The “Pearson Legal Refresher for Judicial Services Examinations” is a series of books designed to provide comprehensive coverage of various legal subjects that are commonly tested in judicial services examinations. These books aim to serve as a refresher for aspiring judicial officers or candidates appearing for judicial services examinations to review and revise their legal knowledge. The series covers various subjects, including:
- Indian Constitution: This book covers the fundamental principles, structure, and provisions of the Constitution of India, including the fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy, fundamental duties, and the role of various constitutional bodies.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC): This book provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the IPC, which is the primary criminal law legislation in India. It covers various topics, such as general exceptions, offenses against the human body, offenses against property, offenses against public tranquility, and offenses against the state.
- Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): This book explains the procedural aspects of criminal law in India, as laid down in the CrPC. It covers topics such as investigation, arrest, bail, trial, judgment, and sentencing.
- Indian Evidence Act: This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the law of evidence in India, as laid down in the Indian Evidence Act. It covers topics such as relevancy, admissibility, types of evidence, burden of proof, and examination of witnesses.
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC): This book covers the procedural aspects of civil law in India, as laid down in the CPC. It covers topics such as jurisdiction, pleadings, framing of issues, evidence, judgment, and execution of decrees.
- Contract Act: This book explains the principles and provisions of the Indian Contract Act, which governs the law of contracts in India. It covers topics such as formation of contract, performance, breach, remedies, and discharge of contracts.
- Specific Relief Act: This book provides a detailed analysis of the provisions of the Specific Relief Act, which deals with the law of specific performance of contracts and other reliefs in civil matters.
- Limitation Act: This book explains the provisions of the Limitation Act, which governs the time limits for filing various civil suits and appeals in India.
- Transfer of Property Act: This book covers the law relating to the transfer of immovable property in India, as laid down in the Transfer of Property Act. It covers topics such as sale, mortgage, lease, gift, and exchange of property.
- Hindu Law: This book provides an in-depth understanding of the Hindu Law, which governs various aspects of Hindu personal law, including marriage, succession, adoption, maintenance, and guardianship.
- Muslim Law: This book covers the principles and provisions of Muslim Law, which govern various aspects of Muslim personal law, including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and maintenance.
- Jurisprudence: This book explains the fundamental principles and theories of jurisprudence, including legal concepts, legal rights, legal systems, and theories of justice.
These books are designed to cover the syllabus of judicial services examinations and provide a comprehensive review of the legal subjects commonly tested in these exams. They may include case law, statutory provisions, legal principles, and important concepts to help candidates prepare for their examinations effectively. It is advisable to refer to the latest edition of these books and consult other relevant study materials in combination with thorough preparation and practice to excel in judicial services examinations.