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Abhishek Singhvi is one of Indias top lawyers, a man who has fought some of the countrys most important and dramatic legal battles. In this fascinating book, he talks about the most important cases he fought and the bigger questions of law and justice they pose. From the Sabarimala temple case (he argued against the right of women to worship there) to Cyrus Mistry against Tata Sons, the cases in this book touch on issues of free speech, custodial torture, the right to fly the Indian flag, animal rights and state elections. Simply written for the general reader and full of insights, From the Trenches is a book by a legendary lawyer that will both entertain and teach you about law and the judiciary.

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The author has been involved with some of the more interesting cases in Indian jurisprudence. What makes such cases interesting is that they are never open and shut cases. The limits of interpretation of the law are tested in such circumstances, because religion, culture, and social norms come to bear upon the judgement. The author is able to highlight some of these conundrums through eight very diverse cases that also cover commercial disputes, the extent to which the right to freedom of speech can be protected-even when there is a profit motive, and environmental concerns. In the process, he also provides a glimpse into Jainism (fair introduction), the Ayyappa deity at Sabarimala, and the Jallikattu custom. The author covers all this in a very easy language, without using any jargon. He also explains some legal terms we keep hearing and wondering what they mean exactly- such as Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation. He also explains, in brief, the hierarchy of the courts in India, and which court handles what kind of case. I was able to finish the entire book in a single reading.Rajib Aditya

"The author has been involved with some of the more interesting cases in Indian jurisprudence. What makes such cases interesting is that they are never ""open and shut"" cases. The limits of interpretation of the law are tested in such circumstances, because religion, culture, and social norms come to bear upon the judgement. The author is able to highlight some of these conundrums through eight very diverse cases that also cover commercial disputes, the extent to which the right to freedom of speech can be protected-even when there is a profit motive, and environmental concerns. In the process, he also provides a glimpse into Jainism (fair introduction), the Ayyappa deity at Sabarimala, and the Jallikattu custom. The author covers all this in a very easy language, without using any jargon. He also explains some legal terms we keep hearing and wondering what they mean exactly- such as Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation. He also explains, in brief, the hierarchy of the courts in India, and which court handles what kind of case. I was able to finish the entire book in a single reading.Rajib Aditya The author has been involved with some of the more interesting cases in Indian jurisprudence. What makes such cases interesting is that they are never ""open and shut"" cases. The limits of interpretation of the law are tested in such circumstances, because religion, culture, and social norms come to bear upon the judgement. The author is able to highlight some of these conundrums through eight very diverse cases that also cover commercial disputes, the extent to which the right to freedom of speech can be protected-even when there is a profit motive, and environmental concerns. In the process, he also provides a glimpse into Jainism (fair introduction), the Ayyappa deity at Sabarimala, and the Jallikattu custom. The author covers all this in a very easy language, without using any jargon. He also explains some legal terms we keep hearing and wondering what they mean exactly- such as Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation. He also explains, in brief, the hierarchy of the courts in India, and which court handles what kind of case. I was able to finish the entire book in a single reading.Rajib Aditya"

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Abhishek Singhvi is an eminent jurist, writer and parliamentarian. One of the seniormost national spokespersons of the Congress party, he is also the youngest designated Senior Advocate (at age thirty-four), the youngest Additional Solicitor General of India (at thirty-seven) and the youngest elected vice president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (at thirty-nine). Satyajit Sarna is a lawyer and writer based in Delhi.

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