Reimagining Social Justice

by Dr. A. Subhashini & Jerom Stuward J

Bharat?	5
Foreword Radhanath Purohit,Addl Commissioner, O/O the Commissioner of CGST and CEX, Surat	7
About the Book	9
About the Authors	11
Preface	13
Feedback	15
Acknowledgments	17
Note to the Reader	19
Detailed Contents	23

Chapter 1 Sociology of Law: Historical Origins and Theoretical Foundations	3
Chapter 2 Law, Tradition and Culture: A Dialectical Relationship	25
Chapter 3 Theories of Punishment and Social Control	55
Chapter 4 Law as a Social Institution: Family, Kinship,Religion and Economy	77

Chapter 5 The Indian Constitution and Social Justice: Ideals in the Preamble	101
Chapter 6 Directive Principles of State Policy: Welfare State and Community Charter	129
Chapter 7 Fundamental Rights and Judicial Activism in Advancing Social Justice	161
Chapter 8 Public Interest Litigation and Human Rights Jurisprudence in India	191

Chapter 9Caste and Law: Historical Legacies and Constitutional Safeguards	221
Chapter 10 Reservations, Creamy Layer Debate and Social Mobility	259
Chapter 11 Law and Minorities: Religious, Linguistic and Regional Identities	286
Chapter 12 Tribal Rights and Indigenous Communities: Legal Protection and Challenges	319

Chapter 13 Law and the Institution of Family: Structure,Change and Legislation	357
Chapter 14 Women in Indian Society: Historical Inequalities and Contemporary Challenges	389
Chapter 15 Crimes Against Women and the Evolution of Protective Legislation	418
Chapter 16 Women's Empowerment: Political, Social and Economic Dimensions	451

Chapter 17 Child Rights: Protection from Exploitation,Education and Welfare	481
Chapter 18 Rights of Disabled Persons: From Welfare to Empowerment	513
Chapter 19 Rights of the Elderly: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Dignity in Old Age	542
Chapter 20 LGBTQIA+ Rights: Legal Recognition and Social Inclusion	571

Chapter 21 Judicial Reforms for a Responsive Justice System	601
Chapter 22 Role of Civil Society and NGOs in Advancing Social Justice	636
Chapter 23 Reimagining Social Justice in 21st Century India: Challenges and Opportunities	662
Reference	695
Books	695
Articles and Journal	697
Reports and Documents	699
Webliography	700