Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History provides a comprehensive and in-depth study of the evolution of India’s legal and constitutional framework. The book highlights India’s rich legal traditions that existed long before colonial rule. It presents a nuanced understanding of how Indian legal systems functioned independently and were capable of offering a robust alternative to the dominant Western legal…
Working a Democratic Constitution tells a very human story of how the social, political and day-to-day lived realities of the Indian people has been reflected in, and in turn directed the course of, constitutional reforms in the country. Through the post independence euphoria to the turbulent years of Indira Gandhi's 'Emergency' and Rajiv Gandhi's brief period of power, the way in…
Pillars of Justice commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court of India with a powerful collection of reflective essays and scholarly commentaries. Curated by the Supreme Court Bar Association, this edition captures key moments, jurisprudential milestones, and transformative judgments that shaped India’s constitutional democracy. Essays from leading legal minds explore judicial review, institutional transparency, legislative relations, and citizens' rights. A…
Offering an unparalleled, sweeping survey of the political ideologies that have shaped our world, the seventh edition of Andrew Heywood's seminal undergraduate textbook continues to lead the way in guiding students through the political creeds and doctrines that have dominated politics past and present. Covering an impressive array of topics, the first half of the book focusses on traditional ideologies…
This leading text provides a concise and broad-ranging introduction to the contemporary study of political theory. Each chapter discusses a cluster of interrelated concepts and examines how they have been used by different thinkers and traditions and explores related debates and controversies. The fourth edition of this highly successful and accessible book has been substantially revised and updated and includes…
