A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology

Modi A Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, first published in 1920 by Dr Jaising P Modi, has been unrivalled in the Indian medico-legal landscape. For a century, it has stood as the standard reference for doctors, lawyers, judges, police officers, and forensic scientists alike. Its pages bear witness to the evolving intersection of medicine and law in India – an intersection that grows ever more complex as new technologies redefine investigation, adjudication, and medical practice. Over successive editions, this textbook has expanded from being a compendium of medical jurisprudence and toxicology into a comprehensive synthesis of medical law, forensic medicine, and toxicology, contextualized for both academic and professional needs. The fact that it remains the primary reference even after a hundred years speaks to its scholarly foundation, practical utility, and ability to adapt to change.