Constitutional Law
Justice Lakshmanan is known as a quick, sensitive and knowledgeable judge in the legal fraternity. He has been prolific in his pronouncements, covering almost all disciplines of law. These pronouncements speak for themselves and bear testimony to Justice Lakshmanan being at home in the field of constitutional law as much as he is in other branches.This compilation of decisions will provide assistance to the members of the Bar and students of law alike in understanding and applying the principles that are settled thereby inappropriate cases that may come their way.``Justice T.S. ThakurJudge, Supreme Court of IndiaJustice AR. Lakshmanan`s compilation of his judgments on Constitutional Law undeniably reflects the Court`s involvement in every sphere of human life and also depicts the process of initiation of a constitutional morality in the country.The compilation elucidates the judicial treatment of issues such as Secularism, Limits of Affirmative Action, Fundamental Freedoms and Reasonable Restrictions, amongst others. Thiese issues have been the centre stage of various ongoing debates and Justice Lakshmanan`s lucid reaoning while balancing opposing interests can resolve many misconceptions of the society regarding the interpretation of the Constitution.The compilation is a thought provoking and instructive publication for anyone interested in understanding and appreciating the scope of India`s Constitutional Law.Justice K.S. RadhakrishnanJudge, Supreme Court of India