The book presents, for the first time, a comprehensive and analytical inside view ofthe Indian judiciary. Justice Katju traces the evolution of law and proceeds to analyse,with incisive insight, matters of critical importance like the appointment of judges,contempt of court, delays in justice and the challenges facing the Indian judiciary. The author draws upon his extensive tenure as a justice of the High Court and Supreme Court to draw examples and relate fascinating personal experiences. He addresses issues like judicial corruption and propagates novel proposals likelawyers to be brought under the Consumer Protection Act.Some memorable judgements which helped in shaping the Indian judiciary have been made by Justice Katju. The book covers these judgements in detail and also includes anecdotes, which bring out the captivating and complex world of the judiciary. A must read book for not just those in the legal field, but all those wanting a never before insight into the Indian judiciary.
Justice Markandey Katju
Justice Markandey Katju is the former Chairman, Press Council of India. Prior to his appointment as the Chairman, he served as a notable Judge at the Supreme Court of India. He had earlier served as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Madras High Court, and as acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.
He has a wide range of interests, including Sanskrit, Urdu, history, philosophy, science, and sociology,
aside from his interest in jurisprudence. Markandey Katju was born on 20 September 1946 in Lucknow,
British India, to a Kashmiri Pandit family. He topped the merit list of the Allahabad University's LLB
examination in 1967. He was awarded the Honoris Causa, a Doctor of Philosophy from Lal Bahadur
Shastri Sanskrit University, New Delhi, for his book, Mimansa Rules of Interpretation, and a Doctorate
of Law from Amity University.
Justice Katju is an Honorary Professor of Law at the National Law University, Delhi, and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow. His courtroom was one of the fastest in the Supreme Court, disposing off over 100 cases in a week. He is variously described as 'brilliant', 'bold', 'one of the best', and 'a maverick'. His strong belief in judicial restraint has been contrasted with some unconventional opinions he delivered. He has a huge following on social media with over five lakh followers on Facebook, and many others on his popular blog, 'Satyam Bruyat', which is widely followed by the masses. He is married to Rupa Katju, and they are blessed with a son and a daughter.
Justice Markandey Katju
Bloomsbury India