“A Rift in the Lute?”, 27 June 2020
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: 27 June 2020
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 addresses the internal conflicts and public disagreements within the Indian judiciary. He analyzes the "rift" that occasionally appears among judges of the higher courts, arguing that while dissent is healthy, public displays of institutional fracture can undermine the "majesty of the law." The synopsis emphasizes that judicial independence is not just about freedom from executive interference but also about internal cohesion and ethical behavior. Baxi calls for a "culture of civility" and a robust internal mechanism to resolve differences, ensuring that the "lute" of justice remains in tune for the common citizen. In India Legal.
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the NLS Law and Society Archives Repository