Law and Society

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This work critiques the Gove land rights decision by examining indigenous dispossession and legal recognition. Baxi reflects on colonial legality, property, and cultural survival, emphasizing the limits of judicial acknowledgment within settler legal frameworks. Published in the 1 JLHR pg 24-76.

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Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge pg 397-413.

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In The Indian Express.

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This essay critiques deliberative democracy in the context of global justice. Baxi examines limitations of participation, representation, and dialogue in global governance, highlighting how power inequalities undermine claims of democratic deliberation. Published by Ostfildren-Ruit, Hatje Cantz Publishers.

Abstract Baxi discusses the increasing presence of women in the legal profession as a "new deal" for justice. He argues that the "feminisation of the bar" is not just about numbers but about changing the "culture of law" to be more empathetic and inclusive. The article highlights the barriers women still face—from "gendered stereotypes" to lack of representation in the higher judiciary. Baxi advocates for a "gender audit" of the legal profession. He suggests that a more diverse bar and bench will...

Abstract Baxi analyzes the "fundamental right to a speedy trial" as a component of Article 21. He critiques the "endless investigations" and "prolonged incarceration" of undertrials without charges. The article argues that the "process is the punishment" in India. Baxi calls for a "fair prosecution" that respects "time-bound justice." He posits that "justice delayed" is not just a cliché but a "systemic violation of human rights." The synopsis captures his plea for the judiciary to set "strict...

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Baxi reflects on dissent under conditions of ecological crisis. The lecture examines shrinking democratic space, environmental vulnerability, and state power, emphasizing the ethical and political importance of dissent in an era marked by planetary precarity. Published in the Mainstream, LVII 15 New Delhi

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Published by Berghahn Books.

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Published by University of Edinburgh, 2007.

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Published by Women Unlimited, New Delhi,Pg 332- 383