M K Nambyar, 'Our Fundamental Rights' (1951) II Madras Law Journal 41., 1951

Item

Identifier: MKN-003-03-2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The M. K. Nambyar Collection is arranged in three series, each reflecting a different aspect of his intellectual and public life. The first series comprises his handwritten notes. The second series brings together a collection of articles written about M. K. Nambyar, highlighting the public reception of his work, influence, and contributions to the law. The third series comprises a list of articles authored by M. K. Nambyar himself, serving as a consolidated record of his published work.

This digital collection was donated to the NLS Law and Society Archives in 2025 by Shri M.K.Nambyar's son, Shri K.K. Venugopal, former Attorney General of India.

Dates

Creation: 1951

Creator

M. K. Nambyar (Author, Person)
Meghashree Dev (Processing Archivist, Person)

Full Extent

From the Collection: 3206.7 Megabytes (All materials in the M. K. Nambyar Collection are available in digital format.)

Language of Materials

English, Old (ca.450-1100)

Additional Description

Abstract

M. K. Nambyar examines the constitutional significance of Fundamental Rights in post-Independence India, arguing that they serve as enforceable limits on state power. He critiques attempts to curtail civil liberties and emphasises the judiciary's role in protecting individual freedoms and upholding constitutional democracy.