Courtroom Genius
- BY NANI PALKHIVALA
- RELEASE YEAR: 2020
- PUBLISHER: LEXIS NEXIS INDIA
Nani Palkhiwala is a personality who needs no introduction. He was a distinguished Indian Jurist and economist, who is famous for his sharp legal acumen and fluency in his arguments. His contribution to Indian Constitutional law and the part played by him as a public intellectual have left a lasting impact.
Apart from being a law professional, he was also a respected economist and public speaker. His annual budget speeches, resulted in drawing large audiences and getting wide appreciation for their clarity and insight. This is not all , Palkhiwala has also authored several books , including ‘ The Law and Practice of Income Tax’ , which was co-authored by none other than Jamshedji Kanga, which till date remains an authoritative text on Indian Tax laws.
ABOUT THE BOOK
‘The Courtroom Genius’ by Soli Sorabjee and Arvind P. Datar provides an in-depth detail about the life and career of Nani Palkhiwala. The book throws light on Palkhiwala’s life journey from his early days and his rise to prominence in the legal profession including his role in the legal battles that resulted in shaping of the India’s constitutional framework.
The book highlights some of the important cases such as The Keshwanand Bharti case, in which Palkhiwala played a crucial role establishing the basic structure doctrine, the Minerva Mills case , which further defined the limits of constitutional amendments.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
1. Detailed insights into the cases: the book provides an in-depth analyses of the most influential cases taken up by Palkhiwala , providing an insight into his legal reasoning and advocacy tactics. These detailed insights have helped the readers to appreciate his contribution to Indian Constitutional Laws.
2. Personal Details: the book not only discusses the cases in which Nani Palkhiwala played a crucial role in, but also gives an insight into his personal life including his early life which gives a glimpse into his character, work ethics and personal values. The book depicts that Nani Palkhiwala was not only an established lawyer but also a compassionate individual.
3. Historical Details – the book also gives a glimpse about Palkhiwala’s contribution in shaping the socio-political structure of India, especially during the period of emergency. This depicts a firm commitment to upholding the democratic principles and the rule of law.
’The Courtroom Genius’ is a tribute to Nani Palkhiwala and his exceptional career in the field of law. Despite the book contains technical details, it is an inspiring account of a legal icon whose ethics, principles and argumentative skills continue to impact the contemporary legal world.
