by ZIA MODY
By PRH INDIA LOCAL PRINT
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.
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Author: ZIA MODY
Bio: {Zia Mody is one of India's foremost corporate attorneys. She co-founded AZB & Partners, one of India's leading corporate law firms, and is senior partner at its Mumbai offices. Zia has been consistently ranked by renowned international business law }