Exhibit A · Siddhant Pandey
Survive the system. Outsmart the street. Criminal lawyer Siddhant Pandey's playbook for how Indian criminal law really works — police, searches, arrest, bail and extortion — written for people with no legal background.
Nu Voice Press · Distributed by Penguin Random House India
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A technical, in-depth guide to criminal law in India, written as a situational playbook. It breaks down real scenarios involving police, accusations, searches, seizures, extortion and procedural abuse.
“When life blindsides you with a legal nightmare, this is the book that keeps you standing.” From the back cover
The evidence board
Every chapter opens with something that happens to ordinary people, then works backwards into the law that governs it. You learn the provision because you needed it.
The reality
Most people don't get scammed, extorted or trapped because they're stupid.
They get caught because they're distracted, rushed, polite, or emotionally exposed.
False arrests, scams, extortion, false accusations and manipulation don't begin with a crime. They begin with attention diversion, manufactured urgency and emotional pressure — three things that are cheap to produce and hard to notice from the inside.
of scams work by manufacturing urgency
average window you get to make the decision
preventable with trained situational awareness
बेखौफ · Bekhauf
Bekhauf doesn't mean walking into trouble. It means walking through a situation already knowing what it can and cannot do to you — which is what knowing the procedure actually buys.
Fear comes from not knowing what happens next. Every chapter of this book removes one more thing you didn't know.
Meet the author
A practising criminal lawyer with deep expertise in criminal and cyber-criminal law. As the author of Street Smart Laws — Criminal Edition, published by Nu Voice Press and distributed by Penguin Random House India, he has reshaped how ordinary people understand the Indian legal system.
His work bridges textbook law and street-level reality — teaching how the system actually operates, and how to move through it with composure, clarity and strategic awareness.
“Look ordinary. Think ten steps ahead.” Siddhant Pandey
The verdict · verified purchases
“An absolute gem for anyone curious about how the law actually works in real-life situations — not just in textbooks. The "Sticky Situations" section walks you through scenarios that could happen to literally anyone. It doesn't just teach law; it teaches awareness, decision-making, and how small choices can have serious consequences.”
“Bought an author-signed copy of Street Smart Laws — an absolute must read for anyone who is curious about the workings of the judicial system. Also found the application and examples of laws mentioned quite easy to understand. Must read.”
“Siddhant Pandey brilliantly simplifies criminal law for everyday understanding. Instead of heavy legal jargon, it uses relatable examples that make the reader think critically about safety, awareness and decision-making.”
“Siddhant has done an amazing job of making intimidating laws accessible to the common person. I loved the step-by-step action plans for high-pressure situations and the focus on mindset strategies to stay calm.”
When the book isn't enough
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A private consultation with criminal lawyer Siddhant Pandey for legal strategy and risk analysis on your specific situation.
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Custom programmes covering criminal liability, workplace misconduct, digital risk and crisis response — built around your organisation's real exposure.
FAQ
A criminal-law book by criminal lawyer Siddhant Pandey. Street Smart Laws: Criminal Edition is a situational playbook for how Indian criminal law behaves on the ground — police interactions, searches, accusations, extortion and procedural abuse — written for people with no legal background.
A practising criminal lawyer with 6+ years in criminal and cyber-criminal law who has studied 500+ cases. He is the author of Street Smart Laws: Criminal Edition, published by Nu Voice Press and distributed by Penguin Random House India.
No. It is written for people with no legal background. Lawyers and students read it for the scenario framing; everyone else reads it because the situations in it — a stop, a search, an accusation, an extortion attempt — happen to ordinary people.
Yes. It works from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — the codes in force since 1 July 2024 — and breaks them down without legalese.
The Kindle edition is on Amazon.in. The paperback is on Amazon.in and Flipkart, and in bookstores across India.
Not yet. The paperback and Kindle editions are currently sold only in India, through Amazon.in and Flipkart. There is no international shipping or international Kindle availability at this time.
Yes — a private consultation with Siddhant Pandey is ₹20,000 per hour and covers legal strategy review and a risk analysis of your situation.
Yes. Corporate legal-awareness training starts at ₹2,00,000 per month for up to 20 employees, delivered on-site or virtually, with a curriculum built around your organisation's actual exposure.
No. The book and this site are educational. They explain how the system works and how to conduct yourself; they do not create a lawyer–client relationship. For advice on your own matter, book a consultation or speak to your own lawyer.
Field notes
Patterns
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Patterns
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Procedure
6 min read
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The people who stay out of trouble aren't lucky. They noticed earlier. Kindle is the fastest way in; the paperback is on Amazon and Flipkart.
Sold in India. Also in physical copies at bookstores.
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