This popular work has been reprinted once again to meet the pressing demand. Please send us your fresh orders. This classic work provides an interesting and lucid study of the fundamental principles of criminal procedure in a logical sequence. The topic-wise treatment of the subject along with references to academic writings and the judicial decisions makes the study of criminal procedure meaningful and comprehensible. The author has incorporated all recent developments in the field of criminal procedure since the publication of the last edition in 2008. The following are the unique features of the book: 1. Latest case laws including the case of Hardeep Singh (2014) and Dharam Pal (2014) have been incorporated at appropriate places in the book. 2. Amendments made by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2010 and Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 are included. 3. Probing the Problems included at the end of the book are points for class-room discussion. 4. The book has been designed with a new layout for emphasis and easy reference. The author has also drawn attention to some ticklish aspects of the Code with a view to generating new thinking in the light of new developments so that the criminal procedure law may grow in tune with the times. An indispensable book for practicing lawyers, teachers and students of criminal law; it will also be of immense use to lawyers, judges, police and other officials concerned with criminal law administration.