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The book Threats to Indian Republic dealt with a wide range of burning topics pertaining to politics, administration, gaps in laws, constitution. The subject of accountability and transparency is analysed thoroughly. The index to the book should be the best reference point to the topics discussed. The foreword by Sri Mahmood Bin Muhammed outlined briefly the topics covered and their quality. On 15.08. 06. on the eve of 59 year of independence, Sri Manmohan Singh ...
The book suggests total recasting of penal, procedural and law of evidence to make it victim oriented and not accused centric. Out of eight capital offences in IPC 1860, two sections 303 (life convict committing another murder), and 307 II prescribed mandatory death. Section 121, 132, 302, 305, 364A, 396 prescribed death sentence with an alternative of life imprisonment. Section 303 was struck down by Apex court as violating article 21. For awarding death penalty ...
The book Reform Forward deals with the nitty-gritty of anti-corruption law, its enforcement in particular if the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 is inadequate to tackle corruption in administration, Lok Ayukta legislations are toothless since they did not criminalize corruption, prosecutable and punishable. Lokpal institution (not legislation) created through constitutional amendment or an Act of Parliament is the need of the hour. Lokpal can be mandated to ...
Religion and spirituality explained in simple language. Education has two aspects. One is for employment and living, the other for right way of living. The subtle distinction between law and rule of law is outlined. Where there is no accountability, there is no rule of law. Reform of certain Criminal Law provisions suggested. Judiciary is an essential part of governance. This larger vision of its role is focused. Greater transparency of the working of various ...