The Theory Of Basic Structure: Saviour Of The Constitution And Democracy
Author: Vijay Kumar
ISBN: 978-9350028278
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Book Overview
The present book seeks to re-evaluate the theory of basic structure at the theoretical level in the light of spurt of writings on unamendability of the foundational principles of the Constitution in the recent times from the larger canvas of democratic constitutionalism. Therefore, this book is as much an exercise in political theory as in constitutional jurisprudence. After straddling both the domain of case law and theoretical exploration, the book argues that the features of basic structure delineated by the Supreme Court on case to case basis in the last 50 years correspond with the Idea of India. The book has privileged the identity grounded in the definition of citizenship in the Constitution by subordinating the identity rooted in scripted categories. By raising the question, whether the doctrine of basic structure has eroded or entrenched the democracy?, the book concludes that the overarching values of the Constitution identified by the Supreme Court, far from diminishing, have strengthened democracy................................¦¦Evidently, this book is the product of humongous industry of the author. A well conceptualised work on a boiling topic, being published at a time when we are celebrating Golden jubilee of the verdict, handed down by 13 wise Judges of the Supreme Court of India, in Kesavanand Bharati. The lucidity with which the author has untangled the nuanced aspects of the doctrine of basic structure and explicated about the future of the doctrine, makes this book a must read. I wish all the success for this book and its author and hope they will get the recognition it deserves. -(Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, former judge,Supreme Court)
Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 202 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9350028278.
About the Author
Vijay Kumar after doing an MA in Modern History and LL B. from the campus law centre of the Delhi University, the author embarked on his profession towards the end of 1990 and since then has been practising mainly in the Supreme Coirt. The author joined the office of one of the busiest Advocate-on-Records, Shri A.M. Khanwilkar (as Justice Khanwilkar then was). In 2021, the Author was designated as Senior advocate by the Supremet Court. In 2012, the Author wrote his first book writing on constitutional issues, in both mainstream magazines and academic journals for the last thirty years.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Students & Academic Researchers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9350028278
- Publisher
- AAKAR BOOKS
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What is this book about?
The present book seeks to re-evaluate the theory of basic structure at the theoretical level in the light of spurt of writings on unamendability of the foundational principles of the Constitution in the recent times from the larger canvas of democratic constitutionalism. Therefore, this book is as...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for how confidently it bridges constitutional law and political theory. It doesn’t just explain the Basic Structure doctrine, it challenges you to think about why it matters for democracy itself. By tracing Supreme Court reasoning over five decades and linking it to the idea of Indian citizenship, the book sharpens your understanding of landmark cases while deepening your grasp of constitutional values. Ideal if you want clarity, critical insight, and a stronger foundation in public law.
- Published by AAKAR BOOKS.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 202.
Catalog Description
The present book seeks to re-evaluate the theory of basic structure at the theoretical level in the light of spurt of writings on unamendability of the foundational principles of the Constitution in the recent times from the larger canvas of democratic constitutionalism. Therefore, this book is as much an exercise in political theory as in constitutional jurisprudence. After straddling both the domain of case law and theoretical exploration, the book argues that the features of basic structure delineated by the Supreme Court on case to case basis in the last 50 years correspond with the Idea of India. The book has privileged the identity grounded in the definition of citizenship in the...
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