Criminal Reference by Sukumar Ray is instant edition of this utility oriented work as the true successor of its past, covers the whole gamut of the criminal laws under a single umbrella. Beside three major criminal Acts all the important minor criminal Act are discussed along with the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, etc. The burning issues of the day like delayed disposal of mercy petition, consent in rape cases, provision of death sentence for repeat offender in rape case, etc. are highlighted.