THE CASES THAT INDIA FORGOT

As a law enthusiast and not in anyway trained in law, I have read plenty to non-fiction books on law.But this one ranks somewhere at the top because of a few reasons:1) The case selection is impressive.2) The language is simplified and the notes/citations are moved chapter wise to the end of the book. This does not distract the reader .3) The language is kept very simple without compromising on the details. This coupled with the above point makes it a very easy read for even a layman.All in all Kudos to Chandrachud for this delightful book... My only disappointment came when I finished the book - I wish it could have gone on forever :)

Best book must read.

I recommend all those who are truth seekers, fight for justice. Totally different angle of author which shows his own courage to say something which even supreme court could not. Very balanced criticism of supreme court's judgements with full respect and logic.Must read for those who are truth lover, who can sense agony of others, who feel still not liberated under independent India and want to see their voice heard through this book.

Excellent book.The book has some of the cases that we actually forgot. Amazing cases & amazing judgements. The book provides details of cases which helped in formation of such as credible judicial system of India. Classic cases and classic arguments in the courts, the case details are substituted with facts. A must book to be in the library of the book lovers & should be read by each lawyer or anyone wants to be a lawyer or judge someday or anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge on Indian judiciary classical cases.

The book is so readable. One can read it in just a few small sessions. Captures the debates within the constitutional culture in a captivating way via 10 historic cases i.e Fundamental rights vs directive principle of state policy, Individual freedom vs Defense, Personal laws vs Progressive Legislation, Equality vs reservation or reservations a component of equality...The list goes on. The best part of reading this book is that you can find judicial history so readable. It has been plated in a sublime craft that simplicity is.

We are living in tough times, COVID-19 has put us all at home but this not a holiday that any of us has planned or even wanted, so even though I have moved to Work from Home I didn’t feel like reading much. Bringing work to home somewhat takes the fun out & I have been kind of procrastinating a lot on the reading front since I have been binge-watching movies and TV shows during this time. I started Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy in April, after covering two of the 5 part series I needed some change so I began reading this book about the forgotten cases that had its effects on not just the judiciary but us as a nation.The book has been partitioned into Politics, Gender, Religion and National Security and we start with a standoff between a State Assembly and Judges of Court which pulled the Prime Minister and Chief Justice within the conflict, all because of a pamphlet. It raises questions regarding where the supreme power in a democracy exists and who decides this. What powers does the state have on Private Enterprises? Can a governor decide who is worthy to stake claim to form the government? What is deemed as Rape and how do courts decide it has happened especially when a poor tribal woman raises it against government officials (Police in this case)? What are personal laws and does the state have the powers to question their integrity in a republic where the constitution is understood as the law of the land? Is TADA constitutional? Where do personal laws end and National Security takes precedence? All such questions are raised through these cases where justice is not exactly what we think it should be.Now you might wonder how does all this shape us individually, what difference does this make to me? I am still trying to know but from what I have interpreted after pondering upon these cases is that it has an effect on our surroundings in ways we may not see in plain sight but at a deeper level it moulds and remoulds our society and nation as a whole. This book is especially for people outside the spectrum of judicial studies who want to know more about its functioning, the writing is not at all tedious and I got to know so many aspects of the constitution.

it is a good book and specifically accumulated details are too good in this book. A good recalling book.....

The cases were a good read though some tended to be a slight drag