Foundation of Legal Research and Case Law Analysis, Practical Handbook for LLB, LLM, PhD | Crestwood Publishers

Dr. Neel Mani Tripathi is a legal scholar, author, and publishing professional currently serving as an Assistant General Manager in a major Public Sector Undertaking in India. With academic training in Law and Criminology, his areas of interest include constitutional law, criminal justice, legal research, case-law analysis, evidence law, legal drafting, food and agricultural regulation, and emerging interdisciplinary issues.

A prolific author and legal educator, Dr. Tripathi has written and contributed to numerous books designed to bridge the gap between legal education and practical professional skills. His works include titles on legal research, courtroom careers, legal drafting, landmark cases, contracts, evidence law, property law, and professional development for young lawyers. His publications have collectively sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide, reaching students, researchers, academicians, advocates, and other professionals.

Dr. Tripathi also has a strong presence in academic publishing and knowledge dissemination through Crestwood Publishers and related scholarly initiatives. He has been associated with conferences, research programmes, academic collaborations, and publications spanning law, agriculture, food policy, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research.

Beyond books, he is an active professional voice on LinkedIn, with a community of more than 35,000 followers, where he regularly shares insights on law, legal careers, research, publishing, and professional development. His work reflects a continuing commitment to making serious academic knowledge practical, accessible, and relevant to students and working professionals.

Mr. M. Ravi Kumar is a senior Advocate, legal consultant, author, and academic with nearly 26 years of professional experience in law. He has been practising since 1998 before the High Court and subordinate courts, handling civil, criminal, consumer, service, labour, banking, arbitration, and other matters. He holds an LL.M. in International Law, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights, and has completed his Ph.D. in International Law from DSNLU, Visakhapatnam, with approval awaited as of 2026.

He has served as Legal Consultant to the A.P. Women’s Commission and as legal adviser to various private-sector organisations. He has authored, co-authored, reviewed, and revised several important legal publications covering criminal laws, constitutional law, civil procedure, specific relief, medical jurisprudence, judicial services, and legal research methodology.

Alongside legal practice, Mr. Kumar has been associated with legal education as Part-Time Faculty at the Post Graduate College of Law, Osmania University since 2017, has guided LL.M. dissertations, and has served as a guest lecturer and resource person. He presently serves as Executive Editor of Amaravathi Law Journal, S.C.J. Publication, and has also appeared on several television channels for legal-awareness programmes and discussions.