LEGAL EAGLE

What happens when India’s foremost corporate attorney puts pen to paper? You get an authoritative yet accessible read perfect for anyone keen to understand India’s legal system and the foundations of our democracy. Zia Mody’s new book Ten Judgements That Changed India examines ten pivotal judgements by the Indian Supreme Court over the years. From explaining why Shah Bano’s alimony was relevant to India’s secularism to elaborating on how Bhanwari Devi’s rape helped define sexual harassment at the workplace, Mody’s book takes a look at themes such as custodial deaths, reservations and environmental jurisprudence. Penguin Books India ( Shobhaa De Imprint)

Price Rs 399