In the vast landscape of legal studies, a multitude of subjects ranging from civil law to human rights beckon aspiring lawyers and legal enthusiasts. To navigate this diverse field, here is a curated list of recommended books that delve into the intricacies of civil, criminal, taxation, jurisprudence, moot court, insurance, ADR, banking, company law, cyber law, family law, and human rights. Whether you’re a student, legal professional, or simply curious about the law, these books offer valuable insights and knowledge across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines.
Best Administrative Law Books
- Administrative law by IP Massey
- Lectures on Administrative Law by C. K. Takwani *LawVidhi Recommended
- Lectures on Administrative Law by Dr. Rega Surya Rao
Best Alternate Dispute Resolution Books
- Law of Arbitration and Conciliation with Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems by Avtar Singh *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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
Best Banking Law Books
- 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 *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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
Best Biotechnology and Law Books
- Law Relating To Biotechnology by Sreenivasulu N.S
- Patent Pools, Competition Law and Biotechnology (Routledge Research in Intellectual Property) by Devdatta Malshe (LawVidhi Recommended)
Best Civil Procedure Code Books
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (C-21) Bare Act with Short Notes
- Civil Procedure with Limitation Act 1963 by Ck Takwani *LawVidhi Recommended
- The Code of Civil Procedure 5th edition by Avtar Singh
- Civil Procedure Code by Pankaj Kumar Tripathi
Best Competition Law Books
- Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues, and Developments by T. Ramappa
- Competition Law by Dr. S.C. Tripathi *LawVidhi Recommended
- Competition Law by Dr Ashok K. Jain
- Taxmann’s Indian Competition Law by Adv. Gautam Shahi
- Universal’s Competition Act, 2002 with Allied Rules
Best Constitutional Law Books
- Introduction to the Constitution of India (25th Edition) by D.D Basu *LawVidhi Recommended
- Constitutional Law of India by Dr. J.N. Pandey *LawVidhi Recommended
- M P Jain Indian Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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
Best Corporate/Company Law Books
- Corporate Law by Avtar Singh *LawVidhi Recommended
- Taxmann’s Companies Act with Rules
- Corporate Laws by Reena Chadha and Sumant Chadha *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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
Best Criminal Procedure Code Books
- The Code Of Criminal Procedure by S.N. Misra
- The Code of Criminal Procedure by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal *LawVidhi Recommended
- Criminal Procedure – R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure *LawVidhi Recommended
- Lectures on Criminal Procedure Code by Rega Surya Rao
- The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (CRPC) Bare Act with Amendments
Best Criminology and Penology Books
- Criminology & Penology with Victimology by Prof. N.V.Paranjape *LawVidhi Recommended
- Lectures on Criminology, Penology and Victimology by Prof. Dr. Rega Surya Rao
Best Cyber Law Books
- Cyber Law – An Exhaustive Section Wise Commentary On The Information Technology Act by Pavan Duggal *LawVidhi Recommended
- Cyber Laws by Justice Yatindra Singh
- Taxmann’s Cyber Crimes & Laws
- Cyber Law by Ashok Jain *LawVidhi Recommended
- Universal Law Publishing Textbook On Cyber Law
Best Drafting Pleading & Conveyancing Books
- Pleadings, Drafting & Conveyancing by R. N. Chaturvedi *LawVidhi Recommended
- Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing by Dr. S .R. Myneni
- Textbook On Pleadings, Drafting And Conveyancing by A B Kafaltiya *LawVidhi Recommended
- Singhal Law Publications Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing by Krishna Keshav
- Lectures on Drafting, Pleadings & Conveyancing by Dr. Rega Surya Rao
Best Economics Books for Law Students
- Economics for Law Students Surabhi Arora *LawVidhi strongly Recommended
Best Energy Law Books
- Energy Law and Policy by Oxford University Press and Usha Tandon *LawVidhi Recommended
- Energy Laws (Regulation in Electricity Sector & Protection of Consumer Rights : A Critical Analysis) by Dr. Manish Yadav *LawVidhi Recommended
- Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Best Environmental Law Books
- Environmental Law by Dr Nishtha Jaswal Dr. P S Jaswal *LawVidhi Recommended
- EBC Environmental Law S.C Shastri *LawVidhi Recommended
- Introduction To Environmental Law by S. Shantakumar
- Lectures on Environmental Law by Rega Surya Rao
- Environmental Laws Bare Act with Amendments
Best Family Law Books
- Modern Hindu Law By Dr. Paras Diwan by Dr. Paras Diwan *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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 *LawVidhi Recommended
- Family Law-1 by Dr. Shivani Goswami
- Family Law Lectures Family Law-II by Dr. Poonam Pradhan Saxena
Best Human Rights Books
- Human Rights by H. O. Agrawal *LawVidhi Recommended
- Dr S.K. Kapoor’s International Law and Human Rights
- Human Right Law by Dr. S.R. Myneni
Best Indian Penal Code Books
- Textbook On Indian Penal Code by K.D. Gaur *LawVidhi Recommended
- The Indian Penal Code by Ratanlal Dhirajlal *LawVidhi Recommended
- The Indian Penal Code- Bare Act with Short Notes
- 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
Best Intellectual Property Rights Books
- Law Relating To Intellectual Property Rights by V K Ahuja *LawVidhi Recommended
- Law Relating To Intellectual Property by B.L. Wadehra *LawVidhi Recommended
- Intellectual Property Laws Bare Act
Best International Commercial Arbitration Books
- International Commercial Arbitration by Poornima Singh Pawar *LawVidhi Recommended
- International Commercial Arbitration: An Introduction by Rohith M Subramoniam and Navya Jain *LawVidhi Recommended
- Commercial Arbitration – International Trends and Practices by Chirag Balyan & Yashraj Samant
- International Commercial Arbitration: Three Volume Set Hardcover by Gary B. Born
Best Interpretation of Statutes Books
- The Interpretation Of Statutes by Prof. T. Bhattacharyya *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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 *LawVidhi Recommended
- Taxmann’s Interpretation of Statutes – Decode Various Rules of Interpretation and Doctrine Principles along-with Landmark Rulings
Best Jurisprudence Books
- Studies in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by Dr. N.V.Paranjape *LawVidhi Recommended
- Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by Dr. V.D.Mahajan
- Jurisprudence (Legal Theory) by Dr. S.R. Myneni *LawVidhi Recommended
- Jurisprudence (Questions & Answers) by Dr Rega Surya Rao
Best Labour Law Books
- Labour & Industrial Laws by S.N. Mishra *LawVidhi Recommended
- Industrial Relations And Labour Laws by S C Shrivastava
- Labour and Industrial Law Manual (Bare Act)
Best Law of Contracts Books
- Contract – I & 2 by R K Bangia *LawVidhi strongly Recommended
- Law of Contract & Specific Relief Dr. Avtar Singh *LawVidhi Recommended
- Law of Contract (Leading Cases & Materials) by A.K. Jain
- The Indian Contract Act 1872 Bare Act
Best Law of Evidence Books
- The Law Of Evidence by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal *LawVidhi Recommended
- The Law of EVIDENCE by Batuk Lal *LawVidhi Recommended
- Principles of The Law of Evidence Dr. Avtar Singh *LawVidhi Recommended
- Lectures on Law of Evidence by Rega Surya Rao
- Law of Evidence by Dr. Ashok K.Jain
- The Indian Evidence Act 1872 Bare Act
Best Law of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Books
- Law Of Insolvency & Bankruptcy by Dr. S.R. Myneni *LawVidhi Recommended
- Taxmann’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law Manual *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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
Best Law of Insurance Books
- Law of Insurance by Dr. S.R. Myneni *LawVidhi Recommended
- Modern Law of Insurance in India by K.S.N.Murthy & Dr. K.V.S.Sarma *LawVidhi Recommended
- Law of Insurance by Avtar Singh
- Lectures on Law of Insurance by Rega Surya Rao
Best Law of Torts Books
- Law of Torts with Consumer Protection Act by R K Bangia *LawVidhi Recommended
- The Law of Torts by Dhirajlal & Ratanlal by Dhirajlal & Ratanlal *LawVidhi Recommended
- Law of Torts Including Motor Vehicle Accidents & Consumer Protection Laws by Dr Rega Surya Rao
Best Limitation Act Books
- Limitation Act, 1963 Bare Act
- The limitation act 1963 JD Jain *LawVidhi Recommended
Best Muslim Law Books
- Aqil Ahmad Mohammedan Law *LawVidhi strongly Recommended
Best Media and Law Books
- Media Law with Right to Information Act by Dr. S.R. Myneni *LawVidhi Recommended
- Media Laws In India: A Brief Observation by Akash Kamal Mishra *LawVidhi Recommended
- Lectures on Media and The Law by Dr Rega Surya Rao
- Hand Book of Media Laws by Sheetal Thapar
Best Moot Court Guidance Books
- Moot Courts and Mooting *LawVidhi Recommended
Best Medicine and Law Books
- Medicine and Law by K. Kannan *LawVidhi Recommended
- Law & Medicine by Nandita Adhikari
Best Taxation Law Books
- Law of Taxation by Dr. S.R Myneni *LawVidhi Recommended
- Taxation Laws by Atal Kumar
- Taxmann’s Direct Taxes Ready Reckoner – *LawVidhi Recommended
- 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
Best Professional Ethics Books
- Professional Ethics by R. Subramanian
- Professional Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers and Bar-Bench Relation by Dr. S.R Myneni *LawVidhi Recommended
- Lectures on Professional Ethics Accountancy for Lawyers & BarBench Relation by Dr. Rega Surya Rao
Best Public International Law Books
- Dr. HO Agarwal International Law & Human Rights *LawVidhi Recommended
- Public International Law by Dr. S.R Myneni
- V K Ahuja’s Public International Law – LexisNexis 2nd Latest Edition
Best Right to Information (RTI) Books
- Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 Bare Act
- Swamy’s Compilation on Right to Information *LawVidhi Recommended
Best Specific Relief Act Books
- The Specific Relief Act 1963 Pollock & Mulla *LawVidhi Recommended
- Specific Relief Act, 1963 Bare Act
Best Transfer of Property Act Books
- Dr. R.K. Sinha’s The Transfer Of Property Act *LawVidhi Recommended
- Textbook on The Transfer of Property Act by Dr. Avtar Singh & Dr. Harpreet Kaur *LawVidhi Recommended
- Law Of Property by Dr Rega Surya Rao
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 -Bare Act with Short Notes by Universal
Best Women & Law Books
- Law Relating to Women by Dr. S.R. Myneni
- Law Relating to Women and Children by Mamta Rao *LawVidhi Recommended