Lawmann’s Sessions Trial (With Cross References to New Criminal Laws) – Edition 2026 is a comprehensive and authoritative work that provides an in-depth understanding of the law, procedure, and practical conduct of sessions trials in India. Meticulously updated to incorporate the sweeping reforms introduced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, this book serves as an essential reference for navigating sessions cases under the new criminal justice framework.

The book systematically explains every stage of a sessions trial, beginning with committal proceedings, framing of charges, and the role of the Sessions Court, and progressing through examination and cross-examination of witnesses, appreciation of evidence, arguments, judgment, sentencing, and post-trial remedies. Each procedural step is clearly correlated with the corresponding provisions of the new criminal laws, enabling readers to understand both the legislative intent and the practical application of the reformed provisions.

A distinctive feature of this edition is its extensive cross-referencing between the old Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, and Indian Evidence Act, and the new BNSS, BNS, and BSA. This comparative approach makes the book particularly valuable for practitioners and students transitioning to the new legal regime, ensuring clarity and continuity in criminal trial practice.

The text is enriched with leading Supreme Court and High Court judgments, carefully selected to explain settled principles as well as emerging interpretations under the new laws. Practical insights, procedural illustrations, and judicial observations help readers understand how sessions trials are actually conducted in courtrooms, beyond mere theoretical discussion. The book also highlights common procedural errors and provides guidance on effective trial strategy, making it highly useful for day-to-day criminal litigation.

Written in a clear, structured, and practitioner-friendly manner, this work is an indispensable resource for criminal advocates, public prosecutors, defence counsel, judicial officers, law students, academicians, and candidates preparing for judicial service examinations. Whether used as a courtroom companion or an academic reference, Lawmann’s Sessions Trial – Edition 2026 offers a complete, up-to-date, and reliable guide to sessions trial practice under India’s new criminal laws.