Law and Society

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The article provides a sharp critique of the "Report of the Expert Committee on Legal Aid: Processual Justice to the People," chaired by Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. The official report aimed to formulate a scheme to provide legal advice and aid to the "weaker sections of the community". Published in the Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 10 No. 27. pg 1005-1013

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In The Indian Express.

Abstract Prof. Upendra Baxi examines the Supreme Court's consideration of anti-suit injunctions in defamation cases involving "libel tourism"—forum shopping across jurisdictions. A Singapore company sued Dr. Subramanian Swamy in Singapore courts over statements made in India about the Aircel-Maxis deal. The Madras High Court reversed a single judge's anti-suit injunction, prioritizing international comity over domestic justice. Baxi questions whether digital-age publication enables unrestricted...

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Using the Antulay case as a reference point, this essay examines the relationship between liberty, corruption, and constitutional process. Baxi reflects on judicial intervention, political accountability, and procedural complexity, highlighting the broader implications for constitutional governance and rule of law. Published by Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.

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Presented at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Australasian Law Teachers' Association, this work examines how globalization transforms legal systems, legal education, and the practice of law, exploring the tensions between national legal traditions and transnational legal processes.

Abstract This article celebrates the global migration of the "Basic Structure Doctrine" to Kenya. Baxi analyzes how the Kenyan High Court used Indian legal principles to strike down the "Building Bridges Initiative," which sought to fundamentally alter the constitution. He describes this as a "triumph of South-South legal dialogue." The Kenyan court's recognition of "constituent power" demonstrates that certain constitutional features are beyond the reach of a temporary parliamentary majority. This...

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In India Legal.

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Baxi reflects on the promises and illusions of human rights in a changing global context. Using the metaphor of Mambrino’s helmet, he interrogates optimism surrounding rights discourse, examining its transformative potential alongside its limitations and contradictions. Published by Har Anand, New Delhi.

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Published by N.M. Tripathi, Bombay.

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Published in the Delhi Law Review Vol. 6 No.