategies and probing questions for effectively impeaching or defending expert witnesses in court.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Criminal Trial Advocates & Defense Counsel: Challenging flawed medical reports, post-mortem findings, and ballistic evidence during cross-examination.

• Public Prosecutors & State Counsel: Establishing chain of custody and effectively introducing expert scientific evidence to secure convictions.

• Judicial Officers & Trial Judges: Assessing the reliability, credibility, and corroborative value of expert testimonies in judgments.

• Forensic Scientists & Medical Officers: Understanding legal standards, witness responsibilities, and deposition protocols in court.

• Civil Litigators: Handling cases involving disputed wills, handwriting verification, medical malpractice, and valuation disputes.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Complete Reference on Scientific Evidence: Bridges the gap between law and forensic science, offering clear guidance on complex technical reports.

• Practical Cross-Examination Insights: Equips lawyers with specialized techniques to dissect expert opinions during trial hearings.

• Trusted Orient Hardcover Edition: Premium durable binding built for rigorous daily chamber and courtroom use.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Expert Evidence (Medical and Non-Medical in Civil and Criminal Cases)

• Author: R.N. Choudhry

• Publisher: Orient Publishing Company

• Edition: Third Edition

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

BENEFITS

• Enhances trial advocacy skills when examining or cross-examining medical and forensic experts.

• Clarifies judicial parameters for accepting or rejecting expert opinion testimony.

• Provides dependable case law citations for drafting briefs in high-stakes civil and criminal trials.

CALL TO ACTION

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