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Upendra Baxi

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“Libel Tourism”: Will the Court Take a Call?, 2 September 2023

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-210
Abstract Prof. Upendra Baxi examines the Supreme Court's consideration of anti-suit injunctions in defamation cases involving "libel tourism"—forum shopping across jurisdictions. A Singapore company sued Dr. Subramanian Swamy in Singapore courts over statements made in India about the Aircel-Maxis deal. The Madras High Court reversed a single judge's anti-suit injunction, prioritizing international comity over domestic justice. Baxi questions whether digital-age publication enables unrestricted...
Dates: Publication: 2 September 2023
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

Liberty and Corruption: The Antulay Case and Beyond, 1990

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Identifier: UB-005-01-03-12
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Using the Antulay case as a reference point, this essay examines the relationship between liberty, corruption, and constitutional process. Baxi reflects on judicial intervention, political accountability, and procedural complexity, highlighting the broader implications for constitutional governance and rule of law. Published by Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.

Dates: Publication: 1990
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Books

Life of Law amidst Globalization, 1995

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Identifier: UB-005-01-05-06
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Presented at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Australasian Law Teachers' Association, this work examines how globalization transforms legal systems, legal education, and the practice of law, exploring the tensions between national legal traditions and transnational legal processes.

Dates: Publication: 1995
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Lectures and Presentations From Seminars and Conferences

“Limits to Executive Rulemaking Powers: The Quiescence of the British Courts?”, 4 June 2021

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-166
Abstract This article celebrates the global migration of the "Basic Structure Doctrine" to Kenya. Baxi analyzes how the Kenyan High Court used Indian legal principles to strike down the "Building Bridges Initiative," which sought to fundamentally alter the constitution. He describes this as a "triumph of South-South legal dialogue." The Kenyan court's recognition of "constituent power" demonstrates that certain constitutional features are beyond the reach of a temporary parliamentary majority. This...
Dates: Publication: 4 June 2021
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Long Live Human Rights Learning”, 6 August 2021

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-172
Abstract Baxi argues that human rights should be viewed as an ongoing "learning process" rather than a static set of rules. He emphasizes the importance of human rights education in fostering resistance against injustice. Rather than a Western imposition, Baxi frames rights as a universal language born of human suffering. He calls for a "pedagogy of the subaltern," where the marginalized are taught to use the law as a shield. The article suggests that true human rights progress requires a cultural...
Dates: Publication: 6 August 2021
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

Lustful males

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-28
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.

Dates: 1965 - 2026
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

Mahendra Pal Singh (1940-2026): The Scholar Who Bridged Village Roots and Global Jurisprudence, 27 March 2026

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-235
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In India Legal.

Dates: Publication: 27 March 2026
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

Mambrino’s Helmet? Human Rights for a Changing World, 1994

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Identifier: UB-005-01-03-16
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Baxi reflects on the promises and illusions of human rights in a changing global context. Using the metaphor of Mambrino’s helmet, he interrogates optimism surrounding rights discourse, examining its transformative potential alongside its limitations and contradictions. Published by Har Anand, New Delhi.

Dates: Publication: 1994
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Books

“Managing Mistrust”, 24 August 2015

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-50
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In The Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 24 August 2015
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Many Meanings of Corruption”, 6 March 2017

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-59
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In The Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 6 March 2017
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

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