WHY CONSTITUTION MATTERS : Selected Speeches
Chandrachud, D Y
WHY CONSTITUTION MATTERS : Selected Speeches - 1 - Haryana Vintage - Penguin Books 2025 - 570
In Why the Constitution Matters Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delves into the profound significance of the Constitution in shaping the nation’s identity and governance. This insightful book offers readers a nuanced understanding of the Constitution’s role in protecting fundamental rights, ensuring justice and maintaining the rule of law. The author brings to the forefront his experience of nearly twenty-five years as a judge, making complex constitutional principles accessible to both legal professionals and common citizens. Through engaging narratives and real-life examples, he illustrates how the Constitution impacts everyday life and why it remains a cornerstone of democracy. The book covers themes such as democracy, free speech, pluralism, gender, environmental governance, dissent and landmark judgments that have shaped modern India.
Why the Constitution Matters is not just a book for legal scholars; it is a must-read for anyone who values democracy, justice and the rule of law. Discover why the Constitution is more than just a document; it is the foundation of a just and equitable society.
9780143476184
Purchased Current Books, Convent Junction, Market Road, Ernakulam
Social sciences
Law
Constitutional and administrative law
Asia
Indian Subcontinent
Basic instruments of government, constitutions, municipal charters
342.5402 / CHA/WH
WHY CONSTITUTION MATTERS : Selected Speeches - 1 - Haryana Vintage - Penguin Books 2025 - 570
In Why the Constitution Matters Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delves into the profound significance of the Constitution in shaping the nation’s identity and governance. This insightful book offers readers a nuanced understanding of the Constitution’s role in protecting fundamental rights, ensuring justice and maintaining the rule of law. The author brings to the forefront his experience of nearly twenty-five years as a judge, making complex constitutional principles accessible to both legal professionals and common citizens. Through engaging narratives and real-life examples, he illustrates how the Constitution impacts everyday life and why it remains a cornerstone of democracy. The book covers themes such as democracy, free speech, pluralism, gender, environmental governance, dissent and landmark judgments that have shaped modern India.
Why the Constitution Matters is not just a book for legal scholars; it is a must-read for anyone who values democracy, justice and the rule of law. Discover why the Constitution is more than just a document; it is the foundation of a just and equitable society.
9780143476184
Purchased Current Books, Convent Junction, Market Road, Ernakulam
Social sciences
Law
Constitutional and administrative law
Asia
Indian Subcontinent
Basic instruments of government, constitutions, municipal charters
342.5402 / CHA/WH