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Found in 703 Collections and/or Records:

“Governor Urged Not to Sign Police Bill”, Dec 03 1987

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-05
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Governor Urged Not to Sign Police Bill (Times of India, December 3, 1987): Article discussing concerns about proposed police legislation, likely examining police powers, accountability mechanisms, civil liberties implications, and advocating against gubernatorial assent to legislation that could threaten democratic freedoms or enable police overreach without adequate safeguards. In The Times of India.

Dates: Publication: Dec 03 1987
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Govt Move on Carbide Historic”, 14 Jan 1989

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-14
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Govt Move on Carbide Historic (Times of India, January 14, 1990): Discusses government's decision to challenge or reopen the Bhopal settlement with Union Carbide. Baxi analyzes the significance of governmental intervention, examining whether it represents genuine commitment to victims' rights or political posturing in ongoing Bhopal litigation. In The Times of India.

Dates: Publication: 14 Jan 1989
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

Granville Austin: A Tribute, 2014

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Identifier: UB-005-01-01-129
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34. The Future of Human Rights 3rd Edition

Dates: Publication: 2014
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Academic Articles

“Great Expectations”, 25 October 2022

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-193
Abstract As Justice Chandrachud took office as Chief Justice, Baxi reflected on his "transformative" and "humanist" jurisprudence. Known for his "liberal" interpretations, Chandrachud is seen as a judge who prioritizes "constitutional morality" over "social morality." Baxi highlights the high expectations for administrative reforms, such as digitizing the courts and increasing transparency. While optimistic, Baxi acknowledges the immense pressure of leading a divided court in a polarized political...
Dates: Publication: 25 October 2022
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Heard Melodies Are Sweet but Those Unheard Are Sweeter”: An Unfinished Response, 2018

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Identifier: UB-005-01-01-144
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Published in the Jindal Global Law Review Vol. 9 no. 2.

Dates: Publication: 2018
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Academic Articles

Historic Need for Reasoned National Dialogue, 1991

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Identifier: UB-005-01-01-70
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Published in the Indian Bar Review Vol 18 No. 1, pg 386-392.

Dates: Publication: 1991
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Academic Articles

“Historic New Law: Protecting SC/ST’s Human Rights”, 15 Sepetember 1989

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-10
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Historic New Law (Times of India, 1988): Commentary on significant new legislation, analyzing its constitutional implications, potential impact on rights and governance, and whether it represents progressive reform or problematic changes to legal frameworks. Context suggests discussion of consumer protection or environmental legislation following Bhopal. In The Times of India.

Dates: Publication: 15 Sepetember 1989
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

““Hooks” “Pillars” and “Foundations” of Constitutionalism: Basic Stature in Kenyan Jurisprudence”, 21 May 2021

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-165
Abstract Baxi explores the "quiescence" of British courts when faced with expansive executive power, particularly regarding "Henry VIII clauses" that allow ministers to amend primary legislation. He contrasts the UK’s parliamentary sovereignty with India’s constitutional supremacy. Baxi argues that while the UK lacks a written constitution to provide explicit "hooks" for judicial review, the Indian judiciary has a greater mandate to check executive overreach. The article serves as a warning against...
Dates: Publication: 21 May 2021
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Housing for the Impoverished: A Basic Human Right”, 28 July 2019

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-108
Abstract Baxi argues that the "right to shelter" is a prerequisite for the "right to life." He critiques the state’s failure to provide affordable housing, leading to the "criminalization of poverty" through slum demolitions. The article posits that forced evictions without rehabilitation are "unconstitutional." Baxi calls for a "human rights approach to housing," where the state acts as a provider rather than a destroyer. The synopsis emphasizes that "housing for all" is not a "policy goal" but a...
Dates: Publication: 28 July 2019
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

”How Charles Sobhraj became a champion of prisoners’ rights”, May 1 1997

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-04
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In The Telegraph

Dates: Publication: May 1 1997
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

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