The Nature of the Judicial Process (Indian Economy Reprint)

The Nature of the Judicial Process is a landmark work that explores how judges think, reason, and arrive at decisions within the framework of the law. Written by Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo, one of the most influential judges and legal philosophers of the twentieth century, the book examines the creative and interpretative role of the judiciary in shaping legal principles. The Indian Economy Reprint ensures continued access to this classic exposition on judicial reasoning, discretion, and the balance between precedent and social needs.

Key Features:

• Foundational analysis of judicial reasoning and decision-making
• Examination of precedent, logic, history, custom, and social policy as sources of law
• Insight into the judge's role in adapting law to changing social conditions
• Clear articulation of the limits of judicial discretion
• Classic jurisprudential text widely cited in courts and academic literature
• Essential reading for understanding common law adjudication

This book is intended for law students, judges, advocates, academicians, and scholars of jurisprudence. It is particularly valuable for those preparing for judicial services examinations, postgraduate legal studies, and advanced research in legal theory.