Law school can be a
daunting experience, but it is also a very rewarding one. By studying the law,
you can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make a real difference in
the world. One of the best ways to prepare for law school is to read books on
the subjects that you will be studying. The right books can help you understand
complex legal concepts, develop your critical thinking skills, and learn how
the law is applied in practice.
In this post, we
will recommend a list of books that every law student should read. These books
cover a wide range of subjects, including the Constitution of India, contract
law, specific relief, law of torts, CPC, CrPC, IPC, law of evidence, transfer
of property, Hindu law, Muslim law, and the Limitation Act.
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Important Instructions
1. The Bare Act is the keystone of each law;
wherever it is recommended, it is essential to have it.
2. Instead of purchasing a bare act for each
subject separately, we recommend you to purchase them in a combo offer, which
will be more cost-effective.
3. For each subject, books are mentioned in a
logical order. If you feel unsure about which book to purchase even after going
through the reasoning provided in front of each book, then carefully review
that list again; it should help.
4. The list provided here is not exhaustive. Like this list, we are also subject to constant improvements. Therefore, whenever you have any suggestions, please share them with us.
Constitution of India
|
Book name |
Review |
Purchase link |
|
Constitution of India, Bare Act. |
Essential. |
Purchase link |
|
MP Jain |
A in depth, comprehensive and authoritative text on the
Indian Constitution, but it can be quite dense and difficult to read for beginners.
Only go for it if you are in love with Constitutional Law, and have enough
time to study. |
|
|
J.N Pandey |
A good option for a more concise and quick
understanding purpose. The book describes every topic in simple language and
is to the point. |
|
|
D.D. Basu |
Equally good book. Preferable for students who want to
develop good analytical skills. |
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|
Indian Polity – M Laxmikanth |
A popular choice for UPSC aspirants who have law as
their optional subject. |
Note: Confused between J.N. Pandey and D.D. Basu? Go
for J.N. Pandey if you are reading Constitutional law first time.
Company/Corporate Law
|
Company Law by Avtar Singh |
Comprehensive and well-respected. |
Purchase link |
|
Taxmann’s Corporate Laws |
Another good option. |
Contract Law, Including Specific
Relief Act
|
Bare act of Indian Contract Act along with Specific Relief Act. |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
Law of Contract & Specific Relief by Avtar Singh |
Comprehensive, easy to understand and well-respected authority on the
subject. Specific Relief Act also included. Highly recommended. |
|
|
R K Bangia |
Another good option. |
|
|
The Indian Contract & Specific Relief Acts by Pollock & Mulla |
Very elaborative, in depth and extensive authority on the subject.
Recommended only if you prefer an extremely detailed study. |
CPC
|
Bare Act |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
C.K.
Takwani |
Provides an in-depth analysis of civil procedure and is the preferred
book for various competitive exams. |
CrPC
|
Bare Act |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
R V
Kelkar |
A well-respected and widely used reference. |
Criminology and Penology
|
Criminology
& Penology with Victimology by Prof. N.V.Paranjape |
Comprehensive
and well-respected. |
Law of Evidence
|
Bare Act |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
Batuklal |
Another comprehensive option. |
|
|
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal |
Another comprehensive option. |
Hindu Law
|
Bare Act |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
Paras Diwan |
highly recommended for conceptual clarity. |
|
|
Poonam Pradhan Saxena |
Equally good book to refer. |
|
|
Mulla |
Ideal for detailed study. Can be difficult to read for beginners. |
IPC
|
Bare Act |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
K.D. Gaur |
Contains lot of case studies. Covers the subject in a holistic
manner. |
|
|
PSA Pillai or S.N. Mishra |
Choose either of them if you want to study the IPC systematically,
section by section. |
|
|
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal |
Another comprehensive option. |
Jurisprudence
|
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by Dr. V.D. Mahajan |
A well-respected and standard authority on the subject. The language
used is simple, precise and best suited for the beginners. |
|
|
Studies In Jurisprudence & Legal Theory By Dr. N.V. Paranjape |
Equally good option. Additionally, this book is also available in
Hindi as well. |
Law of Torts
|
R K Bangia |
Includes the Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Laws. Widely
used by law students and suitable for beginners. |
|
|
Ratanlal and Dhirajlal |
Offers in depth, reputed and authoritative commentary on the subject. |
Legal History
|
Outlines Of Indian Legal And Constitutional History by M.P. Jain |
A in depth, comprehensive and authoritative text on the subject, but
it can be quite dense and difficult to read for beginners. Only go for this
book if you are passionate and ready to devote a considerable time to study
this subject. |
|
|
Lectures on Constitutional Law by Shatakshi Johri |
A short, concise and to the point book. The information is presented
in a PowerPoint-style format. |
Limitation Act
|
Bare Act |
Essential. |
Purchase link. |
|
J.D Jain |
Purchase this book only if you find Bare Act and class note
insufficient. It provides a deeper dive into the subject matter. |
Muslim Law
|
Aqil Ahmad |
widely used. |
Purchase link. |
|
Paras Diwan |
Another good option. |
Transfer of Property
|
Bare act |
Essential for understanding the Transfer of
Property Act. |
Purchase link |
|
Avatar Singh |
Well-respected and widely used textbook. |
|
|
Poonam Pradhan Saxena |
Another good option for reference. |
|
|
R.K Sinha |
Additional option for in-depth understanding. |
Bare Act Specific
|
Universal’s Combo of 9 Bare Acts IPC, crpc, CPC, Constitution of
India, Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Contract Act, Specific Relief Act and
Transfer of Property Act 2024 edition |
Will help you save the money, as it include all the essential bare
acts. |
|
|
Professional’s Combo of 5 Bare Acts IPC, CrPC, CPC, Constitution of
India, Indian Evidence Act 2024 |
Another good option. |
|
|
22 Bare Acts Combo without Notes 2024 EDITION- as per Bar Council of
India Guidelines WHITESMANN Paperback |
No comments, no case laws. Designed for your BCI exam. |
Final Word
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