Shamsul Huda's Principles of the Law of Crimes (Old Edition)

This great classic work, first published under the prestigious Tagore Law Lectures series, is a reproduction of the lectures given by late Shamshul Huda on the principles of the Law of Crimes. With the provisions of IPC remaining almost unchanged, the excellent enunciation of principles by the author is relevant even today. 

The lectures delve deep into the essentials of crime, capacity to commit crimes, inchoate crimes, doctrine of mens rea, exemptions from criminal liability, the notions of consent, compulsion and trivial acts, possession in criminal law, the right of private defence, principles of the criminal trial etc. The book has been made useful in current context by adding an “Introduction” giving up-to-date position of the law. 

The book is perfectly bound in superior leatherite with gold lettering and gold foiling that imparts it strength as also a beautiful look and getup. Additionally, this magnificent work boasts International quality printing on super fine paper and reader friendly layout adding to the elegance of the title. 

The general scheme and arrangement of the edition is commendable. The table of contents, index of cases and the general index facilitate easy reference. Footnotes given at appropriate places have added to the utility of the book as a reference work. 

The book will surely enable the jurists and students to understand and grasp the principles of law of crimes.