'Law, Justice, Society: Selected works of Upendra Baxi' launched in Delhi

The book Law, Justice, Society: Selected Works of Upendra Baxi, was launched at the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi recently. The book was released by Hon’ble Mrs. Justice B.V.Nagarathna, Supreme Court of India, at an exclusive event attended by key dignitaries from the Bar Council, Additional Solicitor Generals, judges, vice-chancellors, faculty members from leading law universities, and the students from the Indian Law Institute.
The event had the editors of book, Amita Dhanda, Professor Emerita, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad; Arun K. Thiruvengadam, Professor of Law at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru; and Kalpana Kannabiran, Distinguished Professor, Council for Social Development, New Delhi, in attendance.
Widely regarded as one of India’s most prominent legal scholars, Prof. Upendra Baxi is a leading voice and thought leader in human rights, constitutional law, and legal theory. The four-volume collection includes pioneering contributions across four decades, including a curated selection of essays and lectures that offer insights into diverse areas such as human rights, constitutionalism, law and society, and legal education. Each volume contextualizes Prof. Baxi’s work, providing an in-depth exploration of his research.
Expressing his gratitude Prof. Upendra Baxi said, “I deeply appreciate the immense dedication of the editors who have devoted nearly a generation to these four volumes. Their careful selection of articles, themes and discussions aims to make my writings more relevant to the present and future generations. I wished them luck then and I wish them luck now in their noble endeavour. I hope these volumes encourage meaningful engagement with the ever-evolving discourse on law, justice, and society.”
“I hope these volumes inspire scholars and practitioners alike and encourage deeper commitment and dialogue on human rights and constitutional values in our country and beyond,” added Prof. Upendra Baxi.
Sukanta Das, Managing Director, Oxford University Press India, commented, “We are honored and privileged to publish this collection of Prof. Upendra Baxi’s work. His ideas and perspectives have shaped generations of legal thought, and this title serves as a cornerstone for scholars, practitioners, and students.”
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