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Tools of Justice: Non-discrimination and the Indian Constitution
This book explores possibilities of using the constituting power of the constitution to posit a dynamic interpretation of non-discrimination in the law. Stressing the links between non-discrimination and the right to liberty, it suggests that interpretation is not the exclusive preserve of courts but may be crafted by people's movements.
| Author(s) | By Kalpana Kannabiran (Council for Social Development, India). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 520 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 1 Apr 2015 |
| Availability | Available |
This book explores possibilities of using the constituting power of the constitution to posit a dynamic interpretation of non-discrimination in the law. Stressing the links between non-discrimination and the right to liberty, it suggests that interpretation is not the exclusive preserve of courts but may be crafted by people's movements.
Introduction 1. Liberty and Non-Discrimination: The Scope of Intersectional Jurisprudence Part I. Mapping Disability Discrimination in India 2. Trends in Disability Rights Jurisprudence 3. Recognition of Discrimination Based on Disability 4. Interpreting
Kalpana Kannabiran, founder of Asmita Collective in Secunderabad and currently Director of the Council for Social Development, Hyderabad, India.
