Legal Rights Every Citizen Must Know

About the Book

"Legal Rights Every Citizen Must Know" is written by Nikhil Chugh, an Indian advocate, legal educator and author based in Panipat, Haryana. He is a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association and practices primarily in criminal law, constitutional litigation and trial court matters.

Nikhil Chugh holds a BA.LLB (Hons.) from Chandigarh University and an LL.M in Constitutional Law from Kurukshetra University. He has also pursued an MBA in Finance from Kurukshetra University and has qualified the UGC NET examination in law. In addition to legal practice, he serves as a Legal Research Officer with the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS).

This book is a practical legal awareness guide designed to help citizens understand important aspects of criminal procedure in India. It explains topics such as FIR registration, arrest procedures, bail law, and the legal powers of the police under Indian law.

The book also explains constitutional safeguards available to citizens under Articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India and highlights the major reforms introduced through India's new criminal laws including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

Through simple explanations and practical insights, Legal Rights Every Citizen Must Know aims to make legal rights and criminal procedure easier to understand for students, citizens and individuals seeking legal awareness.

For deeper insights into the inspiration behind this book and the author's legal journey, read the Interview with Nikhil Chugh .

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