{"product_id":"handbook-on-criminal-litigation-in-the-magistrates-court-by-saravanan-meyappan-2026","title":"Handbook on Criminal Litigation in the Magistrates’ Court by Saravanan Meyappan | 2026*","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHandbook on Criminal Litigation in the Magistrates’ Court by Saravanan Meyappan | 2026*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaravanan Meyappan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 Sept 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9786297851570\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftcover + eBook (482 pp) \/ eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Maxwell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“By offering a practical, analytical, a thorough and organised analysis of the complexities of criminal litigation, from the jurisdiction of the court, arrest, remand, charge, bail to criminal trial, sentencing principles and judgment writing, the author has delivered a work of immense utility and practical value to the criminal justice fraternity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Foreword by\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYAA Datuk Seri Hashim bin Hamzah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChief Judge of Malaya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“… tackling criminal trials demands a mixture of theoretical and procedural legal acumen and undoubtedly this handbook provides for a comprehensive, clear and reliable guide on the intricacies of criminal litigation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Foreword by\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTan Sri Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRetired Judge of the Federal Court Malaysia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCriminal litigation demands careful preparation, comprehensive knowledge of the law, and effective advocacy to safeguard the rights of the accused and promote the proper administration of justice. A sound grasp of the principles and procedures involved is particularly important for those beginning their practice in criminal litigation. Courtroom practice requires practitioners to navigate substantive criminal law alongside procedural legislation, including the Criminal Procedure Code and the Evidence Act 1950, while applying effective advocacy skills. As the first-tier trial court, the Magistrates’ Court deals with a significant proportion of criminal matters, including narcotics offences, general criminal cases, and traffic offences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epractical, concise, and up-to-date guide to criminal litigation in the Magistrates’ Court\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, covering the laws and procedures that govern criminal proceedings from jurisdiction to sentencing. Adopting an analytical and practice-oriented approach, it explores the interaction between procedural and evidential issues in the courtroom, with detailed reference to applicable legislation, case law, and Practice Directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the author’s knowledge and practical experience, the book combines statutory provisions, recent judicial decisions, and comparative materials from other jurisdictions to present a clear and comprehensive overview of criminal proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court. While the main emphasis is on Magistrates’ Court practice, the principles and procedures discussed have wider relevance to criminal litigation. Key stages covered include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremand, charging, bail, trial proceedings, evidential matters, and sentencing principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its comprehensive and current coverage, this book is a valuable reference for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecriminal litigators, prosecutors, judicial officers, academics, law students, and others seeking a practical understanding of Malaysian criminal litigation and procedure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of Handbook on Criminal Litigation in the Magistrates’ Court by Saravanan Meyappan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed coverage of Malaysian criminal litigation and procedure, with particular emphasis on the Magistrates’ Court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical and critical analysis reflecting the realities of criminal courtroom practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant legislation, recent judicial decisions, case analyses, and legal commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of applicable Practice Directions relating to criminal proceedings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSimplified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBahasa Melayu summaries and key takeaways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePractical guidance and tips for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrial preparation for both prosecution and defence counsel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents of Handbook on Criminal Litigation in the Magistrates’ Court by Saravanan Meyappan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"7e05ba22-cdfc-4191-92e2-efb09d3cbe83\" class=\"block md:block lg:block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-16 pb-32 pt-20 md:mt-64 md:grid md:grid-cols-12 md:items-start md:px-24 md:pt-24 xl:mx-auto xl:mt-0 xl:max-w-[1200px] xl:px-0 product-detail-page-module\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"md:col-span-8 mt-24 md:mt-0 product-info-module\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid pb-2 pt-20 md:col-span-7 md:mb-20 md:pr-20 md:pt-14 lg:col-span-8 lg:pr-52\"\u003eChapter 1: Introduction and Jurisdiction of the Court\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Court for Children\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Courtroom Decorum and Etiquette\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Key Essential Criminal Procedure Concepts in Court\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Trial and Evidential Procedure in Court\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Sentencing and Miscellaneous Orders of the Court\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Judgment Writing\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Relevant Practice Directions for Criminal Cases\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Summary of Chapters in Bahasa Melayu\u003cbr\u003eAppendix C: Practical Tips for Trial Preparation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid pb-2 pt-20 md:col-span-7 md:mb-20 md:pr-20 md:pt-14 lg:col-span-8 lg:pr-52\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid pb-2 pt-20 md:col-span-7 md:mb-20 md:pr-20 md:pt-14 lg:col-span-8 lg:pr-52\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid pb-2 pt-20 md:col-span-7 md:mb-20 md:pr-20 md:pt-14 lg:col-span-8 lg:pr-52\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid pb-2 pt-20 md:col-span-7 md:mb-20 md:pr-20 md:pt-14 lg:col-span-8 lg:pr-52\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaravanan Meyappan\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Registrar of the High Court of Malaya (Criminal Division), Shah Alam. He has held various judicial and legal positions, including High Court Registrar, Criminal Court Magistrate, Federal Counsel, and Deputy Public Prosecutor specialising in commercial crime. He is also a regular legal speaker and writer in criminal law, child justice, and public law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe holds an LLB (Hons) from UKM and an LLM in Public Law from the University of Bristol as a British Chevening Scholar, together with professional qualifications in mediation, international law, and children’s rights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid pb-2 pt-20 md:col-span-7 md:mb-20 md:pr-20 md:pt-14 lg:col-span-8 lg:pr-52\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind more books like Handbook on Criminal Litigation in the Magistrates’ Court: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/collections\/criminal-law\" title=\"Criminal Law\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCriminal Law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ef0749e6-0d12-4d12-be3d-06be600b5139\" class=\"block md:block lg:block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Book (Softcover + eBook)","offer_id":46638801125572,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":46638801158340,"sku":null,"price":194.4,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0405\/4062\/files\/LibraryPoster_22.jpg?v=1789023823","url":"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/products\/handbook-on-criminal-litigation-in-the-magistrates-court-by-saravanan-meyappan-2026","provider":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}