Mitra’s Legal & Commercial Dictionary - Book By Eastern Law House

Edition : 6th (Reprint 2026)

ELH’s Mitra’s Legal & Commercial Dictionary – 6th Edition 2026 (by Eastern Law House) is a flagship legal dictionary and commercial lexicon widely used in the Indian legal community. Originally compiled by Shambhudas Mitra and updated by legal editors, this dictionary provides clear, precise, and context-rich definitions of thousands of legal and commercial terms, covering both domestic and internationally relevant vocabulary.

The dictionary goes beyond basic meanings by including collateral expressions, Latin maxims, statutory interpretations, references to judicial decisions, and commercial usage insights. It is an invaluable tool for understanding complex legal concepts found in statutes, contracts, court judgments, transactions, and academic writing.

With its richly contextual explanations, this edition is ideal for advocates drafting pleadings, judges interpreting terminology, students preparing for exams, and researchers working on comparative and commercial law subjects. The 6th Edition reflects evolving legal vocabulary and new commercial expressions emerging from recent legislation and courtroom practice.