Fundamental Rights Case: The Critics Speak!

This work is a collection of material related to and connected with the most seminal judgment of the Supreme Court of India, viz., Kesavananda  Bharati v. State of Kerala.

It contains a summary of arguments presented before the Court – Palkhivala, Daphtary and Chagla for the petitioners and Seervai, Niren De, L.N. Sinha, R.N. Byra Reddy and L.M. Singhvi for the respondents.

The second section contains critical analysis of the judgment by legal luminaries – N.S. Bindra, Nani Palkhivala, Justice Subba Rao, Prof. P.K. Tripathi, Prof. Upendra Baxi and Dr. Minattur.

The third section is an indepth analytical summary of cases by Surendra Malik, Chief Editor of Supreme Court Cases.

The work is of historical importance and indispensable to anyone who wishes to study and understand India, its Constitution,  the  Supreme Court and how we live our lives today !

1. Summary of Arguments

     a. Propositions submitted on behalf of petitioners

     b. Propositions submitted on behalf of the respondents

     c. Reply on behalf of petitioner

     d. Written reply by petitioner

     e. Respondents written reply

2. The Critics Speak !

     a. Shri N.S. Bindra

     b. Shri N.A. Palkhivala

     c. Prof. P.K. Tripathi

     d. Prof. Upendra Baxi

     e. Dr. Joseph Minattur

3. Analytical Summary of the Case