Lectures on Criminal Procedure – 7th Edition 2025 by R. V. Kelkar is one of the most trusted and widely-used academic texts on the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in India. Known for its clarity, depth, and structured approach to procedural criminal law, this edition offers a comprehensive and updated analysis of every stage of criminal proceedings—from the initiation of investigation to the final disposal of appeal.

The 2025 edition incorporates recent amendments to the CrPC, latest Supreme Court and High Court judgments, evolving procedural standards, and modern criminal justice principles. The book presents concepts in a simple yet authoritative manner, making it suitable for readers at all levels of legal education and practice.

Key topics such as arrest, bail, investigation, charge, trial procedures, rights of the accused, powers of courts, maintenance proceedings, compounding of offences, appeal structures, revisions, and victim rights are explained with clarity and supported by relevant illustrations and case references. The structured chapter-wise format helps students easily understand doctrinal principles, legislative intent, and judicial interpretations.

This edition serves as an indispensable resource for LL.B. and LL.M. students, UGC NET and judiciary aspirants, public prosecutors, defence lawyers, academicians, and researchers who require a reliable and updated understanding of criminal procedure in India. The book’s approach bridges theory and practice, making it equally useful in academic, examination, and courtroom contexts.