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Criminal Law with Related Laws – Digest Volume I & II
By Premarathna Jayasinghe
A Comprehensive Legal Digest Bridging Core Criminal Law and Related Statutes in Sri Lanka

Criminal Law with Related Laws – Digest Volume I & II by Premarathna Jayasinghe is an authoritative and expansive reference work that meticulously compiles and analyzes key aspects of criminal law alongside interrelated legal provisions in Sri Lanka. Designed for legal professionals, academics, and students alike, this two-volume digest offers a unique, well-organized, and scholarly resource that brings together the essence of substantive criminal law with a broad range of associated legal areas.

Across both volumes, Jayasinghe provides detailed coverage of foundational criminal law concepts such as general principles of liability, types of offenses, legal defenses, and punishment, while simultaneously integrating discussions on related laws including evidence law, procedural law, and special statutes relevant to criminal justice. Each legal issue is examined through a combination of statutory references, judicial interpretations, and real case summaries, making this digest both practical and deeply informative.

The structure of the digest is carefully laid out to allow quick navigation and cross-referencing, making it especially useful for practitioners in courtrooms, law students in academic settings, and candidates preparing for professional legal examinations. This work not only strengthens the reader’s understanding of criminal law in its purest form but also clarifies how it interacts with broader areas of the legal system in Sri Lanka.