Philosopher of Raisina: Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Lectures by Lokendra Malik, Shabeena Anjum – 1st edition 2016

Description

The current legal classic is a collection of lectures delivered by eminent scholars in honour of the much-celebrated educationist and former President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. This tribute covers various phases of Dr. Zakir Hussain’s life in the light of different politico-social developments in the country during that period.

Topics covered include: The Problems and Prospects of Indian Democracy; Dr. Zakir Hussain: A Tribute; Minorities and the Indian Constitution; Parliamentary Privileges and the Supreme Court; Language Policy and Planning in Twenty-First Century India; The Politics of Mass Cruelty and the Future of Indian Constitutionalism.

Selling Points:

The learned contributors of this book include: Justice Aftab Alam, Prof. Asis Dutta, Prof. Upendra Baxi, Mr. Fali S. Nariman, Mr. Arun Shourie, Prof. Theodore P. Wright, Dr. David J. Mathews, etc.

A scholarly foreword by Mr. Salman Khurshid, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and a tribute by his daughter, Saeeda Khursheed has added great value to the book.

A collection of photographs displaying some memorable moments of Dr. Zakir Hussain’s illustrious life.

Elegantly produced in international finish and superior printing and gilt edges.