A People’s Constitution: The Everyday Life of Law in the Indian Republic
Author
Rohit De
Year
2018
Why Choose This Book?
A Constitution is not merely a legal document kept in a library or discussed in courtrooms. It shapes everyday experiences of citizenship, equality, rights and the relationship between individuals and the State. In A People’s Constitution, Rohit De examines how ordinary Indians engaged with constitutional rights in the early years of the Indian Republic. This work is particularly valuable for readers interested in constitutional law, legal history and the lived experience of justice in India, offering historical insights into how constitutional principles acquired meaning through everyday disputes.
About the Book
A People’s Constitution: The Everyday Life of Law in the Indian Republic by Rohit De explores how ordinary citizens used the Constitution and approached courts to challenge government action and assert their rights in the early decades of independent India. Moving beyond a purely doctrinal account of constitutional law, the book examines the interaction between citizens, legal institutions and the State. It offers an important perspective on the social history of Indian constitutionalism and the role of litigation in shaping the Republic. The book is relevant to constitutional law scholars, advocates, law students, historians and researchers studying citizenship, fundamental rights and the development of India's legal system.
Related Subjects
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Indian Constitutional Law
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Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
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Indian Legal History
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Constitutional Litigation
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Law, Society and the Indian Republic
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Caveat Legalis
This is a historical and scholarly work on Indian constitutionalism. For current legal interpretation, readers should consult the Constitution of India as amended, applicable legislation and relevant judicial decisions.
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