At the Intersection of Law & Life Essays in Honour of Justice M N Venkatachaliah

A rich collection of essays by eminent personalities on Justice MN Venkatachaliah, the Judge, and the individual. Justice Manepali Narayanarao Venkatachaliah’s diverse roles as a Judge in various courts, Chief Justice of India, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chairman of the Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution and other positions are covered in the book.

Right from his days at the highest judiciary to his simple superannuated yet emeritus status, Justice Venkatachaliah has preached reforms for efficiency.

The topics include:

1. Human rights
2. Tax law
3. Public Policy
4. Alternative Dispute Resolution
5. Arbitration law, energy-related arbitration, and his pro-arbitration approach.

Other topics, like education and the selection of judges, are briefly touched upon. The contributors reflect on his journey from pre-Independent India to witnessing the nation’s transformation.