The document is organized into five core modules:
| Feature | Physical Copy (2021) | High Quality PDF | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Portability | Heavy (approx 500+ pages) | Light (Tablet/Phone) | | Searchability | Manual index search | Instant (Ctrl+F) for poisons, sections, or signs | | Annotation | Highlighting pen required | Digital bookmarks & sticky notes | | Zoom | Fixed font size | Zoom into microscopic pathology slides | | Cost | High (Import/Print costs) | Accessible (Study resource) |
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The 2021 version incorporates recent amendments to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) , Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) , and the new Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence Act) drafts. It also addresses changes in medical council regulations concerning consent, medical negligence, and the National Medical Commission Act.
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