Better Drafting (Civil & Criminal) by Justice B. K. Behera, co‑authored with Rahul Kandharkar (2nd Edition, 2024, Vinod Publications), is an essential hardcover drafting manual for Indian legal professionals. This updated guide focuses on practical drafting skills across civil and criminal domains:

• Contains ready-to-use, clause-based drafting samples for pleadings, petitions, applications, notices, and affidavits.

• Adaptable for both civil litigation and criminal practice; includes checklists and drafting templates aligned to India’s legal context.

• Hardcover binding ensures durability for regular courtroom or office reference.

Designed for lawyers, judicial aspirants, clerks, and academic users, this manual helps sharpen drafting proficiency with structured examples and contemporary formatting standards.