The executive, the legislature and the judiciary are the three branches of government, both state and central, in India. Of these, it is the judiciary's task to uphold constitutional values and ensure justice for all. The interpretation and application of constitutional values by the judicial system has had far-reaching impact, often even altering provisions of the Constitution itself. Although our legal system was originally based on the broad principles of the English common law, over the years it has been adapted to Indian traditions and been changed, for the better, by certain landmark verdicts. In Landmark Judgments that Changed India, former Supreme Court judge and eminent jurist Asok Kumar Ganguly analyses certain cases that led to the formation of new laws and changes to the legal system. Discussed in this book are judgments in cases such as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala that curtailed the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution; Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India and Others that defined personal liberty; and Golaknath v. State of Punjab, where it was ruled that amendments which infringe upon fundamental rights cannot be passed. Of special significance for law students and practitioners, this book is also an ideal guide for anyone interested in the changes made to Indian laws down the years, and the evolution of the judicial system to what it is today.
Who was Shah Bano and why was her alimony pertinent to India’s Secularism? Does the fundamental right to life include the right to livelihood and shelter? Where there is the right to live, is there also the right to die? How did Bhanwari Devi’s Rape help define sexual harassment at the workplace? 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.
Can a state Legislature imprison a critic and summon a high Court judge to appear before it? Are religion-based personal laws above fundamental Rights? Why did the Punjab police organize a band to celebrate the defeat of the state in a case of sexual harassment? Is it legal for the government to arm untrained private citizens to participate in counter-insurgency operations? How did Parliament come to pass the first Amendment to the Constitution allowing for caste-based reservations? And why did the Supreme Court acquit a rape accused on the basis of the victims sexual history? In this book, constitutional expert chintan chandrachud takes us behind the scenes and tells us the stories of ten extraordinary and dramatic legal cases from the 1950s to the present day that have all but faded from public memory. Written in a lively, riveting style, this book has a cast of characters that includes the who s who of the Indian legal system. It also paints an unexpected picture of the Indian judiciary: the Courts are not always on the right side of history or justice, and they don t always have the last word on the matters before them. This entertaining book is an incisive look into the functioning of Indian institutions.
In 2001, India had 4 million cell phone subscribers. Ten years later, that number had exploded to more than 750 million. Over just a decade, the mobile phone was transformed from a rare and unwieldy instrument to a palm-sized, affordable staple, taken for granted by poor fishermen in Kerala and affluent entrepreneurs in Mumbai alike. The Great Indian Phone Book investigates the social revolution ignited by what may be the most significant communications device in history, one which has disrupted more people and relationships than the printing press, wristwatch, automobile, or railways, though it has qualities of all four. In this fast-paced study, Assa Doron and Robin Jeffrey explore the whole ecosystem of the cheap mobile phone. Blending journalistic immediacy with years of field-research experience in India, they portray the capitalists and bureaucrats who control the cellular infrastructure and wrestle over bandwidth rights, the marketers and technicians who bring mobile phones to the masses, and the often poor, village-bound users who adapt these addictive and sometimes troublesome devices to their daily lives. Examining the challenges cell phones pose to a hierarchy-bound country, the authors argue that in India, where caste and gender restrictions have defined power for generations, the disruptive potential of mobile phones is even greater than elsewhere. The Great Indian Phone Book is a rigorously researched, multidimensional tale of what can happen when a powerful and readily available technology is placed in the hands of a large, still predominantly poor population.
50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India www.discountbookstore.in 50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India BY --- ASHUTOSH KUMAR MISHRA For -- Discount Book Store Published By : -- Discount Book Store Website -- http://www.discountbookstore.in/ Email – [email protected] , [email protected] Find us on Facebook --- @ https://www.facebook.com/lawtech.india Disclaimer: This document is being furnished to you for your information. You may choose to reproduce or redistribute this information for non-commercial purposes in part or in full to any other person with due acknowledgement of http://discountbookstore.in/ Discount Book Store makes every effort to use reliable and comprehensive information, but Discount Book Store does not represent that this information is accurate or complete. This data has been collated without regard to the objectives or opinions of those who may receive it. 2 50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India www.discountbookstore.in Table of Contain Contains Part I Facts in Brief Arguments Highlights of Judgments For Common Man Part II Full Text of Judgments with equivalent citation 3 50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India www.discountbookstore.in Table of Case Reported 1. A.D.M. Jabalpur v. Shiv Kant Shukla (The Habeas Corpus Case) 2. Ajit Singh v. State of Punjab 3. Apparel Export Promotion Council v. A.K. Chopra 4. Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab 5. BALCO Employees Union v. Union of India 6. Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India 7. Budhan Choudhary v. State of Bihar 8. Chief Forest Conservator (Wild Life) v. Nisar Khan 9. D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal 10. Daniel Latifi v. Union of India 11. Dr (Mrs.) Vijaya Manohar Arbat v. Kashirao Rajaram Sawai 12. Dr. Mahachandra Prasad Singh v. Chairman, Bihar Legislative Council 13. Dr. Pradeep Jain v. Union of India 14. Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal v. Union of India 15. Forum, Prevention of Envn. and Sound Pollution v. Union of India 4 50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India www.discountbookstore.in 16. Gaurav Jain v. Union of India 17. Hoechst Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. State of Bihar 18. I.C. Golak Nath v . State of Punjab 19. In re, Vinay Chandra Mishra 20. In Re: Death of Sawinder Singh Grover 21. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India 22. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India 23. L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India 24. Laxmi Kant Pandey v. Union of India 25. M/s Modi Cements Limited v. Shri Kuchil Kumar Nandi 26. M/s Shantistar Builders v. Narayan Khimalal Totame 27. Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co. Ltd. v. Audrey D'costa 28. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India 29. Minerva Mills v. Union of India 30. Mr. X v. Hospital Z 31. Nandini Satpathy v. P.L. Dani 32. Narayan Prasad Lohia v. Nikunj Kumar Lohia 33. Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India 34. Poonam Verma v. Dr. Ashwin Patel 35. Parmanand Katara v. Union of India 36. PUCL v. Union of India 5 50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India www.discountbookstore.in 37. Rai Sahib Ram Jawaya Kapur v. State of Punjab 38. Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra 39. S.P.Sampath Kumar v. Union of India 40. Sakshi v. Union of India 41. Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra 42. Bodhisattwa Gautam v. Miss Subhra Chakraborty 43. Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab 44. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India 45. Standard Chartered Bank v. Directorate of Enforcement 46. State of Gujarat v. Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat 47. State of Rajasthan v. Union of India 48. Sunil Batra (II) v. Delhi Administration 49. Vincent v. Union of India 50. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan 6 50 Leading Cases of Supreme Court of India www.discountbookstore.in
An incisive and comprehensive view of India’s legal process and its key issues India has the second-largest legal profession in the world, but the systemic delays and chronic impediments of its judicial system inspire little confidence in the common person. In India’s Legal System, renowned constitutional expert and senior Supreme Court lawyer Fali S. Nariman explores the possible reasons. While realistically appraising the criminal justice system and the performance of legal practitioners, he elaborates on the different aspects of contemporary practice, such as public interest litigation, judicial review and activism. In lucid, accessible language, Nariman discusses key social issues such as inequality and affirmative action, providing real cases as illustrations of the on-ground situation. This frank and thought-provoking book offers valuable insights into India’s judicial system and maps a possible road ahead to make justice available to all.
On 12 June 1975, for the first time in independent India's history, the election of a prime minister was set aside by a high court judgment. The watershed case, Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain, acted as the catalyst for the imposition of the Emergency. Based on detailed notes of the court proceedings, The Case That Shook India is both a significant legal and a historical document. The author, advocate Prashant Bhushan, provides a blow-by-blow account of the goings-on inside the courtroom as well as the manoeuvrings outside it, including threats, bribes and deceit. As the case goes to the Supreme Court, we see how a ruling government can misuse legislative power to save the PM's election. Through his forceful and gripping narrative, Bhushan vividly recreates the legal drama that decisively shaped India's political destiny.
When the first Supreme Court convened in 1790, it was so ill-esteemed that its justices frequently resigned in favor of other pursuits. John Rutledge stepped down as Associate Justice to become a state judge in South Carolina; John Jay resigned as Chief Justice to run for Governor of New York; and Alexander Hamilton declined to replace Jay, pursuing a private law practice instead. As Bernard Schwartz shows in this landmark history, the Supreme Court has indeed travelled a long and interesting journey to its current preeminent place in American life. In A History of the Supreme Court, Schwartz provides the finest, most comprehensive one-volume narrative ever published of our highest court. With impeccable scholarship and a clear, engaging style, he tells the story of the justices and their jurisprudence--and the influence the Court has had on American politics and society. With a keen ability to explain complex legal issues for the nonspecialist, he takes us through both the great and the undistinguished Courts of our nation's history. He provides insight into our foremost justices, such as John Marshall (who established judicial review in Marbury v. Madison, an outstanding display of political calculation as well as fine jurisprudence), Roger Taney (whose legacy has been overshadowed by Dred Scott v. Sanford), Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo, and others. He draws on evidence such as personal letters and interviews to show how the court has worked, weaving narrative details into deft discussions of the developments in constitutional law. Schwartz also examines the operations of the court: until 1935, it met in a small room under the Senate--so cramped that the judges had to put on their robes in full view of the spectators. But when the new building was finally opened, one justice called it "almost bombastically pretentious," and another asked, "What are we supposed to do, ride in on nine elephants?" He includes fascinating asides, on the debate in the first Court, for instance, over the use of English-style wigs and gowns (the decision: gowns, no wigs); and on the day Oliver Wendell Holmes announced his resignation--the same day that Earl Warren, as a California District Attorney, argued his first case before the Court. The author brings the story right up to the present day, offering balanced analyses of the pivotal Warren Court and the Rehnquist Court through 1992 (including, of course, the arrival of Clarence Thomas). In addition, he includes four special chapters on watershed cases: Dred Scott v. Sanford, Lochner v. New York, Brown v. Board of Education, and Roe v. Wade. Schwartz not only analyzes the impact of each of these epoch-making cases, he takes us behind the scenes, drawing on all available evidence to show how the justices debated the cases and how they settled on their opinions. Bernard Schwartz is one of the most highly regarded scholars of the Supreme Court, author of dozens of books on the law, and winner of the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award. In this remarkable account, he provides the definitive one-volume account of our nation's highest court.
