Lexis Nexis’s The Basic Structure Doctrine: Protector of Constitutional Integrity by Rohinton Nariman
Explore the ultimate safeguard of India's democratic framework with The Basic Structure Doctrine: Protector of Constitutional Integrity. Authored by the formidable former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, this 1st Edition (2025) by LexisNexis offers a masterclass in constitutional law.
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✔ The Kesavananda Bharati Legacy: Deeply analyzes the landmark 1973 case that established limits on Parliament's amending powers under Article 368.
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✔ A Pro-People Safeguard: Argues that the doctrine is fundamentally pro-people, preventing the corruption of government organs by restraining absolute legislative power.
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✔ Judicial Exclusivity: Underscores how interpreting the Constitution's core values—like the rule of law and separation of powers—remains exclusively within the Judiciary’s purview.
They Created A Nation: Due Process in India | N Kavitha Rameshwar
Explore the evolution of India's most impregnable constitutional safeguard with They Created A Nation: The Omnipresence of Due Process in the Indian Constitution. Authored by prominent Madras High Court Advocate N. Kavitha Rameshwar and published by LexisNexis, this 1st Edition (2026) is a masterclass in fundamental rights jurisprudence.
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✔ The Due Process Saga: Traces how the 'due process clause' was omitted from the original constitutional text, yet grew to dominate Indian jurisprudence.
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✔ Basic Structure Argument: Makes a compelling case for why 'due process of law' deserves elevation as part of the Constitution's basic structure.
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✔ Comparative Constitutionalism: Offers a detailed comparative study mapping how the Supreme Court of India and the US Supreme Court have evolved fundamentally different principles.