“Great Expectations”, 25 October 2022
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: 25 October 2022
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
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 era. The piece frames Chandrachud’s tenure as a potential turning point for a more "rights-centric" and technologically advanced Indian judiciary, balancing tradition with modern human rights needs. In India Legal.
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the NLS Law and Society Archives Repository