10 Judgements That Changed India
- Publisher : Penguin Random House
- Binding : Hardback
- ISBN : 9780670086627
- Imprint : Penguin Books India
- Age Group : Adult
- Language : English
Who was Shah Bano and why was her alimony pertinent to India’s Secularism? Does the fundamental right to life incl ...
Who was Shah Bano and why was her alimony pertinent to India’s Secularism? Does the fundamental right to life include the right to livelihood and shelter? Where there is the right to live, is there also the right to die? How did Bhanwari Devi’s rape help define sexual harassment at the workplace? Here are the Supreme Court’s ten pivotal judgements that have transformed Indian democracy and redefined our daily, lives. Exploring vital themes such as custodial deaths, reservations and environmental jurisprudence, this book contextualizes the judgements, explains key concepts and maps their impacts. Written by one of India’s most respected lawyers, Ten Judgements That Changed India is an authoritative yet accessible read for anyone keen to understand India’s legal system and the foundations of our democracy.
Zia Mody is a well known author. She is also a legal consultant and is specialized in corporate mergers and acquisition law. She graduated from the Cambridge University and got her Master's degree from Harvard Law School. She has also worked for 5 years as an attorney at Baker & McKenzie. Mody has formed two mergers. She is a managing partner of AZB & Partners, which is one of India's largest law firms. She is married to Jaydev Mody and has three daughters with him. She's the daughter of Soli Sorabjee, who is a famous jurist.
