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10 Judgements That Changed India [Hardcover]

10 Judgements That Changed India [Hardcover]

10 Judgements That Changed India

Book Description


Here are the Supreme Court's ten pivotal judgements that have transformed Indian democracy and redefined our daily lives. Exploring vital themes such as custodial deaths, reservations and environmental jurisprudence, this book contextualizes the judgements, explains key concepts and maps their impacts. Written by one of India's most respected lawyers, Ten Judgements That Changed India is an authoritative yet accessible read for anyone keen to understand India's legal system and the foundations of our democracy.
Book Features:
  • 10 ground-breaking and pivotal judgments of the Supreme Court of India published for the first time in a reader-friendly manner
  • Hugely authoritative commentary on each judgment but in a very reader-friendly, accessible language & format
  • Each judgment complemented by comprehensive backgrounder boxes/appendices/case studies/in-text information
  • The book will appeal to an array of readers lawmakers and law students, social commentators, those in political think tanks, media people, activist organizations, concerned citizens
  • The author is among India's foremost corporate attorneys (and daughter to Soli Sorabjee, former Attorney-General of India)