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The Guide to Investigation

G.S. Sodhi

The Guide to Investigation is a comprehensive reference on the law, procedure, and practice of investigation. Drawing on the author's extensive experience in the police, the CBI, and vigilance administration at NTPC, it examines the complete investigative process – from FIRs, witness examination, search, seizure, arrest, and bail to prosecution, disciplinary proceedings, and judicial review.

This authoritative work is an indispensable resource for investigators, vigilance professionals, legal practitioners, judicial officers, public administrators, researchers, and students seeking a clear understanding of investigative law and practice.

IT PROVIDES DETAILED GUIDANCE ON

• Anti-corruption investigations and vigilance matters

• Trap cases

• Criminal misconduct

• Disproportionate assets

• Fraud

• Misappropriation

• Criminal breach of trust

• Forensic evidence

• Sanction for prosecution, supported by extensive judicial precedents and practical insights

Updated as per Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023

Backed by 600+ judicial precedents and practical case studies

G.S. Sodhi

A law graduate and former GM (Vigilance) at NTPC, G.S. Sodhi (1953–2024) worked in the police department and the CBI. Through the course of his professional career, he garnered extensive experience in the field of investigation and in the conduct of disciplinary proceedings. He dealt with cases of national importance as well as cases involving techno-commercial issues. He co-authored a book on conducting disciplinary proceedings, Fundamentals of Departmental Enquiry Incorporating Judicial Decisions, with H.S. Bhattal. He also attended various international seminars in India and abroad and served as a faculty member at several institutions in India.