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Courting Destiny

A Memoir

By: Shanti Bhushan

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Born in 1925, Shanti Bhushan was witness to the formative years of the Indian republic. Courting Destiny traces the remarkable story of his life---the family's origins in the town of Bijnor in the United Provinces, the experience of growing up in a joint family in Allahabad, initial encounters with the law when the Constitution of India was being framed, the distinguished career as a lawyer and law minister, culminating in the campaign for judicial accountability. These memoirs provide a participant's account of some of the most interesting and seminal cases that laid the foundations of India's constitutional history. They include the Keshav Singh case of 1964 which led to the first standoff between the executive and the judiciary; Indira Gandhi's election case which unseated her as prime minister, leading to the imposition of the Emergency; the habeas corpus case where the Supreme Court declared that during an emergency there is no right to life or liberty and hence no recourse against illegal detention; and the parliament attack case in which the Supreme Court, while acquitting Shaukat Guru of all charges of conspiracy, convicted him on a charge for which he was never accused. Together, they offer a broad perspective of the evolution of Indian law and the interpretation of the Constitution. Courting Destiny affords us a glimpse of the many fundamental and far-reaching political and constitutional changes that took place in the decades following independence. The descriptions of Shanti Bhushan's brief involvement in party politics and his time as law minister in the post-Emergency Janata government make for a fascinating insider's account of an important phase of the nation's life. In this narration of the author's life and work, the personal, the professional and the public unfold seamlessly, never at the cost of one or the other. Written in a direct and engaging style, laced with gentle humour, Courting Destiny will appeal to all those interested in India's legal, constitutional and political history. At a time when both the Bar and the Bench are under a cloud, the illustrious sixty-year career of Shanti Bhushan will be a source of inspiration for young advocates.

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9385990535

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9789385990533

Courting Destiny

A Memoir

By: Shanti Bhushan

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Term by Term Book 4 Term 2

By: Shanti Dhulia, Alka Batra, Manjeet Jauhar, Meera Aggarwal

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Term by Term Book 4 Term 2

By: Shanti Dhulia, Alka Batra, Manjeet Jauhar, Meera Aggarwal

TERM BY TERM 1-5 is a term series consisting of a total of fifteen books (three term books per class). Each book is divided into segments of: English, Mathematics, Environmental Science (for classes 1-2), Science, Social Studies (for classes 3-5), General Knowledge and Computer Science. All the subjects have been designed to develop comprehensive understanding in learners and are essential for an interactive and participative atmosphere. A progressive vision providing graded topics in all subjects has been ensured.

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273

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Vikas Publishing House

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9325979845

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9789325979840

The River’s Pathway

The flow

By: Anita Shanti Joseph

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The River’s Pathway

The flow

By: Anita Shanti Joseph

A river brings life. It flows; it’s on a journey, meandering its way through diverse terrains on its final pathway into the immense, deep-blue ocean of Time. It denotes joy, peace, goodness and the spirit of life. The River’s Pathway celebrates life. It flows from a heart of love and senses. It has love for words, and it questions life and death and human values. The ultimate love is the universal love for God and Jesus, who is the river of life. The Victor of Love.

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238

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Notion Press

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1642498971

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9781642498974

My Second Innings

By: Shanti Bhushan

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My Second Innings

By: Shanti Bhushan

In the author's own words this book is about his second innings, post the year 2008. In a no-holds-barred manner, which is characteristic of Shanti Bhushan, the author traces his early life and formative years, his life in court, and deals with some of the famous cases and issues like the Anna Hazare movement, formation of the AAP, Sanjay Dutt's trial, the story behind the Emergency and several such moments of national significance.

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Rupa Publications

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9353332702

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