Rarest of Rare Case - Murder of an Advocate

Murder of an Advocate presents a gripping first-hand narrative of one of India’s most sensational criminal cases that fell under the “rarest of rare” doctrine. Written by K. Ragothaman, a former CBI officer directly involved in the investigation, the book offers an insider’s perspective on the murder of a practicing advocate, detailing the factual matrix, investigative challenges, and the legal journey that followed. The work bridges criminal investigation and judicial reasoning, making it both a compelling true-crime account and a serious legal study.

Key Features

• First-hand investigative account by a former CBI officer involved in the case
• Detailed reconstruction of a high-profile advocate murder case
• Insight into the application of the “rarest of rare” doctrine
• Examination of criminal investigation techniques and evidentiary issues
• Foreword by a sitting Judge of the Madras High Court, adding judicial perspective
• Written in a narrative style while maintaining legal and factual rigor

This book is intended for law students, criminal law practitioners, judicial aspirants, academicians, and readers interested in true crime and criminal justice. It will particularly benefit those seeking practical insight into criminal investigations, prosecution strategies, and the judicial treatment of capital punishment cases in India. General readers with an interest in real-life crime stories grounded in legal realities will also find the book engaging and informative.