Introduction
Lawyers do a lot of reading and investigative work may be more than any other Profession. There are books that we read and hold them back on the rack and further, there are books that we read and furthermore, remember them for the rest of our lives.
This blog will deal with 5 of such must-read books for law students which are very affordable and also classic law books for non-lawyers and law enthusiasts.
1. Legal Confidential: Adventures of an Indian Lawyer
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This book delivers an entertaining account and perspective on the life of an advocate. A captivating story of an Advocate trying to make his mark in the legal fraternity highlighting the ill practices and how does an advocate who wants to survive on his own and not take monetary assistance from his family makes his living plus what action and attitude is required to be a successful advocate.
Rookie lawyer Ranjeev C. Dubey slogs his way through the corridors of Delhi’s trial courts and realizes that the legal system is anything but fair. He stumbles upon a strange world of corruption, sleaze, adultery, eloping couples and clients willing to pay for legal services ‘in kind’. He survives the ‘killing field’ of litigation for twelve long years, biding his time.
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2. Legal Eagles: Stories of the Top Seven Indian Lawyers
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Written with a brilliant strategy, the book gives an insight into the lives of grandmasters of the field, beautifully intricated with their childhood, academics, and of course the professional lives.
- Harish Salve failed his CA exam twice.
- Mukul Rohatgi was unable to secure a place at the Law Faculty, Delhi University.
- Rohinton Nariman was trained to become a Parsi priest.
Legal Eagles examine the lives and times of India’s top seven lawyers, who fought some of the country’s landmark courtroom battles. Tracing their journey from their childhood days to the present, the book highlights the important milestones of their careers, their victories and failures, their influences, and their work ethic and role models, demonstrating that the path to success is paved with determination, grit, and challenges.
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3. 10 Judgements That Changed India
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This book is a collection of cases that had a landmark implication in the legal development of rights. From Keshavanda Bharati case to Olga Tellis, it contains both the background and the explanation of legal principles that were laid down by the court in these cases.
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn in detail about the cases which this book discusses.
Here are the Supreme Court of India’s ten pivotal judgments that have transformed Indian democracy and redefined our daily lives. Exploring vital themes such as custodial deaths, reservations, and environmental jurisprudence, this book contextualizes the judgments, explains key concepts, and maps their impacts. Written by one of India’s most respected lawyers, “Ten Judgements That Changed India” is an authoritative yet accessible read for anyone keen to understand India’s legal system and the foundations of our democracy.
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4. God Save the Hon’ble Supreme Court
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The book talks about the importance of the constitution well mingling it with his experience of several decades of legal practice and also the opinions of luminaries in the field from the world over. To be vigilant in a democracy one needs to be well versed with the intricacies and implications of our constitution, which the author does well.
Whatever be the subject, FALI S. NARIMAN drives home his points on the basis of sound and logical contentions and arguments. Also, he questions the recent functioning of the Supreme Court of India, the government’s policies vis-à-vis the press, the judiciary, and particularly the minorities, who, he declares, today need to be protected, as per the Constitution, more than ever before. He peppers the text with countless facts, innumerable anecdotes, and enthralling incidents that make for fascinating and enriching reading.
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5. Ram Jethmalani Maverick Unchanged, Unrepentant
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This is a collection of essays by the author on some of the major topics concerning India-its politics and its neighbors. By the very nature of his long life and the expanse of history that he has closely witnessed, we are given a wider perspective on the situations. Time has proven many viewpoints redundant but it does not negate the value of debate and discussion.
This volume is a compilation of the author’s insights into the state of Indian politics today, expressed with clarity and frankness, laying bare the cover-ups and deception that have come to plague India’s body politic. Jethmalani’s arguments are incisive, often explosive, but above all, they cannot be set aside. Some of the burning issues discussed in this book are black money, governance, corruption, Kashmir, China and Pakistan, fundamentalism and the rise of terror. Maverick Unchanged, Unrepentant is a searing critique of the disease inherent in government.
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