BEFORE THE BATTLE BEGAN

Change of Bench

SR Das J.

This is the third post of the series 'THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY: The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution'. It talks about, how the bench of the case was changed. 

THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY: 

The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution

How I Got Involved with the Case।। The Issues Before the Court ।। Before The Battle Began: Change of Bench।। ।। ।।

THE ISSUE BEFORE THE COURT

This is the second post of the series 'THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY: The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution'. It talks about, what were the issues before the Court'.

THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY: 

The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution

How I Got Involved with the Case।। The Issues Before the Court ।।

THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY

As I then was

The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution

How I Got Involved With The Case

Summary: This is a new series titled 'THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY: The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution'. 

It is about ADM Jabalpur v. Shiv Kant Shukla, AIR 1976 SC 1207: (1976) 2 SCC 521—the Habeas Corpus case. The case that closed the doors of liberty instead of opening them. 

The Habeas Corpus case was decided on 28 April 1976. Fifty years have gone by. It is instructive to understand the point involved, the mood at that time, and its aftermath.

This is the First post of the series and explains as to how I got involved with the case.

THE HABEAS CORPUS CASE AT FIFTY: 

The Emergency, the Court, and the Constitution

How I Got Involved with the Case।।

'ARE YOU A NORMAL JUDGE' - PUBLISHED

This post is about my new Book 'Are You A Normal Judge? – On Law and Other Things.

ARE YOU A NORMAL JUDGE?

 The cover my book to be soon published.

RESPONSIBILITY BEYOND JUDGMENTS

Apart from transparency and openness, there are other areas that do require attention of the judiciary. In some of these, the Chhattisgarh High Court led the way.

In a party, I met Ironman and Spiderman. Here I am with them

Concerning Judicature

Rekindling Judiciary।। Suggestions For Improving Collegium System।। Benches and the Law Commission।। Naked In The Khan Market।। Responsibility Beyond Judgments।। Hon’ble Supreme Court???।। Infallible।। LORDSHIP or LADYSHIP: Case for Gender Neutrality।। National Court of Appeal – Not A Good Idea: Some Suggestions।। Sealed Cover Culture – Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics।। To File or Not to File।। GOVERNMENT’S FOLLY।। ।। ।। 

WHERE SHOULD I BEGIN

Here is an advice to young pass out, stepping to become a lawyer.

ADVICE TO LAW ASPIRANTS

Introduction & Most Important Skill।। Improve Your Language।। Being Short and Concise: Crux of Good Communication।। Clear Grasp of the Subject: Necessary for Communication।। Feynman’s Technique।। Read, Read, & Keep on Reading।। Internships, Interactions, and Networking।। Technology, AI, & the Lesson Asimov Story।। Have Fun।। Where Should I Begin।।

इस चिट्ठी को हिन्दी में यहां पढ़ा जा सकता है।

Have Fun

Summary: This is the last post of the series 'ADVICE TO LAW ASPIRANT'. It has the most important advice to them.

From L to R: Raj Manglik, Rakesh Bagga, Prabhu Dayal and myself - lasting childhood friendship - In a Delhi mall in January 2017 

ADVICE TO LAW ASPIRANTS

Introduction & Most Important Skill।। Improve Your Language।। Being Short and Concise: Crux of Good Communication।। Clear Grasp of the Subject: Necessary for Communication।। Feynman’s Technique।। Read, Read, & Keep on Reading।। Internships, Interactions, and Networking।। Technology, AI, & the Lesson Asimov Story।। Have Fun।। 

इस चिट्ठी को हिन्दी में यहां पढ़ा जा सकता है।

Technology, AI, & the Lesson Asimov Story

Summary: This is the second last post of the series ''ADVICE TO LAW ASPIRANTS'. It explains that it is good to invest in new technology, understand its usage but with a science fiction story 'Profession' by Isaac Asimov clarifies that being dependent on them is not a good idea. 

ADVICE TO LAW ASPIRANTS

Introduction & Most Important Skill।। Improve Your Language।। Being Short and Concise: Crux of Good Communication।। Clear Grasp of the Subject: Necessary for Communication।। Feynman’s Technique।। Read, Read, & Keep on Reading।। Internships, Interactions, and Networking।। Technology, AI, & the Lesson Asimov Story।। ।। 

इस चिट्ठी को हिन्दी में यहां पढ़ा जा सकता है।

Internships, Interactions, and Networking

Summary: This post talks about internships, interactions, and networking—preparing you for the future, building your confidence.

There was no concept of internship during my student days, so I never did any, but I participated in sports and read widely. I won University and district championships in table tennis as well as in squash. I regret in not participating in debates and cultural activities. I wish I had undertaken these activities as well.

After winning Allahabad University singles and doubles table tennis championship in 1968

ADVICE TO LAW ASPIRANTS

Introduction & Most Important Skill।। Improve Your Language।। Being Short and Concise: Crux of Good Communication।। Clear Grasp of the Subject: Necessary for Communication।। Feynman’s Technique।। Read, Read, & Keep on Reading।। Internships, Interactions, and Networking।। ।। ।। ।।

इस चिट्ठी को हिन्दी में यहां पढ़ा जा सकता है।