Criminal Psychology

Criminal Psychology by Dr. S.R. Myneni examines the psychological aspects of criminal behaviour and their relevance to criminal law, investigation and forensic practice. The 2nd Edition, 2026, covers psychological theories of crime, offender behaviour and the application of psychology to contemporary legal issues, with reference to Indian and comparative perspectives. The edition reflects the new criminal codes.

Key Features:

• Explains major psychological theories of crime, aggression, violence and criminal behaviour.
• Examines personality traits, offender types and criminal profiling.
• Discusses eyewitness testimony, deception detection and the reliability of evidence.
• Covers the insanity defence, criminal responsibility and the legal implications of unsoundness of mind.
• Explores dangerousness assessment, risk evaluation and the treatment of mentally ill offenders.
• Connects psychological principles with mens rea, criminal investigation and forensic practice.
• Provides a multidisciplinary perspective relevant to law, criminology and psychology.

This book is suitable for LL.B. students, law teachers, researchers, criminology and psychology students, legal practitioners, and professionals interested in criminal investigation and forensic psychology.