Law of Evidence: In Accordance with The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 by Sir John Woodroffe & Syed Amir Ali | Set of 4 Volumes | 22nd Edition 2025 | LexisNexis

About the Authors

Sir John Woodroffe

Sir John Woodroffe was a distinguished jurist and scholar who served as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court. His authoritative writings on the Law of Evidence have shaped Indian jurisprudence for decades. His analytical approach and clarity of interpretation have made his work a foundational reference for courts and legal professionals.

Syed Amir Ali

Syed Amir Ali was a renowned jurist, scholar, and legal thinker whose contributions to Indian legal literature remain highly influential. His scholarly insights and structured interpretation of evidentiary principles have significantly enriched the understanding of evidence law in India.

Description

Law of Evidence (22nd Edition, 2025) is a comprehensive and authoritative commentary based on the celebrated work of Sir John Woodroffe and Syed Amir Ali, now thoroughly updated in accordance with the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Published by LexisNexis, this 4-volume set remains one of the most trusted and detailed treatises on the law of evidence in India.

This edition has been meticulously revised to reflect the transition from the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 to the new evidentiary framework under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. It provides in-depth analysis, judicial interpretations, comparative insights, and practical explanations essential for understanding both traditional principles and modern evidentiary standards.

The commentary discusses key concepts such as relevancy of facts, admissions, confessions, burden of proof, presumptions, documentary and electronic evidence, expert opinions, witness examination, and procedural aspects under the updated law.

Designed for judges, advocates, academicians, researchers, and law students, this multi-volume set serves as an indispensable reference for courtroom practice and academic study.