Fifty Years of the Supreme Court of India: Its Grasp and Reach

This commemorative volume looks at fifty eventful years of the apex court of justice. It takes stock of the contribution of the Supreme Court of India in shaping the law of the country. The essays comprehensively cover all major areas of law, and thus explore the ramifications of the court’s judgements on the law of the land. They also traverse the history of constitutional development in India. The essays reflect on topics as varied as: social interest litigation, gender justice issues, administrative and service laws, election laws, personal laws, business laws, tax laws, environmental laws, Industrial laws, and the law of torts, with contributions from eminent scholars, judges, and academics. This book will be of great interest to all sections of the legal fraternity. It will also be of relevance to political scientists, journalists and lay readers.