Talking of Justice: People's Rights in Modern India

In Talking of Justice, eminent juristeila Seth discusses several critical issues that she has engaged with in aegal career spanning over fifty years - violence against women, the nurture of the girl child, the need for a uniform civil code, women's rights, prisoners' rights, gender sensitization of the judiciary, and judicial administration, among others. From theandmark Justice Verma Committee (2012-2013), on which she suggested amendments to theaw as well as speedier trials and more effective punishment for all those accused of sexual assault and violence against women, to her experience as a member of the 15thaw Commission of India (1997-2000), to her appointment as the one member commission to enquire into the custodial death of Rajan Pillai (1995-1997),eila Seth shares her insights on some of the most substantive and contentious matters facing the nation today Keenly observed and elegantly argued, Talking of Justice goes deep into theaws of theand that need to be reviewed and revised, and offers suggestions for protecting the rights of the people, especially those who are marginalized and vulnerable. Interesting Facts Essays on key points ofaw and human rights on critic al issues of women's rights, children's rights, judicial administration, gender sensitization of the judiciary and more. Written by eminent jurist whose career spans fifty years - asawyer, judge and chief justice. An easy-to-understand guide for every citizen of India who wants to know his or her rights