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Talking Of Justice-People's Rights In Modern India
Keenly observed and elegantly argued, Talking of Justice is an accessible guide to our rights by one of the most renowned legal minds of the country. Sixty-eight years after independence, we have a plenitude of laws, but not enough justice. In the edifice that citizens helped to build in the year 1947, the cracks are now showing. Kudos to Justice Leila Seth for revealing them-so effectively and eloquently! - Fali Nariman In Talking of Justice, eminent jurist Leila Seth discusses several critical issues that she has engaged with in a legal career spanning over fifty years-violence against women, the nurture of the girl child, the need for a uniform civil code, womens rights, prisoner's rights, gender sensitization of the judiciary and judicial administration, among others. From the landmark Justice Verma Committee (2012 - 2013), on which she suggested amendments to the law as well as speedier trials and more effective punishment for all those accused of sexual assault and violence against women, to her experience as a member of the 15th Law Commission of India (1997 - 2000), to her appointment as the one-member commission to enquire into the custodial death of Rajan Pillai (1995 - 1997), Leila Seth shares her insights on some of the most substantive and contentious matters facing the nation today. Keenly observed and elegantly argued, Talking of Justice goes deep into the laws of the land that need to be reviewed and revised and offers suggestions for protecting the rights of the people, especially those who are marginalized and vulnerable. Interesting Facts Essays on key points of law and human rights on critical issues of womens rights, childrens rights, judicial administration, gender sensitization of the judiciary and more. Written by eminent jurist whose career spans fifty years-as lawyer, judge and chief justice. An easy-to-understand guide for every citizen of India who wants to know his / her rights.