The ‘Uncertain and Crooked Cord’ of Judicial Discretion, 2009
Scope and Contents
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: 2009
Creator
- Upendra Baxi (Author, Person)
- Sharunya (Archives Intern, Person)
- Meghashree Dev (Processing Archivist, Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 250 Megabytes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Baxi examines judicial discretion as an unstable yet unavoidable feature of adjudication. The essay reflects on uncertainty, power, and responsibility, emphasizing how discretion shapes justice outcomes beyond formal rules. Published in the Journal of the Indian Law Institute Vol. 51 No. 2, pg 187-200.
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Repository Details
Part of the NLS Law and Society Archives Repository