Why did a regular judgment by the Allahabad High Court result in the imposition of Emergency across India? How did Sanjay Dutt?s arrest under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act affect theaw?s future? What was the curious turn of events thated to the back and forth regarding decriminalization of same-sex relationships? In India, whenever theegislature has resorted to petty politics, the judiciary has always stepped in to be the nation?s conscience keeper. Passingandmark judgmentsike the ones against Triple Talaq and honour killings as well as preserving the citizens? right to identity and expression, the courts of India have consistently set a high bar when it comes to putting its citizens first. Raising the Bar explores some cases and judgments that have shaped the citizenry and the country going forward. With the cases analysed in detail by one of the country?s foremostawyers, this book is a must-read to grasp theegal history of modern India.