The undisputed, gold-standard authority on forensic medicine and medical jurisprudence in India.

For over a century, Modi’s Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology has remained the most illustrious, widely cited, and unparalleled treatise on the subject. It is the definitive reference manual used by the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, criminal law practitioners, forensic scientists, medical examiners, and law enforcement agencies across the nation.

Now in its landmark 28th Edition, meticulously edited by Hon'ble Justice K. Kannan, this masterpiece seamlessly blends foundational medical principles with evolving judicial trends, statutory advancements, and modern forensic technology.

Key Features & Comprehensive Coverage

An invaluable asset for criminal defense advocates and prosecutors looking to effectively examine or cross-examine medical experts, doctors, and forensic specialists.

Detailed insights into poisons, post-mortem findings, chemical analysis, and clinical toxicology, critical for handling homicide, suicide, and accidental poisoning cases.

Fully updated to map complex medical evidence (such as DNA profiling, advanced forensics, and post-mortem timelines) against current procedural and evidentiary laws.

Heavily backed by landmark judicial precedents where courts have explicitly relied upon "Modi" to determine medical facts and deliver judgments.

Edited by K. Kannan, ensuring that the intersection of complex medical science and rigorous legal practice is presented with absolute precision.

Essential for Every Legal & Medical Library

No criminal trial involving bodily injury, sexual offenses, or poisoning can be completely argued without a firm grasp of forensic medicine. The 28th Edition of Modi ensures you have the most up-to-date, scientifically accurate, and legally reliable sourcebook on your desk to decipher post-mortem reports, medical certificates, and complex scientific data confidently.