Universal’s Criminal Manual (Pocket Size, Hardcover) by Universal (LexisNexis) is a compact, authoritative reference updated as per the 2024 edition, tailored for legal exams, courtroom use, and quick statutory reference:

• Covers the full texts of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, incorporating amendments from the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Includes a Guide to Criminal Pleadings with model forms for practical use.

• Contains approximately 740 pages, bound in a durable hardcover pocket-size format (~18 × 12 cm), making it perfect for field, court, or study-room portability.

• Priced affordably (~₹550–750), this portable edition is widely used by judiciary exam aspirants, law students, clerks, advocates, and police officers.