The book explores a significant episode of Indian social history, the Hindu Code Bill controversy that stirred the Indian social consciousness in the mid-twentieth century. …
On 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into force with a unique provision-Article 370. The special status accorded to the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the article …
At the twilight of the British rule in India, a little known civil servant, Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (1887-1953) was sought after by the ruling elites - both British and Indian, for …
This book is a collection of documents on Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which contains provisions related to the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It provides new insights on …
During the twilight of British rule in India, a little-known civil servant, Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (1887-1953), was sought after by the ruling elites-both British and Indian-for …
The relationship between constitutionalism and popular sovereignty in the Indian context is the critical focus of this original work in political theory, jurisprudence, and …
This volume reflects a recent transformation of the concerns of social scientists regarding the legal history of South Asia. While, earlier, historians looked at the results rather …
A leading expert on Indian judiciary, George Gadbois offers a compelling biography of the Supreme Court of India, a powerful institution. Written and researched when he was a …
Set against the political background of 19th century colonial India, The Arthur Crawford Scandal presents a critical analysis of bureaucratic and legal corruption in the country …
The colonial administration passed a Factory Act in 1881, producing the first official definition of 'factory' in modern Indian history-as a workplace using steam power and …
