These books offer a rare chance to learn directly from India’s most respected Supreme Court judges. Through their stories, ideas, and experiences, you’ll understand the law in a way that’s clear, human, and deeply inspiring.
Anomalies in Law & Justice: Writings Related to Law & Justice
- Offers a candid examination of major issues in the justice system, including delays, declining public trust, and gaps between law and justice.
- Provides practical, experience-backed solutions drawn from Justice Raveendran’s four decades of judicial and institutional expertise.
- Presents two focused sections—one for the general public on law and justice, and another for judges and lawyers on specialised judicial concerns.
Neither Roses nor Thorns
- Chronicles the life and values of Justice H.R. Khanna, whose historic dissent in the Habeas Corpus case became a symbol of judicial courage.
- Reveals the personal influences and formative experiences that shaped one of India’s most principled and independent judges.
- Serves as an inspiring account for every Indian, offering timeless lessons on integrity, conviction, and commitment to democracy.
Equal Justice and Forensic Process: Truth and Myth
- Offers a powerful critique of the justice system, highlighting gaps between forensic processes and social justice, especially for India’s common citizens.
- Presents Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer’s compelling call for a complete overhaul of the legal system, rooted in constitutional values of equality and justice.
- Blends insights from scholars, jurists, and the author’s own analysis into a timeless jurisprudential work essential for legal thinkers, reformers, and students.
Making of India’s Constitution
- A renewed edition of Justice Khanna’s iconic lectures, now enriched with extracts from his landmark constitutional judgments.
- Highlights his pivotal role in the Basic Structure doctrine and his historic dissent in the Habeas Corpus case.
- Essential reading for understanding India’s constitutional values and one of its most courageous judges.
Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law: In a Theatre of Democracy
- Offers Justice A.K. Sikri’s deep insights on constitutionalism, judicial review, and the evolving standards of scrutiny in Indian courts.
- Explores the expanding jurisprudence of dignity and its role in strengthening and widening Fundamental Rights.
- Connects law with society through themes like social transformation, globalization of judging, literature, and gender justice.
Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography
- Traces Fali S. Nariman’s remarkable journey while offering candid insights on constitutional integrity, landmark cases, and the judiciary–politics relationship.
- Addresses critical issues like corruption, misuse of power, and the declining credibility of the legal profession, along with practical measures for reform.
- Blends personal experiences with national legal history, making it a compelling and informative read for both lawyers and general readers.
Constitutional Miscellany
- Presents a dynamic, evolving interpretation of the Indian Constitution through updated and newly added essays reflecting modern social and legal change.
- Includes four important new articles on the Basic Structure, treaty power, social justice, and judicial reform, offering fresh constitutional insights.
- Serves as an essential resource for scholars, lawyers, judges, and teachers seeking deeper understanding of India’s constitutional development.
Preamble: The Spirit and Backbone of the Constitution of India (eBook Version)
- Offers a concise yet authoritative study of the Preamble—its making, amendments, meaning, and its vital role as the soul of the Constitution.
- Provides clear explanations of key terms in the Preamble, supported by judicial interpretations and landmark cases.
- Enriches understanding through a comparative look at preambles (and equivalent provisions) in constitutions around the world.
Working a Democratic Constitution: A History of the Indian Experience
- Shows how India’s Constitution evolved through key political and social turning points.
- Offers rare insights from Granville Austin using archival research and first-hand interviews.
- Clear, engaging writing makes it essential for understanding India’s constitutional and democratic journey.
Narratives off the Bench: A Judge Speaks
- Offers a simple, accessible overview of how India’s justice system works and how it affects the common citizen.
- Bridges the gap between the public and the judiciary by explaining key legal concepts across constitutional, criminal, economic, environmental, and human rights law.
- Serves as a practical guide for young lawyers and students, highlighting contemporary legal debates and the real challenges of justice delivery.
