By Pinky Anand
By Pinky Anand
₹500.00
MRPGenre
Social Science
Language
English
Publisher
Rupa Publications
ISBN
9789357020404
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.
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