Better Drafting Civil & Criminal 2026

Better Drafting Civil & Criminal by Justice B.K. Behera is a practical legal drafting guide designed for advocates, judiciary aspirants, and law students in India. Published by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd., this latest edition provides systematic guidance on civil and criminal drafting along with a tabulated ready reckoner under the new criminal laws framework.

The book serves as a comprehensive reference for drafting pleadings, petitions, applications, notices, and criminal procedural documents used in Indian courts. It is especially valuable for judiciary exam preparation, courtroom practice, and professional drafting work under evolving legal procedures in India.

Prepared in a practical and reader-friendly format, this guide helps law students India and legal professionals strengthen their procedural drafting skills while understanding modern litigation requirements under the new criminal laws. It is an excellent companion for litigation practice, drafting work, and judiciary exam preparation.