Landmark Judgments That Changed India

The executive, theegislature and the judiciary are the three branches of government, both state and central, in India. Of these, it is the judiciary’s task to uphold constitutional values and ensure justice for all. The interpretation and application of constitutional values by the judicial system has had far-reaching impact, often even altering provisions of the Constitution itself. Although ouregal system was originally based on the broad principles of the English commonaw, over the years it has been adapted to Indian traditions and been changed, for the better, by certainandmark verdicts.Inandmark Judgments that Changed India, former Supreme Court judge and eminent jurist Asok Kumar Ganguly analyses certain cases thated to the formation of newaws and changes to theegal system. Discussed in this book are judgments in cases such as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala that curtailed the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution; Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India and Others that defined personaliberty; and Golaknath v. State of Punjab, where it was ruled that amendments which infringe upon fundamental rights cannot be passed. Of special significance foraw students and practitioners, this book is also an ideal guide for anyone interested in the changes made to Indianaws down the years, and the evolution of the judicial system to what it is today.