{"product_id":"law-of-evidence-a-commentary-2nd-edition-by-srimurugan-alagan-2026","title":"Law of Evidence: A Commentary, 2nd Edition by Srimurugan Alagan | 2026","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLaw of Evidence: A Commentary, 2nd Edition by Srimurugan Alagan | 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6164%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.0662%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSrimurugan Alagan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6164%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.0662%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApr 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6164%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.0662%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9786297851235\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6164%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.0662%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover + eBook \/ eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.6164%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.0662%; height: 19.5938px;\"\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 data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMastery of the rules of evidence is essential for every lawyer. The second edition of \u003cem data-end=\"117\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eLaw of Evidence: A Commentary\u003c\/em\u003e represents a significant advancement over the original 2020 edition, featuring comprehensive updates and expanded commentary on the Evidence Act 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"271\"\u003eThe legal principles, shaped by both local and international case law over the years, are skillfully distilled and clearly summarized for the benefit of readers. Key decisions from Indian courts, which offer valuable insights into evidence law, have been thoughtfully analyzed and discussed. Helpful cross-references guide readers through the complexities of Malaysia’s evidence law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eThis updated edition is an invaluable resource for both legal professionals and students, bridging the gap between foundational evidence rules and the evolving judicial landscape in Malaysia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"40\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKey updates in this new edition include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"42\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eThe effects of the Evidence (Amendment) Act 2024, which removed section 133A and revised section 118 to bring child witness testimony in line with the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"231\"\u003eThe introduction of a mandatory inquiry to challenge the competency of child witnesses and the question of whether a conviction can stand based on the uncorroborated, unsworn evidence of a child.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eA review of procedures for the pre-recording of child witness testimony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"504\"\u003eRecent Federal Court rulings on the admissibility of DNA evidence to challenge the \"conclusive\" presumption of legitimacy under section 112 of the Evidence Act 1950.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eExploration of new trends in evidence law, with insights from India’s \u003cem data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023\u003c\/em\u003e and reforms to Singapore’s Evidence Act, offering potential directions for modernizing Malaysia’s evidence law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eExpanded appendices, featuring updated commentary on the Bankers’ Books (Evidence) Act 1949 and a new appendix on the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKey Features of Law of Evidence: A Commentary, 2nd Edition by Srimurugan Alagan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA clear and detailed section-by-section commentary that explains the operation, interpretation, and practical application of each provision of the Evidence Act 1950.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eThe most current version of all provisions of the Evidence Act 1950.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"239\"\u003eAn in-depth analysis of case law, including key Malaysian decisions and influential authorities from India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"384\"\u003eHistorical context and legislative cross-references that help readers understand how evidentiary provisions connect with related laws, such as the Criminal Procedure Code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"558\"\u003eA practical and user-friendly guide that presents complex evidence principles in a well-structured and easy-to-read format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents of Law of Evidence: A Commentary, 2nd Edition by Srimurugan Alagan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart I: Relevancy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Preliminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Relevancy of Facts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart II: Proof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Facts Which Need Not Be Proved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOral Evidence \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Documentary Evidence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdmissibility of Evidence Obtained under Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Requests\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusion of Oral by Documentary Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart III: Production and Effect of Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurden of Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Estoppel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. Witnesses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e11. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamination of Witnesses\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e12. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproper Admission and Rejection of Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSrimurugan Alagan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly respected practitioner who trained under the late Karpal Singh. His vast experience in litigation forms the solid foundation of this book. A prolific contributor to the Malaysian White Book, he has authored authoritative works on the Federal Constitution, the Penal Code, and the Criminal Procedure Code, as well as \u003cem data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"346\"\u003eJurisdiction of the Courts in Malaysia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"391\"\u003ePersonal Insolvency Law in Malaysia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"431\"\u003eIn March 2025, Srimurugan was appointed by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department to the Ad Hoc Committee for the Review and Reform of Malaysia’s Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Evidence Act 1950 (CLRC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eWith an LLM in International Dispute Resolution, Srimurugan combines academic rigor with practical experience, ensuring this work is both legally insightful and grounded in real-world application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind more books like Law of Evidence: A Commentary, 2nd Edition by Srimurugan Alagan: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/collections\/evidence\" title=\"Evidence Law\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEvidence Law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Book (Hardcover + eBook)","offer_id":46031159066820,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":46031159099588,"sku":null,"price":427.68,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0405\/4062\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_21_2026_04_10_36_PM.png?v=1776759148","url":"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/products\/law-of-evidence-a-commentary-2nd-edition-by-srimurugan-alagan-2026","provider":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}