Criminal Manual - Book By Snow White

Edition : 2026

Snow White’s Criminal Manual (2026 Edition) is an authoritative compilation issued by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay for the guidance of criminal courts and officers subordinate to it. This manual serves as a consolidated reference to criminal laws, procedural rules, circulars, and administrative directions governing criminal justice administration in Maharashtra. Updated with the latest statutory changes, notifications, and High Court Rules up to 2025, the book provides a dependable framework for understanding court procedures, record maintenance, electronic processes, and criminal adjudication under the evolving legal regime.

Key Features

• Official criminal manual issued under the authority of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay
• Incorporates Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam with Maharashtra-specific adaptations
• Includes BNSS (Maintenance of Records) Maharashtra Rules, 2025
• Covers Preservation and Destruction of Digitised Records Rules, 2025
• Updated High Court Rules for Video Conferencing for courts
• Contains provisions relating to e-filing, criminal procedure, and electronic processes
• Includes amendments to the Maharashtra Criminal Manual and allied procedural laws
• Updated with latest Rules, Circulars, and Directions applicable to criminal courts
• Published by Snow White, known for authoritative legal publications

This Criminal Manual is essential for judges of criminal courts, magistrates, public prosecutors, defence advocates, police officers, court clerks, and registry officials working within the criminal justice system of Maharashtra. It is also highly beneficial for judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, and legal researchers who require a structured and up-to-date understanding of criminal court procedures, record management, and High Court directives. With its practical orientation and official backing, the manual serves as a reliable desk reference for daily court functioning and procedural compliance.