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“May Parliament Act as a Constituent Assembly?”, 28 August 2021

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-175
Abstract Baxi tackles the debate over whether Parliament can assume "constituent power" to rewrite the Constitution. He argues firmly that under the "Basic Structure Doctrine," Parliament’s power to amend is limited and does not include the power to destroy. He posits that Parliament is a "creature" of the Constitution and cannot legally become its "creator." Allowing Parliament absolute power would be "constitutional suicide." This essay serves as a defense of the core identity of the Indian...
Dates: Publication: 28 August 2021
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Mea’s Response to Celebrity Activism Shows That India Is New to Twitter Diplomacy”, 18 February 2021

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-155
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In The Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 18 February 2021
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

Memory and Rightlessness, 2003

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Identifier: UB-005-01-01-98
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Published by J.P. Naik Memorial Lecture, Centre for Women’s Development Studies, Delhi.

Dates: Publication: 2003
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Academic Articles

Men Behave, 22 July 1980

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-43
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: Publication: 22 July 1980
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Media articles by Others on the Mathura Case

“Mental Health And Dignity: Whither Justice?”, 8 June 2019

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-104
Abstract Baxi critiques the historic neglect and dehumanization of persons with mental illness in the legal system. He examines the shift from "charity" to a "rights-based approach" under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The article argues that "mental health" is an integral part of the "right to life" under Article 21. Baxi highlights the role of the judiciary in closing "custodial" asylums and promoting community-based care. The synopsis emphasizes that justice for the mentally ill requires more...
Dates: Publication: 8 June 2019
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Mind the Legal Gap”, 9 January 2014

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-34
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In The Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 9 January 2014
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

‘Modelling ‘Optimal’ Constitutional Design for Government Structures: Some Debutant Remarks’, in Sunil Khilnani, Vikram Raghavan, and Arun K. Thiruvengadam (eds), Comparative Constitutionalism in South Asia, 2012

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Identifier: UB-005-01-02-56
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Baxi reflects on comparative constitutional design debates. The essay questions claims of optimality, emphasizing historical context, power relations, and political contingency in shaping governmental structures. Published by online edn, Oxford Academic, 24 Jan. 2013 Delhi, pg 23–44.

Dates: Publication: 2012
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Published Book Chapters

“Money Bills and Others”, 4 April 2017

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-62
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In The Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 4 April 2017
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“More Than A Requiem for Reproductive Freedom?”, 1 July 2022

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-187
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In India Legal.

Dates: Publication: 1 July 2022
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

“Nations Must Not Ignore Principles of Existing International Law in Fight Against Covid19”, 10 April 2020

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-128
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In The Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 10 April 2020
Found in: NLS Law and Society Archives / Upendra Baxi Collection / Bibliography / Newspaper Articles

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