Best Books on Law: Subject-wise Overview

Law is a vast and complex subject that requires a lot of time and effort to understand thoroughly. As a law student or a lawyer, finding the right books about law to help you navigate through the intricacies of the law can be a daunting task. With countless books on law available in the market, it can be challenging to choose the best books about the law that suit your needs.

In this article, we have curated a list of subject-wise law books in India that every law student and lawyer should consider adding to their library. From books about criminal law to books on constitutional law, we have got you covered. So, whether you are just starting your law journey or are looking to expand your legal knowledge, these books for lawyers and law students are sure to provide you with valuable insights and perspectives.

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Administrative Law

• Administrative law by IP Massey
• Lectures on Administrative Law by C. K. Takwani
• Lectures on Administrative Law by Dr. Rega Surya Rao

Alternate Dispute Resolution

• Law of Arbitration and Conciliation with Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems by Avtar Singh
• Lectures on Arbitration, Conciliation and A.D.R. Systems by Dr. Rega Surya Rao
• Law Relating to Arbitration & Conciliation in Indiaby Dr. N.V. Paranjape 
• Alternate Dispute Resolution by Dr. S.R. Myneni 

Banking Law

• Banking Laws by R. N. Chaudhary
• Banking Law & Negotiable Instruments by R.K Bangia
• Lectures on Law of Banking by Dr.Rega Surya Rao 
• Law of Banking and Negotiable Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Banking Theory Law & Practice by Varshney P.N. Sundharam K.P.M. 
• The SARFAESI Act, 2002 and Indian Banking System by Dr. K. B. Asthana

Biotechnology and Law

• Law Relating To Biotechnology by Sreenivasulu N.S
• Patent Pools, Competition Law and Biotechnology (Routledge Research in Intellectual Property) by Devdatta Malshe

Civil Procedure Code

• The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (C-21) Bare Act with Short Notes
• Civil Procedure with Limitation Act 1963 by Ck Takwani
• The Code of Civil Procedure 5th edition by Avtar Singh
• Civil Procedure Code by Pankaj Kumar Tripathi 

Competition Law

Constitutional Law

• Introduction to the Constitution of India (25th Edition) by D.D Basu
• Constitutional Law of India by Dr. J.N. Pandey
• M P Jain Indian Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain
• Constitution of India by V. N. Shukla by Mahendra Pal Singh
• Universal’s Constitution of India Bare Act with Short Notes
• Constitutional Law of India (Part I) by Ashok Kumar Jain
• Constitutional Law of India (Part II) by Ashok Kumar Jain

Corporate Law

• Corporate Law by Avtar Singh
• Taxmann’s Companies Act with Rules
• Corporate Laws by Reena Chadha and Sumant Chadha
• Taxmann’s Corporate Laws (Set of 2 Volumes) – The Most Authentic and Comprehensive Book on Corporate Laws in India
• The Companies Act 2013 Bare Act 2021

Criminal Procedure Code

• The Code Of Criminal Procedure by S.N. Misra
• The Code of Criminal Procedure by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
• Criminal Procedure – R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure
• Lectures on Criminal Procedure Code by Rega Surya Rao
• Universal The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (CRPC) Bare Act with Amendments

Criminology and Penology

• Criminology & Penology with Victimology by Prof. N.V.Paranjape
• Lectures on Criminology, Penology and Victimology by Prof. Dr. Rega Surya Rao

Cyber Law

• Cyber Law – An Exhaustive Section Wise Commentary On The Information Technology Act by Pavan Duggal
• Cyber Laws by Justice Yatindra Singh
• Taxmann’s Cyber Crimes & Laws
• Cyber Law by Ashok Jain
• Universal Law Publishing Textbook On Cyber Law 

Drafting Pleading & Conveyancing

• Pleadings, Drafting & Conveyancing by R. N. Chaturvedi
• Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing by Dr. S .R. Myneni
• Textbook On Pleadings, Drafting And Conveyancing by A B Kafaltiya
• Singhal Law Publications Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing by Krishna Keshav
• Lectures on Drafting, Pleadings & Conveyancing by Dr. Rega Surya Rao

Energy Law

• Energy Law and Policy by Oxford University Press and Usha Tandon
• Energy Laws (Regulation in Electricity Sector & Protection of Consumer Rights : A Critical Analysis) by Dr. Manish Yadav
• Energy Conservation Act, 2001 alongwith Rules

Environmental Law

• Environmental Law by Dr Nishtha Jaswal Dr. P S Jaswal
• EBC Environmental Law S.C Shastri
• Introduction To Environmental Law by S. Shantakumar
• Lectures on Environmental Law by Rega Surya Rao
• Environmental Laws Bare Act with Amendments
• Universal’s Environment Laws bare act (all acts)

Family Law

• Modern Hindu Law By Dr. Paras Diwan by Dr. Paras Diwan
• Modern hindu law with incorporating personal laws by Dr U.P.D Kesari
• Hindu Laws with State Amendments – Bare Act with Short Notes by Universal
• Marriage & Divorce Laws Paperback Family Law for Competitive Exams and Practitioners
• Lectures on Family Laws (Hindu, Muslim & Personal Laws)
• Family Law-1 by Dr. Shivani Goswami
• Family Law Lectures Family Law-II by Dr. Poonam Pradhan Saxena

Human Rights

• Human Rights by H. O. Agrawal
• Dr S.K. Kapoor’s International Law and Human Rights
• Human Right Law by Dr. S.R. Myneni

Indian Penal Code

• Textbook On Indian Penal Code by K.D. Gaur
• The Indian Penal Code by Ratanlal Dhirajlal
• The Indian Penal Code- Bare Act with Short Notes
• The Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC) Bare Act
• Indian Penal Code (With The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 by S.N. Mishra
• Law of Crimes (Indian Penal Code, 1860) by Rega Surya Rao

Intellectual Property Rights

• Law Relating To Intellectual Property Rights by V K Ahuja
• Law Relating To Intellectual Property by B.L. Wadehra
• IIntellectual Property Laws Bare Act

International Commercial Arbitration

• International Commercial Arbitration by Poornima Singh Pawar
• International Commercial Arbitration: An Introduction by Rohith M Subramoniam and Navya Jain
• Commercial Arbitration – International Trends and Practices by Chirag Balyan & Yashraj Samant
• International Commercial Arbitration: Three Volume Set Hardcover by Gary B. Born

Interpretation of Statutes

• The Interpretation Of Statutes by Prof. T. Bhattacharyya
• Interpretation of Statutes by Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Interpretation Of Statutes by Dr Ashok K. Jain
• Introduction To The Interpretation Of Statutes by Avtar Singh, Harpreet Kaur
• Taxmann’s Interpretation of Statutes – Decode Various Rules of Interpretation and Doctrine Principles along-with Landmark Rulings

Jurisprudence

• Studies in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by Dr. N.V.Paranjape
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by Dr. V.D.Mahajan
• Jurisprudence (Legal Theory) by Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Jurisprudence (Questions & Answers) by Dr Rega Surya Rao

Labour Law

• Labour & Industrial Laws by S.N. Mishra
• Industrial Relations And Labour Laws by S C Shrivastava
• Labour and Industrial Law Manual (Bare Act)
• Commercial’s Labour Laws (bare act)

Law of Contracts

• Contract – I by R K Bangia
• Contract – II by R K Bangia
• Law of Contract & Specific Relief Dr. Avtar Singh
• Law of Contract (Leading Cases & Materials) by A.K. Jain
• The Indian Contract Act 1872 Bare Act 2021 
• Universal’s Contract Act, 1872

Law of Evidence

• The Law Of Evidence by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
• The Law of EVIDENCE by Batuk Lal
• Principles of The Law of Evidence Dr. Avtar Singh
• Lectures on Law of Evidence by Rega Surya Rao
• Law of Evidence by Dr. Ashok K.Jain
• The Indian Evidence Act 1872 Bare Act 2021
• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Bare Act with Short Notes (Universal Publications)

Law of Insolvency and Bankruptcy

• Law Of Insolvency & Bankruptcy by Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Taxmann’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law Manual
• Supreme Court of India’s Leading Case Laws on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016: Case Notes – Facts – Findings of Apex Court Judges – Citations 
• Dr. D K Jain, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Law of Insurance

• Law of Insurance by Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Modern Law of Insurance in India by K.S.N.Murthy & Dr. K.V.S.Sarma
• Law of Insurance by Avtar Singh 
• Lectures on Law of Insurance by Rega Surya Rao

Law of Torts

• Law of Torts with Consumer Protection Act by R K Bangia
• The Law of Torts by Dhirajlal & Ratanlal by Dhirajlal & Ratanlal
• Law of Torts Including Motor Vehicle Accidents & Consumer Protection Laws by Dr Rega Surya Rao

Media and Law

• Media Law with Right to Information Act by Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Media Laws In India: A Brief Observation by Akash Kamal Mishra
• Lectures on Media and The Law by Dr Rega Surya Rao
• Hand Book of Media Laws by Sheetal Thapar

Medicine and Law

• Medicine and Law by K. Kannan
• Law & Medicine by Nandita Adhikari

Taxation Law

• Law of Taxation by Dr. S.R Myneni
• Taxation Laws by Atal Kumar
• Taxmann’s Direct Taxes Ready Reckoner – Covering Illustrative Commentary on all Provisions of the Income-tax Act with Focused Analysis
• Principles of Taxation Laws with Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (GST) by Prof. Ullas Kumar Saha
• Practical Approach to Direct & Indirect Taxes by Dr. Girish Ahuja and Dr. Ravi Gupta

Professional Ethics

• Professional Ethics by R. Subramanian
• Professional Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers and Bar-Bench Relation by Dr. S.R Myneni
• Lectures on Professional Ethics Accountancy for Lawyers & BarBench Relation by Dr. Rega Surya Rao

Public International Law

• Dr. HO Agarwal International Law & Human Rights
• Public International Law by Dr. S.R Myneni
• V K Ahuja’s Public International Law – LexisNexis 2nd Latest Edition

Transfer of Property Act

• Dr. R.K. Sinha’s The Transfer Of Property Act
• Textbook on The Transfer of Property Act by Dr. Avtar Singh & Dr. Harpreet Kaur
• Law Of Property by Dr Rega Surya Rao
• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 -Bare Act with Short Notes by Universal

Women and Law

• Law Relating to Women by Dr. S.R. Myneni
• Law Relating to Women and Children by Mamta Rao

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The Bottom Line

The world of law is vast and complex, and having the books of law is crucial for every law student and lawyer in India. With numerous books on law, lawyer books, and books about law available in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best ones that cater to your specific needs.

However, our curated list of subject-wise law books for lawyers and law students can help you navigate through the intricacies of the law and deepen your understanding of legal concepts. These books cover various areas of law, from criminal law to constitutional law, and provide valuable insights that will benefit you throughout your legal career.

So, whether you are a law student just starting your journey or a seasoned lawyer looking to expand your knowledge, make sure to add these must-read law books to your collection.