Law and Society

Abstract This piece addresses the delays and administrative hurdles faced by retirees, specifically regarding the Delhi University pension cases. Baxi critiques the "executive apathy" that forces elderly citizens into decades of litigation for their rightful dues. He argues that pension is not a "bounty" but a hard-earned property right. The article highlights how judicial intervention is often the last resort against a recalcitrant bureaucracy. Baxi calls for a "culture of compliance" where the...

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Upendra Baxi describes People’s Law, Development, Justice as an early attempt to systematically approach socio-economic rights and analyse the role of law in achieving social justice and development. Published in Verfassung in Recht Und Übersee Vol. 12 No. 2. pg 97-114

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In The Indian Express.

Abstract Baxi addresses the challenges in implementing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He critiques the low conviction rates and the "re-traumatization" of child victims during long trials. The article argues that "child-friendly" courts are not just about toys and colors, but about a "specialized jurisprudence" that prioritizes the "best interests of the child." Baxi calls for "fast-track justice" and better training for judges and police. The synopsis highlights his...

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This piece comments on the Constitution Eightieth Amendment Bill, reflecting on constitutional change, political symbolism, and governance. Baxi examines how constitutional amendments can acquire ideological and quasi-religious significance within political discourse and public debate. Published in the Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 28 No. 39, pg 2052-054.

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Published in People’s Law and State Law: The Bellagio Papers 171.

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This essay reflects on postcolonial legality from an Indian perspective. Baxi examines how law mediates between colonial inheritance and contemporary governance, emphasizing ambiguity, adaptation, and contestation in postcolonial legal orders. Published in the Verfassung Und Recht in Übersee / Law and Politics in Africa, Asia and Latin America Vol. 45 No. 2, pg 178-94

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Law in Context: A Socio-Legal Journal, 14, 1, pg 25-30.

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Published by The Banyan Tree.

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Published by Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi.