The books describes 12 cases that can be the most impactful in the last decade. They may not be the best judgments from a legal standpoint, but definitely the ones that have affected the Indian population at large:
1. Parliament Attack
2. Nirbhaya
3. The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
4. The Babri Masjid Demolition
5. None of the Above
6. The Upaahar Tragedy
7. Defending Freedom of Speech
8. Lily Thomas vs. Union of India
9. The 1993 Mumbai Blasts
10. The Transgender Agenda
11. The Bar Dancers Case
12. LGBT Rights
The judicial system didn't necessarily show the speed and agility to resolve all the issues. Some issues infact continued over 20 years, in some the accused got away with a mere fine as old age considerations. Some cases the accused found ways to run away and fugitives never could be brought under the justice and extradiction could not be carried out. There are cases where justice has been delayed, cases where the quantum of punishment didn't seem adequate to make a mark but overall the courts showed the fundamental rights of the citizens are upheld higher over any other consideration. In that sense, all these are important cases. Also, in some even foreign nationals have been given their due in defending themselves in the court of law acting as state enemies. And that definitely is a very significant character the Indian courts have shown unlike our neighbors who do not show such maturity in their delivery of justice.
An overall good book to read for non-legal professionals. Legal professionals will find the book limiting in terms of details.
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