From The Trenches

The author has been involved with some of the more interesting cases in Indian jurisprudence. What makes such cases interesting is that they are never "open and shut" cases. The limits of interpretation of the law are tested in such circumstances, because religion, culture, and social norms come to bear upon the judgement. The author is able to highlight some of these conundrums through eight very diverse cases that also cover commercial disputes, the extent to which the right to freedom of speech can be protected-even when there is a profit motive, and environmental concerns. In the process, he also provides a glimpse into Jainism (fair introduction), the Ayyappa deity at Sabarimala, and the Jallikattu custom. The author covers all this in a very easy language, without using any jargon. He also explains some legal terms we keep hearing and wondering what they mean exactly- such as Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation. He also explains, in brief, the hierarchy of the courts in India, and which court handles what kind of case. I was able to finish the entire book in a single reading.Rajib Aditya