Sudhanshu Ranjan’s book presents an incisive and illuminating analysis of current legal issues. He has delved deep into history and recorded some rare facts. He has beautifully delineated the contours of major issues such as judicial activism, separation of powers, contempt of court and appointment of judges with remarkable insight and objectivity which ensures him a place in the league of eminent jurists. A must-read for judges, lawyers, law teachers and students.
–– V. N. Khare, Former Chief Justice of India
Ranjan deserves congratulations for this extensive work that has finely shaped into a readable form, making it useful to law and non-law persons. The ‘quotable quotes’ collected in the volume have enriched it, as also made it more authentic.
–– Mahendra P. Singh, Chairman, Delhi Judicial Academy
This book is rich in the range of themes and issues, while being reader-friendly. The term ‘judocracy’ is very striking. Ranjan brings an honest citizen’s perspective on the working of the apex court.
–– Upendra Baxi, Emeritus Professor of Law, Universities of Warwick and Delhi
Justice, Judocracy and Democracy in India: Boundaries and Breaches is . . . compulsory reading for every lawyer and judge in India . . . The book is highly provocative, extremely readable and critical of the judiciary.
— The Asian Age
[A] great contribution by the author and a value addition to the existing legal literature. Simplicity, clarity and coherence in the language; citation of very interesting but not so well known facts; insightful quotes and presentation of arguments in a persuasive manner encourage the reader to complete the book in one go . . . The book deserves to be read by everyone interested in law and politics. It is a must read for judges and policy makers.
— Journal of the Indian Law Institute
Ranjan’s book maps the landscape of judicial activism . . . with clarity and elegance . . . The author has coined a term, ‘judocracy’, to refer to judicial overreach.
— Frontline
